Deep Dive: E1E08
The correct answer is C: Relatives of the VE as listed in the FCC rules. To which of the following examinees may a VE not administer an examination is relatives of the VE as listed in the FCC rules. VEs cannot examine their relatives. For amateur radio operators, this is important for understanding VE restrictions. Understanding this helps when serving as a VE.
Why Other Answers Are Wrong
Option A: Incorrect. Employees of the VE aren't prohibited - VEs can examine employees. Employees aren't prohibited. Option B: Incorrect. Friends of the VE aren't prohibited - VEs can examine friends. Friends aren't prohibited. Option D: Incorrect. Since A and B are not prohibited, 'all of the above' cannot be correct. Only relatives are prohibited.
Exam Tip
VE cannot examine = relatives as listed in FCC rules. Think 'V'E 'R'estriction = 'V'E cannot examine 'R'elatives. VEs cannot examine their relatives as listed in FCC rules. Not employees, not friends - just relatives.
Memory Aid
VE cannot examine = relatives as listed in FCC rules. Think 'V'E 'R'estriction = 'R'elatives. VEs cannot examine their relatives as listed in FCC rules. Important VE restriction.
Real-World Example
A VE cannot administer an examination to relatives of the VE as listed in the FCC rules (e.g., spouse, children, parents, siblings). This prevents conflicts of interest. VEs can examine employees and friends - only relatives are prohibited. This is the restriction - VEs cannot examine relatives.
Source & Coverage
Question Pool: 2024-2028 Question Pool
Subelement: E1E
Reference: FCC Part 97.509
Key Concepts
Verified Content
Question from the official FCC Extra Class pool. Explanation reviewed by licensed amateur radio operators and mapped to the E1E topic.