Yes. Every question comes from the official NCVEC question pools that volunteer examiners draw from, word for word, including the figures. The pools are public domain.
Free ham radio practice exams
Practice with the real FCC question pools: full-length exams scored like the real thing, topic-by-topic study, and a record of what you keep missing. Free for members.
Element 2
Technician
The entry-level license: all VHF/UHF bands plus CW on parts of HF and voice on 10 meters.
- Exam
- 35 questions
- To pass
- 26 correct
- Pool
- 409 questions
Element 3
General
Opens most of the HF bands for voice, CW and digital: worldwide contacts from home.
- Exam
- 35 questions
- To pass
- 26 correct
- Pool
- 423 questions
Element 4
Amateur Extra
Every amateur privilege, including the extra HF segments where rare DX often operates.
- Exam
- 50 questions
- To pass
- 37 correct
- Pool
- 599 questions
How the license exams work
- Pick your element. Most people start with Technician. You can take Technician and General on the same day.
- Study the pool. Every question on your exam comes from the published pool. Our study pages list each topic's questions with the answers.
- Practice until you pass reliably. When you score 85 percent or better three times in a row, book a session.
- Take the exam in person or online with a volunteer examiner team.
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Frequently asked questions
Are these the real exam questions?
How is the practice exam built?
Like the real one: one question from each question group in the pool. That gives 35 questions for Technician and General and 50 for Amateur Extra.
What score do I need to pass?
74 percent: 26 of 35 for Technician and General, 37 of 50 for Amateur Extra.
Do I need an account?
To take practice exams, yes: a free HamPost account. The study pages, with every question and answer, are open to everyone.
Which pools are in use right now?
Technician July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2030; General July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2027; Amateur Extra July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2028.