Element 3 · pool valid July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2027

General practice exam

35 questions drawn the way the real exam draws them, 26 to pass. Every question is from the official 423-question pool.

Study by topic

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

  1. G1 FCC Rules 52 questions · 5 on the exam
  2. G2 Operating Procedures 60 questions · 5 on the exam
  3. G3 Radio Wave Propagation 37 questions · 3 on the exam
  4. G4 Amateur Radio Practices 60 questions · 5 on the exam
  5. G5 Electrical Principles 40 questions · 3 on the exam
  6. G6 Circuit Components 23 questions · 2 on the exam
  7. G7 Practical Circuits 38 questions · 3 on the exam
  8. G8 Signals and Emissions 42 questions · 3 on the exam
  9. G9 Antennas and Feed Lines 46 questions · 4 on the exam
  10. G0 Electrical and RF Safety 25 questions · 2 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 General exam?

35, one from each question group in the 423-question pool. You need 26 correct to pass.

Which General pool is current?

The pool valid July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2027. 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).