FCC Online Testing Overview

Can I take the FCC element exams online?  

Our FCC license exams are done on-demand! Just make sure you have a desktop or laptop with a camera and microphone. 

 

What are the benefits of taking my FCC element exam online?  

There are a variety of benefits for testing online vs. in-person. There is NO need to:   

  • Pick a time in advance
  • Take time off from work 
  • Travel 
  • Get stuck in traffic 

 

 

Is online testing legitimate?  

It’s perfectly normal to have doubts and concerns about online testing. Mariners Learning System has run thousands of online proctored exams over the years. We have developed an approved method that produces predicable results every time.  

 

Where do you get the questions for the exam?  

Mariner Learning System uses questions from the FCC’s database for the element exams.   

 

If I need to take multiple elements, can I do so at different times? 

If you are obtaining an FCC commercial radio operator’s license that has multiple element exams, you can take them at separate times as long as you are within your 1 year of since activation.  

 

How many attempts do I get for my FCC element exam? 

Each purchase includes a single attempt at the element exam(s). 

 

What happens if I fail an element exam? 

If you fail an element exam, you will need to purchase another exam and can take it again! 

 

Does Mariners Learning System offer preparation material?  

MROP BookWe have created hard copy test prep books that will get you prepared for the element exam(s) you will be taking. These study guides ONLY include all the questions and answers you could be asked. It DOES NOT go into why the answers are what they are. The only test prep book that goes into explanation is the MROP