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Certified Energy Manager Anki — 250 Cards + Free Mock
$11 / 250 CEM cards + 50Q / 50 min timed mock (free 25-question version) — official AEE CEM is 130Q / 4h / open book / scaled 700. Not the paid 65Q AEE self-eval.
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Exam version & sources
Certified Energy Manager (CEM)— what this product is (and isn't)
- Exam version
- U.S. CEM Body of Knowledge & Study Guide (verify current version at aeecenter.org)
- Official source
- AEE — Certified Energy Manager certification
- Last reviewed
- October 6, 2026
- What this covers
- 250 cards — 14 AEE CEM Body of Knowledge subject areas
- Does not replace
- Independent study aid — it does not replace official Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) materials, practice exams, or required training.
Free practice test
Free CEM Practice Test | 25Q Free, 50Q Timed
CEM knowledge diagnostic — 50-question timed check (free 25-question version) with topic scoring and a readiness report before you buy the deck. It checks what you know; it is not a copy of the official exam format.
Take the free 25-question diagnosticSample cards
A technician checks the refrigerant charge on a DX unit after airflow is confirmed correct. Which field data should be compared with the manufacturer's charging procedure?
Correct: (c) Measured superheat and subcooling under the specified operating conditions Charge must be evaluated under stable, specified conditions using the manufacturer's method. Fixed-orifice systems commonly use target superheat, while TXV systems commonly use target subcooling; checking both temperatures and pressures also helps distinguish charge problems from metering or airflow faults.
A natural-gas boiler has 7% O2 in its flue gas at normal load, negligible CO, and a stable flame. Which action most directly improves combustion efficiency?
Correct: (a) Retune the burner to reduce excess air while monitoring O2 and CO High flue-gas O2 with negligible CO indicates more excess air than combustion requires. Careful burner tuning reduces the mass of hot gas leaving the stack while preserving complete combustion.
A campus completes several interacting ECMs expected to reduce total metered use by 18%. Reliable utility data exist for the baseline and reporting periods. Which IPMVP approach best fits?
Correct: (c) Option C, analyzing whole-facility meters with routine and non-routine adjustments Option C fits when aggregate savings are large enough to emerge from whole-facility meter noise and reliable baseline data support a model. Routine adjustments normalize variables such as weather, while non-routine adjustments address changed static factors.
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Product facts
- Cards
- 250
- Coverage
- 14 AEE CEM Body of Knowledge subject areas
- Format
- .apkg
- Price
- $11 USD
- Checkout
- Gumroad
- Exam cycle
- Current AEE CEM certification cycle
- Delivery
- Digital .apkg through Gumroad (instant download)
Coverage by exam topic
| Topic | Exam weight | Cards |
|---|---|---|
| Policy, Audits, and Economics | CEM BoK | 50 |
| Electrical and Lighting | CEM BoK | 50 |
| HVAC and Building Envelope | CEM BoK (10–16%) | 50 |
| Industrial and Renewables | CEM BoK | 50 |
| Commissioning and ESPC | CEM BoK | 50 |
Exam facts
Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
The Certified Energy Manager (CEM) credential from the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) recognizes expertise in optimizing energy use across facilities and industrial systems. This page summarizes official exam structure; UniPrep2Go products are independent prep (not AEE exam material).
- Questions
- 130 multiple-choice and true/false (120 scored + 10 unscored pretest items)
- Time
- 4 hours
- Passing score
- 700 scaled score
- Scoring
- 0–1,040 scaled score
- Delivery
- Proctored at AEE-approved seminars, testing centers, or remote proctoring (verify at aeecenter.org)
- Administered by
- Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
Knowledge domains and weights
| Domain | Official weight |
|---|---|
| Energy and Sustainability Policies, Codes, and Standards | 6–8% |
| Energy Rates, Tariffs, and Supply Options | 5–7% |
| Energy Audits and Instrumentation | 7–11% |
| Energy Accounting and Economics | 6–10% |
| Electrical Power Systems and Motors | 7–11% |
| Lighting Systems | 5–7% |
| HVAC Systems and Building Envelope | 10–16% |
| Building Automation, Controls and AI Systems | 6–10% |
| Energy Storage Systems | 3–5% |
| Boiler and Steam Systems | 4–6% |
| Distributed Generation & Renewable Energy | 4–6% |
| Industrial Systems | 6–8% |
| Operations, Maintenance and Commissioning | 7–11% |
| ESPC and Measurement & Verification | 3–5% |
What changed in the current exam cycle
- AEE requires completion of an approved preparatory seminar (live, virtual, or self-paced) before sitting for the CEM exam — verify current requirements.
- CEM recertification is required every 3 years with continuing education and a maintenance fee.
