CPE II study plan

Derive and apply the core mechanics relations (stress/strain, beam bending, torsion, buckling) from first principles without notes

Solve 15 mixed thermodynamics and fluid-mechanics problems covering energy balances, Bernoulli, and pipe friction

Build a one-page formula sheet for engineering fundamentals and justify each entry with a one-line derivation note

Re-solve every missed problem from the week and log the error cause (concept gap, unit slip, misread)

Apply material selection and failure-criterion reasoning (yield, fatigue, corrosion allowance) to 8 short design scenarios

Translate 6 open-ended design prompts into explicit requirements, constraints, and assumptions

Perform dimensional and unit-consistency checks on every calculation produced this week

Explain in writing why a chosen factor of safety is defensible for at least 3 cases

Set up and solve 10 analysis problems spanning statics, dynamics, heat transfer, and electrical/control fundamentals

Compare analytical and approximate solutions for 4 problems and quantify the difference

Select and justify the governing equation set for each problem before calculating

Write a 150-word technical justification for one design decision using quantitative evidence

Convert 3 design scenarios into work breakdown structures with sequenced activities and dependencies

Calculate critical path, float, and schedule duration for 3 networks by hand and verify with a spreadsheet

Identify and rank 5 project risks per scenario with likelihood, impact, and mitigation

Diagnose which design-analysis errors most often cascade into schedule slippage

Apply earned value metrics (PV, EV, AC, CPI, SPI, EAC) to 6 project status datasets and interpret variance

Construct a control chart interpretation and distinguish common from special cause variation in 5 cases

Map 4 continuous-improvement methods (PDCA, root-cause analysis, FMEA, Pareto) to concrete project situations

Recommend corrective actions for 3 underperforming project snapshots with justification

Apply hazard identification and risk-ranking logic (severity, likelihood, hierarchy of controls) to 6 workplace scenarios

Identify applicable regulatory and permitting obligations for 5 project types and cite the obligation category

Compute present worth, annual cost, payback, and break-even for 5 capital decisions

Compare contract types (fixed-price, cost-plus, unit-price) and select the appropriate form for 4 scenarios with rationale

Analyze 8 ethics scenarios against a code-of-conduct framework and identify the governing obligation and correct action

Draft a 200-word stakeholder communication that conveys a technical setback with a recovery plan

Structure a project documentation and information-management scheme covering version control, traceability, and handover

Practice delivering a 5-minute technical briefing and self-assess clarity, structure, and evidence use

Complete two full-length timed practice exams under exam conditions and score each by domain

Re-teach the three weakest domain topics in writing from memory without reference material

Revisit every flagged error from weeks 1-7 and confirm resolution

Finalize a condensed cross-domain reference sheet limited to one page per major domain