NPPE Study Hub
NPPE Study Hub
National Professional Practice Examination – Ethics, Law & Professional Practice for Engineers & Geoscientists in Canada
Exam Overview
The NPPE tests your knowledge of Ethics, Law, Liability, and Professional Practice relevant to engineering and geoscience professions across Canada.
The exam consists of 110 multiple-choice questions (100 scored + 10 experimental). Duration: 2.5 hours. It is fully remote-proctored (Meazure Learning).
• Professionalism: 7–10
• Ethics: 17–21
• Professional Practice: 27–32
• Law for Professional Practice: 23–28
• Professional Law: 7–10
• Regulation & Discipline: 7–10
NPPE Blueprint / Syllabus
Official Blueprint Page Download PDF Syllabus
Topic 1 – Professionalism (7–10 questions)
- Definition and interpretation of professionalism
- Role and responsibilities of professionals in society
- Engineering & geoscience professions in Canada (definitions, scopes, regulators, seals, iron/earth rings)
- Value of the professions to society
Topic 2 – Ethics (17–21 questions)
- Role of ethics in society & cultures
- Ethical theories and principles
- Codes of Ethics (core tenets across Canada)
- Common ethical dilemmas and decision-making
Topic 3 – Professional Practice (27–32 questions)
- Accountability, workplace issues & standards
- Responsibilities to employers and clients
- Risk management, insurance, quality management & due diligence
- Environmental responsibilities & sustainable development
- Software use, document control, communication, whistleblowing
Topic 4 – Law for Professional Practice (23–28 questions)
- Canadian legal system
- Contract law & tort law (including Quebec civil law)
- Intellectual property, employment/labour law
- Dispute resolution, expert witnesses, bonds & liens
Topic 5 – Professional Law (7–10 questions)
- Professional liability, negligence, and related legal concepts
Topic 6 – Regulation of Members & Discipline Processes (7–10 questions)
- Regulatory framework, discipline processes, and member obligations
Registration & Exam Details
- Register through your provincial/territorial regulator (PEO, APEGA, EGBC, etc.).
- Exam offered 5 times per year.
- Fully remote proctored since 2020 (test centres only in exceptional cases).
- Meazure Learning will email you to schedule your session.
Tip: Check your regulator’s website for exact deadlines and contact info.
Medium Article Summaries (Highly Recommended)
Topic 1 – Professionalism
ReadTopic 2 – Ethics
ReadTopic 5 – Professional Law
Read ArticleTopic 6 – Regulation & Discipline
Read ArticleQuick Video Summaries
NPPE ‘Law and Ethics Walkthrough’
NEDAC Seminar - NPPE Preparation Webinar
Recommended Textbooks
Law for Professional Practice
Practical Law of Architecture, Engineering, and Geoscience
3rd ed. – Brian M. Samuels & Doug R. Sanders
Principles of Professional Practice and Ethics
Free Study Materials & Additional Resources
- Guide to Copyright
- Guide to Industrial Designs
- Guide to Patents
- Guide to Trademarks
- Concepts of Professionalism (EGBC)
- Guideline for Ethical Practice
- Your jurisdiction’s Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act and Occupational Health and Safety Act
- RBC – “The Soul of Professionalism”
Other Useful PDFs
Smart NPPE Preparation Guide
Download PDF10-Hour Study Guide
Download PDFEngineering and Geoscience Professions Act (Alberta example)
Download PDF📝 Interactive Practice Quiz
Test your knowledge with this curated collection of 55 NPPE practice questions. The quiz covers all major topics including Ethics, Law, Professional Practice, and Professional Liability.
55 questions • Covers the full NPPE Blueprint • Instant feedback and explanations