FE Civil Review Exam UPDATED
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
A critical path on a construction activity schedule occurs when ___________ equals 0. - CORRECT
ANSWER Float
Use the ___________ ___________ theorem to find moment of inertia of a composite shape -
CORRECT ANSWER Parallel axis
Select all that apply. Which of the following devices is typically used as a way to implement
temporary erosion control? A. Hay bales B. Geotextile C. Silt fence D. Check dam - CORRECT
ANSWER Hay bales, silt fence, check dam
Select all that apply. The following is generally true of or describes viscosity:
A. a quantity expressing magnitude of internal friction, as measured by the force per unit area
resisting a flow
B. a measure of its resistance to deformation at a given rate
C. Is lower for syrup than for water
D. Higher when turbulent forces dominate
E. Important in determining the friction factor
F. Ratio of internal to viscous forces - CORRECT ANSWER A, B, E
A statically determinate structure (such as a beam) occurs when the number of reaction forces (greater
than, equal to, less than) than the number of equilibrium equations available - CORRECT
ANSWER Equal to and less than ( 6 reactions with 3 equilibrium equations is statically
INDETERMINATE)
What is static friction? - CORRECT ANSWER It's the force that prevents an object from
changing from a stationary state to the object being in motion
How many Pascals are in 1 MPa? - CORRECT ANSWER 1,000,000
,What is a design-build project delivery method? - CORRECT ANSWER The project owner
hires one company that will handle the building, designing, and the hiring of the trade subcontractors.
Often used in large projects where expedited project completion is highly important e.g. dam repair,
bridge repair, etc
What is a design-bid-build project delivery method? - CORRECT ANSWER The project owner
hires the designer company and the builder company separately. And the builder company hires the
trade subcontractors. This is the simplest and most common method
What is a construction manager agency (CMA) project delivery method? - CORRECT
ANSWER The project owner hires the designer company and the builder company separately,
like D-B-B. However, the builder company also advises the owner how the owner should handle
contract with the designer company.
Which of the following statements best describes steel-beam column members?
A. Steel beam-column members support axial compression loading and bending effects
B. Steel beam-column members only support axial compression loadings and no bending effects
C. Steel beam-column members do not exist - CORRECT ANSWER A
What does a non disclosure agreement typically ask for its signees to do? - CORRECT
ANSWER To keep secret details about the project that could jeopardize the client's interests
The life-cycle coating method includes the initial cost and what other cost value?
A. Green construction cost
B. Present value of periodic repair costs and operating costs
C. Carbon emission costing
D. Accelerated construction cost - CORRECT ANSWER B.
If a licensee has no conflict of interest with a service provided, but it may appear that there is a
conflict of interest, is the licensee still required to disclose it to their clients or employees? (Y/N) -
CORRECT ANSWER Yes
Engineers may issue subjective statements if such statements are indicated as so (T/F) - CORRECT
ANSWER False. Licensees shall be objective and truthful in professional reports, statements, or
testimony.
, What is a sunk cost - CORRECT ANSWER a cost that has already been paid and cannot be
recovered
What are variable costs? - CORRECT ANSWER Costs that vary based on production volume
Every state in the US has its own coordinate system (T/F) - CORRECT ANSWER True. Every
state has its own state plane coordinate system.
Select all that apply. Which of the following is a mechanical property of metals (hint: listed in FE
manual)
A. Elastic modulus
B. Ductility
C. Tensile strength
D. Yield strength
E. Creep
F. Fatigue
G. Capacitance - CORRECT ANSWER All of the above except G (capacitance=electrical)
A material's surface coefficient of static friction is greater than its coefficient of kinetic friction when
interacting with another material
Generally false or true? - CORRECT ANSWER Generally true. In general, the static coefficient
is greater than the kinetic friction. Once enough force is applied to create motion, the required force
can either drop off or stay the same, so kinetic coefficient should be less than or equal to the static
coefficient.
A product has a salvage value of $0. Which method would recover the total cost faster for a 5-year
recovery method?
A. MACRS
B. Straight line - CORRECT ANSWER B. Straight line. Full cost isn't recovered under
MACRS until after the final year of the recovery period (the 6th year) whereas the cost recovery is
complete in straight line depreciation at the end of the recovery period.
