Element 4 · pool valid July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2028

Amateur Extra practice exam

50 questions drawn the way the real exam draws them, 37 to pass. Every question is from the official 599-question pool.

Study by topic

Each topic page lists its questions with the answers, and you can drill just that topic.

  1. E1 FCC Rules 68 questions · 6 on the exam
  2. E2 Operating Procedures 60 questions · 5 on the exam
  3. E3 Radio Wave Propagation 39 questions · 3 on the exam
  4. E4 Amateur Practices 63 questions · 5 on the exam
  5. E5 Electrical Principles 49 questions · 4 on the exam
  6. E6 Circuit Components 68 questions · 6 on the exam
  7. E7 Practical Circuits 99 questions · 8 on the exam
  8. E8 Signals and Emissions 48 questions · 4 on the exam
  9. E9 Antennas and Transmission Lines 93 questions · 8 on the exam
  10. E0 Safety 12 questions · 1 on the exam

Before exam day: How Many Questions Are on the Technician Exam? · Ham Radio Exam Prep: The Complete Study Plan · Ham Radio License Classes Explained: Technician vs General vs Extra · How to Get Your Ham Radio License: Complete Beginner's Guide

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the Amateur Extra exam?

50, one from each question group in the 599-question pool. You need 37 correct to pass.

Which Amateur Extra pool is current?

The pool valid July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2028. All questions here come from it, including its figures.

How do I know I'm ready?

Score 85 percent or better on three practice exams in a row, and clear your missed-questions list. Then book an exam session.

Questions: NCVEC Question Pool Committee (public domain).