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General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) examinationGROL · FCC
124 questions total: Element 1 has 24 questions; Element 3 has 100 questionsUp to 4 hours for Elements 1 and 3 combined (suggested time limit for Element 1: 1 hour; per COLEM administration instructions citing FCC guidelines, monitor may allow longer)

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