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Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Testing - Questions
Posted on 1/25/17 at 3:24 pm
Posted on 1/25/17 at 3:24 pm
I graduated in 2010 in Civil Engineering and did not take the FE. I have been doing Project Management work for the past 5 years. My employer came to me and wants me to take the FE. I say sure.
Has anyone here taken the FE post college? How did you do?
Where is the best place to get information on study guides, study groups, practice/example test?
Any information that can be provided will be helpful.
Has anyone here taken the FE post college? How did you do?
Where is the best place to get information on study guides, study groups, practice/example test?
Any information that can be provided will be helpful.
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Posted on 1/25/17 at 3:25 pm to GumboDave
So after 5 years in the field he thinks you're a dumbass?
Posted on 1/25/17 at 3:27 pm to GumboDave
Don't play around. Take one of the prep courses. It will save you tons of time.
Posted on 1/25/17 at 3:29 pm to GumboDave
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I have been doing Project Management work for the past 5 years. My employer came to me and wants me to take the FE.
Testmasters helps alot. Also the Lindburg book.
Would also recommend taking the Other disciplines instead of Civil since you haven't been in school for 5 years.
Posted on 1/25/17 at 3:32 pm to GumboDave
The FE is an incredibly simple exam. It's all about time management, not any real engineering knowledge. Review the formula book so you know how it's laid out, that's all you need to do. Every question's answer is on the formula book.
The only issue is I took it before it switched to an electronic format. Not sure how much of a difference that makes, but can't be too much.
The only issue is I took it before it switched to an electronic format. Not sure how much of a difference that makes, but can't be too much.
Posted on 1/25/17 at 3:34 pm to GumboDave
Before taking some expensive class. Buy a test prep book that has practice exams. Take the exam once or twice (I barely finished the first one learning how to pace, finished the second one easy). After that, you'll have a feel if you need the course. I took it my senior year, so everything was fresh. But I studied my butt off for a little while, then randomly decided to take the practice test. I then realized I didn't really need to study. Then I took the real test and it was even easier than the two practice tests I took. I was done with an hour to spare on both sections and passed. I credit that to the second practice test teaching me how to pace my questions on a 4 hour exam.
Posted on 1/25/17 at 3:37 pm to GumboDave
The FE was way easier than I expected
Took it 3 years post grad, planned on studying a lot, life decided otherwise. So I only really studied a total of 15 hours using the problems from a practice test book I got and didn't use the prep book I had. Finished with 2 hours remaining, didn't go back to any questions and ended up passing
You only need like a 50% to pass. You got it don't worry.
Took it 3 years post grad, planned on studying a lot, life decided otherwise. So I only really studied a total of 15 hours using the problems from a practice test book I got and didn't use the prep book I had. Finished with 2 hours remaining, didn't go back to any questions and ended up passing
You only need like a 50% to pass. You got it don't worry.
This post was edited on 1/25/17 at 3:38 pm
Posted on 1/25/17 at 3:37 pm to GumboDave
Go to coursera.org and search FE. There's a professor from Georgia Tech that goes through each section with good explanations as well as examples. You have to sign up, but it's free.
Posted on 1/25/17 at 3:38 pm to GumboDave
quote:Yes, I took it about 3 years after I graduated and passed.
Has anyone here taken the FE post college? How did you do?
quote:I would call the Engineering School at LSU they should be able to help you. When I took it LSU offered a review course weekly to help prepare. I'm not sure how they do it now, but get the reference manual ahead of time if it's available and use that to work problems so you'll be familiar with it for the test. I believe you can get the reference manual through LAPELS. There are also a bunch of reference materials out there for the exam.
Where is the best place to get information on study guides, study groups, practice/example test?
Posted on 1/25/17 at 3:38 pm to GumboDave
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I graduated in 2010 in Civil Engineering and did not take the FE.
I do not understand these people.
