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000          1-1   This is how the help text appears|Pressing F1 again will remove the|this help display from the screen
This is the  VEC question pool for the Advanced license.  The F2
key will run the setup routine or display the ORDER FORM at this
time. Use the Esc key(right mouse button) to end the program in-
stead of just turning off the computer and then the test answers
and last question will be saved. Use the F1 key for help, try it
now.
When answering the questions, enter A, B, C, or D. When you have
the answer that you desire, tap the space bar(or mouse) to go on
to the next question.   Use P to return to the previous question
when scanning the question pool. Use P for π when the calculator
is on the screen.   Select one of the following or tap the space
bar(or mouse) to start.
A. Scan entire VEC question pool
B. Continue scanning question pool
C. Start a new sample test
D. Continue test or review
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001A-1.1   A 1-3   CW/RTTY  band is 3500 kHz to 3750 kHz|Phone    band is 3750 kHz to 4000 kHz|1st 25 kHz of each reserved for Extra
What are the frequency privileges authorized to the Advanced
operator in the 75-meter wavelength band?
A. 3525 kHz to 3750 kHz and 3775 kHz to 4000 kHz
B. 3500 kHz to 3525 kHz and 3800 kHz to 4000 kHz
C. 3500 kHz to 3525 kHz and 3800 kHz to 3890 kHz
D. 3525 kHz to 3775 kHz and 3800 kHz to 4000 kHz
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002A-1.2   B 1-3   Band is 7000 to 7300, 1st|25 kHz reserved for Extra
What are the frequency privileges authorized to the Advanced
operator in the 40-meter wavelength band?
A. 7000 kHz to 7300 kHz
B. 7025 kHz to 7300 kHz
C. 7025 kHz to 7350 kHz
D. 7000 kHz to 7025 kHz
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003A-1.3   D 1-3   CW/RTTY band is 14000 kHz to 14150 kHz|Phone   band is 14150 kHz to 14350 kHz|1st  25 kHz of each reserved for Extra
What are the frequency privileges authorized to the Advanced
operator in the 20-meter wavelength band?
A. 14000 kHz to 14150 kHz and 14175 kHz to 14350 kHz
B. 14025 kHz to 14175 kHz and 14200 kHz to 14350 kHz
C. 14000 kHz to 14025 kHz and 14200 kHz to 14350 kHz
D. 14025 kHz to 14150 kHz and 14175 kHz to 14350 kHz
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004A-1.4   C 1-3   CW/RTTY band is 21000 kHz to 21200 kHz|Phone   band is 21200 kHz to 21450 kHz|1st  25 kHz of each reserved for Extra
What are the frequency privileges authorized to the Advanced
operator in the 15-meter wavelength band?
A. 21000 kHz to 21200 kHz and 21250 kHz to 21450 kHz
B. 21000 kHz to 21200 kHz and 21300 kHz to 21450 kHz
C. 21025 kHz to 21200 kHz and 21225 kHz to 21450 kHz
D. 21025 kHz to 21250 kHz and 21270 kHz to 21450 kHz
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005A-2.1   AR10-2  Actuated by received signal
What is meant by automatic retransmission from a repeater
station?
A. The repeater is actuated by a received electrical signal
B. The repeater is actuated by a telephone control link
C. The repeater station is actuated by a control operator
D. The repeater station is actuated by a call sign sent in
   Morse code
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006A-2.2   DR10-2  Automatic retransmission
What is the term for the operation of a repeater whereby the
repeater station is actuated solely by the presence of a received
signal through electrical or electromechanical means, without any
direct, positive action by the control operator?
A. Simplex retransmission
B. Manual retransmission
C. Linear retransmission
D. Automatic retransmission
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007A-2.3   BR231   Repeater
Under what circumstances, if any, may an amateur station
automatically retransmit programs or the radio signals of
other amateur stations?
A. Only when the station licensee is present
B. Only if the station is a repeater or space station
C. Only when the control operator is present
D. Only during portable operation
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008A-2.4   AR233   Model craft control
Which of the following stations may not be automatically
controlled?
A. A station transmitting control signals to a model craft
B. A station in beacon operation
C. A station in auxiliary operation
D. A station in repeater operation
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009A-3.1   DR231   Automatic retransmission
What is meant by repeater operation?
