NCARB Project-Planning-Design Exam Details & Actual Exam Questions

Exam Code/Number: Project-Planning-Design
Exam Name/Title: ARE 5.0 Project Planning & Design (PPD)
Certification Provider: NCARB
Corresponding Certification: Architect Registration Examination

Exam Questions: 102
Updated On: Jul,13 2026
Certification Level: Professional

NCARB ARE 5.0 Project Planning & Design (PPD) Exam Questions

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NCARB Project-Planning-Design Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	NCARB
Exam Name:	Architect Registration Examination (ARE) 5.0: Project Planning & Design (PPD)
Exam Number:	ARE 5.0 PPD
Related Certifications:	Architecture License ARE 5.0 Certification
Exam Format:	Multiple Choice, Hot Spot, Drag and Place, Fill in the Blank, Case Study
Exam Price:	USD 235.00
Real Exam Qty:	Approx. 100 (Scenario-based)
Certificate Validity Period:	Passing score valid for 5 years
Available Languages:	English
Passing Score:	Scaled score (refer to NCARB guidelines)
Exam Duration:	305 minutes
Sample Questions:	NCARB Project-Planning-Design Sample Questions
Exam Way:	Computer-based testing (CBT) at Prometric centers
Pre Condition:	Typically requires completion of the Architecture Experience Program (AXP) and eligibility to sit for the ARE.
Official Syllabus URL:	https://www.ncarb.org/pass-the-are/prepare/project-planning-design

NCARB Project-Planning-Design Exam Syllabus Topics:

Section	Weight	Objectives
Project Costs & Budgeting	8-14%	- Analyze budget implications of design decisions 1. Value analysis and cost-benefit trade-offs 2. Contingency and allowances - Evaluate preliminary cost estimates 1. Evaluate life-cycle costs 2. Cost per square foot calculations
Codes & Regulations	14-20%	- Apply building codes and zoning ordinances 1. Occupancy classification and construction types 2. Fire protection requirements 3. Means of egress and life safety 4. Accessibility standards (ADA/ANSI A117.1) - Interpret specialty codes and regulations 1. Plumbing and mechanical codes 2. Energy codes (IECC/ASHRAE 90.1)
Environmental Conditions & Context	22-28%	- Determine sustainable strategies based on environmental analysis 1. Wind and ventilation 2. Solar orientation and climate 3. Acoustics and noise control - Analyze site-specific environmental conditions 1. Topography and grading 2. Vegetation and ecology 3. Hydrology and drainage
Project Integration of Program & Systems	32-38%	- Develop design alternatives 1. Evaluate design options against program requirements 2. Synthesize cultural, behavioral, and technical factors - Integrate building systems and site design 1. Coordinate structural and MEP clearances 2. Resolve conflicts between systems
Building Systems, Materials, & Assemblies	12-18%	- Select building envelope and interior assemblies 1. Finish materials and specifications 2. Wall, roof, and floor assemblies - Select mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems 1. Plumbing distribution and fixtures 2. HVAC systems and distribution 3. Electrical power and lighting - Select structural systems 1. Foundation systems 2. Vertical load support 3. Lateral force resistance