FE Civil Practice Exam Questions And
Correct Answers. 2025.
NCEES
Nonprofit organization overseeing U.S. engineering licensing boards
FE Exam
Computer-based test with 110 questions, 6-hour time limit
Alternative Item Types
FE exam includes multiple correct options, point and click, drag and drop, fill in the blank
Examinee Guide
Official policies and procedures guide for NCEES exams
Scoring
Results available in 7-10 days, reported as pass or fail
Exam Specifications
Details FE exam format, content, and regulations
FE Exam Format
Closed book, electronic reference, 6-hour duration with tutorial and break
FE Exam Content
Ranges from mathematics and statistics to water resources and environmental engineering
Pearson VUE
Approved test centers for FE exam administration
CBT
Computer-based test format for FE exam
FE Exam Time Limit
5 hours and 20 minutes to complete the exam
FE Exam Results
Available via email notification in MyNCEES account
NCEES Membership
Comprised of U.S. engineering and surveying licensing boards
FE Exam Policies
, Regulated by licensing boards in each U.S. state and territory
FE Exam Regulations
Varies by jurisdiction, details on ncees.org/licensing-boards
FE Exam Demo
Available on ncees.org/ExamPrep for format and navigation practice
FE Exam Materials
Copyrighted, cannot be distributed without permission
FE Exam Content Updates
Check ncees.org/exams for exam-related updates
FE Exam Registration
Done through ncees.org/exams
FE Exam Content Details
Specifications, exam-day policies, scoring, and corrections
FE Exam Content Range
Includes mathematics, ethics, economics, statics, dynamics, materials, fluid mechanics, surveying,
and water resources
Flood control
Includes dams, routing, and spillways for managing excess water
Stormwater detention
Method to temporarily store stormwater to prevent flooding
Collection systems
Infrastructure for collecting wastewater and stormwater
Groundwater drawdown
Lowering of the water table due to excessive pumping
Water quality chemistry
Study of chemical properties affecting ground and surface water
Testing standards
Established criteria for water, wastewater, air, and noise quality
Water treatment processes
Methods like biological processes and softening for clean water
Structural determinacy
Correct Answers. 2025.
NCEES
Nonprofit organization overseeing U.S. engineering licensing boards
FE Exam
Computer-based test with 110 questions, 6-hour time limit
Alternative Item Types
FE exam includes multiple correct options, point and click, drag and drop, fill in the blank
Examinee Guide
Official policies and procedures guide for NCEES exams
Scoring
Results available in 7-10 days, reported as pass or fail
Exam Specifications
Details FE exam format, content, and regulations
FE Exam Format
Closed book, electronic reference, 6-hour duration with tutorial and break
FE Exam Content
Ranges from mathematics and statistics to water resources and environmental engineering
Pearson VUE
Approved test centers for FE exam administration
CBT
Computer-based test format for FE exam
FE Exam Time Limit
5 hours and 20 minutes to complete the exam
FE Exam Results
Available via email notification in MyNCEES account
NCEES Membership
Comprised of U.S. engineering and surveying licensing boards
FE Exam Policies
, Regulated by licensing boards in each U.S. state and territory
FE Exam Regulations
Varies by jurisdiction, details on ncees.org/licensing-boards
FE Exam Demo
Available on ncees.org/ExamPrep for format and navigation practice
FE Exam Materials
Copyrighted, cannot be distributed without permission
FE Exam Content Updates
Check ncees.org/exams for exam-related updates
FE Exam Registration
Done through ncees.org/exams
FE Exam Content Details
Specifications, exam-day policies, scoring, and corrections
FE Exam Content Range
Includes mathematics, ethics, economics, statics, dynamics, materials, fluid mechanics, surveying,
and water resources
Flood control
Includes dams, routing, and spillways for managing excess water
Stormwater detention
Method to temporarily store stormwater to prevent flooding
Collection systems
Infrastructure for collecting wastewater and stormwater
Groundwater drawdown
Lowering of the water table due to excessive pumping
Water quality chemistry
Study of chemical properties affecting ground and surface water
Testing standards
Established criteria for water, wastewater, air, and noise quality
Water treatment processes
Methods like biological processes and softening for clean water
Structural determinacy