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
A critical path on a construction activity schedule occurs when ___________ equals 0. - CORRECT
ANSWER Float
Use the ___________ ___________ theorem to find moment of inertia of a composite shape -
CORRECT ANSWER Parallel axis
Select all that apply. Which of the following devices is typically used as a way to implement
temporary erosion control? A. Hay bales B. Geotextile C. Silt fence D. Check dam - CORRECT
ANSWER Hay bales, silt fence, check dam
Select all that apply. The following is generally true of or describes viscosity:
A. a quantity expressing magnitude of internal friction, as measured by the force per unit area
resisting a flow
B. a measure of its resistance to deformation at a given rate
C. Is lower for syrup than for water
D. Higher when turbulent forces dominate
E. Important in determining the friction factor
F. Ratio of internal to viscous forces - CORRECT ANSWER A, B, E
A statically determinate structure (such as a beam) occurs when the number of reaction forces (greater
than, equal to, less than) than the number of equilibrium equations available - CORRECT
ANSWER Equal to and less than ( 6 reactions with 3 equilibrium equations is statically
INDETERMINATE)
What is static friction? - CORRECT ANSWER It's the force that prevents an object from
changing from a stationary state to the object being in motion
How many Pascals are in 1 MPa? - CORRECT ANSWER 1,000,000
,What is a design-build project delivery method? - CORRECT ANSWER The project owner
hires one company that will handle the building, designing, and the hiring of the trade subcontractors.
Often used in large projects where expedited project completion is highly important e.g. dam repair,
bridge repair, etc
What is a design-bid-build project delivery method? - CORRECT ANSWER The project owner
hires the designer company and the builder company separately. And the builder company hires the
trade subcontractors. This is the simplest and most common method
What is a construction manager agency (CMA) project delivery method? - CORRECT
ANSWER The project owner hires the designer company and the builder company separately,
like D-B-B. However, the builder company also advises the owner how the owner should handle
contract with the designer company.
Which of the following statements best describes steel-beam column members?
A. Steel beam-column members support axial compression loading and bending effects
B. Steel beam-column members only support axial compression loadings and no bending effects
C. Steel beam-column members do not exist - CORRECT ANSWER A
What does a non disclosure agreement typically ask for its signees to do? - CORRECT
ANSWER To keep secret details about the project that could jeopardize the client's interests
The life-cycle coating method includes the initial cost and what other cost value?
A. Green construction cost
B. Present value of periodic repair costs and operating costs
C. Carbon emission costing
D. Accelerated construction cost - CORRECT ANSWER B.
If a licensee has no conflict of interest with a service provided, but it may appear that there is a
conflict of interest, is the licensee still required to disclose it to their clients or employees? (Y/N) -
CORRECT ANSWER Yes
Engineers may issue subjective statements if such statements are indicated as so (T/F) - CORRECT
ANSWER False. Licensees shall be objective and truthful in professional reports, statements, or
testimony.
, What is a sunk cost - CORRECT ANSWER a cost that has already been paid and cannot be
recovered
What are variable costs? - CORRECT ANSWER Costs that vary based on production volume
Every state in the US has its own coordinate system (T/F) - CORRECT ANSWER True. Every
state has its own state plane coordinate system.
Select all that apply. Which of the following is a mechanical property of metals (hint: listed in FE
manual)
A. Elastic modulus
B. Ductility
C. Tensile strength
D. Yield strength
E. Creep
F. Fatigue
G. Capacitance - CORRECT ANSWER All of the above except G (capacitance=electrical)
A material's surface coefficient of static friction is greater than its coefficient of kinetic friction when
interacting with another material
Generally false or true? - CORRECT ANSWER Generally true. In general, the static coefficient
is greater than the kinetic friction. Once enough force is applied to create motion, the required force
can either drop off or stay the same, so kinetic coefficient should be less than or equal to the static
coefficient.
A product has a salvage value of $0. Which method would recover the total cost faster for a 5-year
recovery method?
A. MACRS
B. Straight line - CORRECT ANSWER B. Straight line. Full cost isn't recovered under
MACRS until after the final year of the recovery period (the 6th year) whereas the cost recovery is
complete in straight line depreciation at the end of the recovery period.
