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Civil PE Exam

The Civil PE Exam tests your mastery of core civil engineering principles and your chosen depth discipline. This guide mirrors both the morning breadth and afternoon depth sections – matching question counts, section breakdowns, and providing clear answer explanations and targeted review resources.

Civil PE Exam

Morning Breadth

This module provides a reference guide covering all morning topics and 80 breadth practice questions, each with a detailed breakdown. It’s tailored to reinforce the core knowledge required for the exam’s breadth section.

Civil PE Exam

Water Resources & Environmental Depth

You’ll review both water resources depth topics and the 80-question breadth section in one package. It includes 40 water-resources practice questions and full explanations for all 120 questions to build depth-and-breadth proficiency.

Civil PE Exam

Transportation Depth

This module covers transportation depth and the breadth section with 120 practice questions total (40 depth, 80 breadth) and detailed answer rationales. It also highlights the key codes you’ll need—AASHTO, AI, MUTCD, and HCM—for practical application.

Civil PE Exam

Structural Series

Focus on structural engineering with 80 depth questions and the standard 40 breadth questions, all explained in detail. This series also covers essential codes – ACI, AISC, IBC, NDS, OSHA – as well as supplementary topics like ASCE guidelines and masonry design.

Practice Questions

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Civil PE Exam Prep Breakdown

Our Civil PE Exam guide provides all the practice questions and study materials you need to excel on exam day:


  • 300-page guide that dissects every topic in the NCEES Civil PE exam specifications, from structural and geotechnical fundamentals to water resources, transportation, and construction systems

  • Two morning breadth practice exams (80 questions each) and two afternoon depth practice exams (40 questions each) matching the exam’s structure and difficulty, with detailed explanations for every answer

  • Topic-proportional question distribution that mirrors actual exam percentages for realistic practice

  • Glossary of essential civil engineering terms for instant clarity

  • Quick-reference section highlighting key formulas, code references, and standards for last-minute review


Available in Standard and Deluxe editions, this guide is your all-in-one resource for efficient, targeted exam prep and lasting career success.

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