Question E1E06:
[97.509] Who is responsible for the proper conduct and necessary supervision during an amateur operator license examination session?  

Choices:  
A: The VEC coordinating the session  
B: The designated monitoring VE  
C: Each administering VE  
D: Only the VE session manager    

Correct Answer is  C: Each administering VE  

Correct answer: C — Each administering VE

1) Why this is correct
- FCC Rule 47 CFR §97.509 makes it explicit: each administering Volunteer Examiner (VE) is responsible for the proper conduct and necessary supervision of the exam session. Responsibility is shared by all the VEs administering the session, not just a lead or outside body.

2) Why the other choices are incorrect
- A: The VEC coordinating the session
  - VECs coordinate, accredit VEs, and manage records (see §97.521), but they do not provide the on-site supervision. That duty lies with the administering VEs at the session.
- B: The designated monitoring VE
  - “Monitoring VE” is not an FCC-defined responsibility for supervision. Some VECs may use observers or liaisons, but FCC rules place the supervision duty on each administering VE.
- D: Only the VE session manager
  - Some VECs use a “session manager” as a lead, but FCC rules do not assign sole responsibility to that person. The rule says each administering VE shares responsibility.

3) Useful rules of thumb
- Think “all three”: At least three accredited VEs must be present and administering; all share responsibility for conduct and supervision.
- Shared accountability: If you sign as an administering VE, you are responsible for the session meeting FCC requirements (procedures, integrity, proper grading, and documentation).
- VEC vs. VE: VECs coordinate and accredit; administering VEs supervise and run the session.