A. An amateur station employing a phone patch to pass
   third party communications
B. An apparatus for effecting remote control between a
   control point and a remotely controlled station
C. Manual or simplex operation
D. Radio communications in which amateur station signals
   are automatically retransmitted
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010A-3.2   AR231   Limits access to certain users
What is a closed repeater?
A. A repeater containing control circuitry that limits repeater
   access to certain users
B. A repeater containing no special control circuitry to limit
   access to any licensed amateur
C. A repeater containing a transmitter and receiver on the same
   frequency, a closed pair
D. A repeater shut down by order of an FCC District Engineer-in-
   Charge
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011A-3.3   CR231   Upper 0.2 MHz
What frequencies in the 10-meter wavelength band are available
for repeater operation?
A. 28.0-28.7 MHz
B. 29.0-29.7 MHz
C. 29.5-29.7 MHz
D. 28.5-29.7 MHz
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012A-3.4   DR4-7   FCC issues call signs
Which of the following repeater operating and technical parameters
are not the responsibility of the area frequency coordinator?
A. The repeater effective radiated power
B. The repeater transmit and receive frequencies
C. The repeater Height Above Average Terrain (HAAT)
D. The repeater call sign
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013A-3.5   CR231   Entire band 1240-1300 MHz
What frequencies in the 23-cm wavelength band are available
for repeater operation?
A. 1270-1300 MHz
B. 1270-1295 MHz
C. 1240-1300 MHz
D. Repeater operation is not permitted in the 23-cm
   wavelength band
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014A-3.6   AR231   A repeater open to any amateur
What is an open repeater?
A. A repeater that does not contain control circuitry
   that limits repeater access to certain users
B. A repeater available for use only by members of a
   club or repeater group
C. A repeater that continuously transmits a signal to
   indicate that it is available for use
D. A repeater whose frequency pair has been properly
   coordinated
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015A-3.7   DR231   Top of band
What frequencies in the 6-meter wavelength band are available
for repeater operation?
A. 51.00-52.00 MHz
B. 50.25-52.00 MHz
C. 52.00-53.00 MHz
D. 51.00-54.00 MHz
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016A-3.8   AR231   All but two .5 Mhz segments
What frequencies in the 2-meter wavelength band are available
for repeater operation?
A. 144.50-145.50 and 146-148.00 MHz
B. 144.50-148.00 MHz
C. 144.75-146.00 and 146-148.00 MHz
D. 146.00-148.00 MHz
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017A-3.9   BR231   Entire band execpt lowest .5 MHz
What frequencies in the 1.25-meter wavelength band are available
for repeater operation?
A. 220.25-225.00 MHz
B. 220.50-225.00 MHz
C. 221.00-225.00 MHz
D. 223.00-225.00 MHz
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018A-3.10  AR231   Three segments, the first|one starting at 420.0 MHz
What frequencies in the 0.70-meter wavelength band are available
for repeater operation?
A. 420.0-431, 433-435 and 438-450 MHz
B. 420.5-440 and 445-450 MHz
C. 420.5-435 and 438-450 MHz
D. 420.5-433, 435-438 and 439-450 MHz
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019A-4.1   DR230   Point to point communications
What is meant by auxiliary station operation?
A. Radio communication from a location more than 50
   miles from that indicated on the station license
   for a period of more than three months
B. Remote control of model airplanes or boats using
   frequencies above 50.1 MHz
C. Remote control of model airplanes or boats using
   frequencies above 29.5 MHz
D. Transmission of communications point-to-point
   within a system of cooperating amateur stations
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020A-4.2   AR230   Point to point communications
What is one use for a station in auxiliary operation?
A. Point-to-point radio communications within a system
   of cooperating amateur stations
B  Remote control of model craft
C. Passing of international third-party communications
D. The retransmission of NOAA weather broadcasts
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021A-4.3   BR10-5  Within the system of|cooperating stations
A station in auxiliary operation may only communicate
with which stations?
A. Stations in the public safety service
B. Other amateur stations within a system of cooperating
   amateur stations
C. Amateur stations in space satellite operation
D. Amateur stations other than those under manual control
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022A-4.4   CR230   Remember 435-438. It is not authorized|for repeaters,  auxiliary operation or|remote control
What frequencies are authorized for stations in auxiliary
operation?
