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Does your program currently use the FE exam as one of your assessment tools?  \n• Yes  \n• No  \n2. Does your program require that all graduates take the FE exam, or do you just utilize the self-selecting group?  \n• Require all graduates  \n• Use a self-selecting group  \n• Not applicable (do not use the FE exam for assessment)  \n8  \nABET Outcomes Assessment Possible with FE Exam  \n(1) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics  \n• FE results can be used to show a program’s ability to provide a foundation of technical knowledge in engineering, science, and mathematics that is necessary for solving complex problems.  \n9  \n3  \nABET Outcomes Assessment Possible with FE Exam  \n(2) An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of the public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors  \n10  \n\n| ABET Outcomes Assessment Possible with FE Exam (cont. )\u003Cbr>(4) An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |\n| --- |\n| |\n\n11  \nFE Exam Format  \n• The FE uses a computer-based testing (CBT) format, with testing facilities provided by Pearson VUE testing centers.  \n• The FE exam is available to your students throughout the year.  \n12  \nTest Center Locations  \n– Nearly 300 Pearson VUE test center locations are available throughout the United States.  \n– Specific sites near your institution can be located from the NCEES website at the following URL:  \n• [http://ncees.org/exams/test-center-locations/](http://ncees.org/exams/test-center-locations/)  \n13  \nFE Exam Format  \n• Length  \n– The appointment time at test centers is 6 hours.  \n• Tutorial–8 minutes  \n• Nondisclosure agreement–2 minutes  \n• Exam time–5 hours, 20 minutes with a 25-minute scheduled break after approximate","cbCaiir98XH7HrYR","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiir98XH7HrYR","pdf",5368361,17,"English","# Applicability of the FE Exam for Assessment\n## Applicability (cont.)\n## Summary\n# Short Survey\n# ABET Outcomes Assessment Possible with FE Exam\n## Engineering problem solving\n## Engineering design and public welfare\n## Ethical and professional responsibilities\n# FE Exam Format\n## Test center locations\n## Length and timing\n## FE reference materials and guides\n# Exam content and discipline-specific exams\n## FE Electrical and Computer exam specifications\n## FE Civil exam specification example\n# Other Exam Specifications\n# Subject Matter Report","[{\"question\":\"How does the FE exam support objective assessment for institutions?\",\"answer\":\"The FE provides objective assessment by comparing institutional results to national results and by analyzing how students perform on individual exam areas rather than using pass rates.\"},{\"question\":\"Should an institution require the FE exam for all graduates or use a self-selecting group?\",\"answer\":\"Institutions may require all graduates to measure the full graduating class, which depends on a good-faith effort. 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