NCEES - ANSWER-A nonprofit organization made up of the U.S. engineering and
surveying licensing boards in all 50 states, U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia.
Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) exam - ANSWER-Contains 110 questions and is
administered year-round via computer at approved Pearson VUE test centers.
Exam appointment time - ANSWER-A 6-hour appointment time includes a tutorial, the
exam, and a break.
Actual exam duration - ANSWER-You'll have 5 hours and 20 minutes to complete the
actual exam.
Exam question types - ANSWER-Includes traditional multiple-choice questions, multiple
correct options, point and click, drag and drop, and fill in the blank.
Multiple correct options - ANSWER-Allows multiple choices to be correct.
Point and click - ANSWER-Requires examinees to click on part of a graphic to answer.
Drag and drop - ANSWER-Requires examinees to click on and drag items to match, sort,
rank, or label.
Fill in the blank - ANSWER-Provides a space for examinees to enter a response to the
question.
Examinee Guide - ANSWER-The official guide to policies and procedures for all NCEES
exams.
Exam registration agreement - ANSWER-Examinees must agree to abide by the
conditions in the Examinee Guide during exam registration and on exam day.
, Scoring and reporting timeline - ANSWER-Exam results for computer-based exams are
typically available 7-10 days after you take the exam.
Result notification - ANSWER-You will receive an email notification from NCEES with
instructions to view your results in your MyNCEES account.
Result reporting - ANSWER-All results are reported as pass or fail.
Exam format - ANSWER-The FS exam uses common alternative item types in addition
to traditional multiple-choice questions.
Exam content updates - ANSWER-Licensing requirements and procedures vary by
jurisdiction, so stay in touch with your board.
Exam demo - ANSWER-To familiarize yourself with the format, style, and navigation of a
computer-based exam, view the demo on ncees.org/ExamPrep.
Copyright information - ANSWER-All NCEES sample questions and solutions are
copyrighted under the laws of the United States.
ISBN - ANSWER-978-1-947801-06-6
First printing date - ANSWER-January 2020.
Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) - ANSWER-A computer-based test (CBT) that is closed
book with an electronic reference.
FS exam duration - ANSWER-Examinees have 6 hours to complete the exam, which
contains 110 questions, including a tutorial and an optional scheduled break.
International System of Units (SI) - ANSWER-A system of measurement used in the FS
exam alongside the U.S. Customary System (USCS).
Surveying Processes and Methods - ANSWER-A category in the FS exam with 16-24
questions covering various surveying topics.
Instrumentation - ANSWER-Includes tools such as GNSS/GPS, levels, total stations,
robotic total stations, scanners, and UAS.
GNSS/GPS surveys - ANSWER-Includes static, kinematic, OPUS, and real-time
networks.
Control surveys - ANSWER-Includes horizontal, vertical, network design, and accuracy
standards.
Cadastral - ANSWER-Includes Public Land Survey System (PLSS), boundary, metes
and bounds, and land title.
Topographic surveys - ANSWER-Surveys that focus on the terrain and features of a
specific area.
Construction surveys - ANSWER-Includes layout, as-built, and quantity surveys.
Land development - ANSWER-Includes subdivision design/platting, land use,
environmental considerations, flood plains, and wetlands.
Field record keeping and documentation - ANSWER-Involves procedures, field books,
and raw data files.
Mapping Processes and Methods - ANSWER-A category in the FS exam with 14-21
questions covering various mapping topics.
Basic mapping concepts - ANSWER-Includes scaling, symbols, features, legend,
contours, and cartography.
Types of maps - ANSWER-Includes plan and profile, cross section, plat, record of
survey, ALTA, topographic, and planimetric maps.
CAD - ANSWER-Includes 2-D, 3-D, and building information modeling (BIM).
surveying licensing boards in all 50 states, U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia.
Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) exam - ANSWER-Contains 110 questions and is
administered year-round via computer at approved Pearson VUE test centers.
Exam appointment time - ANSWER-A 6-hour appointment time includes a tutorial, the
exam, and a break.
Actual exam duration - ANSWER-You'll have 5 hours and 20 minutes to complete the
actual exam.
Exam question types - ANSWER-Includes traditional multiple-choice questions, multiple
correct options, point and click, drag and drop, and fill in the blank.
Multiple correct options - ANSWER-Allows multiple choices to be correct.
Point and click - ANSWER-Requires examinees to click on part of a graphic to answer.
Drag and drop - ANSWER-Requires examinees to click on and drag items to match, sort,
rank, or label.
Fill in the blank - ANSWER-Provides a space for examinees to enter a response to the
question.
Examinee Guide - ANSWER-The official guide to policies and procedures for all NCEES
exams.
Exam registration agreement - ANSWER-Examinees must agree to abide by the
conditions in the Examinee Guide during exam registration and on exam day.
, Scoring and reporting timeline - ANSWER-Exam results for computer-based exams are
typically available 7-10 days after you take the exam.
Result notification - ANSWER-You will receive an email notification from NCEES with
instructions to view your results in your MyNCEES account.
Result reporting - ANSWER-All results are reported as pass or fail.
Exam format - ANSWER-The FS exam uses common alternative item types in addition
to traditional multiple-choice questions.
Exam content updates - ANSWER-Licensing requirements and procedures vary by
jurisdiction, so stay in touch with your board.
Exam demo - ANSWER-To familiarize yourself with the format, style, and navigation of a
computer-based exam, view the demo on ncees.org/ExamPrep.
Copyright information - ANSWER-All NCEES sample questions and solutions are
copyrighted under the laws of the United States.
ISBN - ANSWER-978-1-947801-06-6
First printing date - ANSWER-January 2020.
Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) - ANSWER-A computer-based test (CBT) that is closed
book with an electronic reference.
FS exam duration - ANSWER-Examinees have 6 hours to complete the exam, which
contains 110 questions, including a tutorial and an optional scheduled break.
International System of Units (SI) - ANSWER-A system of measurement used in the FS
exam alongside the U.S. Customary System (USCS).
Surveying Processes and Methods - ANSWER-A category in the FS exam with 16-24
questions covering various surveying topics.
Instrumentation - ANSWER-Includes tools such as GNSS/GPS, levels, total stations,
robotic total stations, scanners, and UAS.
GNSS/GPS surveys - ANSWER-Includes static, kinematic, OPUS, and real-time
networks.
Control surveys - ANSWER-Includes horizontal, vertical, network design, and accuracy
standards.
Cadastral - ANSWER-Includes Public Land Survey System (PLSS), boundary, metes
and bounds, and land title.
Topographic surveys - ANSWER-Surveys that focus on the terrain and features of a
specific area.
Construction surveys - ANSWER-Includes layout, as-built, and quantity surveys.
Land development - ANSWER-Includes subdivision design/platting, land use,
environmental considerations, flood plains, and wetlands.
Field record keeping and documentation - ANSWER-Involves procedures, field books,
and raw data files.
Mapping Processes and Methods - ANSWER-A category in the FS exam with 14-21
questions covering various mapping topics.
Basic mapping concepts - ANSWER-Includes scaling, symbols, features, legend,
contours, and cartography.
Types of maps - ANSWER-Includes plan and profile, cross section, plat, record of
survey, ALTA, topographic, and planimetric maps.
CAD - ANSWER-Includes 2-D, 3-D, and building information modeling (BIM).
