Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam - Electrical and Computer
Credential: Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam - Electrical and Computer
Credentialing Agency: National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)
The National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES), Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam - Electrical and Computer, is generally the first step in the process of becoming a professional licensed engineer (P.E.). The FE Exam is designed for recent graduates and students who are close to finishing an undergraduate engineering degree from an EAC/ABET-accredited program. Candidates must review specific eligibility requirements that are determined by each licensing board. Candidates must pass a written exam.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam - Electrical and Computer
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Attainability:
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for a Service member to meet eligibility requirements. Requirements listed here are based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
Exam Administration (View Details)
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)
PO Box 1686
280 Seneca Creek Road
Clemson, SC 29633-1686
Phone: (800) 250-3196
Fax: (864) 654-6033
Contact Page
Eligibility REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility to sit for a National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) exam varies and is determined by each licensing board. Each licensing board's requirements can be found on the <a title="External link to: NCEES Engineering Exam Registration website" href="https://ncees.org/engineering/" target="_blank">NCEES Engineering Exam Registration website</a>.
Written Exam
- Mathematics
- Probability and Statistics
- Ethics and Professional Practice
- Engineering Economics
- Properties of Electrical Materials
- Circuit Analysis (DC and AC Steady State)
- Linear Systems
- Signal Processing
- Electronics
- Power Systems
- Electromagnetics
- Control Systems
- Communications
- Computer Networks
- Digital Systems
- Computer Systems
- Software Engineering
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam - Electrical and Computer examination:
- Best Sources
An additional resource is O'Reilly Learning Safari Books Online, a searchable digital library that provides online access to thousands of books, training videos and conference sessions. See the Educational Resources section on the Related Sites page here on COOL to learn how to get free access.
Testing Information
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Exam Administration
Credential exams may be administered in-person at a testing site, proctored on-line remotely, or have options for both. If an exam is administered through a test vendor, the third-party test vendor box will be checked. The following test administration options apply to the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam - Electrical and Computer credential where checked:
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
For more information on the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) testing process, visit the agency website.
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Third-Party Test Vendor Information
Testing for this credential is handled by the following vendor:
Pearson VUE
The test centers are located in the U.S. They also have some test centers on military bases.
To find out more, use the following links on the Pearson VUE website:
- Search for Testing Program
- Learn About Testing for Military Communities
- Agency/Certification Specific Testing Information
- Contact Pearson VUE