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  • Exam Code: PDD
  • Exam Name: ARE 5.0 Project Development and Documentation Exam
  • Updated: Oct 07, 2026
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NCARB PDD Exam Syllabus Topics:

SectionWeightObjectives
Site Analysis and Environmental Considerations10-15%- Site context evaluation
  • 1. Climate and environmental factors
  • 2. Existing utilities and infrastructure
  • 3. Topography and soil conditions
  • 4. Zoning and land use regulations
Project Scope and Requirements15-20%- Program requirements analysis
  • 1. Client needs assessment
  • 2. Budget constraints
  • 3. Functional requirements
  • 4. Space requirements
Schematic Design Development20-25%- Design concept development
  • 1. Circulation patterns
  • 2. Structural systems concept
  • 3. Preliminary material selection
  • 4. Spatial relationships
Building Code Analysis15-20%- Code compliance assessment
  • 1. Accessibility requirements (ADA)
  • 2. Zoning codes
  • 3. Building height and area limitations
  • 4. Life safety codes
Construction Documentation15-20%- Technical documentation preparation
  • 1. Specification development
  • 2. Construction details
  • 3. Drawing set organization
  • 4. Coordination with consultants
Design Development20-25%- Refining design solutions
  • 1. Building systems integration
  • 2. Structural coordination
  • 3. Building envelope design
  • 4. MEP coordination
  • 5. Material specification development

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NCARB ARE 5.0 Project Development and Documentation is an official NCARB exam, identified by exam code PDD. Passing it earns the Architect Registration Examination certification at the Intermediate level. It also relates to ARE 5.0 (Architect Registration Examination), Licensed Architect. Certifications like this one remain a reliable route to standing out: they prove ability in a way resumes alone cannot.

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The NCARB ARE 5.0 Project Development and Documentation syllabus divides into 6 domains. The leading areas are Schematic Design Development (20-25%), Site Analysis and Environmental Considerations (10-15%), and Design Development (20-25%). The complete outline is published above; knowing your shortcomings starts with knowing the syllabus.

NCARB ARE 5.0 Project Development and Documentation Sample Questions:

Question #1

For the same moment, a glue-laminated beam would require a section modulus of what proportion relative to a sawn timber beam? (Assume F# of the glue-laminated beam is 2,400 psi and F# of the sawn lumber beam equals 1,200 psi.)

  • A. 2
  • B. 3/4
  • C. The same
  • D. 1/2
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Question #2

Which code dictates the number of required exits for a 300-person assembly space?

  • A. International Mechanical Code
  • B. NFPA 70
  • C. ADA
  • D. International Building Code
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Question #3

What is the most destructive factor affecting the durability of mortar joints?

  • A. Location of control joints
  • B. Expansion of moisture by freezing
  • C. Wind loading
  • D. Efflorescence
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Question #4

A project located in a rural area without municipal sewer access will most likely require:

  • A. Ejector pump
  • B. Grease interceptor
  • C. Oil-water separator
  • D. Septic tank and leach field
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Question #5

An architect is coordinating the mechanical and structural systems in a building with exposed ceilings. The HVAC ducts are interfering with a large concrete beam in the open office area.

  • A. Shift the HVAC ducts below the beam
  • B. Relocate the beam to accommodate the ductwork
  • C. Increase the ceiling height
  • D. Request the mechanical engineer to reroute the ductwork
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