What is covered on the FE?
What is covered on the FE?
The FE exam is comprehensive and covers most topics you would see in an undergraduate engineering curriculum. There are several different types of FE exams (civil, mechanical, electrical-computer, environmental, chemical, industrial, and other disciplines), all with different lists of topics.
What topics are covered on the fundamentals of engineering exam?
Civil FE exam categories
- Mathematics and Statistics. 8 to 12 questions.
- 4 to 6 questions. Codes of ethics (professional and technical societies)
- 5 to 8 questions.
- Statics.
- Dynamics.
- Mechanics of Materials.
- Materials.
- Fluid Mechanics.
Can you use Ctrl F on FE exam?
The second is the NCEES FE Reference Handbook. You can either purchase a hard copy from the NCEES website or download a free pdf version from your MyNCEES account. I would recommend studying from the pdf since this is the most like the actual exam, where you will be able to use the search function (CTRL+F).
What percentage do you need to pass the FE exam?
FE Electrical and Computer: 73% FE Environmental: 79% FE Industrial: 70% FE Mechanical: 79%
What does FE stand for engineering?
The Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam is generally your first step in the process to becoming a professional licensed engineer (P.E.). It is designed for recent graduates and students who are close to finishing an undergraduate engineering degree from an EAC/ABET-accredited program.
Does passing the FE exam help get job?
Passing the test shows potential employers that you are qualified to be an engineer and that you are serious about your career. After passing the FE exam, you are considered an “engineer-in-training.” Among the many candidates you’ll be competing against, this is a great way to differentiate yourself.
How long should I study for the FE exam?
We recommend planning to study for at least 2 to 3 months before your FE exam date. Once you get started practicing problems from all of the different topics covered, you’ll have a better idea if you need to spend more or less time preparing.
Is the FE exam curved?
What score do I need to pass the FE-CBT Civil exam? The required score to pass this exam is not a set number used yearly. Typically, scoring an estimated 50% of the exam correctly will result in a curved passing score (70%). This is why you do not immediately receive your test results upon completion of the exam.
How many times can you fail the FE exam?
What if I need to retake the exam? NCEES allows examinees to take the exam once during each two-month period and up to three times per 12-month period.
Who is the FE exam designed for?
It is designed for recent graduates and students who are close to finishing an undergraduate engineering degree from an EAC/ABET-accredited program. The FE exam is a computer-based exam administered year-round at NCEES-approved Pearson VUE test centers. The FE exam includes 110-questions.
What is the ultimate civil Fe review course?
One of the great things about the Ultimate Civil FE Review Course is that it is a step by step guide to passing the FE exam. It contains every piece of information that you will need to know for the exam.
What is the pass mark for the Civil Engineering FE exam?
There is no stipulated pass mark for the civil engineering FE exam as NCEE doesn’t publish the score civil engineering students need to pass. Though students may not necessarily answer 70% of the questions correctly, a scaled score of 70% is required to pass the exam.
Can I use the NCEES Fe reference handbook during the exam?
The NCEES FE Reference Handbook is the only reference material that can be used during the exam. You will be provided with an electronic reference handbook during the exam. For access prior to your exam, you may either purchase a hard copy or download a free electronic copy.
