PE Civil: Construction Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the PE Civil: Construction Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the PE Civil: Construction exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 11 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 PE Civil: Construction Vocabulary Game
Soil mechanics
Site layout
Material properties
Estimating and costs
Project scheduling
Field quality control
Structural mechanics
Hydraulics and hydrology
Construction operations
Support of construction loads
Construction safety
Sources for these terms (16)
- Pocket Safety Guide for Dams and Impoundments (FEMA 911) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Soils and Foundations Reference Manual, Volume I (FHWA NHI-06-088) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Survey Manual (Metric Edition) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Soil Survey Laboratory Information Manual, Version 2.0 (SSIR No. 45) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Cost Estimating and Assessment Guide (GAO-20-195G) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Earthwork Design (FHWA Federal Lands Project Development and Design Manual) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Schedule Assessment Guide: Best Practices for Project Schedules (GAO-16-89G) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- FOP for AASHTO T 119: Slump of Hydraulic Cement Concrete (WSDOT Materials Manual M 46-01.48) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Post-Tensioning Tendon Installation and Grouting Manual (FHWA-NHI-13-026) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Engineering for Structural Stability in Bridge Construction (FHWA-NHI-15-044) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Runoff: Surface and Overland Water Runoff (USGS Water Science School) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 29 CFR 1926.251 Rigging equipment for material handling · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Geotechnical Engineering Circular No. 12: Design and Construction of Driven Pile Foundations, Volume I (FHWA-NHI-16-009) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 29 CFR 1926.1401 Definitions · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Geotechnical Engineering Circular No. 4: Ground Anchors and Anchored Systems (FHWA-IF-99-015) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 29 CFR 1926.650 Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the PE Construction Exam
The NCEES PE Civil Construction exam is the construction discipline of the PE Civil licensure path. It emphasizes soil and site work, materials, estimating, scheduling, field execution, quality control, temporary structures, drainage, equipment, safety, and construction engineering decisions using the electronic PE Civil Reference Handbook and the construction design standards provided by NCEES during the exam.
Exam sponsor: NCEES (Pearson VUE). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
80 questions; multiple-choice and alternative item types
Time Limit
8 hours of exam time (9-hour appointment)
Passing Score
NCEES does not publish a fixed passing score
Reported exam pass rate: 56%. NCEES PE Civil pass-rate table listed a 56% first-time Construction pass rate as viewed on March 12, 2026. This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the PE Construction 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 PE Construction vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 PE Construction 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 PE Construction 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 PE Civil Construction exam?
NCEES lists 80 total questions for the PE Civil Construction discipline exam. The exam is delivered as a computer-based test and may include alternative item types in addition to standard multiple-choice questions.
How long is the PE Civil Construction exam?
The NCEES appointment is 9 hours total, with 8 hours of actual exam time. The remaining time covers the tutorial, nondisclosure agreement, and the scheduled break workflow built into the CBT appointment.