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NCARB Project-Management Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | NCARB |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | ARE 5.0 Project Management |
| Exam Number: | PjM |
| Exam Duration: | 180 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | ARE 5.0 Construction & Evaluation (CE) ARE 5.0 Project Planning & Design (PPD) ARE 5.0 Practice Management (PcM) ARE 5.0 Programming & Analysis (PA) ARE 5.0 Project Development & Documentation (PDD) |
| Passing Score: | Scaled score 500 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Indefinite (as of May 2023) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Hotspot, Multiple choice, Case studies, Drag-and-place, Check-all-that-apply |
| Real Exam Qty: | 75 |
| Exam Price: | $235 USD |
| Recommended Training: | NCARB ARE 5.0 Study Resources |
| Exam Registration: | NCARB Official Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based; available at PSI test centers or online proctored |
| Pre Condition: | Active NCARB Record, meet education requirements (e.g. NAAB-accredited degree), progress in Architectural Experience Program (AXP) |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ncarb.org/pass-the-are/prepare/project-management |
NCARB Project-Management Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Project Quality Control | 19-25% | - Conduct reviews and quality checks - Ensure compliance with standard of care - Establish quality standards and procedures - Address and resolve quality issues |
| Topic 2: Project Work Planning | 17-23% | - Develop and maintain project work plans - Establish project schedule and milestones - Define project scope and deliverables - Communicate plan to stakeholders |
| Topic 3: Resource Management | 7-13% | - Determine resource requirements - Coordinate consultant and team responsibilities - Allocate and manage resources |
| Topic 4: Project Execution | 17-23% | - Implement project delivery procedures - Document project progress and decisions - Monitor budget and cost control - Manage scope changes and scope creep - Coordinate with authorities having jurisdiction |
| Topic 5: Contracts | 25-31% | - Interpret owner-architect agreements - Verify compliance with contract terms - Interpret architect-consultant agreements - Manage contract modifications and changes - Interpret owner-contractor agreements |
Project-Management Exam FAQ: Before You Book Your Seat
NCARB ARE 5.0 Project Management (PjM) is an official NCARB exam, listed under exam code Project-Management. A passing result earns you the Architect Registration Examination (ARE) 5.0 certification at the Professional level. It also ties into ARE 5.0 Practice Management (PcM), ARE 5.0 Programming & Analysis (PA), ARE 5.0 Project Planning & Design (PPD), ARE 5.0 Project Development & Documentation (PDD), ARE 5.0 Construction & Evaluation (CE), extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
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NCARB recommends the following training for NCARB ARE 5.0 Project Management (PjM) candidates.
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The NCARB ARE 5.0 Project Management (PjM) syllabus spans 5 domains, led by Contracts (25-31%), Project Quality Control (19-25%), and Resource Management (7-13%). The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
NCARB ARE 5.0 Project Management (PjM) Sample Questions:
Which of the following is a primary responsibility of the architect during construction observation?
- A. Manage contractor's payroll and payments
- B. Supervise contractor's workforce
- C. Inspect the work for conformity to the contract documents
- D. Issue building permits
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What is the primary purpose of a construction schedule?
- A. To prepare construction contract documents
- B. To determine project budget and cost
- C. To allocate resources and sequence construction activities
- D. To identify building code requirements
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Refer to the exhibit
Twenty-five acres of undeveloped rural property was purchased for the site of a new elementary school.
During the DD phase, the civil engineer and structural engineers make design proposals based on the information provided in the geotechnical report. The civil engineer indicates that several cubic yards of fill material should be installed within the proposed building footprint to make up for the change in topography (was uniformly). The structural engineer indicates a footing depth of 24 inches for the entire facility. During the CD phase, the owner asks the architect to add classrooms to one wing. The civil engineer proposes that extra fill should not be installed beneath the additional classrooms.
Which of the following should the architect do before completion of CDs? Check the three that apply.
- A. Request an updated geotechnical evaluation
- B. Add general notes about structural bearing to the drawings
- C. Schedule a quality assurance meeting with the project team
- D. Update the estimate of the cost of work
- E. Increase the footing depth beneath the new classrooms
- F. Notify the structural engineer of the civil engineer's recommendation
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What type of contract involves payment based on actual costs plus a fee?
- A. Lump Sum Contract
- B. Cost-Plus Contract
- C. Time and Materials Contract
- D. Unit Price Contract
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An architectural firm is developing construction documents (CDs) for a multi-story manufacturing facility.
The project requirements include high-volume ventilation and filtration air distribution systems and heavy floor load design to accommodate the manufacturing equipment and processes. The project manager (PM) is planning for coordination and constructability review of the project documents at 80% CDs.
What actions should the PM take to ensure an effective quality control review? Check the three that apply.
- A. exchange consultant documents among the disciplines for coordination comments
- B. request that the owner provide a constructability review of the documents
- C. request that the mechanical engineer flag potential conflicts on the structural drawings
- D. send the structural drawings to a construction management firm for review
- E. submit the document package to the local code official for a preliminary review
- F. arrange for a peer review of the mechanical design and distribution drawings
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