Free ham radio practice tests—no account required. Choose Technician for your first license, or General or Amateur Extra for your next upgrade. Check your answers, review missed questions, and build confidence for exam day.
Technician
Start here if you are working toward your first amateur radio license. Take a 35-question practice exam using the current Technician pool.
General
Already licensed as a Technician? Prepare for the 35-question General exam and work toward expanded operating privileges.
Amateur Extra
Already a General? Prepare for the 50-question Amateur Extra exam and continue advancing your license.
What you get with the K5NWZ practice tests
- Free practice with no account required.
- Realistic exam-length tests with the official passing threshold.
- Immediate score and pass-or-fail result.
- Review missed questions and keep studying.
- Optional progress saving and score history across devices.
How to use these tests
- Take a first test to see where you stand.
- Review every missed question.
- Repeat the test until you are consistently scoring comfortably above the passing mark.
- Schedule the real exam when you are ready.
What comes after the license?
Passing the exam is the beginning. Explore the practical side of amateur radio through the K5NWZ beginner guide, then see what interests you:
Practice-test questions
Do I need an account?
No. You can take a complete test without an account. To save progress across visits and devices, create and activate a free account, then sign in before testing.
What score should I aim for?
Aim to pass repeatedly with room to spare, not just barely reach the passing line.
Are these official FCC exams?
No. These are unofficial study tools designed to help you prepare for the official examination.