The test takes
eight hours. It is split into two, four-hour sessions.
There are 180 multiple-choice items.
The morning session includes questions that are broad in
scope. It has 12 questions, broken down approximately as
follows:
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Mathematics
- 15%
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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%
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Material
Properties - 7%
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Fluid
Mechanics - 7%
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Electricity
and Magnetism - 9%
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Thermodynamics - 7%
The afternoon
session of 60 test items is the candidate's choice, and it
may be either a general test or one that is particular to a
career path, such as chemical, civil, electrical,
environmental, industrial or mechanical.
Certain types of
calculators are allowed, but they cannot have a QWERTY-type
keyboard (like the keyboard on a computer).
No tools for communication are allowed (phones or
otherwise).
A mechanical pencil will be available for use in the exam;
candidates cannot use their own pencils, lead or erasers.
The test is graded with a machine, and candidates will
either pass or fail.
Candidates need a scaled score with a minimum of 70 to pass.