A. All amateur frequency bands above 220.5 MHz, except
   432-433 MHz and 436-438 MHz
B. All amateur frequency bands above 220.5 MHz, except
   431-432 MHz and 435-437 MHz
C. All amateur frequency bands above 220.5 MHz, except
   431-433 MHz and 435-438 MHz
D. All amateur frequency bands above 220.5 MHz, except
   430-432 MHz and 434-437 MHz
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023A-5.1   DR232   Control of the equipment|is via a Control Link
What is meant by remote control of an amateur station?
A. Amateur communications conducted from a specific
   geographical location other than that shown on the station
   license
B. Automatic operation of a station from a control point located
   elsewhere than at the station transmitter
C. An amateur station operating under automatic control
D. A control operator indirectly manipulating the operating
   adjustments in the station through a control link
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024A-5.2   AR232   Time out timer needed to limit|transmissions to three minutes|if the control link fails
What is one responsibility of a control operator of a station
under remote control?
A. Provisions must be made to limit transmissions to no more
   than 3 minutes if the control link malfunctions
B. Provisions must be made to limit transmissions to no more
   than 4 minutes if the control link malfunctions
C. Provisions must be made to limit transmissions to no more
   than 5 minutes if the control link malfunctions
D. Provisions must be made to limit transmissions to no more
   than 10 minutes if the control link malfunctions
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025A-5.3   CR232   Time out timer needed to limit|transmissions to three minutes|if the control link fails
If the control link for a station under remote control
malfunctions, there must be a provision to limit trans-
mission to what time length?
A. 5 seconds
B. 10 minutes
C. 3 minutes
D. 5 minutes
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026A-5.4   CR230   Remember 435-438. It is not authorized|for repeaters,  auxiliary operation or|remote control
What frequencies are authorized for radio remote control
of an amateur station?
A. All amateur frequency bands above 220.5 MHz, except
   432-433 MHz and 436-438 MHz
B. All amateur frequency bands above 220.5 MHz, except
   431-432 MHz and 435-437 MHz
C. All amateur frequency bands above 220.5 MHz, except
   431-433 MHz and 435-438 MHz
D. All amateur frequency bands above 220.5 MHz, except
   430-432 MHz and 434-437 MHz
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027A-5.5   DR230   Remember 435-438. It is not authorized|for repeaters,  auxiliary operation or|remote control
What frequencies are authorized for radio remote control
of a station in repeater operation?
A. All amateur frequency bands above 220.5 MHz, except
   432-433 MHz and 436-438 MHz
B. All amateur frequency bands above 220.5 MHz, except
   431-432 MHz and 435-437 MHz
C. All amateur frequency bands above 220.5 MHz, except
   430-432 MHz and 434-437 MHz
D. All amateur frequency bands above 220.5 MHz, except
   431-433 MHz and 435-438 MHz
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028A-6.1   AR10-2  Devices and procedures
What is meant by automatic control of an amateur station?
A. The use of devices and procedures for control so that a control
   operator does not have to be present at a control point
B. Radio communication for remotely controlling another amateur
   station
C. Remotely controlling a station such that a control operator
   does not have to be present at the control point at all times
D. The use of a control link between a control point and a
   remotely controlled station
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029A-6.2   BR10-2  No on-site control operator
How do the responsibilities of the control operator of a station
under automatic control differ from one under local control?
A. Under local control, there is no control operator
B. Under automatic control, a control operator is not required
   to be present at a control point
C. Under automatic control, there is no control operator
D. Under local control, a control operator is not required to be
   present at the control point at all times
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030A-6.3   BR10-2  Repeater
Which of the following amateur stations may be operated by
automatic control?
A. Stations without a control operator
B. Stations in repeater operation
C. Stations under remote control
D. Stations controlling model craft
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031A-7.1   CR232   Remote control apparatus
What is a control link?
A. The automatic-control devices at an unattended station
B. An automatically operated link
C. The remote control apparatus between a control point and
   a remotely controlled station
D. A transmission-limiting timing device
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032A-7.2   DR232   Control Link
What is the term for apparatus to effect remote control between
the control point and a remotely controlled station?
