Preparation & Study Materials Flashcards

Which of the following resources is officially provided to FE candidates during the exam?

Answer: NCEES FE Reference Handbook (digital)

Only the digital NCEES FE Reference Handbook is provided on-screen during the computer-based exam; no external references are permitted.

What is the approximate number of questions on the FE exam?

Answer: 110

The FE exam contains 110 questions across all disciplines, to be completed within the allotted 6-hour testing session.

A candidate who has failed the FE exam can reapply after:

Answer: A mandatory 60-day waiting period

NCEES policy requires a 60-day waiting period between FE exam attempts, and candidates are limited to three attempts per 12-month period.

Which engineering economics concept is most critical to master for the FE exam?

Answer: Time value of money

Time value of money — including present worth, future worth, and annual worth calculations — is the cornerstone of engineering economics questions on the FE exam.

When selecting a calculator for the FE exam, candidates must choose from:

Answer: NCEES-approved calculator models listed on their website

NCEES maintains an approved calculator list, and only models on that list may be brought to and used during the FE exam.

For the FE Mechanical exam, which topic area related to thermal-fluid systems should receive priority study time?

Answer: Thermodynamics and heat transfer

Thermodynamics and heat transfer combined are among the highest-weighted sections on the FE Mechanical exam specification.

Which study habit has been shown to be LEAST effective for long-term retention of engineering concepts?

Answer: Re-reading notes or textbooks passively

Passive re-reading creates an illusion of familiarity without building retrieval strength, making it the least effective study strategy for durable learning.