FE Industrial & Systems study plan

Solve 30 closed-book problems on matrix operations, determinants, and systems of linear equations

Differentiate and integrate cost, profit, and revenue functions to locate maxima and minima

Apply counting rules, conditional probability, and Bayes' theorem to 15 realistic word problems

Build a one-page distribution reference card (binomial, Poisson, normal, exponential, hypergeometric) with mean, variance, and a worked example for each

Compute descriptive statistics and confidence intervals, and carry out a hypothesis test for a mean, proportion, and variance on 12 datasets

Interpret simple and multiple linear regression output, including R-squared, standard error, and significance of coefficients

Set up and solve 10 linear programming models by graphing two-variable cases and by identifying objective, constraints, and feasible region verbally

Convert each LP into standard form and read the dual/shadow price meaning from a solved tableau

Solve transportation and assignment problems to optimality using the northwest-corner/stepping-stone and Hungarian methods

Find shortest path, minimum spanning tree, and maximum flow on four small networks

Model and compute basic single-server and multi-server queuing measures (L, Lq, W, Wq, utilization, P0)

Construct decision trees with expected monetary value and compute the value of perfect information

Compute PERT/CPM early and late times, slack, critical path, and simple crashing costs

Convert cash flows across time using single-payment, uniform-series, and gradient factors on 20 conversions

Compare alternatives with present worth, annual worth, and rate of return, including a replacement or lease-versus-buy decision

Compute straight-line and MACRS depreciation, after-tax cash flow, and breakeven quantity for three capital projects

Construct X-bar/R and p-charts from supplied sample data and flag out-of-control points using run rules

Calculate Cp, Cpk, and process sigma, and state the process capability conclusion in one sentence per case

Explode a three-level bill of materials and build six-period MRP records with gross-to-net requirements and planned order releases

Compute EOQ, safety stock, reorder point, and inventory turnover for five demand scenarios

Apply moving average, exponential smoothing, and seasonal indices, and score forecasts with MAD and MAPE

Select push, pull/kanban, JIT, or drum-buffer-rope for described plant conditions and defend the choice

Compute capacity, utilization, takt time, and line-balance efficiency for an assembly line, and classify production processes by volume-variety

Score three layout alternatives with from-to charts and load-distance calculations, and perform one pairwise department exchange to test improvement

Estimate warehouse storage, throughput, and dock requirements for a described distribution center and justify a layout recommendation

Compute anthropometric percentile cutoffs and apply the NIOSH lifting equation to five manual-handling tasks

Carry out a time study with performance rating and allowance factors, and compute standard time

Screen five workstations with RULA/REBA concepts and workstation design principles, then rank them by ergonomic risk

Apply the NCEES Model Rules and Code of Ethics to 15 scenarios covering conflicts of interest, competence boundaries, sealing, and public safety

Classify contract types and identify liability, warranty, and professional-responsibility issues in four case summaries

Decompose a sample system into life-cycle phases, requirements, and functional blocks with a traceability list

Compute series/parallel reliability and availability, and apply risk-priority and trade-study reasoning to a design choice

Review the two lowest-scoring domains from the week-6 self-assessment and re-drill them with 20 targeted problems

Complete two full-length timed practice exams under test-day conditions with no notes

Log every missed item by domain and root cause (concept gap, calculation slip, misread question)

Re-drill the two weakest domains with 40 targeted problems drawn from the error log

Compress the formula sheet to two pages and recall the key conversion factors and factor-notation values from memory

Rehearse exam-day pacing and calculator workflow for unit conversions, cash-flow factors, and statistics functions