The number of questions on an Amateur Radio exam depends on the license class being tested.
Each exam element contains a specific number of multiple-choice questions drawn from a published question pool.
Technician Exam
- 35 multiple-choice questions
- 26 correct answers required to pass (74%)
- Questions drawn from the official Technician question pool
General Exam
- 35 multiple-choice questions
- 26 correct answers required to pass (74%)
- Questions drawn from the official General question pool
Amateur Extra Exam
- 50 multiple-choice questions
- 37 correct answers required to pass (74%)
- Questions drawn from the official Amateur Extra question pool
How Questions Are Selected
Each exam is generated from a larger published question pool. Volunteer Examiners use standardized procedures to ensure fairness and consistency.
All possible questions and answer choices are publicly available in advance, which allows candidates to prepare effectively.
Practical Perspective
Because the full question pools are published:
- Candidates can take unlimited practice exams
- Study materials are widely available
- The testing format is predictable
Preparation and familiarity with the pool significantly improve success rates.