Technician Class (Element 2) exam facts: 35 questions, 26 to pass, current 2026-2030 question pool, and a simple 10-day study plan.
35 multiple-choice questions, drawn from a public pool of 409 questions.
26 correct answers out of 35 (about 74%).
The 2026-2030 Technician pool published by the NCVEC Question Pool Committee.
Yes. Each exam question is taken word for word from the pool, so practising the pool is the most direct way to prepare.
Day 1: rules and the formula sheet. Days 2 to 7: two subelements a day. Days 8 to 10: full practice exams until you score 85% or more three times in a row.
The free Android app Ham Radio Technician Exam has every question in the pool with practice exams and a readiness score. For a printable version, the Ham Technician Study Guide (PDF) lists every question with only the correct answer.