What is the consequence of engaging in misconduct during the ARE?

• A. You are warned in your personal file only.
• B. Candidates are subject to NCARB's Policy for the ARE: Exam Candidate Conduct.
• C. You are automatically banned for a year.
• D. You must retake the exam.

Answer: (B)

Engaging in misconduct triggers the formal framework NCARB uses to handle exam behavior. The consequence is that candidates are subject to NCARB's Policy for the ARE: Exam Candidate Conduct. That policy lays out the expectations for conduct and the range of possible sanctions for violations, with the specific action chosen based on the severity of the misconduct. It’s the official mechanism behind any disciplinary action, not a single fixed penalty.

Other options aren’t correct because consequences aren’t limited to a personal-file warning, a guaranteed one-year ban, or an automatic retake. The policy governs all potential outcomes and can vary accordingly depending on what occurred.