Deep Dive: E1E09
The correct answer is A: Revocation of the VE's amateur station license grant and the suspension of the VE's amateur operator license grant. What may be the penalty for a VE who fraudulently administers or certifies an examination is revocation of the VE's amateur station license grant and the suspension of the VE's amateur operator license grant. Fraudulent VE activity results in severe penalties. For amateur radio operators, this is important for understanding VE consequences. Understanding this helps ensure honest VE operation.
Why Other Answers Are Wrong
Option B: Incorrect. Fine of up to $1,000 isn't the penalty - license revocation and suspension are the penalties. Fine isn't the penalty. Option C: Incorrect. Sentence of up to one year in prison isn't the penalty - license revocation and suspension are the penalties. Prison sentence isn't the penalty. Option D: Incorrect. Since B and C are not correct, 'all of the above' cannot be correct. Only license revocation and suspension are the penalties.
Exam Tip
VE fraudulent activity penalty = revocation of station license and suspension of operator license. Think 'F'raudulent 'V'E = 'F'ull 'V'iolation = license revocation/suspension. Fraudulent VE activity results in license revocation and suspension. Not fine, not prison - just license revocation and suspension.
Memory Aid
VE fraudulent activity penalty = revocation of station license and suspension of operator license. Think 'F'raudulent 'V'E = license revocation/suspension. Fraudulent VE activity results in severe penalties. Important consequence for VE misconduct.
Real-World Example
A VE fraudulently administers or certifies an examination: The penalty is revocation of the VE's amateur station license grant and suspension of the VE's amateur operator license grant. This is a severe penalty - the VE loses their station license and has their operator license suspended. This is the penalty for fraudulent VE activity.
Source & Coverage
Question Pool: 2024-2028 Question Pool
Subelement: E1E
Reference: FCC Part 97.509
Key Concepts
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Question from the official FCC Extra Class pool. Explanation reviewed by licensed amateur radio operators and mapped to the E1E topic.