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KG4BOO's Ham Radio Exam Tutorial Website
(Sorry, this link is dead. I'm going to look for something similar to replace it with. I would be willing to host this site if I could get a copy of the information.)

AA9PW FCC and FAA Exam Practice
This site offers practice exams for all classes of amateur licenses. It also offers the best Morse Code training and practice exams I have found on the net. One drawback is that the practices Morse exams have multiple choice answers. ARRL no longer use multiple-choice exams; current exams are fill-in-the-blank. I recommend you practice a 7wpm with 18wpm Fahrnsworth spacing.
If you want to pass this exam by filling in the blanks, try to pick out call signs, signal reports, names, RST, occupations, and QTH of both parties. Also listen for weather, rig type and antenna type (it helps if you are familiar with the common makes and models of rigs and antennas), and antenna heights (not always an even number, all ten numbers have to be thrown in somewhere in the copy). Also expect each punctuation mark and metasign at least once. Above all, don't panic, if you miss a character just go on the the next one. Call signs may be repeated at the end of the transmission, names, cities, states, occupations, etc. can be guessed at if you can copy even a few characters.
If you fail this part of the exam, the examiners will look for one minute of solid copy, which is quite easy to obtain (one sentence can give you one minute of copy, and you have an opportunity to correct any obvious errors or missed copy before submitting your papers to the examiner).

Overview for Technician, Morse Code, General, and Extra Class licenses

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Now You're Talking! : All You Need to Get Your First Ham Radio License

The ARRL Books are excellent for both beginners and experts. This licensing manuals offer just the right combination of theory and practical knowledge to help you pass the no-code technician class license exam with minimum effort. Includes complete question pools.

The ARRL General Class License Manual

This ARRL licensing manual will provide the knowledge you need to pass the General Class written exam with minimum effort. Includes complete question pools.

The ARRL Extra Class License Manual

This ARRL licensing manual will provide the knowledge you need to pass the Extra Class written exam with minimum effort. Includes complete question pools.

The Arrl Operating Manual

Get the most out of operating on familiar bands and new modes. Over 400 pages loaded with  useful information for every Amateur Radio operator. All chapters have been extensively revised and updated. Among the many topics covered, you'll find operating basics, contesting, digital modes, and even shortwave listening. New material includes: FM—the Friendly Mode; Contesting—the Appeal of Competition; Image Communication—the Big Picture.