Amateur Extra (Element 4) exam facts: 50 questions, 37 to pass, 2024-2028 question pool, and how to prepare.
50 multiple-choice questions, drawn from a pool of 599 questions.
37 correct answers out of 50 (74%).
The 2024-2028 Extra pool.
Most people find the electronics theory and calculation questions hardest. Learn the formula sheet first, then work through each subelement.
Plan two to three weeks. Work through the theory subelements twice, then do repeated full-length practice exams.
The free Android app Ham Radio Extra Class Exam has every question in the pool with practice exams and a readiness score. For a printable version, the Ham Extra Study Guide (PDF) lists every question with only the correct answer.