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Key Facts: FE Civil Exam

110

Exam Questions

NCEES FE Civil specs

5h 20m

Exam Time

NCEES; 6-hour appointment

$225

Exam Fee

NCEES

66%

First-Time Pass Rate

NCEES July 2026 cohort

14

Knowledge Areas

NCEES FE Civil specs

Electronic

Reference Handbook

NCEES-provided

FE Civil has 110 questions in a 5-hour-20-minute computer-based session within a 6-hour Pearson VUE appointment, uses the electronic NCEES FE Reference Handbook, and costs $225. NCEES reports a 66% pass rate for 6,247 first-time EAC/ABET examinees testing within 12 months of graduation, updated July 2026. The official specification contains 14 knowledge areas; results are pass/fail with no published fixed raw cut score.

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1Evaluate the limit lim(x→0) (sin 3x)/x.
A.0
B.1
C.3
D.Undefined
Explanation: Using L'Hôpital's rule or the standard limit lim(u→0) (sin u)/u = 1, write (sin 3x)/x = 3 · (sin 3x)/(3x). As x→0 the bracket approaches 1, so the limit equals 3.
2A normally distributed concrete-strength data set has mean 4,200 psi and standard deviation 350 psi. What strength is exceeded by approximately 84% of cylinders (one standard deviation below the mean)?
A.3,500 psi
B.3,850 psi
C.4,200 psi
D.4,550 psi
Explanation: For a normal distribution, about 84% of values lie above μ − σ. Therefore 4,200 − 350 = 3,850 psi is the strength exceeded by ~84% of the cylinders.
3Solve the differential equation dy/dx = ky for y(0) = y₀.
A.y = y₀ + kx
B.y = y₀ e^(kx)
C.y = y₀ x^k
D.y = y₀ cos(kx)
Explanation: This first-order separable ODE separates as dy/y = k dx. Integrating gives ln y = kx + C, so y = y₀ e^(kx) using the initial condition y(0) = y₀. The exponential form characterizes growth/decay processes.
4A vector A = 3i + 4j and B = 2i − k. What is A · B?
A.6
B.8
C.10
D.−4
Explanation: The dot product is A·B = (3)(2) + (4)(0) + (0)(−1) = 6. Components without a counterpart in the other vector contribute zero. The dot product is a scalar projection measure.
5What is the integral of f(x) = 2x from x = 1 to x = 4?
A.6
B.9
C.15
D.20
Explanation: ∫(2x)dx = x². Evaluated from 1 to 4: 4² − 1² = 16 − 1 = 15. This represents the net signed area under the line y = 2x between those limits.
6The probability that a single soil boring encounters bedrock is 0.30. If three independent borings are drilled, what is the probability that at least one encounters bedrock?
A.0.30
B.0.49
C.0.66
D.0.90
Explanation: P(at least one) = 1 − P(none). P(none) = 0.70³ = 0.343, so P(at least one) = 1 − 0.343 ≈ 0.657, which rounds to 0.66.
7A 2×2 matrix A = [[3, 1],[2, 4]] has determinant equal to:
A.6
B.10
C.12
D.14
Explanation: For a 2×2 matrix, det(A) = ad − bc = (3)(4) − (1)(2) = 12 − 2 = 10. The determinant is nonzero, so A is invertible.
8Use the trapezoidal rule with two equal subintervals to estimate ∫₀² (x² + 1) dx.
A.3.0
B.4.0
C.4.67
D.5.0
Explanation: With h = 1 and nodes x = 0, 1, 2 the function values are f(0)=1, f(1)=2, f(2)=5. Trapezoidal rule: (h/2)[f₀ + 2f₁ + f₂] = (1/2)[1 + 4 + 5] = 5.0. The exact integral is 4.67, so the trapezoidal estimate slightly overpredicts due to the convex curve.
9Saturated water at 20°C has approximately what kinematic viscosity?
A.1.0 × 10⁻⁶ m²/s
B.1.0 × 10⁻⁴ m²/s
C.1.0 × 10⁻³ m²/s
D.1.0 × 10⁻¹ m²/s
Explanation: Water at 20°C has dynamic viscosity μ ≈ 1.00 × 10⁻³ Pa·s and density ρ ≈ 998 kg/m³, giving ν = μ/ρ ≈ 1.00 × 10⁻⁶ m²/s. This value appears throughout the NCEES FE Reference Handbook fluid mechanics section.
10For a concrete mix, lowering the water-cement (w/c) ratio while keeping other factors constant generally produces concrete that is:
A.Lower in compressive strength and more permeable
B.Higher in compressive strength and less permeable
C.Higher in slump and easier to place
D.Unchanged in strength but lower in durability
Explanation: Abrams' law states that, for workable mixes, compressive strength increases as the w/c ratio decreases. A lower w/c ratio also reduces capillary porosity, making the hardened concrete less permeable and more durable. The trade-off is reduced slump/workability.

