Which of the following best describes NCARB's role in licensure across jurisdictions?

• A. It coordinates licensure standards recognizing multiple jurisdictions.
• B. It issues licenses directly to individuals.
• C. It funds architectural firms.
• D. It sets salary scales for architects.

Answer: (A)

NCARB coordinates a common framework for licensure that multiple jurisdictions recognize. It develops model laws, guidelines, and tools (like the NCARB Certificate and Record) so states can accept the same education, experience, and examination standards, facilitating licensure across different jurisdictions. Licensing itself is handled by each state's architectural licensing board, not by NCARB. NCARB does not issue licenses, fund firms, or set salaries; it provides the standardized structure that enables mobility and reciprocity among states.