Hi Everyone,
We’ve just completed a detailed analysis of the updated 2A1 SOPEEC exam breakdown, and here’s what you need to know:
Exam Section Weighting
• ASME Code: Calculations – 8 Questions
• ASME Code: Sections I & VIII Overview – 8 Questions
• Industrial Administration – 36 Questions
• Applied Mechanics – 64 Questions spread across the following:
• Kinematics (8)
• Dynamics & Energy (8)
• Friction & Torque (8)
• Stress & Strain (8)
• Torsion & Fluid Pressure (8)
• Fluid Flow (8)
Key Insights
1. Administration is King: With 36 questions, this section demands your attention. Focus on legislation, plant design, and management principles.
2. Mechanics Mastery Needed: Over half the exam involves mechanics, so gear up for calculations and diagrams across stress, fluid dynamics, and motion.
3. ASME Precision: Sharpen your knowledge of design calculations and code requirements for a smooth performance in the 16 ASME-related questions.
How to Prepare
• Practice Exams: Simulate the exam and identify your strengths and weaknesses. • Tutorial Course: Use our chapter-specific guides aligned with this breakdown to maximize your study efficiency. Let us know your thoughts or questions in the comments! We’re here to support your success!