Who may receive partial credit for the elements represented by an expired amateur radio license?
The correct answer is A: Any 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. Partial credit for expired license elements may be received by any person who can demonstrate they once held an FCC-issued General, Advanced, or Amateur Extra class license that was not revoked. This allows people with expired higher-class licenses to get credit when re-applying. For amateur radio operators, this helps those returning to the hobby. Understanding this helps when planning license renewal or upgrade.
Exam Tip
Partial credit = General, Advanced, or Extra class expired license. Think 'P'artial 'C'redit = 'P'reviously 'C'ertified (General/Advanced/Extra). Must have held FCC-issued General, Advanced, or Extra class license (not revoked). Not about time window, foreign licenses, or lower classes.
Memory Aid
"Partial credit = General, Advanced, or Extra class expired license. Think 'P'artial 'C'redit = 'P'reviously 'C'ertified. Must have held FCC-issued General, Advanced, or Extra class license (not revoked) to qualify for partial credit."
Real-World Application
You held a General class license 20 years ago that expired. When you re-apply, you can get partial credit for the elements you previously passed, allowing you to skip some exam elements. However, if you only held a Technician license, you wouldn't get this partial credit - only General, Advanced, or Extra class licenses qualify.
Key Concepts
Why Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: Incorrect. The time window (5-15 years) isn't the criterion - the key is having held a General, Advanced, or Extra class license, not the expiration timeframe.
Option C: Incorrect. Foreign licenses don't qualify for partial credit - only FCC-issued licenses qualify. Reciprocal agreements are separate.
Option D: Incorrect. Novice, Technician, or Technician Plus licenses don't qualify for partial credit - only General, Advanced, or Extra class licenses qualify.
题目解析
The correct answer is A: Any 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. Partial credit for expired license elements may be received by any person who can demonstrate they once held an FCC-issued General, Advanced, or Amateur Extra class license that was not revoked. This allows people with expired higher-class licenses to get credit when re-applying. For amateur radio operators, this helps those returning to the hobby. Understanding this helps when planning license renewal or upgrade.
考试技巧
Partial credit = General, Advanced, or Extra class expired license. Think 'P'artial 'C'redit = 'P'reviously 'C'ertified (General/Advanced/Extra). Must have held FCC-issued General, Advanced, or Extra class license (not revoked). Not about time window, foreign licenses, or lower classes.
记忆口诀
Partial credit = General, Advanced, or Extra class expired license. Think 'P'artial 'C'redit = 'P'reviously 'C'ertified. Must have held FCC-issued General, Advanced, or Extra class license (not revoked) to qualify for partial credit.
实际应用示例
You held a General class license 20 years ago that expired. When you re-apply, you can get partial credit for the elements you previously passed, allowing you to skip some exam elements. However, if you only held a Technician license, you wouldn't get this partial credit - only General, Advanced, or Extra class licenses qualify.
错误选项分析
Option B: Incorrect. The time window (5-15 years) isn't the criterion - the key is having held a General, Advanced, or Extra class license, not the expiration timeframe. Option C: Incorrect. Foreign licenses don't qualify for partial credit - only FCC-issued licenses qualify. Reciprocal agreements are separate. Option D: Incorrect. Novice, Technician, or Technician Plus licenses don't qualify for partial credit - only General, Advanced, or Extra class licenses qualify.
知识点
Expired license credit, License elements, Partial credit, License renewal
Verified Content
Question from official FCC General Class question pool. Explanation reviewed by licensed amateur radio operators.