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Key Facts: OIQ Professional Exam Exam
100
Exam Questions
OIQ
60%
Passing Grade
OIQ
3 hrs
Exam Time
OIQ
French
Exam Language
OIQ
25-30 hrs
Recommended Study
OIQ
Closed
Book Policy
OIQ
The OIQ professional exam has a passing grade of 60% and contains approximately 100 multiple-choice questions answered in French within 3 hours, closed-book. It is separate from the NPPE used by engineering regulators in other provinces. Content follows the four parts of the OIQ study document: professional system, ethics and professionalism, laws and regulations, and practice standards. The OIQ suggests 25 to 30 hours of preparation, and results are emailed within 30 days.
Sample OIQ Professional Exam Practice Questions
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1Quel est l'objectif fondamental du Code de déontologie des ingénieurs et de l'ensemble du système professionnel québécois?
2Quelle loi-cadre régit l'ensemble des ordres professionnels au Québec, y compris l'Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec?
3Quel organisme gouvernemental surveille l'ensemble des ordres professionnels du Québec et veille à ce qu'ils assurent la protection du public?
4Quel est le rôle principal du Conseil interprofessionnel du Québec (CIQ)?
5Au Québec, le titre d'« ingénieur » et son abréviation « ing. » sont :
6Selon la Loi sur les ingénieurs, quelle condition s'applique aux plans et devis relatifs à des travaux visés par la loi?
7Parmi les cas suivants, lequel constitue une infraction d'exercice illégal de la profession d'ingénieur au Québec?
8La Loi sur les ingénieurs modifiée définit l'exercice du génie principalement par :
9Selon l'article 2.01 du Code de déontologie des ingénieurs, l'ingénieur doit tenir compte des conséquences de ses travaux sur :
10Un ingénieur constate qu'un ouvrage présente un danger imminent pour la sécurité du public. Quelle est son obligation déontologique?
About the OIQ Professional Exam Exam
The OIQ professional exam is a closed-book, in-person test of approximately 100 multiple-choice questions, written in French in 3 hours. It is required of candidates to the engineering profession (CEP) and temporary restrictive permit holders to obtain the Quebec engineer's permit. The exam is not technical: it checks knowledge of the professional, regulatory, and ethical framework of engineering in Quebec, following the four parts of the OIQ study document: the professional system and professional development, ethics and professionalism, laws and regulations, and standards of professional practice.
Exam sponsor: Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
100 questions
Time Limit
3 hours
Passing Score
60%
Exam / Certification Fees
Varies by CEP or TRP status (see the OIQ fee schedule); a TRP holder's first attempt is free
Exam sponsor websiteReported exam pass rate: not-published. The OIQ does not publish an official pass-rate figure for the professional exam. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Professional System, the OIQ, Social Role and Professional Development
Part 1 of the OIQ study document: how the Quebec professional system works (Code des professions, Office des professions, the OIQ) and the duty to keep competencies up to date (mandatory continuing education).
Ethics, Professional Conduct and Professionalism
Part 2: ethics and decision-making, the Code de déontologie des ingénieurs, integrity, independence and disinterestedness, the reserved title of engineer, and the values and duties of professionalism.
Applicable Laws and Regulations
Part 3: the legal framework of engineering, the Engineers Act and reserved activities, professional inspection, the disciplinary process, and measures against illegal practice.
Standards of Professional Practice
Part 4: engineering documents and authentication, contracts, works supervision and certificates of compliance, record keeping, project analysis, design and operations support, intellectual property, risk management, project management, and team synergy.
Preparing for the OIQ Professional Exam Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 60%
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: 3 hours
- Exam / certification fees: Varies by CEP or TRP status (see the OIQ fee schedule); a TRP holder's first attempt is free Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 100 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
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OIQ Professional Exam: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the passing grade for the OIQ professional exam?
The passing grade for the OIQ professional exam is 60%. The exam contains approximately 100 multiple-choice questions answered in 3 hours, closed-book; reference materials and mobile phones are not allowed. The OIQ emails results within 30 days of the exam.
What does the OIQ professional exam cover?
The exam is not technical. It follows the four parts of the OIQ study document: the professional system, the OIQ and professional development; ethics, the Code de déontologie and professionalism; the laws and regulations, including the Engineers Act, inspection and discipline; and the standards of professional practice.
Is the OIQ professional exam the same as the NPPE?
No. The National Professional Practice Examination (NPPE) is used by engineering regulators in other Canadian provinces and territories. The OIQ administers its own professional exam of approximately 100 questions in French, with its own content and a 60% passing grade.
In what language is the OIQ professional exam administered?
The OIQ professional exam is written in French, except in situations authorized by the OIQ. Candidates should prepare with the French study document and the Quebec laws and regulations it references.
How much study time does the OIQ recommend?
The OIQ suggests planning approximately 25 to 30 hours to prepare for the professional exam. It recommends using its study guide, which brings together the key concepts, and reviewing the laws and regulations referenced in that guide.
Who is required to take the OIQ professional exam?
The exam is required of candidates to the engineering profession (CEP) and temporary restrictive permit (TRP) holders. CEPs must first complete the four mandatory online modules of the 30-hour theoretical training; TRP holders must complete the French-language preparatory training path, and their first attempt is free.
What happens if I fail the OIQ professional exam?
A candidate who fails is entitled to one retake upon paying the prescribed fees. A candidate who fails the retake must complete the theoretical training again before re-registering. Within 30 days of being informed of a failure, a candidate may request a review of the marking, with fees.