What is an example of how the score validity policy impacts candidates' scores?

• A. If a candidate passes an ARE 5.0 division, it will always count toward ARE 5.0.
• B. Their passed division(s) will be credited toward ARE 6.0.
• C. They will be counted toward the next available division regardless of version.
• D. They will not affect future licensing.

Answer: (B)

Score validity during a version transition means that passing content from an older exam version is carried over to the newer version. For ARE 5.0 to ARE 6.0, the policy credits your passed divisions toward ARE 6.0, so those achievements count toward licensure without repeating sections. This preserves earned credit and keeps your progress moving forward. The other options don’t fit: a 5.0 pass isn’t retained only within 5.0, it’s translated to the new version; it isn’t simply moved to the next available division regardless of version; and these credits do contribute to future licensing rather than having no effect.