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To pass your PE exam, you should allow yourself at least three months to prepare. Given that professional licensure hinges on your exam performance, use this prep time wisely and make sure to:
The National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES), which administers PE exams, offers a detailed description of the content and structure of each PE exam. These descriptions, which you may download from the NCEES website (ncees.org), also include how many questions you'll have to answer for each topic. Most PE exams take 8 hours to complete, with each test being broken into a four-hour morning session and a four-hour afternoon session. Other than the exam for structural engineers, all exams feature multiple-choice questions. PE exams are open-book tests in a paper-and-pencil format.
Many types of study aids and prep materials are available for those readying for PE exams. These include:
Once you've compiled your study resources, you will want to make the most of the time you have to prep. To do so:
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