We have engineers in our office that have been working for 15 years and still have never taken the PE and it would greatly improve their career if they did.
Why people obtain engineering degrees and do not get their license is beyond me.
Sorry for the rant.
Posted on 1/25/17 at 3:44 pm to GumboDave
Also, if you don't have a PE you're working under or at least working at your company this will all be futile if you stay there.
Posted on 1/25/17 at 4:06 pm to GumboDave
I recommend a pre-game Bloody Mary for luck.
Posted on 1/25/17 at 4:21 pm to GumboDave
I took the FE (ChE) about 3 weeks ago and passed. Do not kill yourself studying, it is very basic. Buy one of the NCEES practice exams for $50 and study that and you should be fine, unless you feel you are so far removed from formal schooling that you'll need a more lengthy refresher. Most of those review manuals' prep questions are much harder than any exam question would be.
Posted on 1/25/17 at 5:21 pm to GumboDave
this is great info
Posted on 1/25/17 at 5:52 pm to GumboDave
This is for ME, but should be similar to CE:
Get the Lindeburg practice problems and study manuals. Download the reference manual. Learn how to CTRL + F and find what you need. The test doesn't jump around during sections. It starts and finishes a section, and then moves to the next.
I fricked up my first try and didn't answer the last 20 problems because I got angry at this diva who was reading every question in a speaking voice, and also saying what she was thinking. Mf'ers wouldn't kick her out. The non-engineering stuff was hardest for me.
But work the practice problems and take practice tests. It is actually relatively easy
Eta: Get a TI-36x Pro and learn how to use it very well. You can solve almost all of the math problems without lifting a pencil
Get the Lindeburg practice problems and study manuals. Download the reference manual. Learn how to CTRL + F and find what you need. The test doesn't jump around during sections. It starts and finishes a section, and then moves to the next.
I fricked up my first try and didn't answer the last 20 problems because I got angry at this diva who was reading every question in a speaking voice, and also saying what she was thinking. Mf'ers wouldn't kick her out. The non-engineering stuff was hardest for me.
But work the practice problems and take practice tests. It is actually relatively easy
Eta: Get a TI-36x Pro and learn how to use it very well. You can solve almost all of the math problems without lifting a pencil
This post was edited on 1/25/17 at 5:59 pm
Posted on 1/25/17 at 8:58 pm to GumboDave
You are not a CE in my office without the stamp.
No offense but just complete the circle and get it done. Otherwise, you are sending a bad signal that you can't pass the test.
No offense but just complete the circle and get it done. Otherwise, you are sending a bad signal that you can't pass the test.
This post was edited on 1/25/17 at 8:59 pm
Posted on 1/25/17 at 9:01 pm to GumboDave
They do training sessions at Dooley's
Posted on 1/25/17 at 9:57 pm to GumboDave
Don't spend months studying. I'd say being a few years out of school take about 2 weeks to go back and refresh your memory. Use the Coursera.com videos that another poster mentioned. I used those for about 3 days before the exam and passed it easily. The test is half of your screen and the other half is the reference guide. You can find a few key words in the question you're doing, search it, and have the formula you need in about 10 seconds.
Posted on 1/25/17 at 11:17 pm to GumboDave
I graduated from Ms. State in CE in December & took the FE before I graduated. The biggest piece of advice I can give, as others have said, is it familiarize yourself with the reference book that's given during the exam. Most of the test is "plug and chug" if you've got the formula. The reference book can be downloaded for free on the NCEES website.
If your looking for a good review manual check out the "FE Civil Review Manual". You can rent it for $35ish for 6 months. It suggests an 8 week study plan, but you shouldn't need nearly that much time.
Good luck!
If your looking for a good review manual check out the "FE Civil Review Manual". You can rent it for $35ish for 6 months. It suggests an 8 week study plan, but you shouldn't need nearly that much time.
Good luck!
This post was edited on 1/25/17 at 11:17 pm
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