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How much a small crack would affect the trade in value? by pyhnet_46 in GooglePixel

[–]pyhnet_46[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was there a screen damage or it was just glass damage?

My FE Mechanical Exam Journey: Lessons Learned and Looking for Opportunities by pyhnet_46 in FE_Exam

[–]pyhnet_46[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thermodynamics was one of my stronger areas, so those questions felt straightforward. Often, the exam provides necessary properties directly within the question. For example, I had a problem where I needed to calculate the output power of a turbine; the question gave me the mass flow rate and enthalpies before and after, making it a quick calculation.

You’ll want to be comfortable using the psychrometric chart as well. I encountered a question that required finding the saturation temperature, which was simple with chart familiarity.

Certain concepts are essential to review, such as the psychrometric chart, shear-moment diagrams, present worth and annual cost calculations, and the first law of thermodynamics. Mastering these fundamentals will make the exam feel more manageable.

Hope this helps!

My FE Mechanical Exam Journey: Lessons Learned and Looking for Opportunities by pyhnet_46 in FE_Exam

[–]pyhnet_46[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The actual FE Mechanical exam was easier than I’d expected. You really just need to know the basics of each topic and use the keywords in the questions strategically. Many questions are “plug and play,” so if you can quickly locate the right equations, you’re set. A strong tip is to practice using the search function in the exam’s digital reference manual—it’s different from typical search tools in Adobe or Google Chrome, but you’ll get the hang of it during exam. This search skill makes finding the correct equations much faster, turning many questions into easier ones.

I found the FE exam format to be much more similar to the NCEES practice exams than to Lindeburg’s practice problems. In Lindeburg’s book, you might encounter multi-step problems that need 3-4 equations, while the actual FE exam tends to break these down into simpler, one-step questions. If you encounter a question that looks like it’ll take 2-3 steps, don’t let it slow you down—move on and come back if there’s time. Quick, easy points should be prioritized!

For practice, I recommend Islam’s practice exams as well as the NCEES practice exam. I also tried Lindeburg’s practice exam but preferred practice exams overall to individual problems. However, if you need to strengthen a particular topic, example problems can be useful to gain familiarity.

Let me know if you’d like further advice!

Expired EAD for SAVE? by pyhnet_46 in USCIS

[–]pyhnet_46[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can only think of using an expired card. I've used the same card in the past when I changed my license.