Since the state of California falls under a seismic zone, Civil Engineers should take into account seismic activities while designing structures. To earn your Professional Engineering (PE) licensure in California, you must pass the PE exam and California Civil Seismic Exam. Read on to learn more about the CA Seismic exam and tips to enhance your exam preparation. About the Examination The California Seismic exam is an open book exam administered by Prometric Testing. This is a computer-based test (CBT) spanning 2.5 hours and consists of 55 MCQs. You can take the test year-round during the following months: First Quarter: January–March Second Quarter: April–June Third Quarter: July–September Fourth Quarter: October–December In the event that you fail the exam, you can retake it once per quarter. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge of the following Engineering concepts: Standards of Practice - Knowledge of the laws regulating engineering surveying and the standards of care requi...