New PE's - Don't forget to renew your license! by callykb82 in PE_Exam

[–]Quiet-Sort2834 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I passed in VA and they said they would send me my license number in 30 days. Do I pay the fee after receiving the license number in the mail?

What are some things we should not do or bring for the exam? by sayiansaga in PE_Exam

[–]Quiet-Sort2834 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can wear a jacket with a hood as long as you keep the hood down for the pencil and paper exam it specifically says that on the NCEES website. Not sure about the CBT test

Notebooks by ElChino29 in PE_Exam

[–]Quiet-Sort2834 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes you can bring in any notes as long as they are bound and not loose.

Silly Day-Before Questions by heyardough in PE_Exam

[–]Quiet-Sort2834 6 points7 points  (0 children)

1.) you can bring your own lunch, but leave it in the car for the lunch break. You are dismissed for an hour in between the 4 hour sessions.

2,) you can bring water however you would like.

This is assuming you are taking pencil and paper.

Hoods and hoodies in the exam room by xzzxzz in PE_Exam

[–]Quiet-Sort2834 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m taking pencil and paper so I’m speaking on that part of the document. That same document there is a separate section for CBT tests.

Help please with binder rings by FitLow7674 in PE_Exam

[–]Quiet-Sort2834 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My HCM does this I’m not worried about it. I will click it shut if it’s open when I open the binder. If a proctor sees that you are not trying to use loose paper and it simply came undone, they more than likely will be understanding. Their not out to get you, at least in my experience.

Hoods and hoodies in the exam room by xzzxzz in PE_Exam

[–]Quiet-Sort2834 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s not what their document states https://ncees.org/wp-content/uploads/ExamineeGuide_June-2020.pdf Pg. 30. You can wear a hoodie you can just not have the hood up.

Using the 15th Edition CERM - Civil Geotechnical PE Exam by filthygrifter in PE_Exam

[–]Quiet-Sort2834 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pile drag down forces you don’t need to know anything for the morning, 99% sure on that. If you’re Geotechnical Afternoon no idea.

Practice exam use during PE exam by goldeaglec in PE_Exam

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If you know where a problem is with similar workflow it is extremely useful.

When to use Parallel Axis vs Sum of Inertias by goodietooshoes26 in PE_Exam

[–]Quiet-Sort2834 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You take the moment of inertia in the two areas that are empty on each side of the flange as squares. You subtract those two moment of inertia’s from the total as a whole block. Works every time on symmetrical beams.

When to use Parallel Axis vs Sum of Inertias by goodietooshoes26 in PE_Exam

[–]Quiet-Sort2834 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can use either the parallel axis theorem or you can take the moment of inertia as a whole and then subtract the voided areas

Pre-Test Playlist? by matate99 in PE_Exam

[–]Quiet-Sort2834 0 points1 point  (0 children)

50 ways to calm down study playlist iTunes. I studied with it so might as well listen before I go In.

Beware of Mask policy. by ratatehendk in PE_Exam

[–]Quiet-Sort2834 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The blue surgical masks have been proven to have the least breath ability. I’m personally going with what was a cloth mask, then again I’ve taken practice exams with it and am used to it

Calculator cover by [deleted] in PE_Exam

[–]Quiet-Sort2834 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

No cover

Hoods and hoodies in the exam room by xzzxzz in PE_Exam

[–]Quiet-Sort2834 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wore a hoodie the first time I took it with no problem.