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Architect Registration Examination
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The Architect Registration Examination (ARE) is the professional licensure examination for architects in the United States and Canada. The ARE is written and maintained by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) with input from the Committee of Canadian Architectural Councils. Eligibility to take the exam is governed by the prospective architect's state or Canadian provincial licensure board (the same test format is used in Canada).
The examination consists of a series of nine tests in two formats: multiple-choice and graphic. The six multiple-choice tests are Pre-Design, General Structures, Lateral Forces, Mechanical & Electrical Systems, Building Design/ Materials & Methods, and Construction Documents & Services. The three graphic sections are Site Planning, Building Planning, and Building Technology.
Prior to the widespread availability of computers, the exam was offered annually, over a single week. Today, the exam is computer based, with candidates being able to set their own study and examination schedule.
An updated version of the computer-based ARE was introduced on 27 February 2006, known as ARE 3.1.
- The new Site Zoning 'vignette' is combined with parts of Site Analysis
- Site Parking and Site Design are combined in the Site Design vignette
A 'rolling-clock' policy began on January 1, 2006 with the provision that candidates must pass all the divisions of the exam within five years. Refer to external links below for more information.
| Multiple-Choice Divisions | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 |
| Pre-Design: | 73% | 76% | 77% | 77% | 75% | 76% |
| General Structures: | 76% | 76% | 77% | 73% | 73% | 75% |
| Lateral Forces: | 89% | 90% | 93% | 92% | 77% | 76% |
| Mechanical & Electrical Systems: | 78% | 73% | 74% | 74% | 67% | 68% |
| Materials & Methods: | 90% | 90% | 88% | 86% | 76% | 77% |
| Construction Documents & Services: | 85% | 86% | 86% | 85% | 79% | 77% |
| Graphic Divisions | ||||||
| Site Planning: | 72% | 64% | 68% | 70% | 71% | 73% |
| Building Planning: | 61% | 62% | 68% | 68% | 64% | 63% |
| Building Technology: | 78% | 67% | 67% | 65% | 63% | 66% |
- Official NCARB website for the Architect Registration Exam
- Free public forum for ARE discussions - Prof. Norman K. Dorf is a frequent commenter