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| Land Surveyor and Engineer Frequently Asked
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What types of reference materials are permitted into the exam? |
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For Principles and Practices (PE) open book examination; published books,
codes, tables, standards and ordinances may be used. Bound notes and mimeographed materials may also be used.
ALL REFERENCE MATERIALS MUST BE BOUND PERMANENTLY. BOUND is defined as stitched, glued, or fastened by spiral
binders, plastic snap binder, brads or screw posts. Materials stapled together and in ring binders are also acceptable. Loose
papers or papers held together by rubber bands are not permissible. No tablets, unbound tablets, notes or papers are permitted
in the examination room. Candidates are NOT permitted to exchange reference materials or aids during the examination. USE OF
SCRATCH PAPER IS PROHIBITED. Any preliminary work can be done in the margins of the test book or in the solution pamphlet for
PE candidates. TABS, FLAGS, and POST-ITS will be allowed in reference materials for PE exam only. |
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For the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination, the only reference
material permitted is the NCEES supplied Reference Handbook. This handbook will be distributed for candidate's use for each
session of the examination. Do not write in this copy and do not bring your own copy to the examination. Reference handbooks
are available at www.ncees.org. |
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I have previously taken the PE exam. How long is my eligibility
application good for? Do I need to resend my transcripts, etc. to the Department of Regulation and Licensing? |
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No, you do not need to reapply with the Department of Regulation and Licensing.
If you have ever been approved to sit for the PE exam, you are approved for as long as you apply for that exam. There
is only one approval necessary from the Department of Regulation and Licensing for any exam. |
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I am moving to a new mailing address. However, I don't know yet what
that address will be. How can I make sure my file is updated? |
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You can change your address at any time by submitting the information in
writing to CPS and to the Department of Regulation and Licensing. There is also a form located on the back
cover of the candidate guide and a form on the back of your admission card. You can also e-mail your change
of address to CPS at infota@cps.ca.gov and the Wisconsin board
at renee.vance@drl.state.wi.us. |
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What if I don't receive my admittance card and scheduling letter from
you or I lose it? Will I be able to sit for the exam? |
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If you are registered for the exam, you will be allowed to sit without
the admittance card. The proctors will have an authorized roster with your name on it and blank admittance
cards which they will fill out with your information. However, it is important that the candidate identification
number assigned to you is transcribed accurately onto the admittance card issued to you at the test site. If
you do not receive your scheduling packet approximately three weeks prior to the test date, you should call
CPS at (916) 263-3624. |
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