The text refers to a "power amplifier unit." In my opinion, the term "unit" refers to a part of a transmitter, such as assembling a radio and power amplifier into a single device for fixed use. This would be considered an "assembly," while our typical external amplifiers are connected by only one RF line (and possibly another control line), which constitutes a loose combination that can be easily separated. The radio can be used independently, and the amplifier can also be combined with other radios at will. Therefore, this type of amplifier cannot be considered part of the wireless radio or called a "unit," so it does not match the scenario described in the text above.
If an external amplifier is truly required, then it should also be tested. In this case, wouldn't the external amplifier be linked to the radio itself? Would it necessarily need to be used in conjunction with the radio (without the amplifier), or would it violate regulations? If a person has two QRP radios and only one external amplifier, should the amplifier be tested along with the A radio? In this scenario, could the external amplifier not be used with the B radio? Otherwise, it would also violate regulations. These situations should all be clearly defined.
Personally, I believe that using a QRP radio with an external amplifier still falls into a somewhat ambiguous area (legal ambiguity), as the QRP radio can be tested locally and used independently. The external amplifier does not require testing; they can be used together as a loose combination.