NCEES Principles and Practice of Engineering Examination

ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER—POWER Exam Specifications

Exam Preparation Review Course – 4 Months Study Plan

Session Exam Subjects and Course Materials Date

1 General Power Engineering: Essential Readings + 48 Solved Problems (Duration)
1-A Measurement and Instrumentation: Approx. # of Qs = 4
1. Instrument transformers 2. Insulation testing 5 Days
3. Ground resistance testing
1-B Applications: Approx. # of Qs = 8
1. Lightning protection 2. Surge protection
3. Reliability 4. Illumination/lighting and energy efficiency 11 Days
5. Demand calculations 6. Energy management
7. Engineering economics 8. Grounding
1-C Codes and Standards: Approx. # of Qs = 12
1. National Electrical Code (NFPA 70, NEC-2017) 2. National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI C2, NESC-2017)
16 Days
3. Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace: Shock and 4. Hazardous area classification (NFPA 497-2017, 499-2017,
Burns (NFPA 70E-2018) 30B-2015)
2 Circuits: Essential Readings + 32 Solved Problems (Duration)
2-A Analysis: Approx. # of Qs = 9
1. Three-phase circuits 2. Symmetrical components
3. Per unit system 4. Phasor diagrams 12 Days
5. Single-phase circuits 6. DC circuits
7. Single-line diagrams
2-B Devices and Power Electronic Circuits: Approx. # of
Qs = 7
1. Battery characteristics and ratings 9 Days
2. Power supplies and converters
3. Relays, switches, and ladder logic 4. Variable-speed drives
3 Rotating Machines and Electric Power Devices: Essential Readings + 32 Solved Problems (Duration)
3-A Induction and Synchronous Machines: Approx. # of Qs
=8
1. Generator/motor applications 11 Days
2. Equivalent circuits and characteristics
3. Motor starting 4. Electrical machine theory
3-B Electric Power Devices: Approx. # of Qs = 8
1. Transformers 2. Reactors 11 Days
3. Testing 4. Capacitors
4 Transmission and Distribution (High, Medium, and Low Voltage): Essential Readings + 48 Solved Problems (Duration)
4-A Power System Analysis: Approx. # of Qs = 11
1. Voltage drop 2. Voltage regulation
3. Power factor correction and voltage support 4. Power quality
5. Fault current analysis 6. Transformer connections
15 Days
7. Transmission line models 8. Power flow
9. Power system stability
4-B Protection: Approx. # of Qs = 13
1. Overcurrent protection 2. Protective relaying (e.g., differential, distance,
undervoltage, pilot)
17 Days
3. Protective devices (e.g., fuses, breakers, reclosers)
4. Coordination
5 8-hour open-book Exam 1 40 MCQ morning session + 40 MCQ afternoon session 6 Days
6 8-hour open-book Exam 2 40 MCQ morning session + 40 MCQ afternoon session 6 Days

• The exam is an 8-hour open-book exam. It contains 40 multiple-choice questions in the 4-hour morning
session, and 40 multiple-choice questions in the 4-hour afternoon session. Examinee works all questions.
• The exam uses both the International System of units (SI) and the US Customary System (USCS).
• Course Materials: Books + Power Point Presentations (PDFs) +Problems & Answers + Exams
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