What proword is used when you cannot respond right away?

• A. Wait
• B. Over
• C. Wait Out
• D. Roger

Answer: (C)

In radio communications, prowords are shorthand terms that quickly convey status and actions. When you can’t respond right away, you need a proword that signals a pause and your plan to return with a reply. Wait out does exactly that: it tells the other station you’re temporarily unavailable and will resume transmission after a delay.

Over is used to indicate you’ve finished speaking and expect a response. Wait alone implies holding for a short moment but doesn’t specify how long, which can lead to ambiguity. Roger is simply an acknowledgment that you’ve heard the other station, not a signal that you’re delaying your response. So wait out is the best fit for indicating a longer, planned pause.