TEXAS ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
AND ETHICS EXAMINATION: COMPREHENSIVE
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE STUDY GUIDE
SECTION 1: LICENSING REQUIREMENTS AND ELIGIBILITY (Questions 1-15)
1. An applicant for a professional engineer license in Texas must provide evidence
satisfactory to the board showing graduation from an approved engineering curriculum,
passage of prescribed examinations, and active practice of engineering for at least:
A) Two years if graduated from an approved curriculum
B) Four years if graduated from an approved curriculum
C) Six years if graduated from an approved curriculum
D) Eight years regardless of curriculum type
Answer: B
2. Under Section 1001.302 of the Texas Occupations Code, which of the following activities
may NOT be considered as active practice in engineering work for purposes of determining
an applicant's qualifications?
A) Engineering design of structural systems
B) Engineering teaching at a university
C) Engineering analysis and calculations
,D) Engineering supervision of construction
Answer: B
3. A person is not eligible to be licensed as an engineer unless the person is of:
A) Good character and reputation
B) Above-average intelligence
C) At least 25 years of age
D) United States citizenship
Answer: A
4. An applicant who graduated from an engineering or related science curriculum at a
recognized institution of higher education that is NOT an approved engineering curriculum
must complete how many years of active engineering practice?
A) Four years
B) Six years
C) Eight years
D) Ten years
Answer: C
5. The Texas Board of Professional Engineers is subject to the Texas Sunset Act. Under
Section 1001.005, the Board is abolished and Chapter 1001 expires on what date?
,A) September 1, 2023
B) September 1, 2025
C) September 1, 2027
D) September 1, 2029
Answer: B
6. Under Section 1001.3035, what must an applicant for a license submit to the board or
Department of Public Safety?
A) A complete and legible set of fingerprints
B) A recent photograph
C) Proof of Texas residency
D) Three letters of recommendation
Answer: A
7. For engineer-in-training certification, an applicant must comply with education and
character requirements and has passed the board's examination in:
A) The fundamentals of engineering
B) The principles and practice of engineering
C) Engineering economics
D) Professional ethics
Answer: A
, 8. Under Section 1001.3535, an applicant renewing a license must submit fingerprints for a
criminal history check unless:
A) The applicant is over 60 years old
B) The applicant has previously submitted fingerprints for initial licensure
C) The applicant has held a license for more than 20 years
D) The applicant pays an additional fee in lieu of fingerprints
Answer: B
9. A person who has the necessary license qualifications is eligible for the license
regardless of:
A) Whether the person is a U.S. citizen
B) Whether the person is practicing at the time of application
C) Whether the person resides in Texas
D) Whether the person has previous engineering experience
Answer: B
10. The fee for a license and annual renewal is increased by what amount under Section
1001.206?
A) $100
B) $200
C) $300
D) $500
AND ETHICS EXAMINATION: COMPREHENSIVE
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE STUDY GUIDE
SECTION 1: LICENSING REQUIREMENTS AND ELIGIBILITY (Questions 1-15)
1. An applicant for a professional engineer license in Texas must provide evidence
satisfactory to the board showing graduation from an approved engineering curriculum,
passage of prescribed examinations, and active practice of engineering for at least:
A) Two years if graduated from an approved curriculum
B) Four years if graduated from an approved curriculum
C) Six years if graduated from an approved curriculum
D) Eight years regardless of curriculum type
Answer: B
2. Under Section 1001.302 of the Texas Occupations Code, which of the following activities
may NOT be considered as active practice in engineering work for purposes of determining
an applicant's qualifications?
A) Engineering design of structural systems
B) Engineering teaching at a university
C) Engineering analysis and calculations
,D) Engineering supervision of construction
Answer: B
3. A person is not eligible to be licensed as an engineer unless the person is of:
A) Good character and reputation
B) Above-average intelligence
C) At least 25 years of age
D) United States citizenship
Answer: A
4. An applicant who graduated from an engineering or related science curriculum at a
recognized institution of higher education that is NOT an approved engineering curriculum
must complete how many years of active engineering practice?
A) Four years
B) Six years
C) Eight years
D) Ten years
Answer: C
5. The Texas Board of Professional Engineers is subject to the Texas Sunset Act. Under
Section 1001.005, the Board is abolished and Chapter 1001 expires on what date?
,A) September 1, 2023
B) September 1, 2025
C) September 1, 2027
D) September 1, 2029
Answer: B
6. Under Section 1001.3035, what must an applicant for a license submit to the board or
Department of Public Safety?
A) A complete and legible set of fingerprints
B) A recent photograph
C) Proof of Texas residency
D) Three letters of recommendation
Answer: A
7. For engineer-in-training certification, an applicant must comply with education and
character requirements and has passed the board's examination in:
A) The fundamentals of engineering
B) The principles and practice of engineering
C) Engineering economics
D) Professional ethics
Answer: A
, 8. Under Section 1001.3535, an applicant renewing a license must submit fingerprints for a
criminal history check unless:
A) The applicant is over 60 years old
B) The applicant has previously submitted fingerprints for initial licensure
C) The applicant has held a license for more than 20 years
D) The applicant pays an additional fee in lieu of fingerprints
Answer: B
9. A person who has the necessary license qualifications is eligible for the license
regardless of:
A) Whether the person is a U.S. citizen
B) Whether the person is practicing at the time of application
C) Whether the person resides in Texas
D) Whether the person has previous engineering experience
Answer: B
10. The fee for a license and annual renewal is increased by what amount under Section
1001.206?
A) $100
B) $200
C) $300
D) $500
