New York Principles of Engineering (PE) Examination -
300 Practice Questions and Practice
SECTION 1: NEW YORK STATE LAW, RULES, AND ETHICS (Questions 1-
50)
Questions 1-10: Professional Responsibility and Public Safety
Question 1
Which professional duty takes precedence when project directives conflict with
public safety?
A) Loyalty to the employer
B) Meeting the project schedule
C) Protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public
D) Reducing project cost
Answer: C
Rationale: Engineering codes of ethics and NY Regents Rules place the paramount
responsibility of the professional engineer on protecting public health, safety, and
welfare above all other interests, including schedule, cost, or employer loyalty.
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Question 2
According to NY Education Law Article 145, what must a Professional Engineer's
seal contain?
A) The engineer's home address
B) The words "Licensed Professional Engineer"
C) The engineer's social security number
D) The firm's tax identification number
Answer: B
Rationale: New York law specifically requires the engineer's name and the title
"Licensed Professional Engineer" (or "Licensed Land Surveyor") to appear on the
professional seal.
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Question 3
How many Professional Development Hours (PDHs) must a New York PE
complete during a 3-year registration period?
A) 15
,B) 30
C) 36
D) 45
Answer: C
Rationale: New York State requires licensed Professional Engineers to complete
36 PDHs within each 3-year registration period to maintain active licensure.
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Question 4
What is the maximum period for which a New York PE license can be renewed
after expiration without re-examination?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 5 years
D) Indefinitely with payment of fees
Answer: C
, Rationale: New York State allows license renewal up to 5 years after expiration.
Beyond this period, the engineer must reapply and may be required to retake the
examination.
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Question 5
Under NY Regents Rules Part 29, which of the following constitutes professional
misconduct?
A) Accepting a project requiring expertise outside one's competence
B) Delegating work to an EIT under supervision
C) Using standard engineering judgment in design
D) Collaborating with other professionals on a project
Answer: A
Rationale: Part 29 of the Regents Rules prohibits practicing outside one's area of
competence. Engineers must only undertake work they are qualified to perform
based on their education, training, and experience.
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Question 6
300 Practice Questions and Practice
SECTION 1: NEW YORK STATE LAW, RULES, AND ETHICS (Questions 1-
50)
Questions 1-10: Professional Responsibility and Public Safety
Question 1
Which professional duty takes precedence when project directives conflict with
public safety?
A) Loyalty to the employer
B) Meeting the project schedule
C) Protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public
D) Reducing project cost
Answer: C
Rationale: Engineering codes of ethics and NY Regents Rules place the paramount
responsibility of the professional engineer on protecting public health, safety, and
welfare above all other interests, including schedule, cost, or employer loyalty.
,---
Question 2
According to NY Education Law Article 145, what must a Professional Engineer's
seal contain?
A) The engineer's home address
B) The words "Licensed Professional Engineer"
C) The engineer's social security number
D) The firm's tax identification number
Answer: B
Rationale: New York law specifically requires the engineer's name and the title
"Licensed Professional Engineer" (or "Licensed Land Surveyor") to appear on the
professional seal.
---
Question 3
How many Professional Development Hours (PDHs) must a New York PE
complete during a 3-year registration period?
A) 15
,B) 30
C) 36
D) 45
Answer: C
Rationale: New York State requires licensed Professional Engineers to complete
36 PDHs within each 3-year registration period to maintain active licensure.
---
Question 4
What is the maximum period for which a New York PE license can be renewed
after expiration without re-examination?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 5 years
D) Indefinitely with payment of fees
Answer: C
, Rationale: New York State allows license renewal up to 5 years after expiration.
Beyond this period, the engineer must reapply and may be required to retake the
examination.
---
Question 5
Under NY Regents Rules Part 29, which of the following constitutes professional
misconduct?
A) Accepting a project requiring expertise outside one's competence
B) Delegating work to an EIT under supervision
C) Using standard engineering judgment in design
D) Collaborating with other professionals on a project
Answer: A
Rationale: Part 29 of the Regents Rules prohibits practicing outside one's area of
competence. Engineers must only undertake work they are qualified to perform
based on their education, training, and experience.
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Question 6