A. Tone link
B. Wire control
C. Remote control
D. Control link
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033A-8.1   AR10-1  On-site control op.
What is meant by local control?
A. The use of a control operator who directly manipulates
   the operating adjustments
B. The OSCAR satellite transponder
C. A carrier operated relay system
D. The use of a portable handheld to turn on or off the
   repeater
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034A-8.2   BR230   Tech & up
Who may be the control operator of an auxiliary station?
A. Any amateur operator
B. Any Technician, General, Advanced or Amateur Extra
   class operator
C. Any General, Advanced or Amateur Extra class operator
D. Any Advanced or Amateur Extra class operator
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035A-9.1   CR10-4  CW or voice, CW is always OK|at 20 WPM or less
How may a repeater station be identified?
A. By a burst of digitized information
B. Only voice may be used for identification
C. By CW or voice
D. Only CW may be used for identification
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036A-9.2   CR10-4  20 words per minute
When a repeater station is identified in Morse code using
an automatic keying device, what is the maximum code speed
permitted?
A. 13 words per minute
B. 30 words per minute
C. 20 words per minute
D. There is no limitation
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037A-9.3   DR228   Same as normal QSO|every ten minutes |and at the end
How often must a beacon station be identified?
A. Every eight minutes
B. Only at the end of the series of transmissions
C. At the beginning of a series of transmissions
D. At least once every ten minutes during and at
   the end of activity
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038A-9.4   AR228   If used during communication
When may a repeater be identified using digital codes?
A. Any time that particular code is used for at least
   part of the communication
B. Digital identification is not allowed
C. Only voice may be allowed
D. No identification is needed in digital transmissions
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039A-10.1  BR269   Two Hundred Feet
When is prior FCC approval required before constructing or
altering an amateur station antenna structure?
A. When the antenna structure violates local building codes
B. When the height above ground will exceed 200 feet
C. When an antenna located 23000 feet from an airport runway
   will be 150 feet high
D. When an antenna located 23000 feet from an airport runway
   will be 100 feet high
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040A-10.2  CR269   Approval
What must an amateur operator obtain from the FCC before
constructing or altering an antenna structure more than
200 feet high?
A. An Environmental Impact Statement
B. A Special Temporary Authorization
C. Prior approval
D. An effective radiated power statement
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041A-11.1  BR269   Two Hundred Feet
Without special FCC approval, what maximum height above ground
level (excluding airport proximity effects) is permitted for
any amateur antenna support structure, including the radiating
elements tower, supports, etc.?
A. 46 m (150 feet)
B. 61 m (200 feet)
C. 76 m (250 feet)
D. 91 m (300 feet)
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042A-11.2  AR269   FCC and FAA
From what government agencies must permission be obtained if you
wish to erect an amateur antenna structure that exceeds 200 feet
above ground level?
A. Federal Aviation Administration and Federal Communications
   Commission
B. Environmental Protection Agency and Federal Communications
   Commission
C. Federal Aviation Administration and Environmental Protection
   Agency
D. Environmental Protection Agency and National Aeronautics
   and Space Administration
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043A-12.1  BR7-10  Safety
Which of the following types of amateur communications is not a
"prohibited transmission" as defined in Part 97?
A. Transmission of messages into a disaster area for hire or for
   material compensation
B. Transmissions ensuring safety on a highway, such as calling a
   commercial tow truck service
C. Transmission of communications that facilitate the regular
   business or commercial affairs of any party
D. Transmission of communications concerning moving, supplying
   and quartering participants in a charity event as long as the
   sponsoring charity is the principal beneficiary of such
   communications, not the public
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044A-12.2  CR7-10  Swap Nets not for profit are OK
May an amateur operator inform other amateur operators of the
availability of apparatus for sale or trade over the airwaves?
A. You are not allowed to sell or trade equipment on the air
B. You are allowed to derive a profit by buying or selling
   equipment on the air on a regular basis
C. This is a permissible activity if the apparatus can normally
   be used at an amateur station and is not done for profit by
   the offering individual on a regular basis
D. This is allowed only if you also give the serial number of
   the equipment
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045A-12.3  DR7-10  Immediate safety of life|or property protection
Under what conditions, if any, may communications be transmitted
to a commercial business by an amateur station?
