What does NCARB stand for?

• A. National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
• B. National Committee for Architectural Registration Bodies
• C. National Council for Architectural Regulation Boards
• D. National Association of Architects Registration Boards

Answer: (A)

NCARB stands for National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. This is the national organization that coordinates the architectural registration boards across the United States, aligning licensure requirements, overseeing education and experience standards, and administering the Architect Registration Examination. The wording uses “Council” and “Boards,” which reflects the official structure and role of the organization; the other options differ in key terms (such as Committee, Regulation, or Association), so they don’t match the actual name.