FE Electrical and Computer practice problems and timed practice exams

What the exam covers

FE Electrical and Computer knowledge areas

NCEES divides the FE Electrical and Computer exam into 17 knowledge areas and publishes a range for each: how many of the exam’s 110 questions can come from that area. PassFEPE sorts every FE Electrical and Computer problem into the same areas, so you can work on one at a time or mix them all.

1. 1

   Mathematics

   Algebra and trigonometry · Complex numbers · Discrete mathematics · Analytic geometry · Calculus (e.g., differential, integral, single-variable, multivariable) · Ordinary differential equations · Linear algebra · Vector analysis

   11–17 exam questions10–15% of the exam90+ practice problems

2. 2

   Probability and Statistics

   Measures of central tendencies and dispersions (e.g., mean, mode, standard deviation) · Probability distributions (e.g., discrete, continuous, normal, binomial, conditional probability) · Expected value (weighted average)

   4–6 exam questions4–5% of the exam50+ practice problems

3. 3

   Ethics and Professional Practice

   Codes of ethics (e.g., professional and technical societies, NCEES Model Law and Model Rules) · Intellectual property (e.g., copyright, trade secrets, patents, trademarks) · Safety (e.g., grounding, material safety data, PPE, radiation protection)

   4–6 exam questions4–5% of the exam40+ practice problems

4. 4

   Engineering Economics

   Time value of money (e.g., present value, future value, annuities) · Cost estimation · Risk identification · Analysis (e.g., cost-benefit, trade-off, break-even)

   5–8 exam questions5–7% of the exam60+ practice problems

5. 5

   Properties of Electrical Materials

   Semiconductor materials (e.g., tunneling, diffusion/drift current, energy bands, doping bands, p-n theory) · Electrical (e.g., conductivity, resistivity, permittivity, magnetic permeability, noise) · Thermal (e.g., conductivity, expansion)

   4–6 exam questions4–5% of the exam20+ practice problems

6. 6

   Circuit Analysis (DC and AC Steady State)

   KCL, KVL · Series/parallel equivalent circuits · Thevenin and Norton theorems · Node and loop analysis · Waveform analysis (e.g., RMS, average, frequency, phase, wavelength) · Phasors · Impedance

   11–17 exam questions10–15% of the exam20+ practice problems

7. 7

   Linear Systems

   Frequency/transient response · Resonance · Laplace transforms · Transfer functions

   5–8 exam questions5–7% of the exam20+ practice problems

8. 8

   Signal Processing

   Sampling (e.g., aliasing, Nyquist theorem) · Analog filters · Digital filters (e.g., difference equations, Z-transforms)

   5–8 exam questions5–7% of the exam20+ practice problems

9. 9

   Electronics

   Models, biasing, and performance of discrete devices (e.g., diodes, transistors, thyristors) · Amplifiers (e.g., single-stage/common emitter, differential, biasing) · Operational amplifiers (e.g., ideal, nonideal) · Instrumentation (e.g., measurements, data acquisition, transducers) · Power electronics (e.g., rectifiers, inverters, converters)

   7–11 exam questions6–10% of the exam20+ practice problems

10. 10

    Power Systems

    Power theory (e.g., power factor, single and three phase, voltage regulation) · Transmission and distribution (e.g., real and reactive losses, efficiency, voltage drop, delta and wye connections) · Transformers (e.g., single-phase and three-phase connections, reflected impedance) · Motors and generators (e.g., synchronous, induction, dc)

    8–12 exam questions7–11% of the exam20+ practice problems

11. 11

    Electromagnetics

    Electrostatics/magnetostatics (e.g., spatial relationships, vector analysis) · Electrodynamics (e.g., Maxwell equations, wave propagation) · Transmission lines (high frequency)

    4–6 exam questions4–5% of the exam20+ practice problems

12. 12

    Control Systems

    Block diagrams (e.g., feedforward, feedback) · Bode plots · Closed-loop response, open-loop response, and stability · Controller performance (e.g., steady-state errors, settling time, overshoot)

    6–9 exam questions5–8% of the exam20+ practice problems

13. 13

    Communications

    Basic modulation/demodulation concepts (e.g., AM, FM, PCM) · Fourier transforms/Fourier series · Multiplexing (e.g., time division, frequency division, code division) · Digital communications

    5–8 exam questions5–7% of the exam20+ practice problems

14. 14

    Computer Networks

    Routing and switching · Network topologies (e.g., mesh, ring, star) · Network types (e.g., LAN, WAN, internet) · Network models (e.g., OSI, TCP/IP) · Network intrusion detection and prevention (e.g., firewalls, endpoint detection, network detection) · Security (e.g., port scanning, network vulnerability testing, web vulnerability testing, penetration testing, security triad)

    4–6 exam questions4–5% of the exam10+ practice problems

15. 15

    Digital Systems

    Number systems · Boolean logic · Logic gates and circuits · Logic minimization (e.g., SOP, POS, Karnaugh maps) · Flip-flops and counters · Programmable logic devices and gate arrays · State machine design · Timing (e.g., diagrams, asynchronous inputs, race conditions and other hazards)

    8–12 exam questions7–11% of the exam10+ practice problems

16. 16

    Computer Systems

    Microprocessors · Memory technology and systems · Interfacing

    5–8 exam questions5–7% of the exam20+ practice problems

17. 17

    Software Engineering

    Algorithms (e.g., sorting, searching, complexity, big-O) · Data structures (e.g., lists, trees, vectors, structures, arrays) · Software implementation (e.g., iteration, conditionals, recursion, control flow, scripting, testing)

    4–6 exam questions4–5% of the exam10+ practice problems

How PassFEPE helps

Practice that fits around work and classes.

• Practice problems

  560+ FE Electrical and Computer problems, sorted by knowledge area. Choose the areas and how many to do in a set.

• Timed practice exams

  5 full-length FE Electrical and Computer practice exams on the exam clock, with the scheduled break and a review screen before you submit.

• Step-by-step solutions

  Every problem has a worked solution, so you see how the answer is reached and where a wrong one goes astray.

• Tailored study plan

  Your results decide what comes next. PassFEPE ranks the FE Electrical and Computer knowledge areas that need the most work and sizes a set for each.

• Your handbook, searchable

  Add your own NCEES FE Reference Handbook PDF. Search it, jump between sections and keep it open beside every question. It stays on your device.

• Progress by topic

  Accuracy in each of the 17 knowledge areas, and your pace against the exam clock, so every session goes where it counts.

FAQ

Questions, answered.

How many questions are on the FE Electrical and Computer exam?

110 questions in 5 hours 20 minutes of exam time, in two sections with an optional 25-minute scheduled break after about half the questions (PassFEPE’s simulator breaks after question 55). NCEES publishes the question count, the times and the break; PassFEPE’s simulator follows them.

Which knowledge area carries the most questions on the FE Electrical and Computer exam?

Mathematics and Circuit Analysis (DC and AC Steady State), at 11–17 of the 110 questions each in the NCEES specification. PassFEPE has 110+ practice problems across them.

Are these real FE Electrical and Computer exam questions?

No. They are practice problems written for PassFEPE in the style of the computer-based exam, sorted by the NCEES knowledge areas for FE Electrical and Computer.

Do I need the NCEES FE Reference Handbook?

It is the reference NCEES supplies on screen during the exam, so it is worth practicing with. PassFEPE doesn’t include it, because it is copyrighted: add your own legally obtained PDF and it opens beside your questions, searchable. The file stays on your device.

Is PassFEPE affiliated with NCEES?

No. PassFEPE is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by NCEES.