General G1D: Volunteer Examiners, upgrades and remote operation
These are the 12 official questions in group G1D of the 2023–2027 General question pool, with the correct answer marked and a plain-English explanation of why it's right. The real exam asks one question from this group.
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- G1D01Question 1FCC 97.501, 97.505(a)
Who may receive partial credit for the elements represented by an expired amateur radio license?
- AAny person who can demonstrate that they once held an FCC-issued General, Advanced, or Amateur Extra class license that was not revoked by the FCC Correct
- BAnyone who held an FCC-issued amateur radio license that expired not less than 5 and not more than 15 years ago
- CAny person who previously held an amateur license issued by another country, but only if that country has a current reciprocal licensing agreement with the FCC
- DOnly persons who once held an FCC issued Novice, Technician, or Technician Plus license
Why: Anyone who can show they once held a General, Advanced or Extra license that wasn't revoked gets partial credit.
- G1D02Question 2FCC 97.509(b)(3)(i)
What license examinations may you administer as an accredited Volunteer Examiner holding a General class operator license?
- AGeneral and Technician
- BNone, only Amateur Extra class licensees may be accredited
- CTechnician only Correct
- DAmateur Extra, General, and Technician
Why: A General class VE may only give Technician exams.
- G1D03Question 3FCC 97.9(b)
On which of the following band segments may you operate if you are a Technician class operator and have an unexpired Certificate of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE) for General class privileges?
- AOnly the Technician band segments until your upgrade is posted in the FCC database
- BOnly on the Technician band segments until you have a receipt for the FCC application fee payment
- COn any General or Technician class band segment Correct
- DOn any General or Technician class band segment except 30 meters and 60 meters
Why: With a valid CSCE you may use all General and Technician segments.
- G1D04Question 4FCC 97.509(3)(i)(c)
Who must observe the administration of a Technician class license examination?
- AAt least three Volunteer Examiners of General class or higher Correct
- BAt least two Volunteer Examiners of General class or higher
- CAt least two Volunteer Examiners of Technician class or higher
- DAt least three Volunteer Examiners of Technician class
Why: At least three VEs of General class or higher must observe a Technician exam.
- G1D05Question 5FCC 97.7
When operating a US station by remote control from outside the country, what license is required of the control operator?
- AA US operator/primary station license Correct
- BOnly an appropriate US operator/primary license and a special remote station permit from the FCC
- COnly a license from the foreign country, as long as the call sign includes identification of portable operation in the US
- DA license from the foreign country and a special remote station permit from the FCC
Why: Controlling a US station from abroad requires a US license.
- G1D06Question 6FCC 97.119(f)(2)
Until an upgrade to General class is shown in the FCC database, when must a Technician licensee identify with “AG” after their call sign?
- AWhenever they operate using General class frequency privileges Correct
- BWhenever they operate on any amateur frequency
- CWhenever they operate using Technician frequency privileges
- DA special identifier is not required if their General class license application has been filed with the FCC
Why: Add "AG" whenever you use General privileges before the upgrade shows in the FCC database.
- G1D07Question 7FCC 97.509(b)(1)
Volunteer Examiners are accredited by what organization?
- AThe Federal Communications Commission
- BThe Universal Licensing System
- CA Volunteer Examiner Coordinator Correct
- DThe Wireless Telecommunications Bureau
Why: Volunteer Examiners are accredited by a Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (VEC).
- G1D08Question 8FCC 97.509(b)(3)
Which of the following criteria must be met for a non-US citizen to be an accredited Volunteer Examiner?
- AThe person must be a resident of the US for a minimum of 5 years
- BThe person must hold an FCC granted amateur radio license of General class or above Correct
- CThe person’s home citizenship must be in ITU region 2
- DNone of these choices is correct; a non-US citizen cannot be a Volunteer Examiner
Why: A non-US citizen VE must hold an FCC license of General class or higher.
- G1D09Question 9FCC 97.9(b)
How long is a Certificate of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE) valid for exam element credit?
- A30 days
- B180 days
- C365 days Correct
- DFor as long as your current license is valid
Why: A CSCE is good for exam credit for 365 days.
- G1D10Question 10FCC 97.509(b)(2)
What is the minimum age that one must be to qualify as an accredited Volunteer Examiner?
- A16 years
- B18 years Correct
- C21 years
- DThere is no age limit
Why: You must be at least 18 to be an accredited VE.
- G1D11Question 11FCC 97.505
What action is required to obtain a new General class license after a previously held license has expired and the two-year grace period has passed?
- AThey must have a letter from the FCC showing they once held an amateur or commercial license
- BThere are no requirements other than being able to show a copy of the expired license
- CContact the FCC to have the license reinstated
- DThe applicant must show proof of the appropriate expired license grant and pass the current Element 2 exam Correct
Why: Show proof of the expired license and pass the current Element 2 (Technician) exam.
- G1D12Question 12FCC 97.507
When operating a station in South America by remote control over the internet from the US, what regulations apply?
- AThose of both the remote station’s country and the FCC
- BThose of the remote station’s country and the FCC’s third-party regulations
- COnly those of the remote station’s country Correct
- DOnly those of the FCC
Why: A station in another country follows that country's rules, even when you control it from the US.
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