Ham Radio Technician Test Licensing Regulations & Standards 2

Question 1

How long is a valid FCC amateur radio license?

Accepted Answer

10 years

Answer

5 years

Answer

15 years

Answer

Life of the licensee

Question 2

What must an amateur radio operator do if their license expires and they want to continue operating?

Accepted Answer

Continue operating for up to 2 years during the grace period

Answer

Retake the exam immediately

Answer

Apply for renewal within 90 days before expiration and stop transmitting after expiration

Answer

Purchase a temporary permit from the FCC

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT required to be identified during a station identification?

Accepted Answer

None — only the call sign is required

Answer

The station's call sign

Answer

The operator's name

Answer

The operating frequency

Question 4

What is the maximum power output allowed for a Technician class operator on the 10-meter HF band?

Accepted Answer

200 watts PEP

Answer

1500 watts PEP

Answer

100 watts PEP

Answer

Technicians have no privileges on 10 meters

Question 5

When is a Technician class licensee allowed to operate as a control operator on frequencies above 30 MHz?

Accepted Answer

Whenever operating within Technician class privileges

Answer

Only under supervision of a General class or higher operator

Answer

Only after passing a written endorsement exam

Answer

Never — Technicians are VHF/UHF only with a special waiver

Question 6

What is the term for the person named on an amateur radio license who is responsible for the proper operation of the station?

Accepted Answer

Station licensee

Answer

Station manager

Answer

Control operator

Answer

Trustee

Question 7

Which organization administers amateur radio licensing examinations in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Volunteer Examiner Coordinators (VECs) and their Volunteer Examiners (VEs)

Answer

The FCC directly through walk-in offices

Answer

The ARRL exclusively

Answer

State telecommunications agencies