What is the FE exam?

Completion of the engineering exam (FE) is the first step for everyone in the United States to become a licensed professional engineer (PE). Most students studying engineering pass the exam during their last year at university, but people who have promoted previously are also eligible. Those who pass the FE test receive certification as an engineer-in-training (EIT) or engineer (EI), depending on the state.

FE is offered twice a year, in April and October. Students studying engineering or engineering science at the university accredited by Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (Abet) are eligible to pass the exam during their last two semesters of the school. In some countries, these students are automatically approved to pass the exam, but in others they have to log in. Other people who are entitled to an exam such as those who have previously completed or qualified on the basis of work experience must submit the applicationthat to be approved for the exam.

The National Council for Engineering and the Survey (NCEE) is developing and managing the FE exam. The organization publishes "the basics of the engineering manual supplied links", which is the only reference material allowed on the day of the trial day. This manual contains formulas and facts necessary for each part of the test, as well as units and conversion factors. It is available in advance so that testors can study the manual. NCEES supplies most of the test materials, including pencils and scratches - the recipients of the test can only bring the approved calculator.

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FE test consists of two four -hour sessions with an hourly break between them. In the morning, the general part of the test, which consists of 120 questions with a selection. Questions about mathematics are the largest subject of generals, with about 15 percent of mathematics questions. Section of statics and dynamics, chemistry and electricity and magnetIsm makes up nine or 10 percent of the test. The general part also includes statistics, computers, ethics, engineering economy, material strength, materials, fluid mechanics and thermodynamics.

In the afternoon, test customers choose a test module based on their engineering discipline. There are seven modules: chemical, civic, environmental, electric, mechanical, industrial or general module containing more detailed questions on objects to which the morning test. Each module consists of 60 questions with a selection with more withdrawals.

FE test is evaluated on the basis of the pass. Experts of the subject determine what score indicates “minimal competence” and this score becomes the limit value for the passage. The examination receives their results about eight to 10 weeks after passing the exam.