What is Reddit's opinion of PPI FE Electrical and Computer Review Manual – Comprehensive FE Book for the FE Electrical and Computer Exam?

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I just passed mine in December and this was about 8 years after I graduated (kids don't be like me) so I had a lot of cobwebs to dust off. I ended up buying this book. I felt like it went over everything more thoroughly than what I saw on the exam. Each section had a practice exam so I used that as a litmus of how much I needed to study. For some reason the book still has a statics and dynamics section so skip that.

Other suggestions I have are * get a good approved calculator and learn it I used the TI-36x pro. It can do numerical diff and integral calculous, systems of equations, and statistics which helps out on a lot of problems. There is an equivalent Casio that people also suggest, but I spent my life on TI calculators so I stuck with that.

• look over the study material and give yourself a schedule and stick to it.

• Make sure to concentrate on breadth instead of depth I felt like some questions did really get into a subject, but most could be answered if you had a good general knowledge of the subject.

Thanks for the reply, /u/forfunzies808

I'm going to check my local library if they have a copy. I currently possess, access to School of Engineering Videos, Lindeburg and NCEES handbook.

Ok, I'm at least on the right track with this book. It's just a newer addition than the one you linked. I'm almost hesitant to go with the NCEES stuff, but may look into your second linked one if I can find a better price.

https://www.amazon.com/FE-Electrical-Computer-Review-Manual/dp/1591264499/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1486391547&sr=1-1&keywords=FE+Electrical+and+Computer+Review+Manual+%28FEEERM%29

I'm about to pull the trigger on this one.

I've done loads of research but apparently this book plus touching up on a few subjects via Google will suffice to pass.

Sure, just read the reviews and try to find a good comprehensive version. If you don't like it you can just turn around and sell it. The only thing about the book you suggested is that it looks to be a general version, if you're looking at specifically taking the Electrical FE I would focus on an electrical study book.

http://www.amazon.com/FE-Electrical-Computer-Review-Manual/dp/1591264499/ref=pd_sim_14_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=51g5i3LZO7L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR124%2C160_&refRID=1H7XTD3PJM72N33CKSEX

Yes, I took the CBT (I don't think they offer the paper-based test anymore). I used this book. Looks like Amazon is overcharging for it right now, might want to buy it directly from PPI. Michael Lindeburg's books are well respected online for FE studying.

My company designs industrial facilities, so I'm on the low voltage end of power (480VAC mostly). My job is to be in charge of "everything with a wire," which includes both power and instrumentation. Day-to-day tasks include spec'ing equipment (motor control center, back-up generator, UPS) and reviewing vendor drawings, making/checking design drawings, complaining when the mechanical engineers move things on me, trying to figure out what the client wants, and spending 6 weeks trying to get about three numbers from the power company so I can do an arc flash study.

I wasn't actually looking for a job in power (I sort of stumbled into my job looking for something else), so I'm not super-familiar with the job market. But I do know that my company has struggled to find electricals that are interested in power. It doesn't seem like many schools put a lot of emphasis on power, so those students that do are in demand.

Sorry brother, I should have done that in the first place. I'm an EE, but the same author publishes other fields.

• Lindeburg review book, this one is great for undergrad study, and expounds a little bit more if you get hung up on the practice exams below:
  • Lindeburg practice problems
  • The official NCESS practice exam: GET THIS if you don't get anything. It's published by the guys who will be testing you, should you decided to take the FE.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1591264499

https://www.amazon.com/Study-Fundamentals-Engineering-Electrical-Computer/dp/B08DSNCXW3

I just passed (no idea by how slim of a margin). I used this book; didn't really read the finer points but worked most of the problems, especially the easier ones.