FE Mock Test - 1

For the triangle traverse shown, a surveyor determines the angle at A, distance AC, and the angle at C to be 28.8°, 75.6 ft, and 117.2°, respectively. The distance (ft), BC, across the stream is most nearly:

• 55.2

• 65.1

• 71.7

• 139.6

The radius of a circle defined by the equation x^2+y^2−4x+6y=23 is:

• 6

• 23

• 36

• 44

The area (ft²) of the archway section shown is most nearly:

• 3.80

• 3.98

• 4.12

• 4.15

If vector A = 6i − 1j + 3k and vector B = 4i + cj − 2k, what value of c makes A perpendicular to B?

(a)  

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• 12

• 48

• -12

• 14

Traffic Accidents at an intersection were recorded with the following probabilities for the number of accidents per day on a certain freeway for one month. Let X be the number of accidents per day. the values for the correct mean, variance, and standard deviation.

• 1.3, 1.82, 1.35

• 1.5, 2.82, 3.35

• 0.5, 3.82, 9.35

• 8.5, 7.82, 8.35

The following data is obtained from a compressive strength on concrete specimens. Using the least squares method, the strength of the mix at a water to cement ratio of 0.55 is most nearly:

• 3903

• 1477

• 3606

• 4617

As a senior licensed Civil engineering manager working for a firm that specializes in electrical, mechanical, and civil engineering design. Which of the following statements is true considering your ethical responsibilities?

• Assist in developing electrical and mechanical design plans while working with other qualified engineers.

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  Give first and foremost responsibility is to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of the public when performing services for clients and employers

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  Sign and seal plans prepared by another civil engineer working for a partner design firm.

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  Sign and seal plans and other documents that conform to accepted mechanical engineering standards.

• Coordinate and lead a project involving electrical, mechanical, and civil design only if the plans and drawings are signed and signed by each qualified engineer.

Andy Jackson, a licensed professional engineer, is retained by attorney Y who represents client X in a plaintiff in a lawsuit against the owner of a building and several building contractors. Mr. Jackson is retained to conduct a forensic engineering investigation in connection with a building fire that resulted in the death and injury of several individuals.

After completing the investigation, Mr. Jackson concluded the building was not constructed to meet applicable building codes. At the same time, Attorney X and client Y enter a private settlement with the building owner and the building contractors.

Under the terms of the settlement, which is approved by the court, Mr. Jackson is ordered not to reveal the contents of the forensic engineering investigation report.

Which of the following actions should Mr. Jackson take?

Select all that apply.

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  Provide the investigation findings to the plaintiff’s attorney.

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  Notify the local Occupational Safety and Health Administration about the risk to public safety.

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  Report the findings to the local engineering chapter.

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  Notify the local municipality and its engineers reporting how the building did not meet the building code.

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  Report the findings to the local news agency.

During routine inspections, a field engineer discovers that one of the company’s pipelines is leaking hazardous chemicals into the environment. The engineer recommends that the line be shut down so that seals can be replaced, and the pipe can be inspected more closely. His supervisor commends him on his thoroughness and says the report will be passed on to the company’s maintenance division. The engineer moves on to his next job, assuming things will be taken care of in a timely manner. While working in the area again several months later, the engineer notices that the problem hasn’t been corrected and is in fact getting worse.

What should the engineer do?

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  Report the company to the state engineering licensure board.

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  Ask the supervisor to investigate what action has been taken on the matter.

• Personally speak to the director of maintenance and insist that this project be given high priority.

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  Report the company to the EPA for allowing the situation to worsen without taking any preventative measures.