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NCARB Project-Planning-Design Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | NCARB |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | ARE 5.0 Project Planning & Design |
| Exam Number: | PPD |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | ARE 5.0 Project Development & Documentation ARE 5.0 Programming & Analysis ARE 5.0 Practice Management ARE 5.0 Project Management ARE 5.0 Construction & Evaluation |
| Passing Score: | Scaled score 600+ |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 5 years from completion |
| Exam Duration: | 245 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Check-all-that-apply, Case studies, Multiple-choice, Drag-and-place |
| Exam Price: | $235 USD |
| Real Exam Qty: | 100 |
| Recommended Training: | NCARB ARE 5.0 Resources |
| Exam Registration: | NCARB Official Registration |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | In-person at PSI test centers or online proctored |
| Pre Condition: | Active NCARB Record; completion of education requirements (NAAB-accredited degree or equivalent); progress in Architectural Experience Program (AXP) |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ncarb.org/pass-the-are/prepare/project-planning-design |
NCARB Project-Planning-Design Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Project Costs & Budgeting | 8-14% | - Cost estimation and analysis - Evaluation of design alternatives - Budget compliance and optimization |
| Topic 2: Environmental Conditions & Context | 16-22% | - Sustainable design principles - Neighborhood and contextual impact - Environmental and climatic considerations - Site analysis and building placement |
| Topic 3: Building Systems, Materials, & Assemblies | 19-25% | - Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems - Enclosure and thermal performance - Building materials and assemblies - Structural systems |
| Topic 4: Project Integration of Program & Systems | 32-38% | - Building configuration and form - Integration of systems and assemblies - Alignment with program requirements - Coordination of contextual and regulatory factors |
| Topic 5: Codes & Regulations | 16-22% | - Building codes and life safety requirements - Zoning and land use regulations - Accessibility standards - Environmental regulations |
Frequently Asked Questions: NCARB ARE 5.0 Project Planning & Design (PPD)
NCARB ARE 5.0 Project Planning & Design (PPD) is an official NCARB certification exam, registered under the code Project-Planning-Design. Passing it awards the Architect Registration Examination (ARE) 5.0 certification, a credential at the Professional level. It also connects to ARE 5.0 Practice Management, ARE 5.0 Project Management, ARE 5.0 Programming & Analysis, ARE 5.0 Project Development & Documentation, ARE 5.0 Construction & Evaluation. The exam is demanding by design, and that difficulty is precisely what makes the credential meaningful for career development.
The NCARB ARE 5.0 Project Planning & Design (PPD) exam presents 100 questions within 245 minutes. That is a brisk pace, and the candidates who handle it best are the ones who rehearsed it. Use the ActualPDF engine for full timed simulations, practice flagging and returning, and arrive on exam day with a pacing strategy already proven.
Passing NCARB ARE 5.0 Project Planning & Design (PPD) takes Scaled score 600+, and official registration costs $235 USD. Retakes bill the full $235 USD again, so preparation is the least expensive insurance available. Let your ActualPDF practice scores guide the timing: book when you clear the requirement consistently, not occasionally.
Active NCARB Record; completion of education requirements (NAAB-accredited degree or equivalent); progress in Architectural Experience Program (AXP)
Policies get revised, so confirm the current requirements before you register on the official exam page.
NCARB ARE 5.0 Project Planning & Design (PPD) registration is handled through the official channels below.
For scheduling purposes: the exam is delivered In-person at PSI test centers or online proctored.
Yes, NCARB recommends the following training for NCARB ARE 5.0 Project Planning & Design (PPD) candidates.
Complement any training with the 102 practice questions in the ActualPDF Project-Planning-Design package, because repeated application is what turns course knowledge into a passing score.
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NCARB ARE 5.0 Project Planning & Design (PPD) is organized into 5 official domains. The most heavily weighted are Building Systems, Materials, & Assemblies (19-25%), Codes & Regulations (16-22%), and Project Integration of Program & Systems (32-38%). The full breakdown appears above on this page; study the weightings and your preparation priorities set themselves.
NCARB ARE 5.0 Project Planning & Design (PPD) Sample Questions:
The architect's greatest contribution to good seismic design is in the design of which of the following?
- A. Building's plan and cross-sectional configuration
- B. Building's interior partition arrangement
- C. Structural components and connections
- D. Site location and building orientation
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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A 100,000-square-foot distribution warehouse has roof drains around the perimeter.
Which combination of structure and roofing system insulation is most cost effective?
- A. Sloped open web joists with rigid insulation
- B. Sloped rigid frame with rigid insulation
- C. Level open web joists with tapered rigid insulation
- D. Level rigid frame with tapered rigid insulation
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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In the design of a project, the architect should do which of the following in order to respond to the requirements imposed by governmental authorities that have jurisdiction over the project?
- A. Implement a staff training program that will guarantee compliance with all applicable codes.
- B. Include a provision in the architect's contract with the owner that ensures compliance with all applicable codes.
- C. Include a provision in the construction contract that delegates code compliance to the contractor.
- D. Implement a code search checklist to capture key design code information.
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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A one-story residence in a dry climate with cold winter nights is designed with an unconditioned dirt floor crawlspace utilizing underfloor plumbing and HVAC ductwork. The owner is interested in using a concrete slab-on-grade floor instead of the pier-and-beam concrete floor over an open crawlspace as originally designed.
What are the impacts of changing the design to a slab-on-grade floor system? Check the two that apply.
- A. It will limit the types of flooring finishes available.
- B. It will have more steel reinforcing.
- C. It will limit future plumbing flexibility.
- D. It will have warmer floors in the evenings.
- E. It will allow for HVAC ductwork installation.
- F. It will allow for better moisture control.
Correct Answer: C,D 🗳️
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Refer to the exhibit (building subjected to wind with force diagrams A, B, C, D).
Which of the force diagrams shown correctly represents the resultant wind forces causing an overturning effect on the building and the forces that resist this overturning effect? (Direction and point of application of forces are to be considered; magnitude of forces is not.)
- A. D
- B. A
- C. C
- D. B
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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