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Dr. Vincent P. Drnevich, P.E., D.GE., Dist.M.ASCE
Professor Emeritus, School of Civil Engineering, Purdue Past Pres., Indiana Society of Professional Engineers
Member, State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers Faculty Advisor, Purdue Society of Professional Engineers (PSPE)
March 2012
The information provided by this lecture is that of Prof. Drnevich as an individual and does not represent an official position of the Indiana Registration Board for Professional Engineers, the Indiana Society of Professional Engineers, or Purdue University.
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Professional Licensure
Overview of FE Exam
Ethics in Professional Practice
Ethics on FE Exam
FE Exam Strategies
Before the Exam
During the Exam
Address questions
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Professional & Technical Societies
Professional
Engineers
Boards of
Registration
Engineers in the Profession
"Professional engineer" means an individual who, by reason of that individual's special knowledge of the mathematical and physical sciences and the principles and methods of engineering analysis and design which are acquired by education and practical experience, is qualified to engage in the practice of engineering as attested by that individual's registration as a professional engineer.
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According to the law, only licensed professional engineers can practice engineering
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Required by law for the professional practice of engineering
Each state and territory has a “registration law”
Implemented by a Board of Registration http://www.in.gov/pla/engineer.htm
National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) generate and grade FE and PE exams http://www.ncees.org
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1. Graduation from program in engineering acceptable to the Board (ABET accredited)
2. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam
3. Four years of practice experience under a professional engineer One year granted for MS degree in engineering Two years granted for PhD degree in engineering
4. Passing the Principles and Practice (PE) Exam
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Offered twice a year nationwide In Indiana, can only be taken in the last semester
before graduation or after graduating
8 hour exam on a Saturday
Morning session – all engineering students take same exam
Afternoon session – specialty exams
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http://www.ncees.org/exams/fundamentals/fe_exam_specs.pdf
April October
2012 14 27
2013 13 26
Mathematics 15%
Engineering Probability and Statistics 7%
Chemistry 9%
Computers 7%
Ethics and Business Practices 7%
Engineering Economics 8%
Engineering Mechanics
Statics and Dynamics
10%
Strength of Materials 7%
Material Properties 7%
Fluid Mechanics 7%
Electricity and Magnetism 9%
Thermodynamics 7%
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Chemical Civil Electrical Environmental Industrial Mechanical Other Disciplines
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Surveying 11%
Hydraulics & Hydrologic Systems 12%
Soil Mechanics & Foundations 15%
Environmental Engineering 12%
Transportation 12%
Structural Analysis 10%
Structural Design 10%
Construction Management 10%
Materials 8%
60 questions in 9 topic areas
http://www.ncees.org/Documents/Public/FE%20Civil%20Apr%202009.pdf
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Water Resources 25%
Water and Waste Water Engineering 30%
Air Quality Engineering 15%
Solid and Hazardous Waste Engrg. 15%
Environmental Science and Mgmt. 15%
60 questions in 5 topic areas
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Circuits 16.0%
Power 13.0%
Electromagnetics 7.0%
Control Systems 10.0%
Communications 9.0%
Signal Processing 8.0%
Electronics 15.0%
Digital Systems 12.0%
Computer Systems 10.0%
60 questions in 9 topic areas
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Engineering Economics 15%
Probability and Statistics 15%
Modeling and Computation 12%
Industrial Management 10%
Manufacturing and Production Systems 13%
Facilities and Logistics 12%
Human Factors, Productivity, Ergonomics
& Work Design 10%
Quality 11%
60 questions in 8 topic areas
http://www.ncees.org/Documents/Public/FE%20Ind%20Apr%202009.pdf
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Mechanical Design and Analysis 15%
Kinematics, Dynamics, and Vibrations 15%
Materials and Processing 10%
Measurements, Instrumentation, and
Controls 10%
Thermodynamics and Energy
Conversion Processes 15%
Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machinery 15%
Heat Transfer 10%
Refrigeration and HVAC 10%
60 questions in 8 topic areas
http://www.ncees.org/Documents/Public/FE%20Mech%20Apr%202009.pdf
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Advanced Engineering Mathematics 10.0%
Engineering Probability and Statistics 9.0%
Biology 5.0%
Engineering Economics 10.0%
Application of Engineering Mechanics 13.0%
Engineering Materials 11.0%
Fluids 15.0%
Electricity and Magnetism 12.0%
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer 15.0%
60 questions in 9 topic areas
Handles registration and administration of exams http://www.ncees.org/Exams.php
Very strict rules and security
Closed book; special booklet provided
http://www.ncees.org/Exams/Study_materials/Download_FE_Supplied-Reference_Handbook.php
Calculator Policy -
http://www.ncees.org/Exams/Calculator_policy.php
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A. Code of ethics (professional and technical societies)
B. Agreements and contracts C. Ethical versus legal D. Professional liability E. Public protection issues (e.g., licensing
boards)
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Contract among affected parties
Unwritten understanding…
Agreed behavior among individuals
Taught by our upbringing
“Gentlemen’s Agreement”
Written Contract – defined focus
Professional Code of Ethics
Established and administered by a profession
The Law
Federal, state, and local Statutes and Rules
Administered and enforced by officials: fines and penalties
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Established by membership of professional societies
Standard Format (especially among engineering organizations)
Preamble
Fundamental Canons
Rules of Practice
Professional Obligations
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I. Fundamental Canons
Engineers, in the fulfillment of their professional duties, shall:
1. Hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public.
2. Perform services only in areas of their competence.
3. Issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner.
4. Act for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees.
5. Avoid deceptive acts.
6. Conduct themselves honorably, responsibly, ethically, and lawfully so as
to enhance the honor, reputation, and usefulness of the profession.
