How should students prepare for Fundamentals of Engineering Exam?
• Select electives at NC State that support the exam. In most engineering programs, students can choose electives, many of which support the FE exam. Examine the list of topics covered on the exam (PDF). Then select electives in these subject areas. Get help from your adviser. • Take the FE preparation course E 490. • Take one or more trial examinations. The National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) offers a free mini-exam and a longer diagnostic exam. A more extensive exam is offered by PPI. The most economical trial exam is at www.eitexam.com, which offers 3-month access to an exam with problems and solutions for only $10. • Get a copy of the Fundamentals of Engineering Supplied-Reference Handbook and become familiar with it. The Reference Handbook is supplied to FE exam takers at the exam. Many questions on the exam concern topics covered in this handbook. Ordinarily, the handbook is furnished to students in E 490. The handbook can be purchased at the NC St
