For Recent FE/EIT takers
For Recent FE/EIT takers
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For those who took the FE exam last year, what was the format of the exam? Do they ask multiple questions based on one figure. For example do you see something like - Questions 20-25 are based on the following equation, or figure, etc?





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Hg
Eng-Tips guidelines: FAQ731-376
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Hg, that matters because the multiple questions based on one figure are typically all interrelated, i.e., you will need the answer from the first question to answer the next. So, if you miss the first question in the group, you could possibly miss the next 3 or 4.
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Hg
Eng-Tips guidelines: FAQ731-376
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Best wishes for your score in 10 weeks...
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Thanks
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Maui
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Sorry Murat1, but I don't know. That's what...%50 correct in the morning and %30 in the afternoon? I know they do some voodoo math to determine the passing score, but no clue beyond that.
Back to topic - All the interrelated questions I recall were only related to a common system, not dependent upon prior answers.
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In reading your post and Maui's response, I am not sure that you passed. From what I know, there are 120 questions in the AM session, and 60 questions in the afternoon session (unless they changed the format again).
If you refer to 60-65/120 correct responses in the AM and only 20/60 correct responses in the PM, this will be too close to call. Both the AM and PM sessions are equally weighted. If you had 80/120 in the AM and still got only 20/60 in the PM session, I would say you would pass.
The 70 refers to a scaled score reflecting different weights given to various problems. The 50% correct is probably a decent number to shoot for. Good Luck to you!
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Maui
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There was rumors of the re-takers saying it was more difficult than in the past. I did not hear that first-hand though.
The proctors also commented on the numerous complaints about the PE test being much more difficult this year, as gauged by the people taking it.
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I have a question now, is it worth it to add EIT after my name on business cards and such? I'm a mechanical engineer working in the biomedical field.
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Approximately 20% of each FE exam consists of questions repeated from previous examinatons--this is the equating subtest. Since the performance of previous examinees on the equating subtest is known, comparisons can be made between the two examinations and examinee populations. These comparisons are used to adjust the passing score.
If you can answer 30% of the test, guess 'c' for the rest (of which you will get 25% correct) chances are pretty good that you will pass. Also Jabberwocky, what state do you live in? No states I know about give a percent unless you fail. Additionally, (correct me if I'm wrong) I believe the just add E.I. on the business card.
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Your following statement is incorrect and is misleading to those that will take the exam in the future <<If you can answer 30% of the test, guess 'c' for the rest (of which you will get 25% correct) chances are pretty good that you will pass. Also Jabberwocky, what state do you live in? No states I know about give a percent unless you fail. Additionally, (correct me if I'm wrong) I believe the just add E.I. on the business card>>
If you pass the FE exam, most state boards will allow you to use E.I.T. (Engineer in training), not EI.
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fine...if you answer 30% of the test CORRECTLY and get 25% of the remaining by guessing then you will most likely pass (depending on the year). also the test is no longer the E.I.T. but the FE. In the consulting business you are not an EIT but an engineer intern and thus E.I. is added to your business card.
what specifically do you take exception with metengr?
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In practice, we usually do not use EIT on business cards since it meas nothing and in some circles it is looked down upon by people. Don't get me wrong, it is a significant milestone for you in your career and on your way to the PE, but this success is all yours, being modest at this point until you get the PE will serve you well.
Bob
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When I took the exam the correct response for passing was "B" for better, and not “C” Maybe next year it will be "A" or "D", LOL.
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If answer patterns are manipulated by someone, statistical approaches go out the window. Anyway, what is the point you are trying to make?
Bob
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Bioenfr82: I live in Florida, and I did not expect to receive a numerical score unless I failed. But the letter came in the mail with a passing grade of 83, but not 83%.
For the record, as can be seen in an earlier post, I purely guessed on at least 15% of the questions, although maybe I just did well enough on the ones I knew for it to make no difference...
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