Where can a candidate access the official score report?

• A. In the Exams tab within NCARB Record.
• B. On the licensing board's portal.
• C. In the public ARE results directory.
• D. In the candidate's email inbox.

Answer: (A)

Access to the official score report is through your NCARB Record, in the Exams tab. This location is the official, verifiable record licensing boards rely on when reviewing results. After you complete an ARE 5.0 exam, the official score is posted in your NCARB Record under the Exams section, where you can view, download, or print it as needed. The other channels aren’t the official source for the score: licensing board portals handle regulatory tasks but not the official score report; the public ARE results directory is only a public listing that may reflect results with consent and does not replace the NCARB record; you might receive a notification by email, but that is not the official score document.