Table of Contents for “Building Design and Construction Systems (BDCS) ARE Mock Exam (Architect Registration Exam)”
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Table of Contents
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
B. Download and review the latest ARE documents from NCARB website
1. Important links to the FREE and official NCARB documents
2. A detailed list and brief description of the FREE PDF files that you can download from NCARB
· ARE Guidelines
· NCARB Education Guidelines
· Intern Development Program Guidelines
· The IDP Supervisor Guidelines
· Handbook for Interns and Architects
· Official exam guide, references index, and practice program (NCARB software) for each ARE division
· The Burning Question: Why Do We Need ARE Anyway?
· Defining Your Moral Compass
· Rules of Conduct
C. The Intern Development Program (IDP)
1. What is IDP?
2. Who qualify as interns?
D. Overview of Architect Registration Exam (ARE)
1. How to qualify for the ARE?
2. How to qualify for the architect license?
3. What is the purpose of ARE?
4. What is NCARB’s rolling clock?
5. How to register for an ARE exam?
6. How early do I need to arrive at the test center?
7. Exam Format & Time
· Programming, Planning & Practice
· Site Planning & Design
· Building Design & Construction Systems
· Schematic Design
· Structural Systems
· Building Systems
· Construction Documents and Service
8. How are ARE scores reported?
9. Are there a fixed percentage of candidates who pass the ARE exams?
10. When can I retake a failed ARE division?
11. How much time do I need to prepare for each ARE division?
12. Which ARE division should I start first?
13. ARE exam prep and test-taking tips
14. English system (English or inch-pound units) vs. metric system (SI units)
15. Codes and standards used in this book
Chapter Two Building Design and Construction Systems (BDCS) Division
A. General Information
1. Exam Content
2. Official exam guide and practice program for BDCS division
B. The most important documents/publications for BDCS division of the ARE exam.24
1. Official NCARB list of references for the BDCS division
2. Building Construction Illustrated (BCI)
3. Historic Preservation documents
4. Access Board, ADAAG Manual: A Guide to the American with Disabilities Accessibility Guidelines.
5. American Institute of Architects (AIA) Documents
6. The Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice (AHPP)
7. International Building Code (IBC)
8. Architectural Graphic Standards
9. CSI Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) MasterFormat & Building Construction
C. Overall strategies and tips for NCARB graphic vignettes
1. Overall strategies
2. Tips
D. Accessibility/Ramp Vignette
1. Major criteria, overall strategy, and tips for accessibility/ramp vignette
2. Step-by-step solution for the official NCARB BDCS practice program accessibility/ramp vignette
3. Notes on NCARB traps
4. A summary of the critical dimensions
5. An alternate and simple solution to the official NCARB vignette
E. Stair Design Vignette
1. Major criteria, overall strategy and tips for stair design vignette
2. Step-by-step solutions for the official NCARB BDCS practice program stair design vignette
3. Notes on NCARB traps
4. A summary of the critical dimensions
5. Practice using the cut stair tool. You will probably need to use it in the real exam
6. A much tougher and very helpful stair vignette
F. Roof Plan Vignette
1. Major criteria, overall strategy and tips for roof plan vignette
2. Step-by-step solution for the official NCARB BDCS practice program roof plan vignette
3. Notes on NCARB traps
4. A summary of the critical dimensions
Chapter Three ARE Mock Exam for Building Design and Construction Systems (BDCS) Division
A. Mock Exam: BDCS Multiple-Choice (MC) Section
B. Mock Exam: BDCS Accessibility/Ramp Vignette
1. Directions and Code
2. Program
C. Mock Exam: BDCS Stair Design Vignette
1. Directions and Code
2. Program
D. Mock Exam: BDCS Roof Plan Vignette
1. Directions and Code
2. Program
Chapter Four ARE Mock Exam Solution for Building Design and Construction Systems (BDCS) Division
A. Mock Exam Answers and explanation: BDCS Multiple-Choice (MC) Section
B. Mock Exam Solution: BDCS Accessibility/Ramp Vignette
1. Major criteria, overall strategy, and tips for accessibility/ramp vignette
2. Step-by-step solution for the mock exam accessibility/ramp vignette using the official NCARB BDCS practice program
3. Notes on mock exam vignette traps
4. A summary of the critical dimensions
C. Mock Exam Solution: BDCS Stair Design Vignette
1. Major criteria, overall strategy, and tips for the stair design vignette
2. Step-by-step solution for the mock exam stair design vignette using the official NCARB BDCS practice program
3. Notes on mock exam vignette traps
4. A summary of the critical dimensions
D. Mock Exam Solution: BDCS Roof Plan Vignette
1. Major criteria, overall strategy, and tips for the roof plan vignette
2. Step-by-step solution for the mock exam roof plan vignette using the official NCARB BDCS practice program
3. Notes on mock exam vignette traps
4. A summary of the critical dimensions
Appendixes
A. List of Figures
B. Official reference materials suggested by NCARB
1. General NCARB reference materials for ARE
2. Official NCARB reference materials for the Building Design and Construction Systems (BDCS) division
C. Other reference materials
D. Definition of Architects and Some Important Information about Architects and the Profession of Architecture
E. AIA Compensation Survey
F. So … You would Like to Study Architecture
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