About the FE Civil Exam

The NCEES FE Civil exam is a 110-question computer-based test covering 14 knowledge areas, from mathematics, ethics, economics, statics, and mechanics through water resources, structural, geotechnical, transportation, and construction engineering. It is the first national exam on the path to Professional Engineer licensure.

Questions

110 scored questions

Time Limit

5 hours 20 minutes

Passing Score

Pass/Fail (NCEES does not publish a fixed cut score)

Exam Fee

$225 (NCEES (Pearson VUE))

FE Civil Exam Content Outline

8-12 questions

Mathematics & Statistics

Analytic geometry, calculus, vectors, probability, statistics, and numerical methods.

4-6 questions

Ethics & Professional Practice

Professional ethics, liability, licensure, contracts, and protection of public welfare.

5-8 questions

Engineering Economics

Time value of money, costs, break-even and benefit-cost analysis, sustainability, and uncertainty.

8-12 questions

Statics

Force systems, equilibrium, frames and trusses, centroids, area moments of inertia, and friction.

4-6 questions

Dynamics

Kinematics, mass moments of inertia, force-acceleration, work, energy, and power.

7-11 questions

Mechanics of Materials

Shear and moment diagrams, stress and strain, deformation, combined stress, and Mohr's circle.

5-8 questions

Materials

Concrete and asphalt mix design, test methods, specifications, and material properties.

6-9 questions

Fluid Mechanics

Flow measurement, fluid properties, fluid statics, energy, impulse, and momentum.

6-9 questions

Surveying

Angles, distances, area and earthwork computations, coordinates, and leveling.

10-15 questions

Water Resources & Environmental Engineering

Hydrology, hydraulics, pumps, distribution and collection systems, groundwater, quality, and treatment.

10-15 questions

Structural Engineering

Analysis, deflection, stability, loads, steel components, and reinforced-concrete components.

10-15 questions

Geotechnical Engineering

Soil classification, phase relations, effective stress, strength, foundations, settlement, slopes, and stabilization.

9-14 questions

Transportation Engineering

Geometric and pavement design, capacity and flow, traffic control, planning, and safety.

8-12 questions

Construction Engineering

Administration, operations and methods, controls, estimating, safety, and drawing interpretation.

How to Pass the FE Civil Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Pass/Fail (NCEES does not publish a fixed cut score)
  • Exam length: 110 questions
  • Time limit: 5 hours 20 minutes
  • Exam fee: $225

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

FE Civil Study Tips from Top Performers

1Study from the NCEES FE Reference Handbook itself — every formula on the exam will appear there, so handbook navigation speed matters more than memorization.
2Distribute time across all 14 knowledge areas; weakness in any single area can swing your overall result on a 110-question exam.
3Practice with NCEES-approved calculators only (Casio FX-115, TI-30X/36X, HP 33s/35s) so the keystrokes feel automatic on test day.
4Spend the largest study blocks on Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, the two heaviest content areas.
5Drill engineering economics: present worth, annual cost, rate of return, and depreciation appear with predictable formulas.
6Review ACI 318 fundamentals (f'c minimums, cover, reinforcement ratios) and AISC 360 LRFD vs ASD load combinations.
7Memorize unit-conversion shortcuts (1 yd³ = 27 ft³; gal/min ↔ cfs; lb/ft³ ↔ kN/m³) that recur in fluid and construction problems.
8Run at least one full timed 110-question simulation under the actual 3-minutes-per-question pace before exam day.
9Use the NCEES official practice exam — its problem style and difficulty match the real test more closely than third-party prep books.
10Review ethics scenarios in the NCEES Model Rules — public welfare always outranks employer or client interests.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FE Civil exam pass rate?

NCEES reports a 66% pass rate for 6,247 first-time examinees from EAC/ABET programs who tested within 12 months of graduation, updated July 2026. This is a defined cohort rate, not a fixed passing score or a prediction for every candidate.

How long is the FE Civil exam?

The FE Civil exam is delivered as a 6-hour Pearson VUE appointment that includes a tutorial and one scheduled break. Actual testing time is 5 hours and 20 minutes for 110 questions, averaging just under 3 minutes per question.

How much does the FE Civil exam cost?

NCEES currently charges $225 for FE Civil. A state licensing board may charge a separate application or eligibility fee, so verify both costs before registering.

What references can I use during the FE Civil exam?

Only the NCEES FE Reference Handbook is provided as a searchable PDF on-screen during the exam. Personal references and notes are not allowed. Only NCEES-approved calculators (Casio FX-115, TI-30X, TI-36X series, HP 33s/35s) may be used.

Who is eligible to take FE Civil?

Eligibility is set by each state licensing board, but most jurisdictions allow seniors and graduates of EAC/ABET-accredited engineering programs to sit. Some states allow non-ABET graduates with additional review. Passing FE Civil grants the Engineer Intern (EI) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) designation.

Did the FE Civil specifications change in 2026?

The current NCEES FE Civil specification remains the 14-area outline effective beginning with the July 2020 examinations. Use the live NCEES link before testing in case a later specification replaces it.