*Question E1E04:
[97.509, 97.525] What is required to be accredited as a Volunteer Examiner?*  

*Correct Answer is  D: A VEC must confirm that the VE applicant meets FCC requirements to serve as an examiner*  

### AI Response: (may contain errors)  

To become accredited as a Volunteer Examiner (VE), the correct process involves a Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (VEC). Let's break down the options:

1. **Correct Answer: D**  
   - **Explanation**: A VEC must confirm that the VE applicant meets FCC requirements to serve as an examiner. This means that the VEC is responsible for ensuring that the applicant is qualified according to the FCC's standards. The VEC acts as an intermediary between the FCC and the VE, handling the accreditation process.

2. **Why the Other Choices are Incorrect**:
   - **Choice A**: Each General, Advanced, and Amateur Extra class operator is automatically accredited as a VE when the license is granted.  
     - **Explanation**: This is incorrect because simply holding a license does not automatically make someone a VE. Accreditation requires a separate process through a VEC.
   
   - **Choice B**: The amateur operator applying must pass a VE examination administered by the FCC Enforcement Bureau.  
     - **Explanation**: There is no specific VE examination administered by the FCC. The process involves meeting certain criteria and being confirmed by a VEC, not passing an additional exam.
   
   - **Choice C**: The prospective VE must obtain accreditation from the FCC.  
     - **Explanation**: The FCC does not directly accredit VEs. Instead, this is done through a VEC, which ensures that the applicant meets the necessary requirements.

**Key Points**:
- A VEC is responsible for confirming that a VE applicant meets the FCC's requirements.
- Accreditation is not automatic with a license and does not involve a separate FCC exam.
- The process is managed by VECs, not directly by the FCC.