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Join Black Spectacles and architect Garric Baker to learn the best study strategies for passing the CE exam.

On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Construction & Evaluation division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the CE exam and we'll cover topics related to project delivery methods and phases, contingency allowance, how to implement FF&E allowance, types of bonds during construction and how to determine ownership of construction documents.

Timestamps:
06:12 - Question No. 1
18:58 - Question No. 2
20:18 - Question No. 3
22:23 - Question No. 4
23:57 - Question No. 5
26:05 - Question No. 6

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ARE Live: Construction & Evaluation Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 CE Exam 2024

In today’s episode, Mike Newman reviews the 10 questions & answers from our Programming, Planning & Practice Mock Exam.  You can download this mock exam and answer the questions yourself, and then listen in.  The questions will help you develop a strategy for how to study for the exam and some of the terms you’re going to see in this exam.

One thing to note, there is a lot of overlap between PPP and some of the other exam topics, you will notice that some of these questions could easily find themselves on other exams.  You may want to consider studying and taking this exam with Construction Documents & Services and Site Planning & Design- you will find that they are all about the same issues, just from different vantage points. 

Mike Newman is an instructor for the AIA ARE Prep Curriculum powered by Black Spectacles, he’s an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, and he also runs his own architectural practice, SHED Studio.

Links-
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Mike's Recommended Resources to pass the ARE:
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Slides from episode: 
http://bksp.es/1G2PrlC

Programming Planning & Practice Mock Exam- Answered

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Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock to learn the best study strategies for passing the PcM exam.

On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Practice Management division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the PcM exam and we'll cover topics related to demonstrating firm qualifications in response to RFPs, structuring fees based on risk and services, navigating copyright and ownership of design documents, identifying appropriate additional services for scheduling issues and managing reuse and licensing of construction documents.

Timestamps:
4:53 - Question No. 1
13:52 - Question No. 2
21:30 - Question No. 3
29:09 - Question No. 4
41:14 - Question No. 5

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ARE Live: Practice Management Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PcM Exam November 2025

The Black Spectacles ARE® Live Podcast is your home for navigating the road to passing the Architect Registration Exam (ARE®) and becoming a licensed architect.  

Episodes include discussions about specific ARE & NCARB topics, interviews with distinguished architects & guests, and recordings of live broadcasts covering specific exam topics and questions and answers from a live audience.

First ever NCARB Approved Test Prep Provider for all 6 divisions of ARE 5.0. 

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ARE Live: Practice Management Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PcM Exam November 2025

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