Ham Radio Technician Test License 3

Question 1

What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a Technician class amateur radio license in the US?

Accepted Answer

There is no minimum age requirement

Answer

13 years old

Answer

16 years old

Answer

18 years old

Question 2

Which document serves as proof of a Technician license while waiting for the physical license to arrive?

Accepted Answer

The FCC ULS license query printout showing grant status

Answer

The ARRL membership card

Answer

A letter from the Volunteer Examiner

Answer

The CSCE (Certificate of Successful Completion of Examination)

Question 3

A Technician license has expired and the 2-year grace period has also passed. What must the person do to get licensed again?

Accepted Answer

Pass the Technician exam again

Answer

Pay a reinstatement fee only

Answer

Pass all three license exams

Answer

Apply for a waiver from the FCC

Question 4

What is a CSCE in the context of amateur radio licensing?

Accepted Answer

A document showing an exam element was passed, valid for 365 days

Answer

A type of operating certificate issued by the ARRL

Answer

The official FCC license certificate

Answer

A credit card used to pay exam fees

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for the FCC to suspend or revoke an amateur radio license?

Accepted Answer

Using a radio purchased from another country

Answer

Willful interference with another station

Answer

Failure to maintain a current mailing address

Answer

Operating outside authorized frequency privileges

Question 6

Can a Technician class licensee be a control operator for a repeater that operates on 2 meters?

Accepted Answer

Yes, because 2 meters is within Technician privileges

Answer

No, repeater control requires General class or higher

Answer

Only if the repeater owner holds an Extra class license

Answer

Yes, but only during daylight hours

Question 7

What is the call sign structure typically assigned to a newly licensed Technician in the US?

Accepted Answer

A 2×3 call sign (e.g., KD9XYZ)

Answer

A 1×2 call sign (e.g., W1AB)

Answer

A 1×1 call sign (e.g., K1A)

Answer

A 2×1 call sign (e.g., WB1A)