Question E1E08:
[97.509] To which of the following examinees may a VE not administer an examination?  

Choices:  
A: Employees of the VE  
B: Friends of the VE  
C: Relatives of the VE as listed in the FCC rules  
D: All these choices are correct    

Correct Answer is  C: Relatives of the VE as listed in the FCC rules  

Correct answer: C — Relatives of the VE as listed in the FCC rules

Why C is correct:
- FCC Part 97.509 explicitly prohibits a Volunteer Examiner (VE) from administering an exam to their close relatives as listed in the rules (e.g., spouse, parent, child, sibling, etc.). This is a hard prohibition to avoid conflicts of interest.

Why the others are incorrect:
- A: Employees of the VE — Not specifically prohibited by FCC rules. While discretion and ethics apply, there’s no blanket ban on administering exams to employees.
- B: Friends of the VE — Also not prohibited by rule. Professional conduct is expected, but friends are allowed.
- D: All these choices are correct — Incorrect because only relatives (as defined by the FCC) are explicitly prohibited.

Rules of thumb:
- If the examinee is a close relative as defined in §97.509, the VE must not administer the exam.
- For non-relatives (friends, coworkers, employees), it’s permitted, provided all other VE requirements are met (e.g., proper number of VEs present, integrity of the session). When in doubt, consult your VEC or recuse to avoid any appearance of impropriety.