stacks DEPOSITED BY THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 13.17.55 GENERAL INFORMATION The questions printed herein are representative of the scope of the questions contained in the various elements of the commercial radio operator examination. Element 1 of the examination consists of 20 questions and 5 percent credit will be allowed for each question answered correctly. Elements 2, 4, 5 and 8 of the examination contain 50 questions each. Two percent credit will be allowed for each correct solution. Elements 3, 6 and 7 consist of 100 questions each and 1 percent credit will be allowed for each correct solution to these questions. The 50 questions of Element 2 are subdivided so that a candidate who wishes to do so may, for 10 of the questions, select the subject to be dealt with from one of three fields, namely ship, coastal, or aircraft radiotelephony. None of the questions in the commercial radio operator license examination requires an essay or explanatory type of answer. In answering the type of question in which several choices are given, the applicant must choose one (and only one) of the answers shown. The numeral preceding the answer which is selected as correct must be inserted in the space which is provided at the right-hand side of the question. Two examples of this type of question are given below: The other types of questions which may be found in the examination are to be answered by the solution of a simple mathematical problem, the drawing of a diagram, the completion of an incomplete diagram, or the correction of an incorrect diagram, as required. In the correction of an incorrect diagram, any connection or symbol which is to be eliminated shall be crossed out by means of a wavy line or by short diagonal cross lines. The applicant must sign his name in the space which is provided on each sheet of the examination. Before beginning the examination, the applicant should read carefully the instructions printed on the element envelope. All paper for writing examinations will be furnished. Books or papers may not be taken into the examining room. Additional information pertaining to the commercial radio operator examinations may be found in part 13 of the Commission's rules, published as a separate document and normally obtainable from the Superintendent of Documents, U. S. Printing Office, Washington 25, D. C. Regulatory information commonly used in preparing for commercial radio operator examinations is to be found in appendix I, which contains extracts from the following: Communications Act of 1934, as amended. International Radio Regulations, Atlantic City, 1947. International Telecommunication Convention, Atlantic City, 1947. Telegraph Regulations (Paris Revision, 1949). Civil Air Regulations. International Civil Aviation Organization Publications. Rules and Regulations of the Federal Communications Com- Appendix II contains tables of abbreviations used in radio communications and the International Telegraph Code with punctuation symbols. Appendix III contains material for use in preparing for Elements 2 and 5. Sec. Art. R. & R. KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS Refers to a section of the Communications Act of 1934. Refers to a provision of the Rules and Regulations of the GLR CAR ICAO S. G. E. P. -Refers to regulations annexed to Agreement between the Refers to Civil Air Regulations. Refers to International Civil Aviation Organization Publications. ---Standards of Good Engineering Practice. Refers to the International Telegraph Regulations (Paris Revision, 1949). Caveat: The revision of the Study Guide in which this caveat appears is based upon the Communications Act of 1934, as amended to May 15, 1955, and Commission Rules and Regulations and all treaty and convention provisions in force on that date. |