What is the consequence of failing to notify NCARB about potential exam content exposure?

• A. It results in immediate suspension of your account.
• B. It is considered a violation of the ARE Candidate Agreement.
• C. It forfeits eligibility for one retake.
• D. It triggers a formal investigation by the licensure board.

Answer: (B)

Notifying NCARB about potential exam content exposure is a required duty under the ARE Candidate Agreement, the contract you sign to protect exam integrity. When you fail to report, you breach that agreement because the document specifies you must report any known exposure. That breach is the consequence described by policy—the act of not reporting constitutes a violation of the ARE Candidate Agreement. While other actions (like investigations or sanctions) can occur, the defining consequence in this context is the violation of the agreement itself.