A. When the total remuneration does not exceed $25
B. When the control operator is employed by the FCC
C. When transmitting international third-party communications
D. When the immediate safety of human life or immediate
   protection of property is involved
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046A-13.1  DR6-8   Personal remarks
What are the only types of messages that may be transmitted
to an amateur station in a foreign country?
A. Supplies needed, on a routine schedule
B. Emergency messages or business messages
C. Business messages or messages of a technical nature
D. Personal remarks, tests, or messages of a technical nature
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047A-13.2  BR6-8   Technical & Personal
What are the limitations on international Amateur Radio
communications regarding the types of messages transmitted?
A. Emergency communications only
B. Technical or personal messages only
C. Business communications only
D. Call sign and signal reports only
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048A-14.1  CR227   None
Under what circumstances, if any, may amateur operators accept
payment for using their own stations (other than a club station)
to send messages?
A. When employed by the FCC
B. When passing emergency traffic
C. Under no circumstances
D. When passing international third-party communications
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049A-14.2  DR227   None
Under what circumstances, if any, may the licensee of an amateur
station in repeater operation accept remuneration for providing
communication services to another party?
A. When the repeater is operating under portable power
B. When the repeater is under local control
C. During Red Cross or other emergency service drills
D. Under no circumstances
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050A-15.1  AR250   VEs
Who is responsible for preparing an Element 1(A) telegraphy
examination?
A. The volunteer examiners or a qualified supplier
B. The FCC
C. The VEC
D. Any Novice licensee
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051A-15.2  BR249   Five WPM
What must the Element 1(A) telegraphy examination prove?
A. The applicant's ability to send and receive text in international
   Morse code at a rate of not less than 13 words per minute
B. The applicant's ability to send and receive text in international
   Morse code at a rate of not less than 5 words per minute
C. The applicant's ability to send and receive text in international
   Morse code at a rate of not less than 20 words per minute
D. The applicant's ability to send text in international Morse code
   at a rate of not less than 13 words per minute
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052A-15.3  A 1-6   .  ,  ?  AR  SK  =(BT)  /(DN)
Which telegraphy characters are used in an Element 1(A) telegraphy
examination?
A. The letters A through Z, 0 through 9, the period, the comma,
   the question mark, AR, SK, BT and DN
B. The letters A through Z, 0 through 9, the period, the comma,
   the open and closed parenthesis, the question mark, AR, SK,
   BT and DN
C. The letters A through Z, 0 through 9, the period, the comma,
   the dollar sign, the question mark, AR, SK, BT and DN
D. A through Z, 0 through 9, the period, the comma, and the
   question mark
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053A-16.1  CR250   VEs
Who is responsible for preparing an Element 2 written
examination?
A. The FCC
B. Any Novice licensee
C. The volunteer examiners or a qualified supplier
D. The VEC
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054A-16.2  DR250   VEC's pool or supplier
Where do volunteer examiners obtain the questions for preparing
an Element 2 written examination?
A. They must prepare the examination from material contained in
   the ARRL Handbook or obtain a question set from the FCC
B. They must prepare the examination from material contained in
   a question pool maintained by the FCC in Washington
C. They must prepare the examination from material contained in
   a question pool maintained by the local FCC field office
D. They must prepare the examination from a common question
   pool maintained by the VECs or obtain a question set from a
   supplier
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055A-17.1  AR251   General or above & 18
Who is eligible for administering an examination for the Novice
operator license?
A. An amateur operator holding a General, Advanced or Extra class
   license and at least 18 years old
B. An amateur operator holding a Technician, General, Advanced or
   Extra class license and at least 18 years old
C. An amateur operator holding a General, Advanced or Extra class
   license and at least 16 years old
D. An amateur operator holding a Technician, General, Advanced or
   Extra class license and at least 16 years old
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056A-17.2  BR252   Hint: 10 letters in successful
Within how many days after the administration of a successful
Novice examination must the examiners submit the application to
the FCC?
A. Within one week of the administration date
B. Within 10 days of the administration date
C. Within 5 days of the administration date
D. Within 30 days of the administration date
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