FE Mechanical Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the FE Mechanical Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the FE Mechanical exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 44 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.
- 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 Mechanical Vocabulary Game
Engineering Mathematics
Probability and Statistics
Ethics and Practice
Engineering Economics
Electricity and Magnetism
Engineering Statics
Dynamics and Vibrations
Mechanics of Materials
Materials and Processing
Fluid Mechanics
Engineering Thermodynamics
Heat Transfer
Instrumentation and Controls
Mechanical Design
Sources for these terms (19)
- NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Mechanical CBT Exam Specifications · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NCEES Model Rules (Revised August 2026) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIST/SEMATECH e-Handbook of Statistical Methods: 1.3.5.1 Measures of Location · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIST/SEMATECH e-Handbook of Statistical Methods: 1.3.6.6.1 Normal Distribution · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIST Handbook 135: Life-Cycle Costing Manual for the Federal Energy Management Program (2025 Edition) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- DOE Fundamentals Handbook: Classical Physics (DOE-HDBK-1010-92) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- DOE Fundamentals Handbook: Electrical Science, Volume 1 of 4 (DOE-HDBK-1011/1-92) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- DOE Fundamentals Handbook: Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, and Fluid Flow, Volume 1 of 3 (DOE-HDBK-1012/1-92) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- DOE Fundamentals Handbook: Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, and Fluid Flow, Volume 2 of 3 (DOE-HDBK-1012/2-92) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- DOE Fundamentals Handbook: Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, and Fluid Flow, Volume 3 of 3 (DOE-HDBK-1012/3-92) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- DOE Fundamentals Handbook: Instrumentation and Control, Volume 1 of 2 (DOE-HDBK-1013/1-92) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- DOE Fundamentals Handbook: Mathematics, Volume 1 of 2 (DOE-HDBK-1014/1-92) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- DOE Fundamentals Handbook: Mathematics, Volume 2 of 2 (DOE-HDBK-1014/2-92) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- DOE Fundamentals Handbook: Material Science, Volume 1 of 2 (DOE-HDBK-1017/1-93) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- DOE Fundamentals Handbook: Material Science, Volume 2 of 2 (DOE-HDBK-1017/2-93) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- DOE Fundamentals Handbook: Mechanical Science, Volume 1 of 2 (DOE-HDBK-1018/1-93) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- DOE Fundamentals Handbook: Mechanical Science, Volume 2 of 2 (DOE-HDBK-1018/2-93) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NASA Glenn Research Center: Torque (Moment) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NASA Glenn Research Center: Role of the Mach Number · Source checked 2026-11-02
About the FE Mechanical Exam
The FE Mechanical exam is one of seven NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering discipline exams and is the first national licensure step toward becoming a Professional Engineer (PE). It is a 110-question computer-based exam covering 15 mechanical engineering knowledge areas including statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, mechanical design, and controls. Most candidates take it during their senior year of an EAC/ABET-accredited engineering program or shortly after graduation.
Exam sponsor: NCEES (Pearson VUE). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
110 multiple-choice computer-based questions with on-screen NCEES FE Reference Handbook
Time Limit
5 hours 20 minutes
Passing Score
Scaled cut score (NCEES does not publish a fixed percentage)
Reported exam pass rate: ~65%. NCEES Jan 2026 first-time pass rate for FE Mechanical was approximately 65% This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the FE Mechanical 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 Mechanical vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 44 FE Mechanical 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 Mechanical terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the NCEES (Pearson VUE) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
How many questions are on the FE Mechanical exam?
The FE Mechanical exam has 110 multiple-choice questions delivered as a computer-based test. The total appointment is 6 hours, including a tutorial and a 25-minute scheduled break, leaving 5 hours 20 minutes of actual testing time. NCEES uses an on-screen reference handbook and accepts only NCEES-approved calculators (Casio FX-115 series, TI-30X, TI-36X, or HP 35s).
What is the FE Mechanical pass rate?
NCEES reported approximately 65% first-time pass rate for FE Mechanical in early 2026. Pass rates are higher for those who test within 12 months of graduation from an EAC/ABET-accredited program. Repeat-taker rates are typically 30-40%. NCEES does not publish a fixed numeric cut score — results are reported as pass/fail.