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ARE 5.0 Flash Cards, 2nd Edition

ARE 5.0 Flash Cards, 2nd Edition is the perfect complement to your study routine. More than 400 flashcards, categorized by exam division and section, aid you in recalling key concepts and definitions. Easily taken on the go, the cards come with six binder rings for easy organization.


Features Include:

  • Coverage of all six divisions of ARE 5.0 with cards that match up to ARE 5.0 divisions and sections
  • Unique content specific to each division of ARE 5.0 
  • Both question/answer formatting and answer/question formatting to help increase problem solving speed
  • Six binder rings to divide your cards and customize your self-study learning experience

Sample PDF

ARE 5.0 Flash Cards
$39.00
PUB YEAR
2022
FORMAT
Cards
PRINT ISBN
9781591268758
PID# 621871

FAQs

After you pass an ARE division, it remains valid during the delivery of the version of the exam under which it was taken. Your passed division could also be used to establish credits during the delivery of the next exam version. After two versions of the exam, passed divisions will expire. Please see NCARB's website for more information on their score validity policy.

There are three different item types utilized during each ARE 5.0 exam division. Here are the item types:

  • Multiple Choice
  • Check-All-That-Apply
  • Hotspot
To better assess your skills and abilities, each exam division contains two Case Studies. A Case Study presents a scenario that represents an architecture project and includes supporting resources. Using the information provided, you'll be asked to answer questions related to the scenario.

The ARE pass rates from 2024 are:

  • Practice Management: 48%
  • Project Management: 60%
  • Programming & Analysis: 61%
  • Project Planning & Design: 47%
  • Project Development & Documentation: 55%
  • Construction & Evaluation: 61%
ARE 5.0 is a computer-based test and has content divided into six divisions that may be taken in any order. They are: 
  • Practice Management (80 items, 2 hours and 45 minutes test duration)
  • Project Management (90 items, 3 hours and 15 minutes test duration)
  • Programming & Analysis (95 items, 3 hours and 15 minutes test duration) 
  • Project Planning & Design (120 items, 4 hours and 15 minutes test duration)
  • Project Development & Documentation (120 items, 4 hours and 15 minutes test duration) 
  • Construction & Evaluation (95 items, 3 hours and 15 minutes test duration) 
For more information, you can visit ncarb.org.
The Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®) is a multi-division exam used to assess your knowledge and skills regarding the practice of architecture. The current version of the exam, ARE 5.0, is developed by NCARB and features six divisions. Completing the ARE 5.0 exam by passing all six divisions is required by all US jurisdictions as a key step on the path to earning a license. The division exams can be taken in any order.

ARE 5.0 has a mixture of item types. There is not a set percentage of any one type of item type on an exam. Here are the item types found on the ARE 5.0:

  • Multiple Choice
  • Check-All-That-Apply
  • Hotspot
  • Case Studies
The tests are administered at Prometric test centers and must be scheduled three days in advance. 

In addition to testing, there are other education and work experience requirements that must be fulfilled to earn a license. For more information on additional requirements, exam policies, and eligibility, please visit the NCARB website.

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