Question Pools and Exams Update

摘要

Effective July 1, 2011 a new Element 3 General class question pool takes effect for examinations. VECs and VEs will have new test designs available for use at exam sessions effective that date. The newly revised pool released December 6, 2010 (and updated March 1, 2011) by the Question Pool Committee (QPC) of the National Conference of Volunteer Examiner Coordinators (NCVECs) must be in use starting July 1. There are 456 questions in this pool, down from 485 in the previous pool. The new pool continues to be presented in an understandable and friendly fashion, while maintaining appropriate emphasis on safety, rules and operating procedures. There is one schematic diagram graphic file required for this pool. With the General class exams changing* July 1, new test designs must be used effective that day. Previous ARRL VEC supplied General class test booklet versions (2007 series) are valid until midnight June 30, 2011.