Question E1E07:
[97.509, 97.511] What should a VE do if a candidate fails to comply with the examiner’s instructions during an amateur operator license examination?  

Choices:  
A: Warn the candidate that continued failure to comply will result in termination of the examination  
B: Immediately terminate the candidate’s examination  
C: Allow the candidate to complete the examination, but invalidate the results  
D: Immediately terminate everyone’s examination and close the session    

Correct Answer is  B: Immediately terminate the candidate’s examination  

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Correct answer: B — Immediately terminate the candidate’s examination

1) Why B is correct:
- Under 47 CFR 97.509 and 97.511, VEs are responsible for the integrity of the exam session. If a candidate fails to follow the examiner’s instructions (e.g., suspected cheating, using prohibited materials, refusing to comply), the VE must stop that candidate’s exam immediately. This prevents further compromise and maintains fairness for others.

2) Why the other choices are incorrect:
- A: Warn the candidate that continued failure to comply will result in termination  
  - The rule requires immediate termination upon noncompliance, not a warning-and-wait approach.
- C: Allow the candidate to complete the examination, but invalidate the results  
  - Allowing completion risks further compromise; the rules call for immediate termination, not post-facto invalidation.
- D: Immediately terminate everyone’s examination and close the session  
  - Only the noncompliant candidate’s exam should be terminated. Other candidates are not penalized unless the entire session is compromised.

3) Useful rules of thumb:
- “Noncompliance = stop that person’s test now; document and report.”
- “Protect the session’s integrity; act on the individual, not the whole group.”
- After termination, retain the exam materials and report the incident to the VEC as required by 97.509/97.511.

No formulas apply to this regulatory question.