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Engineering Exam Prep

Engineering Exam Prep

By: Ran Chen EA CFP®
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 Engineering Exam Prep is a free, daily podcast by OpenExamPrep covering the most in-demand engineering licensure exams — including FE Fundamentals of Engineering, FE Surveying, and the full PE catalog (Civil, Civil Geotechnical, Civil Construction, Civil Transportation, Civil Water Resources & Environmental, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Architectural, Agricultural & Biological, Control Systems, and more). Each 5-minute episode breaks down one exam topic with worked-style examples, NCEES Reference Handbook callouts, common exam traps, unit-conversion gotchas, and memory tricks to help you pass on your first attempt. No fluff, no filler — just the concepts you need to know, explained the way the exam tests them. This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation for everyone — from EITs studying for the FE to working engineers preparing for the PE. For free practice questions, AI-powered explanations, flashcards, and full study guides, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ Subscribe and listen daily — your PE license is closer than you think.Copyright 2026 Ran Chen, EA, CFP®
Episodes
  • FE Exam Prep 5, Scoring, Cut Score, and Retake Strategy

    FE Exam Prep 5, Scoring, Cut Score, and Retake Strategy
    May 2 2026
    This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The FE exam is strictly pass/fail; you will not receive a numerical score. - The passing standard is set by subject matter experts using the Modified Angoff method, not a fixed percentage. - A failing result includes a diagnostic report showing your performance by subject area compared to passing candidates. - NCEES policy allows one attempt per testing window and a maximum of three attempts in a 12-month period. - The most effective retake strategy involves using your diagnostic report to focus study efforts on your weakest areas. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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    3 mins
  • FE Exam Prep 4, Navigating the Reference Handbook v10.0.1

    FE Exam Prep 4, Navigating the Reference Handbook v10.0.1
    May 1 2026
    This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Why the NCEES FE Reference Handbook is a navigation test, not a memory test. - How to use the Ctrl+F search function as your primary problem-solving strategy. - To identify and avoid common exam traps related to unit conversions and formula selection. - The importance of downloading and practicing exclusively with the official, current PDF version. - A mental shortcut, "Search, Don't Scroll," to maximize your speed and efficiency during the exam. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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    3 mins
  • FE Exam Prep 3, NCEES-Approved Calculators — HP 35s, TI-36X Pro, Casio fx-115/991

    FE Exam Prep 3, NCEES-Approved Calculators — HP 35s, TI-36X Pro, Casio fx-115/991
    Apr 30 2026
    This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The exact NCEES-approved calculator models for the FE exam (TI-36X Pro, Casio fx-115/991, HP 35s) and why graphing calculators are banned. - How to use advanced functions like matrix solvers and complex number operations to save critical time on exam problems. - The most common and costly calculator mistake involving Degrees and Radians mode that can invalidate your calculations. - The consequences of bringing a non-approved calculator to the test center and the importance of checking the official NCEES list. - A memorable mnemonic (M.O.D.E.) to ensure your calculator is always set up correctly to avoid unforced errors. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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    4 mins
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