Deep Dive: E1E11
The correct answer is B: Three VEs must certify that the examinee is qualified for the license grant and that they have complied with the administering VE requirements. What the VE team must do if an examinee scores a passing grade on all examination elements needed for an upgrade or new license is that three VEs must certify that the examinee is qualified for the license grant and that they have complied with the administering VE requirements. Three VEs must certify the passing grade. For amateur radio operators, this is important for understanding VE procedures. Understanding this helps when administering exams.
Why Other Answers Are Wrong
Option A: Incorrect. Photocopying and forwarding to FCC isn't required - three VEs must certify, then submit to VEC. Photocopying isn't the requirement. Option C: Incorrect. Issuing the license isn't done by VEs - VEs certify, then VEC/FCC issues license. VE issuance isn't correct. Option D: Incorrect. Since A and C are not correct, 'all of the above' cannot be correct. Only three VEs certifying is required.
Exam Tip
Passing grade requirement = three VEs must certify examinee is qualified and VE requirements complied with. Think 'P'assing 'G'rade = '3' 'V'Es 'C'ertify. Three VEs must certify the passing grade and compliance. Not photocopying, not VE issuance - just three VEs certifying.
Memory Aid
Passing grade requirement = three VEs must certify examinee is qualified and VE requirements complied with. Think 'P'assing 'G'rade = '3' 'V'Es 'C'ertify. Three VEs must certify the passing grade and compliance. Important VE procedure.
Real-World Example
An examinee scores a passing grade on all examination elements: Three VEs must certify that the examinee is qualified for the license grant and that they have complied with the administering VE requirements. This certification is required before the application can be submitted to the VEC. Three VEs must certify - this is the requirement.
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.