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PE License Information Exam Questions and Answers, Exams of Advanced Education

PE License Information Exam Questions and Answers

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PE License Information Exam
Questions and Answers
(1) Practice Act
(2) Title Act
(3) Authority - ANSWER-What are the 3 categories of PE Licensure in CA?
Only a person appropriately licensed with the Board may practice the three branches of
engineering: *Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical* - ANSWER-Describe the *Practice Act*
Only a person licensed by the Board may use the titles on the list in any manner:
-Agricultural
-Chemical
-Control System
-Fire Protection
-Industrial
-Metallurgical
-Nuclear
-Petroleum
-Traffic - ANSWER-Describe the *Title Act*
Authority exists for 2 sub-branches of civil engineering, *Geotechnical Engineering* and
*Structural Engineering.* This is a proficiency higher than that required by regular civil
engineering--you need to take extra exams and require extra experience. - ANSWER-
Describe the *Authority Act*
Yes--otherwise your application will be rejected! - ANSWER-Are you required to
disclose your Social Security Number?
5/1/2017 - ANSWER-What's the registration deadline for the Fall 2017 PE Exam?
(1) Civil PE Exam on 10/27/17
(2) Seismic Exam on 10/19/17 and 11/9/17
(3) Engineering Surveying exam on 10/19/17 and 11/9/17 - ANSWER-When are the Fall
2017 PE Exams?
5/1/2017--you must have the 6 years by the application deadline, not the exam date! -
ANSWER-What's the deadline for your 6 years of qualifying experience?
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(1) Practice Act (2) Title Act (3) Authority - ANSWER-What are the 3 categories of PE Licensure in CA? Only a person appropriately licensed with the Board may practice the three branches of engineering: Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical - ANSWER-Describe the Practice Act Only a person licensed by the Board may use the titles on the list in any manner: -Agricultural -Chemical -Control System -Fire Protection -Industrial -Metallurgical -Nuclear -Petroleum -Traffic - ANSWER-Describe the Title Act Authority exists for 2 sub-branches of civil engineering, Geotechnical Engineering and Structural Engineering. This is a proficiency higher than that required by regular civil engineering--you need to take extra exams and require extra experience. - ANSWER- Describe the Authority Act Yes--otherwise your application will be rejected! - ANSWER-Are you required to disclose your Social Security Number? 5/1/2017 - ANSWER-What's the registration deadline for the Fall 2017 PE Exam? (1) Civil PE Exam on 10/27/ (2) Seismic Exam on 10/19/17 and 11/9/ (3) Engineering Surveying exam on 10/19/17 and 11/9/17 - ANSWER-When are the Fall 2017 PE Exams? 5/1/2017--you must have the 6 years by the application deadline, not the exam date! - ANSWER-What's the deadline for your 6 years of qualifying experience?

There are no exceptions--you must present a photo ID to gain entrance. - ANSWER- Can you enter without a Photo ID? YEP! Federal law only allows 1 agency at a time to request fingerprints. As a result, I have to be fingerprinted again, but not for subsequent examinations. I should combine the fingerprinting and application checks. - ANSWER-Do you need to be fingerprinted if you were previously fingerprinted by another agency? The take-home examination tests your knowledge of the laws and ethics governing professional engineers. You must submit your completed exam with your application packet. In order to qualify for the in-person PE exams, you need a 70% score. - ANSWER-Describe the Take-Home Examination (1) Application Fee: $ (2) CA Seismic Principles Exam: $ (3) CA Engineering Surveying Exam: $ (4) Fingerprinting: $ TOTAL: $457 - ANSWER-How much does it cost to take the PE Exam? *The references must be licensed in the discipline for which you are applying. *For each engagement, 1 of your licensed references must be a direct supervisor. The remaining references can be indirect supervisors, clients, and colleagues. - ANSWER- Who can you cite as 1 of your 4 licensed references? An engagement is an employment with 1 employer, in 1 capacity at 1 level of responsibility. Different projects in the same capacity for 1 employer are NOT considered separate engagements. - ANSWER-What is an engagement as defined by BPELSG?

  1. Completed and signed 2-page application form
  2. Check or money order made payable to the "Department of Consumer Affairs."
  3. Engagement Record and Reference Forms--at least 4
  4. Sealed College transcripts
  5. Live Scan Form for Fingerprinting
  6. Take Home Examination Answer Sheet
  7. 2 self-addressed stamped postcards or envelopes - ANSWER-What must be included in the Application Packet?
  8. Photo ID
  9. Exam authorization
  10. NCEES approved calculator - ANSWER-What must you bring on exam day? (1) Reference materials must be bound before and during the exam. (2) Binding includes binders, spiral-bound notebooks, stitching, glue, and screw posts, but no staples.

references or transcripts. - ANSWER-What happens if the Board finds that the applicant is unqualified? No - ANSWER-Are application fees refundable? An applicant's appeal must be presented in writing to the Executive Officer within 60 days of the postmark on the denial letter and shall state reasons for the appeal. An appeal must be supported by additional evidence, more references, affidavits and supplemental information. An appeal must list all documents submitted. - ANSWER- Describe the appeal process: Unless you want to appeal the failed results, and then you can only inspect the design/essay sections. - ANSWER-Can an applicant inspect his graded exam? No - ANSWER-Can you inspect the multiple choice sections of the exam? He must return his result letter to the Board by the refile final filing date printed on the form along with the application fee. - ANSWER-How can an applicant re-apply if he fails? (1) All forms must be originals, signed, sealed, and typed. (2) The minimum font size is 8. (3) The complete applications must be mailed to the Board and postmarked or hand delivered by the final filing date. (4) Use a traceable mailing method. - ANSWER-How should you fill and submit the forms? You need to confirm with your bank. - ANSWER-How do you verify that the application check has been processed? The Breadth exam takes place in the morning and is 4 hours long, consisting of 40 multiple choice questions. It covers the 5 branches of civil engineering: construction, geotechnical, structural, water resources/environmental. The Depth exam takes place in the afternoon and is 4 hours long, consisting of 40 multiple choice questions in a branch of your choice. - ANSWER-Describe the Breadth and Depth of the Civil PE Exam: