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Exam scoring
NCEES administers some engineering exams via computer-based testing and others via pencil-and-
paper testing. Exam scoring varies based on the testing format. To learn more, select an exam from
the list below.
PE
NCEES scans all answer sheets as they are received from the states.
A psychometric analysis is performed on a sample of answer sheets from each multiple-
choice exam to identify any questions with unusual statistics. These questions are flagged for
review.
At least two subject-matter experts, who are licensed engineers or surveyors, review the
flagged items. In addition, NCEES reviews all examinee comment forms, and the subject-
matter experts consider comments on the forms about specific exam questions. If the
reviews confirm an error in a question, credit may be given for more than one answer.
When the analyses and reviews are completed, NCEES changes the answer keys as necessary.
The passing score and final correct answers for each exam are then used to score all the
answer sheets. Scanners are calibrated before and during scoring. A percentage of the
answer sheets are manually verified, and the results are compared to the machine score to
ensure accuracy.
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NCEES releases the results to the licensing boards and testing agencies, who in turn report the
results to examinees.
Read a step-by-step explanation of the scoring process in the Pencil-and-Paper Exams section of
the NCEES Examinee Guide.
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Your exam results are determined by the number of items you answered correctly for the exam in
its entirety. There are no minimum requirements for particular sections or topics within an exam.
You are not penalized for incorrect answers. You may request that your exam answer sheet be
manually verified. A fee is charged for this service.
About
NCEES is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing professional licensure for
engineers and surveyors. It develops, administers, and scores the examinations used for
engineering and surveying licensure in the United States.
MyNCEES
About NCEES
Governance
Vision, mission, and strategic plan
Committees and voting
Publications
Member licensing boards
About licensure
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Engineering licensure
Surveying licensure
Multistate and international practice
Continuing education
Licensure Exchange
NCEES exams
Fundamentals of Engineering
Principles and Practice of Engineering
Structural Engineering
Fundamentals of Surveying
Principles and Practice of Surveying
Exam links
NCEES Examinee Guide
Exam schedule
Exam prep materials
Calculator policy
Special accommodations
NCEES services
CPC Tracking
Records program
Credentials Evaluations
NCEES Speaker’s Link
Volunteering
Engineering links
Engineering licensure
Educator Resources
International Resources
Engineering Education Standard
State licensing boards
Surveying links
Surveying licensure
Surveying Education Standard
Surveying exam-day policies
PS transition to CBT
State licensing boards
Educator links
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Educational resources
Engineering education initiative
Outcomes assessment
NCEES Engineering Award
NCEES Surveying Award
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