FE Fundamentals of Engineering Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the FE Fundamentals of Engineering Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the FE Fundamentals of Engineering exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 14 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the FE Fundamentals of Engineering Vocabulary Game
Mathematics
Probability and statistics
Chemistry
Instrumentation and controls
Professional practice
Safety and health
Engineering economics
Statics
Dynamics
Strength of materials
Materials
Fluid mechanics
Basic electrical engineering
Thermodynamics
Sources for these terms (17)
- Scalars and Vectors · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Percentile (NIST Dataplot Reference Manual) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- SP 330 - Section 2: The mole · Source checked 2026-11-02
- What are sensors? · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NCEES Model Rules, Revised August 2025 · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Washington State Department of Labor & Industries · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Workers' Guide to Hazardous Chemicals (F413-014-909) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Risk, Investor.gov (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Analysis of Benefits and Costs (ABC) Guideline, Volume 1 (U.S. Department of Energy) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Four Forces on an Airplane · Source checked 2026-11-02
- DOE Fundamentals Handbook: Material Science, Volume 1 (DOE-HDBK-1017/1-93) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- DOE Fundamentals Handbook: Mechanical Science, Volume 2 (DOE-HDBK-1018/2-93) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Water Measurement Manual, Chapter 7: Weirs (U.S. Bureau of Reclamation) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Pitot - Static Tube - Speedometer · Source checked 2026-11-02
- SP 330 - Appendix 1: Ohm · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Heat Transfer · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Work Equals Force Times Distance · Source checked 2026-11-02
About the FE Exam Exam
The FE exam is the first step toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure. It is offered in seven disciplines: Chemical, Civil, Electrical/Computer, Environmental, Industrial/Systems, Mechanical, and Other Disciplines. Passing earns the Engineer Intern (EI) designation.
Exam sponsor: National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
110 questions
Time Limit
5 hours 20 minutes
Passing Score
Scaled (varies by discipline)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the FE vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the FE vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 FE terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the FE terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the FE exam pass rate?
Pass rates vary: FE Civil ~67%, FE Mechanical ~72%, FE Electrical ~65%, FE Chemical ~75%, FE Other ~55%.
Which discipline should I take?
Take the discipline matching your degree. If no match, consider FE Other Disciplines. The discipline doesn't need to match your PE license.