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Your Guide to Online Proctoring and ARE 5.0

Learn more about online proctoring and the related changes being made to the ARE.

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ARE 5.0 Handbook: Online Proctoring Updates

Effective in December 2020, this version of the handbook reflects changes made for the launch of online proctoring, including updated appointment times and number of items. It has also been updated to be accessible and mobile-friendly.

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Policy for the ARE: Exam Candidate Conduct

This document outlines procedures in the event of candidate misconduct while preparing for, taking, or after taking the ARE.

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ARE 5.0 Handbook

The ARE 5.0 Handbook walks you through each division, providing specifics on objectives, sample questions, suggested references, and more. Last updated July 2020.

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ARE 5.0 Construction & Evaluation

In this video, we take an inside look at the Construction & Evaluation division. Watch to learn more about division objectives, sample questions, and suggested references. 

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Anticipated December 14, NCARB will begin offering the option to take the ARE through online proctoring. NCARB is making several important changes to the exam’s navigation and delivery to make this possible. Changes will impact all exams, whether in-person or online, starting December 14, 2020. Read more.