The '''Structural IEngineering exam''' is a written examination given by state licensing boards in the [[United States]] as part of the testing for licensing [[Civil engineer]]s and [[Structuralstructural engineer]]s. This exam is written by the [[National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying]]. It encompassesis structuralgiven theoryin andeight-hour designsegments methodsover includingtwo masonrydays, concrete,with steelthe first day covering vertical forces. Problems involving lateral forces are covered on the second day. Each day's morning session features multiple-choice questions, andwhile timberthe afternoon sessions are devoted to essay questions.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ncees.org/exams/se-exam/ |title=SE exam |publisher=National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying |accessdate=2012-12-19}}</ref>