What is the UCF Foundation Exam (FE)?
The UCF Foundation Exam is a make-or-break milestone for every Computer Science major at UCF. It's a paper test covering all the must-know coding, data structures, and algorithm skills you're expected to master before you can advance in the CS program.
Why Do You Need to Pass the FE?
Passing the FE is your ticket to upper-division CS courses. You literally cannot move ahead to core 4000-level classes (like Senior Design) unless you pass. If you plan on graduating in CS at UCF - take it seriously, your future depends on it!
When is the FE?
The FE is offered three times a year: the very first Saturday of Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. You're eligible to take it after finishing COP 3502 (CS1) - that's when the clock starts! You get three tries within a year of finishing CS1, so don't wait around. If you just finished COP 3502, take the next available FE. The earlier you try, the fresher your knowledge and the more chances you get. Get more info on the official FE website.
Predictions For the Next FE?
Want to know what's gonna be on the exam? The FE is split into 4 sections, each has 3 questions. So in total there is 12 questions. Here I've gathered statistics from the past 4 years of exams:1.-100%2.-100%3.-80%, -20%4.-100%5.-50%, -50%6.-50%, -50%7.-100%8.-100%9.-50%, -50%10.-100%11.-100%12.-50%, -50%This distribution is what you can expect to see on your next exam. As you can see, there are 12 rows - one for each of the 12 questions (the order is accurate, too). No guarantees, just an observation. You can check for yourself - see past exams.
1.
-100%
2.
-100%
3.
-80%,
-20%
4.
-100%
5.
-50%,
-50%
6.
-50%,
-50%
7.
-100%
8.
-100%
9.
-50%,
-50%
10.
-100%
11.
-100%
12.
-50%,
-50%
Scoring, Pass Thresholds & Statistics
You need to hit the passing cutoff, which usually floats around 60 out of 100, but sometimes it's between 50 and 70, depending on the test's difficulty. No GPA impact here - just pass or retake. Roughly half of students pass on their first try, and average scores are usually in the mid-50s. You don't need a perfect score - just get above the line. That's all that matters.
How to Use feprep.net for Maximum Results
Find Your Weaknesses:Use this website to instantly see which categories (stacks, trees, etc.) you're shaky on. Check out the "FE 100 - Crash Course". It is a study plan - collection of 100 carefully handpicked problems:Stuck? Read the Solution:If you're blocked, go to the solution tab, then redo the problem yourself. That's how you actually improve.Track Your Progress:ClickMark as Completedso you know where you stand in every topic.Autograde with AI:Use theAuto Gradefeature to score your solutions and explain what you got right or wrong – and why.Watch and Learn:Check out the "Learn" tab for workshop videos that break down tricky problems.Mock Exams:When you're feeling ready, do a full mock exam using our generate exam feature. Also time yourself - aim for less than 10 minutes per question.Know When to Stop:If you're solving most problems in a category, you're set. Don't lose sleep over the hardest Insane ones - focus your energy elsewhere. You do NOT need to be perfect to pass!
Find Your Weaknesses:
Use this website to instantly see which categories (stacks, trees, etc.) you're shaky on. Check out the "FE 100 - Crash Course". It is a study plan - collection of 100 carefully handpicked problems:
Stuck? Read the Solution:
If you're blocked, go to the solution tab, then redo the problem yourself. That's how you actually improve.
Track Your Progress:
Clickso you know where you stand in every topic.
Mark as Completed
Autograde with AI:
Use thefeature to score your solutions and explain what you got right or wrong – and why.
Auto Grade
Watch and Learn:
Check out the "Learn" tab for workshop videos that break down tricky problems.
Mock Exams:
When you're feeling ready, do a full mock exam using our generate exam feature. Also time yourself - aim for less than 10 minutes per question.
Know When to Stop:
If you're solving most problems in a category, you're set. Don't lose sleep over the hardest Insane ones - focus your energy elsewhere. You do NOT need to be perfect to pass!
I Don’t Have Much Time. What Can I Do to Barely Pass?
No time? Focus on the categories guaranteed to show up: , , , , , , . Do the top 5-7 questions from each must-know section, practice writing solutions on paper, and make sure you truly understand pointers, linked lists, recursion basics, and key algorithms like Merge Sort or tree traversal. You just need around 60/100, and you can get those points from categories that will 100% appear on the exam.
Exam-Day Tips
Go in with a plan. As soon as you start, look at the time and write a timestamp on each exam page in 10-minute intervals. Try to work quickly - less than 10 minutes per question, so you have margin for tougher problems at the end (for bitwise problems). If you're stuck, move on - come back later with fresh eyes (that's where the timestamps gonna help). Don't panic if a problem looks wild at first. You can still get a lot of partial credit!
Online Workshops & Extra Prep Resources
You don't have to just rely on this website. Here are some workshops hosted by other students:Please contact feprep.ucf@gmail.com if you want to add something here
Please contact feprep.ucf@gmail.com if you want to add something here
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