Canadian Basic Qualification pool, section B-001-022

Subelement B-001

B-001

Section B-001-022

B-001-022-001

Which of these statements is NOT correct?

Correct Answer
A.
The fee for taking an examination for an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate at an Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada office is $5 per qualification
B.
An accredited examiner may recover the cost of administering an examination
C.
There are no fees for taking an examination for an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate at an Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada office
D.
An accredited examiner must hold an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic, Advanced, and Morse code qualifications

B-001-022-001

Key words: NOT CORRECT. "Since December 2020, ISED has ceased charging fees for examinations conducted by ISED personnel. However, accredited examiners may charge an examination fee to candidates to recover the cost of administering an examination. There is no remittance, in whole or in part, of this fee to ISED. " (RIC-1, Examination Fees)

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B-001-022-002

Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

Correct Answer
A.
A disabled candidate may be exempted from portions of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate examination
B.
Examinations for disabled candidates may be given orally, or tailored to the candidate's ability to complete the examination
C.
A disabled candidate, taking a Morse code sending test, may be allowed to recite the examination text in Morse code sounds
D.
After passing the basic exam, a disabled candidate may take the other exams in any order

B-001-022-002

Key words: NOT CORRECT. "Accredited examiners may not exempt a candidate from the requirement for an examination. However, in the following specific cases, accredited examiners may provide accommodated testing when a candidate is unable to complete an examination due to a physical disability." (RIC-1, Persons with Disabilities)

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B-001-022-003

What is the fee for taking an examination for an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate, administered by an accredited examiner?

Correct Answer
A.
The examiner may charge a fee to recover costs
B.
No fee may be charged
C.
$20 per examination sitting
D.
$20 per qualification

B-001-022-003

"Since December 2020, ISED has ceased charging fees for examinations conducted by ISED personnel. However, accredited examiners may charge an examination fee to candidates to recover the cost of administering an examination. There is no remittance, in whole or in part, of this fee to ISED. " (RIC-1, Examination Fees)

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B-001-022-004

What is the fee for taking Amateur Radio Operator Certificate examinations at an Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada office?

A.
$20 per visit, regardless of the number of qualification examinations
B.
$20 per qualification
Correct Answer
C.
No charge for qualification examinations
D.
$5 per qualification examination

B-001-022-004

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B-001-022-005

Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

A.
A candidate who fails a written examination due to not usually speaking English or French may be given an oral examination
Correct Answer
B.
A candidate with insufficient knowledge of English or French may be accompanied by an interpreter
C.
An examiner may request medical evidence from a practising medical physician before accommodating testing
D.
A candidate who fails a written examination for lack of reading skills may be given an oral examination

B-001-022-005

"Candidates who have a disability that prevents them from completing examinations in the normal manner should discuss their situation with their examiner to determine whether an accommodated testing procedure may be considered. The examiner may request an attestation from a medical practitioner. When a candidate fails a written examination because their normal language of use is neither English nor French, or because academic limitations restrict the ability to read the questions properly, the examiner may administer an oral examination."(RIC-3)

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