Question 1
A firm borrows $310,000 at 6% a year, to be repaid in 20 equal end-of-year payments. What is each payment?
FE exam format, length and cost
110 questions in 5 hours 20 minutes, split into two sections around a 25-minute break. The fee is $225 and results take 7 to 10 days.
| Questions | 110 |
|---|---|
| Exam time | 5 hours 20 minutes |
| Scheduled break | 25 minutes, after about half the questions |
| Fee | $225, paid to NCEES |
| Results | Pass or fail, typically in 7 to 10 days |
| Attempts | One in each testing window, no more than three in 12 months |
How the time works
The exam is in two sections. You get the whole 5 hours 20 minutes at the start and decide how to split it. After about half the questions you review and submit the first section, and you cannot go back to it. Then you may take the 25-minute break.
Question types
Most questions are multiple choice with one correct answer. The rest are alternative item types: more than one correct option, point and click, drag and drop, and fill in the blank. Every question is scored right or wrong, with no partial credit and nothing deducted for a wrong answer.
On the day
- The FE is given year-round at Pearson test centers.
- Bring your ID and one NCEES-approved calculator.
- The test center gives you reusable booklets and markers for working.
- The handbook is on screen; a 24-inch monitor shows it beside the question.
Scoring
Your result is based on the number of questions you answer correctly, converted to a scaled score that adjusts for small differences between forms. NCEES does not publish the passing score. If you do not pass, a diagnostic report shows your performance in each knowledge area.
Try 2 questions
Question 2
A simply supported beam spans 16 m from A (left) to B (right). A uniform load of 5 kN/m acts over the 6 m nearest A. What is the reaction at A?
Next step
Questions people ask
How long is the FE exam?
5 hours 20 minutes of exam time for 110 questions. With the nondisclosure agreement, a tutorial and the 25-minute scheduled break, the appointment runs about 6 hours.
How much does the FE exam cost?
$225, paid to NCEES when you register. Some state licensing boards charge their own application fee as well.
How long do FE exam results take?
NCEES says results are typically available 7 to 10 days after the exam, in your MyNCEES account.
Is there a penalty for guessing on the FE exam?
No. Your result is based on the number of correct answers, with nothing deducted for wrong ones, so answer every question.