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Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) Exam PE: Common Mistakes to Avoid
Introduction:
Appearing for the Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) exam is essential to become a licensed
Professional Surveyor. The FS exam evaluates your understanding of basic surveying concepts.
It would help if you avoided common mistakes to maximize your chances of FS exam success.
Here are five common mistakes and tips on how to prevent them.
Lack of Preparation
 Many candidates underestimate the FS exam's difficulty and do not allocate enough
time for preparation.
 Solution: Start early and develop a study schedule that covers all the exam topics.
Ensure you allocate sufficient time for each subject and focus more on weak areas.
Taking a comprehensive review course, such as the one offered by the School of PE, can
provide expert guidance, and help you stay on track.
Poor Time Management
 Time management is crucial during the FS exam, as you have limited time to answer
many questions.
 Mistake: Too much time on challenging questions can lead to rushing through the
remaining sections or leaving easy questions unanswered.
 Solution: Practice time management during your FS exam prep phase. Utilize time-based
practice tests and try to complete them within the time limit.
Not Taking a Review Course
 Taking an FS exam review course can significantly enhance your chances of success.
 Mistake: Neglecting the opportunity to enroll in a review course can leave you without
proper guidance, structure, and access to valuable resources.
 Solution: Consider enrolling in the School of PE's Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) exam
prep course. Our masterfully crafted review courses are led by expert instructors who
know all about passing the FS exam: our programs offer prep materials, practice tests,
flashcards, Study Hub, and much more. Do not underestimate the value of a review
course in helping you pass the FS.
Lacking Exam-Day Strategies
 Having a strategy on exam day is essential to maximize your performance.
 Mistake: Not having a plan for tackling several types of FS questions, such as multiple-
choice or alternative-item types, can lead to lost time and confusion.
 Solution: Develop a strategy for different question types based on your strengths and
weaknesses. For instance, tackle more straightforward questions first, then go for the
more challenging ones. Practice different strategies during your prep time to determine
what works best for you.
Ignoring the Importance of FS Reference Handbook
 People taking the FS exam can access an electronic copy of the NCEES FS Reference
Handbook.
 Mistake: Not familiarizing yourself with the NCEES FS Reference Handbook can hinder
your access to necessary information during the exam.
 Solution: Before the exam, thoroughly familiarize yourself with the reference handbook.
Understand its contents and how to search for information efficiently. Practice using it
during your prep sessions to become familiar.
Conclusion
The Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) exam is challenging and requires preparation, focus, and
discipline. Candidates who avoid these common mistakes, follow the recommended tips, and
enroll in an FS exam review course can significantly increase their chances of passing the exam.
Good luck!

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Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) Exam PE Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • 1. Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) Exam PE: Common Mistakes to Avoid Introduction: Appearing for the Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) exam is essential to become a licensed Professional Surveyor. The FS exam evaluates your understanding of basic surveying concepts. It would help if you avoided common mistakes to maximize your chances of FS exam success. Here are five common mistakes and tips on how to prevent them. Lack of Preparation  Many candidates underestimate the FS exam's difficulty and do not allocate enough time for preparation.  Solution: Start early and develop a study schedule that covers all the exam topics. Ensure you allocate sufficient time for each subject and focus more on weak areas. Taking a comprehensive review course, such as the one offered by the School of PE, can provide expert guidance, and help you stay on track. Poor Time Management  Time management is crucial during the FS exam, as you have limited time to answer many questions.  Mistake: Too much time on challenging questions can lead to rushing through the remaining sections or leaving easy questions unanswered.  Solution: Practice time management during your FS exam prep phase. Utilize time-based practice tests and try to complete them within the time limit. Not Taking a Review Course  Taking an FS exam review course can significantly enhance your chances of success.  Mistake: Neglecting the opportunity to enroll in a review course can leave you without proper guidance, structure, and access to valuable resources.  Solution: Consider enrolling in the School of PE's Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) exam prep course. Our masterfully crafted review courses are led by expert instructors who know all about passing the FS exam: our programs offer prep materials, practice tests, flashcards, Study Hub, and much more. Do not underestimate the value of a review course in helping you pass the FS. Lacking Exam-Day Strategies  Having a strategy on exam day is essential to maximize your performance.  Mistake: Not having a plan for tackling several types of FS questions, such as multiple- choice or alternative-item types, can lead to lost time and confusion.
  • 2.  Solution: Develop a strategy for different question types based on your strengths and weaknesses. For instance, tackle more straightforward questions first, then go for the more challenging ones. Practice different strategies during your prep time to determine what works best for you. Ignoring the Importance of FS Reference Handbook  People taking the FS exam can access an electronic copy of the NCEES FS Reference Handbook.  Mistake: Not familiarizing yourself with the NCEES FS Reference Handbook can hinder your access to necessary information during the exam.  Solution: Before the exam, thoroughly familiarize yourself with the reference handbook. Understand its contents and how to search for information efficiently. Practice using it during your prep sessions to become familiar. Conclusion The Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) exam is challenging and requires preparation, focus, and discipline. Candidates who avoid these common mistakes, follow the recommended tips, and enroll in an FS exam review course can significantly increase their chances of passing the exam. Good luck!