My confidence level was moderate to good. My thoughts were more in regards to "why would they ask that". From a bridge standpoint, I feel that they threw in some items that we as engineers normally don't use in the office, but after reflecting on it, I can see how someone in academia would look at it differently. As a side note, I have been taking the exam in Illinois, where there are additional regulations during the exam regarding what can and cannot be used as a reference. I feel that since the exam is to be a national standard now, all states should adhere to the rules set forth by NCEES. I also agree, more transparnecy and accountability would be nice but it will never happen.