📝 Full-Length Practice Exam

PE (Mechanical / Electrical) — Smart Buildings & Building Systems

Administered by NCEES (Pearson VUE)

5 free / 50
Questions
480 min
Time limit
70%
Pass mark
Open-reference
References
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What this is

A full-length PE (Mechanical/Electrical) practice exam focused on building systems — HVAC load calculations, electrical distribution, energy efficiency (ASHRAE 90.1), building controls, plumbing and fire protection, codes and standards, and commissioning — covering the engineering scope typical of smart-building PE practice.

References you may use
  • NCEES PE Mechanical Reference Handbook
  • NCEES PE Electrical Reference Handbook
  • ASHRAE Handbook — Fundamentals
  • ASHRAE 90.1 Energy Standard
  • NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC)
  • ASHRAE 62.1 Ventilation Standard
Topics covered
HVAC Systems & Load CalculationsElectrical Systems & Power DistributionEnergy Efficiency & ComplianceBuilding Controls & AutomationPlumbing & Fire ProtectionCodes & StandardsCommissioning & Documentation
📊 What you get at the end
  • Your overall score and a clear pass/fail result against the 70% pass mark — instantly, no waiting
  • A performance breakdown by topic, so you can see exactly which areas need more study
  • Every question reviewed afterward with the correct answer and a full explanation — including the ones you missed
⚠️ These are original practice questions written to mirror NCEES PE Mechanical (HVAC & Refrigeration) and PE Electrical (Power) exam topic areas as applied to building systems. They are not reproductions of actual NCEES exam questions. The real exam is computer-based, open-reference (NCEES-supplied), 80 questions over an 8-hour appointment. Verify current exam specifications at ncees.org.
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