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II. Rules of Practice
Canon 1. Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of
the public.
a. If engineers' judgment is overruled under circumstances that
endanger life or property, they shall notify their employer or
client and such other authority as may be appropriate.
b. Engineers shall approve only those engineering documents
that are in conformity with applicable standards.
c. Engineers shall not reveal facts, data or information without
the prior consent of the client or employer except as
authorized or required by law or this Code.
Continued …
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Canon 1, Cont’d.
d) Engineers shall not permit the use of their name or associate in
business ventures with any person or firm that they believe is engaged
in fraudulent or dishonest enterprise.
e) Engineers shall not aid or abet the unlawful practice of engineering
by a person or firm.
f) Engineers having knowledge of any alleged violation of this Code
shall report thereon to appropriate professional bodies and, when
relevant, also to public authorities, and cooperate with the proper
authorities in furnishing such information or assistance as may be
required.
2. Perform services only in areas of their competence. (Three
Rules of Practice)
3. Issue public statements only in an objective and truthful
manner. (Three Rules of Practice)
4. Act for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees.
(Five Rules of Practice)
5. Avoid deceptive acts. (Two Rules of Practice)
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III. Professional Obligations
1. Engineers shall be guided in all their relations by the highest standards of honesty
and integrity.
a. Engineers shall acknowledge their errors and shall not distort or alter the facts.
b. Engineers shall advise their clients or employers when they believe a project will
not be successful.
c. Engineers shall not accept outside employment to the detriment of their regular
work or interest. Before accepting any outside engineering employment they will
notify their employers. Engineers shall not attempt to attract an engineer from
another employer by false or misleading pretenses.
d. Engineers shall not promote their own interest at the expense of the dignity and
integrity of the profession.
Continued ….(Nine Professional Obligations altogether)
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Three Major Sections: 1) Licensee’s Obligation to Society
2) Licensee’s Obligations to Employers and
Clients
3) Licensee’s Obligations to Other Licensees
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A. Licensee’s Obligation to Society 1. Licensees, in the performance of their services for clients,
employers, and customers, shall be cognizant that their first and
foremost responsibility is to the public welfare.
2. Licensees shall approve and seal only those design documents and
surveys that conform to accepted engineering and surveying
standards and safeguard the life, health, property, and welfare of the
public.
3. Licensees shall notify their employer or client and such other
authority as may be appropriate when their professional judgment is
overruled under circumstances where the life, health, property, or
welfare of the public is endangered.
Five more items
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B. Licensee’s Obligation to Employer and Clients 1. Licensees shall undertake assignments only when qualified by
education or experience in the specific technical fields of engineering
or surveying involved.
2. Licensees shall not affix their signatures or seals to any plans or
documents dealing with subject matter in which they lack
competence, nor to any such plan or document not prepared under
their responsible charge.
3. Licensees may accept assignments for coordination of an entire
project, provided that each design segment is signed and sealed by
the licensee responsible for preparation of that design segment.
Four more items
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C. Licensee’s Obligation to Other Licensees 1. Licensees shall not falsify or permit misrepresentation of their, or
their associates’, academic or professional qualifications. They shall
not misrepresent or exaggerate their degree of responsibility in prior
assignments nor the complexity of said assignments. Presentations
incident to the solicitation of employment or business shall not
misrepresent pertinent facts concerning employers, employees,
associates, joint ventures, or past accomplishments.
2. Licensees shall not offer, give, solicit, or receive, either directly or
indirectly, any commission, or gift, or other valuable consideration in
order to secure work, and shall not make any political contribution
with the intent to influence the award of a contract by public authority.
3. Licensees shall not attempt to injure, maliciously or falsely, directly or
indirectly, the professional reputation, prospects, practice, or
employment of other licensees, nor indiscriminately criticize other
licensees’ work.
Take NSPE's true/false exam to test your knowledge of professional engineering ethics. (25 questions)
When you're done, click on the "Answers" link at the bottom of the page to see how well you did
Each answer gives reference to the specific NSPE Code provision covering this question.
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http://www.nspe.org/Ethics/EthicsResources/EthicsExam/index.html
Engineers, in the fulfillment of their professional duties, must carefully consider the safety, health, and welfare of the public.
Answer is ?
