BasicB-001-022-005
Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
A
Answer
Regulations and administration
Type
A
A candidate with insufficient knowledge of English or French may be accompanied by an interpreter
B
A candidate who fails a written examination for lack of reading skills may be given an oral examination
C
An examiner may request medical evidence from a practising medical physician before accommodating testing
D
A candidate who fails a written examination due to not usually speaking English or French may be given an oral examination
Answer Notes
In Canada, amateur radio examinations must be taken in either English or French, and candidates are not permitted to use a language interpreter. This rule ensures that the operator has sufficient proficiency in one of the official languages to understand regulations, communicate properly, and handle emergency situations. Therefore, the statement claiming an interpreter is allowed is the incorrect one.
The other options are all true statements regarding reasonable accommodations under Canadian regulations. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) allows examiners to administer oral exams to candidates who fail the written test due to a lack of reading skills or because English or French is not their primary language. Additionally, examiners are well within their rights to request medical evidence before providing special testing accommodations for disabilities.
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