Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 45, November 8, 2024
Section 7-1-5 - Examinations5.1 Examinations Generally. 5.1.a. Examination Dates and Locations. Examinations are offered on dates and at locations set by NCEES, and information regarding the schedule and locations of examinations is available from the Board and NCEES.5.1.b. Language of the Examination. The language used in the examination is English.5.1.c. Study Information. The Board or NCEES shall make available NCEES-published specifications for examinations, which shall not include copies of questions used on prior examinations. The Board may provide such other information available to examinees as may be lawful and helpful to the examinee.5.1.d. Instructions for Examinees. Instructions provided prior to each examination shall declare an examination to be open or closed book. Materials permitted in the examination room shall be listed in the instruction information provided to each applicant by the Board or NCEES upon confirmation of their approval to take an examination.5.1.e. Fees. Application and examination fees are listed in § 7-1-13.4 of this rule. All fees are non-refundable. The Board in accordance with Board policy may waive fees.5.2 PE Examinations. 5.2.a. NCEES is wholly responsible for all matters related to administration of the PE examination and sets all policies, practices and procedures for the PE examination, including the dates and locations.5.2.b. Information regarding NCEES administration of the PE examination including times, dates and locations is available from both the Board and NCEES.5.2.c. Persons wanting to take the PE examination shall apply for the PE directly with NCEES without prior approval of the Board.5.2.d. PE examinees will be notified by NCEES whether the examinee passed or failed the examination.5.2.e. Additional Branches/Disciplines. 5.2.e.1. Upon payment of the prescribed fees listed in § 7-1-13.4 of this rule, a PE currently registered by this Board may take examinations in additional branches/disciplines of the PE examination offered by NCEES. The Board shall record the passing of the examination.5.2.e.2. If an applicant fails to pass the examination in an additional branch/discipline, he or she retains his or her current registration status.5.2.e.3. As with the initial registration, there shall be no reference to additional engineering branches/disciplines in the successful examinee's certificate or seal.5.3. FE Examinations. 5.3.a. NCEES is wholly responsible for all matters related to administration of the FE examination and sets all policies, practices and procedures for the FE examination, including the dates and locations.5.3.b. Information regarding NCEES administration of the FE examination including times, dates and locations is available from both the Board and NCEES.5.3.c. Persons wanting to take the FE examination shall apply for the FE directly with NCEES without prior approval of the Board.5.3.d. The Board recommends that persons seeking EI certification apply to NCEES to take the FE during his or her senior year of a Board-approved curricula or as soon thereafter as possible.5.3.e. FE examinees will be notified by NCEES whether the examinee passed or failed the examination.