Question
What license examinations may you administer as an accredited Volunteer Examiner holding a General class operator license?
Answer Options
- A) General and Technician
- B) None, only Amateur Extra class licensees may be accredited
- C) Technician only
- D) Amateur Extra, General, and Technician
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
The rules for administering amateur radio license exams are strict to ensure fairness and integrity. FCC Rule \S 97.509(\text{b})(3)(\text{i}) dictates that a Volunteer Examiner (VE) may administer an exam for an element (license class) that is equal to or below the level of their own license, with one exception: a Technician class VE cannot administer the Technician exam (Element 2). Therefore, a General class VE can administer the Technician (Element 2) exam only.
To administer the General (Element 3) exam, the VE must hold an Advanced or Amateur Extra class license. To administer the Amateur Extra (Element 4) exam, the VE must hold an Amateur Extra class license. This hierarchy ensures that the person grading the exam is qualified to the highest level of the material being tested.
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