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The CEAM study guide outlines a four-hour, open-book exam with 120 questions across 12 domains, so we build your plan around that structure.
The CEAM study guide describes a four-hour, open-book exam with 120 multiple-choice questions across 12 subject areas. It notes that 100 questions are scored and 20 are trial items, so every question matters. A hand-held calculator is required, and computers, tablets, and phones are not allowed. If you sit the exam by remote proctoring, AEE allows printed, bound references only. Build a clean binder and practice pacing now.
Built on the CEAM study guide
We map your prep to the official Body of Knowledge, including the 12 domains and their exam weightings, so priorities are clear.
Four-hour structure mapped
120 questions in four hours demands pace. We create checkpoints and timed drills that mirror the actual exam rhythm.
Binder rules made simple
AEE allows printed, bound references and bans digital devices, so we help you organize compliant materials and tabs.
Built for experienced auditors
The CEAM domains reflect advanced audit work across systems and economics, so study time stays practical and job-relevant.
AEE ties question counts to the Body of Knowledge percentages, so you can prioritize high-weight topics first.
Knowing the format and domains turns the exam from a mystery into a checklist.
Align your binder, calculator, and pacing plan early so the four-hour window feels steady.
You will know the 12 domains, the open-book rules, and how to pace 120 questions.
The guide lays out the format, the domains, and the open-book rules.
CEAM is grounded in AEE's Body of Knowledge, and AEE notes the number of exam questions aligns with the published percentage weights. That makes the outline the blueprint for how to study. Candidates can schedule the exam as part of an in-person training program or via remote proctoring, so your plan should work in either environment. Start by mapping your time to the official weights.
The CEAM Body of Knowledge says the exam is open book, four hours, and 120 multiple-choice questions. It also explains that 100 are scored and 20 are trial questions, so every item should be answered. The guide requires a hand-held calculator and prohibits computers, tablets, and cell phones during the test.
The 12 domains span the audit lifecycle: strategy and plan, energy use analysis, data collection and analysis, economic analysis, lighting, HVAC, domestic hot water, motors and drives and compressed air, building envelope, BAS/PAS/EMCS, alternative generation and storage, and transport. Treat each area as a deliverable-focused checklist, not a pile of disconnected facts.
Remote proctoring is open book under AEE rules, but only printed, bound notes or textbooks are allowed for reference and digital devices are not. That means your prep should include a compliant binder, labeled tabs, and a calculator you trust. Confirm the latest proctoring rules with AEE before test day so there are no surprises.
Use the official guide to set scope, then build a study system that matches the real exam conditions.
Lock in the four-hour structure
Start with the CEAM Body of Knowledge: four hours, open book, 120 multiple-choice questions. Note the 100 scored and 20 trial items, then plan to answer every question. This prevents surprises and keeps your pacing realistic.
Turn the outline into a checklist
List the 12 subject areas and their percentages, then assign study blocks to each: audit strategy, energy use, data collection, economics, lighting, HVAC, hot water, motors and compressed air, envelope, BAS/PAS/EMCS, alternative generation, and transport.
Binder plus calculator, no devices
The guide bans computers, tablets, and phones during the exam, and AEE remote proctoring allows only printed, bound references. Assemble a compliant binder with tabs and bring a hand-held calculator you trust.
Train for 120 questions in four hours
Run timed sets that mimic the real clock. Use checkpoints to keep momentum, practice quick lookups in your binder, and finish with a few minutes to review marked items.
Everything is tied to the official Body of Knowledge and the exam's open-book format.
Know the exam in minutes
A concise brief covering four-hour timing, 120 questions, scored versus trial items, and calculator requirements.
All 12 areas accounted for
A checklist for each Body of Knowledge domain so you can track progress and balance study time.
Binder rules made practical
Guidance for printed, bound references, tab labels, and quick-access sections that stay within AEE rules.
Time blocks that mirror the test
A pacing worksheet that turns four hours into checkpoints and keeps you moving through all questions.
Last-week verification list
A short list to confirm training, exam delivery mode, proctoring rules, and your calculator and binder.
It is built from the same sources AEE uses to design the exam.
We start with the CEAM Body of Knowledge, then translate the format and domain weights into a practical plan. That keeps your prep aligned to what the exam is designed to test.
The domains mirror real energy audit tasks, from data collection to HVAC and envelope analysis. We help you connect study topics to the workflow you use on actual projects.
Open book only helps when your references are organized. We emphasize binder structure, tabbing, and calculator readiness so you can retrieve information quickly.
Knowing there are 120 questions and four hours lets you pace with intent. Our drills teach you when to move on and how to finish with time to review.
“The CEAM outline made the scope feel manageable. Once I organized the 12 domains, built a binder that matched the open-book rules, and practiced pacing for 120 questions, the exam felt like structured work instead of a surprise.”
The CEAM Body of Knowledge states the exam is four hours, open book, and contains 120 multiple-choice questions. It also notes that 100 questions are scored and 20 are trial items placed randomly, so every question should be answered. Use those numbers to build a pacing plan and practice timed sets.
Yes. The CEAM guide calls the exam open book and says computers, tablets, or cell phones are not allowed during the test. For remote proctoring, AEE allows printed, bound notes or reference textbooks and prohibits digital devices for lookup. Bring a hand-held calculator and keep your binder compliant.
The guide lists 12 domains: audit strategy and plan, energy use analysis, data collection and analysis, economic analysis, lighting, HVAC, domestic hot water, motors and drives and compressed air, building envelope, BAS/PAS/EMCS, alternative generation and storage, and transport. AEE notes that the number of questions aligns with the Body of Knowledge percentages, so prioritize accordingly.
AEE states that you may schedule the exam as part of an in-person training program or schedule a remote proctored exam. If you choose remote proctoring, review the open-book rules and make sure your printed references are bound and ready before test day.
AEE requires all certification candidates to attend an approved training program and then submit an application, schedule, and pass the exam. Eligibility also depends on education and experience pathways, so confirm the current requirements on the AEE CEAM page before you apply.
Share your exam date and format, and we will map the 12 domains into a focused plan you can follow.
Clear steps, no pressure, just a workable plan.
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Last updated: February 2, 2026