FE Civil Engineering Exam Prep #2

Question 1

The rate of flow in a force main leaving a stormwater pump station can be measured by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Venturi meter

Answer

Disk meter

Answer

Positive displacement factor

Answer

Calibration meter

Question 2

The American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) recommended stopping sight distances are based on the operation of which type of vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Passenger car

Answer

Bicycle

Answer

Truck

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Railroad car

Question 3

Which of the following philosophies is described as follows: “If the behavior of a structure is linearly elastic, the forces acting on it may be separated, and the structure analyzed for separate cases. The final results are found by summing the individual results.”

Accepted Answer

Principle of Superposition

Answer

Castigliano’s First Theorem

Answer

Clapeyron’s Equation

Answer

None of the above

Question 4

Upon which of the following series of elements is a traverse that connects successive points based?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

Bearings and distances

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Angles and distances

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Azimuths and distances

Question 5

What is the most common way in which the foundation support cost is expressed when conducting a cost effectiveness analysis of foundation alternatives?

Accepted Answer

Total foundation system cost / load the foundation supports

Answer

Total foundation system cost

Answer

Total foundation system cost / foundation system footprint area

Answer

Total foundation system cost / foundation system volume

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the term maximum bending moment in a beam?

Accepted Answer

Point at which shear forces change from positive to negative within the beam

Answer

Point along the beam that will deflect the furthest from the normal plane

Answer

Point at which a beam will fail due to bending

Answer

All of the above

Question 7

Why is C considered to be a low-level programming language?

Accepted Answer

Compression strength of normal concrete ranges from 3,000 to 7,000 pounds per square inch

Answer

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) recommends that all beams be designed using high strength concrete

Answer

High strength concrete compression strengths range from 3,000 to 7,000 pounds per square inch

Answer

None of the above

Question 8

Which of the following answers best describes why is it important to use critical path project management tools?

Accepted Answer

2, 4, 3, 1

Answer

1, 2, 3, 4

Answer

3, 1, 2, 4

Answer

1, 3, 2, 4

Question 9

What is the difference between an algorithm and a protocol?

Accepted Answer

It gives the programmer direct control over memory and hardware.

Answer

It is usually learned early in a programmer’s education.

Answer

It is not as powerful as some other languages.

Answer

It is only useful for simple tasks.

Question 10

Which of the following equations is used for evaluating a retaining structure’s factor of safety of against overturning (FSo)?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

To ensure consistent reporting and project benchmarking

Answer

To produce reports or graphics that are easy to understand

Answer

To obtain the information needed to assess the cost, status or performance of the project