# FCC Exams — GROL & Commercial Radio Exams

> Practice tests for FCC commercial radio operator license exams. (iPhone/iPad app by ABY LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fcc-exams/id1445744938 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ABY LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1360019657)
- Category: Education, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 16 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-12-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fcc-exams/id1445744938/reviews.md

## What is FCC Exams?

Our questions are UP TO DATE and updated as soon as there are any changes.
This app includes:

* Element 1 - Basic Radio Law
Basic radio law and operating practice with which every maritime radio operator should be familiar. To pass, an examinee must correctly answer at least 18 out of 24 questions.

* Element 3 - General Radiotelephone
Electronic fundamentals and techniques required to adjust, repair, and maintain radio transmitters and receivers. To pass, an examinee must correctly answer 75 out of 100 questions.

* Element 6 - Advanced Radiotelegraph
Technical, legal, and other matters applicable to the operation of all classes of radiotelegraph stations. To pass, an examinee must correctly answer at least 75 out of 100 questions.

* Element 7 - GMDSS Radio Operating Practices
GMDSS radio operating procedures and practices sufficient to show detailed practical knowledge of the operation of all GMDSS sub-systems and equipment. The exam consists of questions from the following categories: general information, narrow-band direct-printing, INMARSAT, NAVTEX, digital selective calling, and survival craft. To pass, an examinee must correctly answer at least at least 75 out of 100 questions.

* Element 7R - Restricted GMDSS Practices
Restricted GMDSS Radio Operating Practices. Fifty questions concerning those GMDSS radio operating procedures and practices that are applicable to ship stations on vessels that sail exclusively in sea area A1, as defined in sections 80.1069 and 80.1081 of the Commission's Rules. To pass, an examinee must correctly answer at least 38 out of 50 questions.

* Element 8 - Ship Radar Techniques
Specialized theory and practice applicable to the proper installation, servicing, and maintenance of ship radar equipment in general use for marine navigation purposes. To pass, an examinee must correctly answer at least 38 out of 50 questions.

* Element 9 - GMDSS Radio Maintenance
GMDSS Radio Maintenance Practices and Procedures. Requirements set forth in IMO Assembly on Training for Radio Personnel (GMDSS), Annex 5 and IMO Assembly on Radio Maintenance Guidelines for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System related to Sea Areas A3 and A4. The exam consists of questions from the following categories: radio system theory, amplifiers, power sources, troubleshooting, digital theory, and GMDSS equipment and regulations. To pass, an examinee must correctly answer at least 38 out of 50 questions.


FCC rules require that licensees of ship, aircraft, and international fixed public radiocommunication stations permit only persons holding the appropriate FCC-issued commercial operator license to perform specified transmitter operation, maintenance and repair duties. To obtain a new or upgraded FCC commercial operator license, you must pass an examination administered by one of the Commercial Operator License Examination Managers (COLEMs).

Run through various types of practice test to ensure that you'll be prepared!


FEATURES
* includes all actual and up to date questions
* intelligent learning mode and actual test mode
* all charts and figures included
* sound on/off option
* timer on/off option
* showing/hiding the correct answer
* statistic analysis of your learning progress
* questions and answers are sorted randomly

You can choose between the following app modes:
- FCC GROL (Elements 1 & 3) : $8.99
- FCC Commercial Radio Exam (Elements 1, 3, 6, 7, 7R, 8, 9) : $17.99

## Key features

- Up-to-date practice questions
- Covers multiple FCC exam elements
- Basic Radio Law practice
- General Radiotelephone practice
- GMDSS Radio Operating Practices
- Ship Radar Techniques practice

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FCC Commercial Radio Exam | $17.99 | one-time |
| FCC GROL Exam | $8.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fcc-exams/id1445744938/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Slightly confusing UI, but it works

*2023-05-11, version 2.4*

Recinding my previous poor review.

The UI needs a little help or at least instructions, also it still puts some things in German even though I have the app in English.

Overall, this is a good app and worth the money once you get past the clunky user interface (such as the fact that once you select a question bank you cannot exit out of it and the email the developer feature does not work).

We'll see how well I do on the exam...

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2023-03-22, version 2.4*

I have passed my element 1, 3, and 8 exams in just under a month. Great app.

### 5/5 — Great!

*2022-07-08, version 2.2*

This app has a simple interface, instant feedback and great statistics tracking. After taking an online course, I used this app to drill the test for a couple weeks leading to the exam. I passed on my first try. Great tool!

### 5/5 — Buy this

*2021-03-25, version 2.1*

It’s cheaper than the book but DANG this thing works seriously you have to if you want certification

### 5/5 — Must have!

*2020-11-08, version 2.1*

I passed both sections first try using this. It’s basically the flash card method

## Frequently asked questions about FCC Exams

### What FCC exam elements does FCC Exams cover?

FCC Exams covers multiple elements including Element 1 (Basic Radio Law), Element 3 (General Radiotelephone), Element 6 (Advanced Radiotelegraph), Element 7 (GMDSS Radio Operating Practices), Element 7R (Restricted GMDSS Practices), Element 8 (Ship Radar Techniques), and Element 9 (GMDSS Radio Maintenance).

### How accurate are the questions in FCC Exams?

The questions in FCC Exams are stated to be up-to-date and are updated as soon as any changes occur in FCC rules or exam content.

### What is the passing score for the exams covered by FCC Exams?

Passing scores vary by element. For example, Element 1 requires at least 18 out of 24 correct answers, while Element 3 requires 75 out of 100 correct answers.

### Does FCC Exams offer practice for GMDSS exams?

Yes, FCC Exams includes practice questions for GMDSS Radio Operating Practices (Element 7) and Restricted GMDSS Radio Operating Practices (Element 7R), as well as GMDSS Radio Maintenance (Element 9).

### What devices is FCC Exams available on?

FCC Exams is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is FCC Exams updated?

The latest version of FCC Exams was released on July 21, 2022, indicating regular updates to keep content current with FCC regulations.

### What is the age rating for FCC Exams?

FCC Exams has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Is FCC Exams free to use?

Yes, FCC Exams is available for free and includes in-app purchases.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4 — 2022-07-21

New Exam Question Pool for Element 7

### 2.3 — 2022-07-21

Update of Element 7

### 2.2 — 2021-07-15

Question database update
Display of the current question's FCC reference number

### 2.1 — 2019-02-22

Optimization of Image Zoom
Updates for new iOS

### 2.0 — 2018-12-06

No release notes.

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