- Exam is open book — printed references and notes in a binder allowed; computers and phones prohibited during the exam.
High-yield facts (commonly tested)
- Passing score is 700 on a 0–1,040 scaled score — not a simple percentage.
- HVAC Systems and Building Envelope is the highest-weight subject area (up to 16% of scored content).
- No penalty for wrong answers — answer every question on the 130-item form.
- AEE offers a paid 65-question / 2-hour self-evaluation exam (section pass/fail, no item-level answers — verify at aeecenter.org).
- Non-programmable calculator permitted; programmable calculators and exam software on personal devices are prohibited.
- CEM application file must be completed within 3 years of passing the exam or the process restarts.
Common Certified Energy Manager (CEM) questions
Straight answers to the questions candidates usually search before buying prep or booking the exam.
How many questions are on the CEM exam?
130 questions in 4 hours — 120 scored plus 10 unscored pretest items randomly placed on the form.
What score do you need to pass the CEM exam?
A scaled score of at least 700 on the 0–1,040 scale.
Is the CEM exam open book?
Yes — open book and open notes with printed materials in a binder; verify prohibited items in the current AEE handbook.
Verify current exam fees, scheduling, and administrative details at www.aeecenter.org/certifications/certified-energy-manager. Independent study aid — not official exam material.
More about CEMStudy tips, positioning, and how this deck compares
CEM exam prep
UniPrep2Go sells an independent CEM Anki deck with 250 high-yield flashcards for active recall and exam terminology. Built from the same validated item bank as the free readiness check at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/cem-readiness-check. It is delivered as an Anki .apkg file for $11 USD through Gumroad with inst
Built for: Energy managers, facility engineers, and sustainability professionals pursuing AEE CEM certification.
Covers: 14 AEE CEM Body of Knowledge subject areas.
- Spaced-repetition flashcards
- 250 exam-focused flashcards
- Topic coverage table and samples on this page
- Linked 50-question practice test (free 25-question version)
How this deck compares
250 cards for CEM matches the current 14 aee cem body of knowledge subject areas in the coverage table — sized for daily review, not maximum download size. Start with the 50-question CEM practice test (free 25-question version), then drill weak rows from the table.
| Approach | Typical size | Tradeoffs |
|---|---|---|
| Free community decks | 1,000–3,000 |
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| Budget mega-packs | 1,000+ |
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| This deck | 250 exam-focused flashcards |
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CEM study guide
What is inside
250 MCQ cards grouped the way UniPrep2Go scores the free mock: policy/audits/economics, electrical/lighting, HVAC/envelope/BAS, industrial/boiler/renewables, and commissioning/ESPC/M&V. That is a 5-bucket map of AEE’s 14 Body of Knowledge sections — HVAC still gets the heaviest official weight (up to 16%). Every card has a teaching explanation and notes on why the other options fail.
3–4 week study plan with the free mock
**Week 1:** 15–20 new cards/day on economics math (simple payback, demand charges) and lighting/electrical PF and kW. **Week 2:** HVAC, envelope, and BAS sequences. **Week 3:** Sit the [50-question CEM readiness check (free 25-question version)](/mock-exams/cem-readiness-check) (50 minutes, 70% diagnostic target). **Final days:** Review-only Anki on the weakest group; tab the open-book binder you will actually carry — AEE’s exam is 130 questions / 4 hours / scaled 700.
Pitfalls this deck targets
Candidates confuse IPMVP Options A–D, treat AEE’s paid 65-question / 2-hour self-eval as a scored mock with answer keys (it is section pass/fail only), and under-drill boilers, TES, and ESPC relative to HVAC. Cards force all five groups under spaced recall.
What this does not replace
An AEE-approved preparatory seminar, eligibility documentation, or the official CEM exam. Independent prep — not AEE material.
Certified Energy Manager (CEM) & product FAQ
How many questions are on the CEM exam?
130 questions in 4 hours — 120 scored plus 10 unscored pretest items randomly placed on the form.
What score do you need to pass the CEM exam?
A scaled score of at least 700 on the 0–1,040 scale.
Is the CEM exam open book?
Yes — open book and open notes with printed materials in a binder; verify prohibited items in the current AEE handbook.
Is there a free CEM practice test?
Yes. Take the linked readiness check at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/cem-readiness-check before you buy — topic scoring shows what to drill in the deck. Your first UniPrep2Go mock, including this CEM one, is a free 25-question timed diagnostic (any exam, Exam or Learn mode, no signup); full-length mocks and retakes run on the $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass — 5 attempts on any mock.
Is this official AEE material?
No. Independent study aid — not affiliated with or endorsed by the Association of Energy Engineers.
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