Here is a breakdown of some specific changes included in ARE Version 3.0:
Multiple-Choice Divisions
Reduction of the overall number of questions in each division
A better organized content outline for each division, with more
consistent titles
The reintroduction of questions about site design throughout several
divisions
Questions covering new content areas, including "green architecture,"
sustainability, and new material technologies
Renaming the Materials & Methods division Building Design / Materials &
Methods to better reflect its expanded scope
Expansion of practice and project management portions of the
Construction Documents & Services division
A redesigned screen layout that anticipates new types of questions in
the future
Graphic Divisions
Elimination of the Site Section vignette from the Site Planning division
Elimination of the Block Diagram vignette from the Building Planning
division
Standardizing the sequence of all three graphic divisions by
implementing one mandatory 15-minute break between sections of each division
Elimination of access to the Practice Program at Prometric test centers
during the examination reduces the scheduled appointment time
The Practice Program remains available for downloading from the NCARB
web site
The newly revised and updated publication, ARE Guidelines, will
provide additional details about changes to exam content and administration.
The Guidelines will be available by mid-October; all currently eligible
candidates will receive a copy [from NCARB] by mail. Candidates may also
download the publication from the NCARB web site (www.ncarb.org).
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