PE Power exam format and timing
These facts come from the NCEES PE Electrical and Computer: Power exam page, checked October 2026. NCEES can change them, so confirm there before you register.
What NCEES publishes
- The Power exam is computer-based and administered year-round at NCEES-approved Pearson test centers.
- It includes 80 questions: multiple-choice plus alternative item types.
- The appointment time is 9 hours, of which 8 hours is exam time.
- NCEES provides an electronic reference handbook and the specified design standards during the exam. These are the only reference materials allowed; you cannot bring personal copies.
How EngiByte practice compares
Our mock exams use 80 questions and a 240-minute practice cap. That is a practice format for building pacing, not a copy of the real exam. Pair the mocks with the practice exam page and the study plan.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the PE Power exam?
NCEES lists 80 questions on its Power exam page, including multiple-choice and alternative item types.
Is the PE Power exam computer-based?
Yes. NCEES says it is computer-based and offered year-round at approved Pearson test centers.
Can I bring my own references?
NCEES says only the reference handbook and specified standards it provides are allowed, and personal copies are not. Check the NCEES page for current rules.