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• About the FE Exam

  The FE exam is a 6 hour, 110 question computer based test administered by the NCEES. Passing the exam is step 1 of 2 of your emerging career as an engineer.

• 1.0 Mathematics

  Mathematics accounts for 11 to 17 questions on the Electrical FE Exam and covers topics like algebra, trigonometry, complex numbers, discrete mathematics, analytic geometry, calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, vector analysis and much more.

• 2.0 Probability & Statistics

  Probability & Statistics accounts for 4 to 6 questions on the Electrical FE Exam and covers topics like mean, mode, standard deviation, etc. Probability distributions like binomial, normal, t and , expected value in decision making, estimation for a single mean.

• 3.0 Ethics & Professional Practice

  Ethics & Professional Practice accounts for 3 to 5 questions on the Electrical FE Exam and covers topics like codes of ethics, NCEES Model Law and Model Rules, intellectual property.

• 4.0 Engineering Economics

  Engineering Economics accounts for 3 to 5 questions on the Electrical FE Exam and covers topics like the time value of money and the various time classificaitons of money like present value, future value and annual value. It also covers cost estimation, risk and engineering economic analyses like simple payback, rate of return, breakeven and cost-benefit.

• 5.0 Properties of Electrical Materials

  Properties of Electrical Materials accounts for 4-6 questions on the Electrical FE Exam and covers the typical properties of materials that are used for capacitors, inductors, resistors, etc. These properties include conductivity, resistivity, permeability, permittivity, strength, corrosive, thermal, etc.

• 6.0 Engineering Sciences

  Engineering Sciences accounts for 6-9 questions on the Electrical FE Exam and covers topics like charge, energy, current, voltage, power, capacitance, work, inductance and heat.

• 7.0 Circuit Analysis

  Circuit Analysis accounts for 10-15 questions on the Electrical FE Exam and covers the typical skills used to analyze circuits like KCL, KVL, Thevenin, Norton, waveforms, impedance, phasors, nodes and loops.

• 8.0 Linear Systems

  Linear Systems accounts for 5-8 questions on the Electrical FE Exam and covers topics like the Laplace Transform, transfer functions and two-port theory. These topics center around the frequency and transient response of signals, which is tied into the next section.

• 9.0 Signal Processing

  Signal Processing accounts for 5-8 questions on the Electrical FE Exam and covers topics like convolution, difference equations and Z-transforms. These skills are used in the application of sampling, analog and digital filters.

• 10.0 Electronics

  Electronics accounts for 7-11 questions on the Electrical FE Exam and covers the individual devices like transistors, diodes, BJT and CMOS. It also goes into the fundamentals of these devices like p-n theory, doping, bands, etc. It also looks at the application of those devices in bias circuits, amplifiers, op-amps, instrumentation and power electronics.

• 11.0 Power

  Power accounts for 8-12 questions on the Electrical FE Exam and covers the introduction to Power Systems. It covers topics like single and three phase, power factor and voltage regulation. It also covers the common Power components, transformers, motors, generators and transmission and distribution lines.

• 12.0 Electromagnetics

  Electromagnetics accounts for 5-8 questions on the Electrical FE Exam and covers the Maxwell Equations and the topics of Electricity and Magnetism. Also discussed are wave propagation, transmission lines and electromagnetic compatibility which overlaps with the electrical properties topic.

• 13.0 Control Systems

  Control Systems accounts for 6-9 questions on the Electrical FE Exam and covers the control functions in block diagram, state diagram and equation formats. The responses of these control systems are discussed along with their Bode plots, performance, stability and root locus.

• 14.0 Communications

  Communications accounts for 5-8 questions on the Electrical FE Exam and covers the sending of signals over a carrier signal. The various ways this can be accomplished include FM, AM and PCM. The analysis of these signals requires Fourier Transforms and Multiplexing.

• 15.0 Computer Networks

  Computer Networks accounts for 3-5 questions on the Electrical FE Exam and covers the various types of networks, routing and switching.

• 16.0 Digital Systems

  Digital Systems accounts for 7-11 questions on the Electrical FE Exam and covers number systems, boolean logic, minimization techniques, flip flops, counters, PLCs, timing, etc.

• 17.0 Computer Systems

  Computer Systems accounts for 4-6 questions and covers the basic parts of a computer, like the microprocessor, memory, interface and architecture.

• 18.0 Software Development

  Software Development accounts for 4-6 questions and covers the basics of programming, algorithms, testing, design and implementation of software.