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DOCUMENTS AND
SERVICE (CDS)
ARE MOCK EXAM

(Architect Registration Exam) ARE Overview, Exam Prep Tips, Multiple-Choice Questions and Graphic Vignettes,Solutions and Explanations

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To my parents, Zhuixian and Yugen, my wife, Xiaojie, and my daughters, Alice, Angela, Amy, and Athena.

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How to Use This Book

We suggest you read Construction Documents and Service (CDS) ARE Mock Exam (Architect Registration Exam at least three times:

Read once and cover Chapter One and Two and Appendixes and the related FREE PDF files and other resources. Highlight the information you are not familiar with.

Read twice, focusing on the highlighted information to memorize. You can repeat this process as many times as you want until you master the content of the book. Pay special attention to the following AIA documents: read them at least three times. You may have many real ARE CDS division questions based on the following AIA documents listed in bold font:

A1012007, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor where the basis of payment is a Stipulated Sum (CCDC Document 2)

A2012007, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction

B1012007 (Former B1411997), Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect (RAIC Document 6)

After reviewing these materials, you can do the mock exam, and then check your answers against the answers and explanations in the back, including explanations for the questions you answer correctly. You may have answered some questions correctly for the wrong reason. Highlight the information with which you are not familiar.

Like the real exam, the mock exam includes all three types of questions: Select the correct answer, check all that apply, and fill in the blank.

Review your highlighted information, and do the mock exam again. Try to answer 100% of the questions correctly this time. Repeat the process until you can answer all the questions correctly.

Do the mock exam about one week before the real exam, but at least 3 days before the real exam. You should NOT wait until the night before the real exam and then do the mock exam: If you do not do well, you will go into panic mode and you will NOT have enough time to review your weakness.

Read for the third time the night before the real exam. Review ONLY the information you highlighted, especially the questions you did not answer correctly when you did the mock exam for the first time.

One important tip for passing the graphic vignette section of the ARE CDS division is to become VERY familiar with the commands of the NCARB software. Many people fail the exam simply because they are NOT familiar with the NCARB software and cannot finish the graphic vignette section within the time limit of the exam.

Chapter One

Overview of Architect Registration Exam (ARE)

A. First Thing First: Go to the website of your architect registration board and read all the requirements for obtaining an architect license in your jurisdiction.

See following link:

http://www.ncarb.org/Getting-an-Initial-License/Registration-Board-Requirements.aspx

B. Download and review the latest ARE documents from NCARB website

1. Important links to the FREE and official NCARB documents

The current version of Architect Registration Exam includes seven divisions:

Programming, Planning & Practice

Site Planning & Design

Building Design & Construction Systems

Schematic Design

Structural Systems

Building Systems

Construction Documents and Service

Note: Starting July 2010, 2007 AIA Documents apply to Construction Documents & Services Division.

Six ARE divisions have a multiple-choice section and a graphic vignette section. Schematic Design division has NO multiple-choice section, but two graphic vignette sections.

For the vignette section, you need to create the following graphic vignette(s) based on the ARE division you are taking:

Programming, Planning & Practice

Site Zoning

Site Planning & Design

Site Grading

Site Design

Building Design & Construction Systems

Accessibility/Ramp

Stair Design

Roof Plan

Schematic Design

Interior Layout

Building Layout

Structural Systems

Structural Layout

Building Systems

Mechanical & Electrical Plan

Construction Documents & Services

Building Section

There is a tremendous amount of valuable information covering every step of becoming an architect available free of charge at NCARB website:

http://www.ncarb.org/

For example, you can find the education guide regarding professional architectural degree programs accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), NCARBs Intern Development Program (IDP) guides, initial license, certification and reciprocity, continuing education, etc. These documents explain how you can become qualified to take the Architect Registration Exam.