When preparing for the Professional Engineering (PE) test, I found it valuable to work as many sample PE tests as possible (independent of their source, time of creation, or problem style). Having recently taken and passed the PE test (in 2006), I thought it would be appropriate to add to this pool of tests. The following sample test is my contribution to this collection. As with the actual PE test that I took, it is in “quick-answer” multiple-choice format. The style, content, and difficulty of the problems are based on the sample test and examination specifications provided by the NCEES (dated 2001). This sample test is not endorsed by any agency (including NCEES) and is intended as a study aid. It is provided free-of-charge (but may not be sold, modified, or distributed in any form without my written consent). I only ask that you please provide me (via email at kkaiser@kettering.edu) with your name, city, and state. This information is used for statistical purposes. I will be glad to send you complete solutions (not just the answers) free-of-charge by return email if requested.
As is stated in NCEES’s sample test dated 2001, “No representation is made or intended as to future questions, content, or subject matter.” Any relationship of these sample questions to actual test questions is purely coincidental. If you find this sample test useful before or after taking the actual test (and you still have any energy left), I would appreciate knowing. (If you locate any errors in this test or its solutions, also please let me know as soon as possible.) Study hard and good luck.