FE Exam (Fundamentals of Engineering Exam)

The Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam in the United States is administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). The syllabus and pattern of the exam vary depending on the specific engineering discipline you choose to take it in. However, here's a general overview:

Exam Format:
⚫ Computer-based test (CBT): You'll take the exam at an NCEES-approved Pearson VUE test center.
⚫ Closed book: No outside materials are allowed, but you'll have access to an electronic reference handbook during the exam.
⚫ 110 multiple-choice questions: The questions are typically equally divided between the two main knowledge areas of the chosen discipline.
⚫ 6-hour time limit: This includes a tutorial, an optional break, and the actual exam time.

Syllabus:
The specific syllabus for each discipline is outlined in the "CBT Exam Specifications" documents available on the NCEES website. Here are some common knowledge areas covered across most disciplines:
⚫ Mathematics and Statistics: Calculus, algebra, statistics, probability
⚫ Engineering Fundamentals: Ethics, safety, units and dimensions
⚫ General Engineering: Thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, materials science, mechanics

Exam Pattern:

The exam questions are designed to assess your understanding of fundamental engineering concepts and your ability to apply those concepts to solve problems. They may be in the form of:
⚫ Conceptual understanding: Questions that test your knowledge of basic engineering principles.
⚫ Problem-solving: Questions that require you to apply your knowledge to solve specific engineering problems.
⚫ Data analysis: Questions that require you to interpret and analyze data from graphs, charts, or tables.

Resources:
Here are some helpful resources for learning more about the FE Exam:
⚫ NCEES website: https://ncees.org/
⚫ FE Exam Reference Handbook: https://help.ncees.org/article/87-ncees-exam-reference-handbooks
⚫ Practice exams: https://ncees.org/exams/fe-exam/

Additional Tip:
⚫ Once you decide which discipline you want to take the exam in, be sure to review the specific CBT Exam Specifications document for that discipline to get a detailed understanding of the topics covered and the weighting of each topic on the exam.