Updated: Dec 9, 2025 | Source: 2023-2027 Question Pool | Topic: G1D
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What license examinations may you administer as an accredited Volunteer Examiner holding a General class operator license?

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Deep Dive: G1D02

The correct answer is C: Technician only. As an accredited Volunteer Examiner holding a General class operator license, you may administer Technician class license examinations only. General class VEs can only give Technician exams. To give General or Extra exams, you need to hold a higher license class. For Volunteer Examiners, understanding these restrictions helps ensure proper exam administration. This maintains the integrity of the examination system.

Why Other Answers Are Wrong

Option A: Incorrect. General class VEs cannot give General exams - you must hold at least the class you're examining for. General class VEs can only give Technician exams. Option B: Incorrect. General class licensees can be accredited VEs - you don't need Extra class to be a VE. However, General class VEs can only give Technician exams. Option D: Incorrect. General class VEs cannot give Extra exams - you must hold Extra class to give Extra exams. General class VEs are limited to Technician exams.

Exam Tip

General class VE = can give Technician exams only. Think 'G'eneral 'V'E = 'G'ives 'T'echnician exams. Must hold at least the license class you're examining for. General class can only examine Technician class.

Memory Aid

General class VE = Technician exams only. Think 'G'eneral 'V'E = 'G'ives 'T'echnician. Can only administer Technician class examinations. Must hold at least the license class you're examining for.

Real-World Example

You're a General class licensee and become an accredited Volunteer Examiner. You can administer Technician class examinations, but you cannot give General or Extra exams. To give those exams, you'd need to upgrade to Advanced or Extra class. This restriction ensures examiners are qualified to evaluate the material.

Source & Coverage

Question Pool: 2023-2027 Question Pool

Subelement: G1D

Reference: 2023-2027 Question Pool · G1 - Commission's Rules

Key Concepts

Volunteer Examiner Exam administration License class restrictions VE privileges

Verified Content

Question from the official FCC General Class pool. Explanation reviewed by licensed amateur radio operators and mapped to the G1D topic.