Ham Radio Technician Test License 5

Question 1

What is the exam fee that Volunteer Examiner teams are permitted to charge candidates for a Technician exam session?

Accepted Answer

A fee set by the VEC, capped by FCC rules

Answer

Nothing — all exams must be free

Answer

A nominal fee set annually by the FCC

Answer

Whatever fee the local club decides

Question 2

Which of the following persons is NOT eligible to be a Volunteer Examiner (VE)?

Accepted Answer

A person who is an FCC employee

Answer

A General class licensee in good standing

Answer

An Amateur Extra class licensee in good standing

Answer

A Technician class licensee administering Element 2

Question 3

A Technician licensee wants to operate a remote station where the transmitter is in another state. What is required?

Accepted Answer

The licensee must be the control operator and follow rules for the transmitter's location

Answer

A separate license for each state where equipment is located

Answer

This is not permitted under Technician class privileges

Answer

Special remote operating authorization from the FCC

Question 4

What information is included on an amateur radio license grant in the FCC ULS database?

Accepted Answer

Call sign, operator class, expiration date, and licensee's mailing address

Answer

Call sign, operator class, and expiration date only

Answer

Call sign and a photo ID of the licensee

Answer

Only the call sign — all other data is private

Question 5

Can a licensed Technician allow an unlicensed person to transmit on their station?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if the Technician acts as control operator and supervises the transmission

Answer

No, only licensed operators may ever touch the microphone

Answer

Yes, but only on VHF and UHF bands

Answer

Only if the unlicensed person has submitted a license application

Question 6

What is the significance of the number in a US amateur radio call sign (e.g., the '9' in KD9XYZ)?

Accepted Answer

It historically indicated a call district region, though portability is now allowed

Answer

It indicates the operator class level

Answer

It shows how many years the operator has been licensed

Answer

It is randomly assigned with no geographic meaning

Question 7

Under FCC rules, what is the maximum symbol rate permitted for Technician class operation on 10 meters using digital modes?

Accepted Answer

300 baud

Answer

1200 baud

Answer

9600 baud

Answer

No symbol rate limit applies on 10 meters