Question E1E01:
[97.527] For which types of out-of-pocket expenses do the Part 97 rules state that VEs and VECs may be reimbursed?  

Choices:  
A: Preparing, processing, administering, and coordinating an examination for an amateur radio operator license  
B: Teaching an amateur operator license examination preparation course  
C: No expenses are authorized for reimbursement  
D: Providing amateur operator license examination preparation training materials    

Correct Answer is  A: Preparing, processing, administering, and coordinating an examination for an amateur radio operator license  

Correct Answer: A — Preparing, processing, administering, and coordinating an examination for an amateur radio operator license.

Why this is correct:
- Part 97.527 explicitly permits VECs and VEs to be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses that are directly tied to conducting an exam session. This includes things like printing/copying tests, postage, supplies, room rental, and submission costs. The key is that the expenses are necessary to prepare, process, administer, and coordinate an exam.

Why the others are incorrect:
- B: Teaching an amateur operator license exam prep course is not an exam-session function. Instruction is not reimbursable under Part 97.527.
- C: No expenses are authorized for reimbursement is false. The rules do allow reimbursement for exam-related out-of-pocket costs.
- D: Providing exam-prep training materials is educational, not part of preparing or administering the exam itself. Not reimbursable under Part 97.527.

Rules of thumb:
- Think PPAC: Prepare, Process, Administer, Coordinate — only these exam-session-related out-of-pocket costs are reimbursable.
- Not allowed: compensation for time/services, salaries, profit, or anything instructional (courses, tutoring, study guides).