Extra exam question E1E05
Subelement E1, COMMISSION RULES· Group E1E · 47 CFR §97.509(j)
What must the VE team do with the application form if the examinee does not pass the exam?
- A.Maintain the application form with the VEC’s records
- B.Return the application document to the examinee (correct answer)
- C.Send the application form to the FCC and inform the FCC of the grade
- D.Destroy the application form
WhyIf an examinee doesn't pass the exam, the VE team must return the application document to the examinee. §97.509(j) requires the VE team to return the application document to the examinee if they don't pass the examination, rather than keeping it on file or forwarding it anywhere, answer B. There's no requirement to retain a failed application with the VEC's records, send it to the FCC along with the grade, or destroy it.
Published 2026-08-28 · Last updated 2026-08-28 · Question text is verbatim from the 2024-2028 NCVEC Element 4 pool (public domain); the explanation above is original writing, see our methodology.
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