CE 481

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List two of the top five states ranked according to the highest salary

Alaska California

List 3 outcomes of the body of knowledge

An ability to apply knowledge of science, math, & engineering An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility A knowledge of contemporary issues

What was the title of the book that the first reading came from?

Engineering Profession

What year did ASCE release their most recent report card for America's infrastructure?

2017

according to the u.s. bureau of labor statistics, approximately how many individuals are employed in the civil engineering field in the US?

250,000

List 2 changes in compensation that have been reported as a result of the economic downturn in recent years

People being laid off Lower salaries

List 3 additional/different steps/requirements for obtaining your PE in CA

1 year for Masters program 4 year BS in engineering from ABET school 4 years of progressive engineering experience

which of the following is true of the current FE exam?

110 questions, all equally weighed, but split into 2 sections

What does ASCE strongly recommend as a prerequisite for licensure?

A master's degree

List two of the top five states ranked according to the highest employment

CA TX

Starting in 2014, what major change was made to the FE exam?

Computer based testing

List 3 factors which positively affect one's compensation

Experience Being licensed Higher Education

ABET is a government organization responsible for accrediting engineering programs and ensuring their quality

False

An individual who graduated with a degree in Physics, and who has been working under a professional engineer for 20 years is exempt from having to take the FE.

False

Federal laws require companies to pay engineers overtime

False

Given that many students have internships, ASCE has concluded that the current 4-year engineering degree is acceptable training for licensure.

False

If one does not pass the FE, one cannot take the PE

False

In california, you need 2 years of qualifying engineering experience, before you can take the PE examination

False

Once you've graduated from an ABET accredited institution with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, you can call yourself a civil engineer

False

One cannot take the PE exam unless one attended an accredited institution

False

Women in engineering fields earn a salary equivalent to their male counterparts

False

What is the most common form of compensation for overtime for civil engineers?

Hourly pay

Name two criticisms of newly graduated CE students entering the job market?

Lack of communication skills lack of adequate knowledge & management skills

List 3 steps/requirements for obtaining your EIT in CA

No criminal acts 3 years in ABET school 15 years of experience or 3 years in ABET school

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the majority of engineering jobs in the US are in which sector?

Private engineering services

According to the Taft-Hartley Act, what regulations apply to professionals?

Professionals can not be forced into a union with non-professionals Exempt from mandatory time-and-a-half overtime laws

Define profession

Specialized knowledge Maintenance of high standards of achievement Primary purpose of public service

Even with the state budget problems, California's infrastructure report card is better than the national report card

True

Where/how does ASCE expect one to acquire the body of knowledge?

Undergraduate study Graduate study Extra-curricular activities Post-BS engineering experience

the accreditation process is

a review of university engineering and technology programs that ensures the quality of post secondary education students receive in college.

in order to take the EIT exam in CA you need to

complete 3 years or more of college in a board approved engineering curriculum

List 5 categories graded by the ASCE report card

railways airports roads bridges dams


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