ARRL Education and Training 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the primary purpose of the ARRL's Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (VEC) program?
- To coordinate amateur radio license examinations administered by volunteers (Correct answer)
- To train new ham radio operators in emergency communications
- To manage the frequency coordination between repeater operators
- To certify antenna installations for compliance with FCC rules
Correct answer: To coordinate amateur radio license examinations administered by volunteers
The ARRL VEC coordinates the administration of FCC amateur radio license exams by teams of Volunteer Examiners (VEs).
Question 2: Which ARRL training course is specifically designed to introduce newcomers to amateur radio and help them earn a Technician license?
- Ham Radio School
- Tech Q&A
- Ham Radio License Manual course (Correct answer)
- License Exam Prep
Correct answer: Ham Radio License Manual course
The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual course guides beginners through the material needed to pass the Technician class license exam.
Question 3: What is the minimum number of Volunteer Examiners (VEs) required to administer an amateur radio license examination session?
- 2
- 3 (Correct answer)
- 4
- 5
Correct answer: 3
FCC rules require a minimum of three accredited VEs to be present and administering an exam session.
Question 4: The ARRL Logbook of The World (LoTW) is primarily used by amateur radio operators for which purpose?
- Logging real-time propagation reports
- Confirming contacts for awards credit electronically (Correct answer)
- Scheduling skeds with other operators
- Reporting interference to the FCC
Correct answer: Confirming contacts for awards credit electronically
LoTW is an ARRL online system that allows hams to electronically confirm two-way contacts (QSOs) and apply them toward award credits.
Question 5: What organization accredits Volunteer Examiners who administer amateur radio license exams in the United States?
- The FCC directly accredits each VE
- A Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (VEC) (Correct answer)
- The ITU regional office
- The American Radio Relay League Board of Directors
Correct answer: A Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (VEC)
VEs must be accredited by an FCC-recognized Volunteer Examiner Coordinator such as the ARRL VEC.
Question 6: Which ARRL resource provides a free, self-paced online course that prepares students specifically for the General class license exam?
- ARRL Learning Center General course (Correct answer)
- ARRL Field Day University
- General Class Q&A Podcast
- ARRL Digital Modes Academy
Correct answer: ARRL Learning Center General course
The ARRL Learning Center hosts an online General class license course that students can work through at their own pace.
Question 7: What is the purpose of the ARRL's 'Big Project' youth initiative known as Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS)?
- To provide ISS astronauts with emergency frequency plans
- To give school students the opportunity to talk directly with astronauts via amateur radio (Correct answer)
- To track ISS orbital paths for Doppler correction training
- To coordinate satellite transponder access for licensed amateurs
Correct answer: To give school students the opportunity to talk directly with astronauts via amateur radio
ARISS arranges scheduled contacts between ISS crew members and school groups, inspiring youth interest in STEM and amateur radio.
ARRL Education and Training 2
What is the primary purpose of the ARRL's Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (VEC) program?