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Definite Integral: Calculus Example (Problem and Answer)

July 27, 2021 by Anthony Fasano, P.E. Leave a Comment

In this Pass the FE Exam article (and video above), I solve a problem in which I define a definite integral. You may need to answer questions like this on your FE Exam (calculus section), so practice is always recommended.

This sample problem has been provided to us by PrepFE. PrepFE is one of the most effective FE exam self-study prep services out there and happens to be one of the most affordable too. It is an app that gives you access to countless sample FE problems to bolster your self-study efforts.

You can visit PrepFE here and use the discount code in the description of this video here to receive 10% off and get some great FE practice problems.

Question:

Evaluate the following expression:

Solution:

Moment of Inertia Question and Solution (FE Exam)

May 4, 2021 by Anthony Fasano, P.E. Leave a Comment

In this article (and video above), I provide a refresher on how to answer a moment of inertia problem as part of your FE Exam preparation.

You can visit PrepFE here and use the discount code in the description of this video here to receive 10% off and get some great FE practice problems.

Following Is the Sample Problem:

What is most nearly the area moment of inertia about the x-axis of the composite shape shown below?

FE Exams In 2021 – New Changes

April 20, 2021 by Anthony Fasano, P.E. Leave a Comment

In this week’s Pass the FE Exam article (and video above), I am going to provide you with a COVID-19 update on the FE Exams in 2021, and talk about what you need to know if you are planning or have already booked your FE Exam.

It is likely for you to have questions about the status of your FE Exams in 2021, like, what is the status, will it require scheduling new exam appointments at this time? The status of Pearson’s global test delivery is changing rapidly due to the spread of COVID-19.

The Pearson VUE-owned test centers are continuing to monitor the situation and make decisions about test center operations in accordance with government and local authorities.

The FE Exam Passing Score Is…

March 9, 2021 by Anthony Fasano, P.E. Leave a Comment

In this week’s Pass the FE Exam article (and video above), I discuss what FE Exam passing score you will need to achieve to pass the FE Exam.

Firstly, you should know that there is no set number of problems or specific quantitative scores that we can cite as the passing score for the FE Exam, it doesn’t exist.

The exam is scored on a pass or fail scale and NCEES, the organization that administers the exam, does not provide an exact score needed to pass. NCEES has used a term “scaled score” in the past, which is confusing

Angle of Rotation Problem (Practice and Solution)

January 26, 2021 by Anthony Fasano, P.E. Leave a Comment

Angle of rotation problems can come up in several NCEES FE Exams: Civil, Mechanical, and Other Disciplines. In mathematics, the angle of rotation is a measurement of the amount, of namely angle, that a figure is rotated about a fixed point, often the center of a circle.

A clockwise rotation is considered a negative rotation, so that, for instance, a rotation of 310 degrees (counter clockwise) can also be called a rotation of negative 50° (since 310 degrees + 50 degrees = 360 degrees, a full rotation ( or turn)).

A counter clockwise rotation of more than one complete turn is normally measured modjulo 360 degrees, meaning that 360 degrees is subtracted off as many times as possible to leave a non-negative measurement less than 360 degrees.

Before I move ahead, let me remind you that the FE EXAM or fundamentals of engineering – is the first step to getting your professional engineering license, and through the videos on this channel, including this one, you will learn not only how to properly prepare for the exam, but how to ensure you PASS THE FE EXAM!

Subscribe to our YouTube channel here, as our weekly videos will help you Pass the FE Exam. Leave your FE questions in the comments below and we will answer them in future videos.

Preparing for Conceptual Questions: FE Exam

January 19, 2021 by Anthony Fasano, P.E. Leave a Comment

During the FE Exam, you will need to answer a few qualitative or conceptual questions. These are questions that are words only and will not include numbers, and therefore can’t be solved by equations. In this video, I am going to give you some tips on how to approach these types of problems.

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FE Exam Questions Breakdown

January 12, 2021 by Anthony Fasano, P.E. Leave a Comment

So you need to study for the FE exam, and you are wondering what subjects will be on the exam? What is the breakdown of the possible FE exam questions that you will see.

In this week’s edition of Pass the FE Exam, I will walk you through exactly how to find out what types of problems (and how many of each) you will encounter.

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Engineering Economics: FE Exam Problems

January 5, 2021 by Ashok Gupta Leave a Comment

In this week’s edition of Pass the FE Exam, I calculate future worth in an engineering economics problem. This is part of our problems and solutions video series here at Pass the FE Exam.

Before we get into engineering economics, let me remind you that the FE EXAM or fundamentals of engineering is the first step to getting your professional engineering license, and through the videos on this channel, including this one, you will learn not only how to properly prepare for the exam, but how to ensure you PASS THE FE EXAM!

Civil PE Exam Practice Problem (Vertical Curves)

December 31, 2020 by Ashok Gupta Leave a Comment

Vertical Curves – In this week’s edition of Pass the PE Exam, I’m going to solve a problem that you may encounter during your Civil PE Exam, in the transportation section on vertical curves, as demanded by many of our YouTube subscribers.

A vertical curve provides a transition between two sloped roadways, allowing a vehicle to negotiate the elevation rate change at a gradual rate rather than a sharp cut. These curves are parabolic and are assigned stationing based on a horizontal axis. And during your exam, you will most likely need to answer one or more questions on this topic, which I provide an example of in the video above.

Before moving ahead, let me remind you that most successful engineers will tell you that getting their PE license was the biggest career growth driver they’ve experienced, whether it was due to a promotion, salary increase or just more exciting projects to work on – you want to get your PE license.

However, preparing for the PE exam can be a real challenge which includes solving many problems like the one I am about to show you, but through this and other videos on our YouTube Channel you will learn everything you need to know about the licensing process including PE exam preparation.

Here is the vertical curves problem below: [Read more…] about Civil PE Exam Practice Problem (Vertical Curves)

8 Top FE Exam Study Tips, Tricks & Hacks

December 15, 2020 by Anthony Fasano, P.E. Leave a Comment

FE Exam Study Tips — In this week’s Pass the FE Exam post, I interview Victor Romo, an engineer-in-training from California who recently took and passed the FE Exam. He is going to share with you how he prepared for the exam through self-study, what his study schedule looked like by sharing it with you, and answer the question: “When exactly should I take the FE exam?”

Now, before I talk to Victor, remember that the FE Exam or Fundamentals of Engineering – is the first step to getting your professional engineering license, and through the videos on our YouTube channel, you will learn how to properly prepare for the exam and, PASS THE FE EXAM! [Read more…] about 8 Top FE Exam Study Tips, Tricks & Hacks