What does the ARE assess?

• A. A candidate's knowledge and skills necessary for providing various architectural services.
• B. The ability to paint diagrams.
• C. Only construction cost estimation.
• D. Only project management.

Answer: (A)

The ARE is designed to measure a candidate’s knowledge and skills needed to provide the full range of architectural services. It tests your ability to move from programming and design through to construction documents, procurement, and construction administration, while also requiring understanding of codes, building systems, sustainability, and professional responsibilities. This broad scope explains why the correct statement describes the exam as assessing knowledge and skills across various services. The other options focus on a single task (like painting diagrams) or a narrow area (cost estimation or project management) and don’t reflect the wide practice the ARE evaluates.