False –
See NCEES Model Code of Ethics A.1. Licensees, in the performance of their services for clients, employers, and customers, shall be cognizant that their first and foremost responsibility is to the public welfare.
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Engineers may perform services outside of their areas of competence as long as they inform their employers or clients.
The answer is: ?
False –
See NCEES Model Code of Ethics B.1. Licensees shall undertake assignments only when qualified by education or experience in the specific technical fields of engineering or surveying involved.
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Engineers may issue subjective and partial statements if such statements are in writing and consistent with the best interests of their employers, clients, or the public.
The answer is: ?
False
See NCEES Model Code of Ethics A.4. Licensees shall be objective and truthful in professional reports, statements, or testimony. They shall include all relevant and pertinent information in such reports, statements, or testimony.
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1. False - see NSPE Code of Ethics I.1.
2. False - see NSPE Code of Ethics I.2.
3. False - see NSPE Code of Ethics I.3.
4. True - see NSPE Code of Ethics 1.4.
5. False - see NSPE Code of Ethics I.5.
6. False - see NSPE Code of Ethics I.6.
7. True - see NSPE Code of Ethics II.1.a.
8. False - see NSPE Code of Ethics II.1.b
9. True - see NSPE Code of Ethics II.1.c.
10. False - see NSPE Code of Ethics II.1.d.
11. False - see NSPE Code of Ethics II.1.e.
12. True - see NSPE Code of Ethics II.2.a.
13. False - see NSPE Code of Ethics II.2.b.
14. False - see NSPE Code of Ethics II.2.c.
15. False - see NSPE Code of Ethics II.3.a.
16. True - see NSPE Code of Ethics II.3.b.
17. True - see NSPE Code of Ethics II.3.c.
18. False - see NSPE Code of Ethics II.4.a.
19. True - see NSPE Code of Ethics II.4.b.
20. False - see NSPE Code of Ethics II.4.c.
21. False - see NSPE Code of Ethics II.4.d.
22. True - see NSPE Code of Ethics II.4.e.
23. False - see NSPE Code of Ethics II.5.a.
24. False - see NSPE Code of Ethics II.5.b.
25. False -see NSPE Code of Ethics III.1.a.
Download or use hard copy of FE Supplied Reference Manual Become familiar with topics listed
Practice using it
Obtain an approved calculator Casio: All fx-115 models. Any Casio calculator must contain fx-115 in its
model name.
Hewlett Packard: The HP 33s and HP 35s models, but no others.
Texas Instruments: All TI-30X and TI-36X models
Become familiar with the approved calculator that you will
use.
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Review the material to be covered by the exam from the NCEES website. http://www.ncees.org/Exams/FE_exam.php
These sessions are excellent for Morning Exam
▪ Go to NCEES to get specific topics it each section.
Go to specific topics on Afternoon Exam
▪ Review course materials of courses on these subjects
▪ Example – Civil Engineering
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Find out the building and room number of the exam.
Decide on where you will park.
Decide on where you will get lunch
Get a good nights sleep before the exam
Review the NCEES Candidate Agreement
http://www.ncees.org/Exams/Exam-day_policies.php
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Take with you to the exam: Exam Authorization notice issued by NCEES
A current, government-issued identification, such as a driver’s license or passport, that contains the following: name, date of birth, expiration date, signature, and a recent and recognizable photo-graph. The first and last name on the examinee’s ID and Exam Authorization must match. Student and expired IDs will not be accepted.
An approved calculator
Any personal items such as medications, lunch, etc. in a clear plastic bag You will not be allowed to have on your person when entering the
test room: Cell phone
Pencils, pens, or scratch paper
Any other devices or reference materials (A clean copy of the FE Reference manual will be supplied to you at the exam.)
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For both the morning and afternoon exams: Arrive at the test room at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the
exam
If you arrive late, you will not be allowed to take the exam.
You will be assigned a seat with a card showing your information.
Restroom breaks are monitored.
If the proctors perceive of any suspicious activity, involved persons will be ejected from the exam.
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Once you receive the booklet for the test sessions Listen to the instructions
Look through the booklet to get a feel for the categories and questions
Begin answering questions that you feel most confident in answering.
Read each question several times to make sure you understand it.
If you need to write down equations or notes, they must be done in the test booklet. Do not write anything in the supplied FE Reference Manual.
Before selecting an answer, be sure that it is reasonable, has the correct units (if appropriate)
Time yourself (120 questions/4 hours = 30 questions/hour, i.e. two minutes per question) If you can’t answer a question in about this time, move on.
If you are unsure of an answer, eliminate the most unreasonable answers and guess on the remaining ones.
Answer all questions – there is no penalty for wrong answers.
If you finish before the exam end time, go back to check your work, especially on questions that were guesses.
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Exam Module First-
time
takers
Repeat
takers
Chemical 83% 47%
Civil 79% 37%
Electrical 67% 26%
Environmental 83% 46%
Industrial 67% 30%
Mechanical 79% 40%
Other Disciplines 72% 32%
These pass rates represent October 2011 FE candidates who
attended EAC/ABET-accredited engineering programs.
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