General exam question G1D04
Subelement G1, COMMISSION’S RULES· Group G1D · 47 CFR §97.509(3)(i)(c)
Who must observe the administration of a Technician class license examination?
- A.At least three Volunteer Examiners of General class or higher (correct answer)
- B.At least two Volunteer Examiners of General class or higher
- C.At least two Volunteer Examiners of Technician class or higher
- D.At least three Volunteer Examiners of Technician class
WhyA Technician class license examination must be observed by at least three Volunteer Examiners holding General class or higher. §97.509(3)(i)(c) requires at least three Volunteer Examiners holding General class or higher to observe a Technician exam session, answer A. Two examiners isn't enough regardless of their license class, and Technician class VEs can't administer or observe any exam, only General class or higher qualifies.
Published 2026-08-28 · Last updated 2026-08-28 · Question text is verbatim from the 2023-2027 NCVEC Element 3 pool (public domain); the explanation above is original writing, see our methodology.
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