Which statement accurately describes NCARB's involvement in exam eligibility?

• A. NCARB directly approves licenses in every jurisdiction.
• B. NCARB handles only education verification.
• C. NCARB certifies architectural firms for practice.
• D. NCARB manages eligibilities for candidates in participating jurisdictions.

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is that NCARB coordinates who is allowed to begin taking the ARE in jurisdictions that participate in its eligibility program. In those states, once your education and experience are verified in your NCARB Record and you meet any local criteria, NCARB can issue eligibility to sit, which then lets you register for and take the exam. Licensure itself remains with the state licensing boards and happens after you pass all divisions and satisfy other requirements. NCARB’s role isn’t to approve licenses or certify firms; it extends beyond just education verification to managing exam eligibility for participating jurisdictions.