Who may receive partial credit for the elements represented by an expired amateur radio license?

Under FCC rules, individuals who previously held a General, Advanced, or Amateur Extra class license can receive examination credit for those elements, even if the license has been expired for many years. The only strict condition is that the previous license must not have been revoked by the FCC. This rule allows returning amateurs who once demonstrated higher-level proficiency to avoid retaking the General or Extra written exams. However, they must still pass the current Element 2 (Technician) written exam to obtain a new active license. Expired Novice and Technician licenses do not qualify for this specific element credit toward higher licenses, which is why the other options are incorrect.