21-56.0503. EXAMINATIONS

(a) Fundamentals of Engineering. This eight-hour written examination is designed primarily to test the applicant's proficiency and knowledge of the fundamentals of engineering.

(b) Principles and Practice of Engineering. This eight-hour written examination is designed to test the applicant's proficiency and knowledge of engineering principles and practices.

(c) Examination Aids. Examinees may utilize examination aids as specified in published Board material furnished to applicants.

(d) Preparation of Examination. The examinations in the fundamentals of engineering and in the principles and practice of engineering are national examinations promulgated by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) of which the Board is a member.

(e) Examination Sequence. Before the applicant is permitted to be examined on the principles and practice of engineering, the applicant must successfully pass the examination on the fundamentals of engineering, unless the applicant can evidence 20 years of progressive engineering experience and receives a waiver from the fundamentals of engineering exam by the Board. In no event is an applicant allowed to take both examinations at the same time or at the same scheduled examination date.

(f) Examination Filing Deadline. The applicant who wishes to take an examination must have the completed application (which includes all necessary references, transcripts, and verifications) in the Board office prior to the Board--established deadline dates of August 1 for Fall examinations and January 2 for Spring examinations.

(g) Seating Notice. After approval of an application to take either the examination on the fundamentals of engineering or principles and practice, the applicant will be sent a seating notice. This notice will inform the applicant of the date, time and location of the examination and the seat number assigned.

(h) Unexcused Absences. After a seating notice has been issued for a scheduled examination by the Board, and the applicant fails to appear, that applicant's record will reflect "unexcused absence" unless the absence was for official jury duty or the applicant was not physically able to be present, as indicated by a doctor's certificate.

(i) Oral Interview. During the examination on the principles and practice of engineering, the applicant may be interviewed by Board members. The purpose of the interview is to augment the evidence submitted in an application with regard to education or experience.

(j) Re-Examination. A person who has failed an examination is allowed to apply to take the examination again at the next regularly scheduled examination period by making written request and submitting the required exam fee. A person having a combined record of three failures or unexcused absences will not be allowed to take that examination again until a written appeal is made to the Board and qualifications for examination are reviewed and reaffirmed by the Board. The applicant must demonstrate to the Board that actions have been taken to improve the applicant's chances for passing the exam.