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What Are 4.0 Flash Cards?

Nearly every major industry has a standardized test. Architecture is no different. Once you complete your formal education, you need to prove that you have the knowledge and appropriate skill set necessary to be a safe and successful architect. The test that gauges this knowledge is the ARE 4.0, and flash cards are one way you can prepare for the test.

  1. NCARB

    • The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) is the governing body for architects across the United States. Architecture involves the safety of the public. If a building is designed without taking safety standards into account, the outcome could be devastating. The NCARB, with the help of a representative in each state, makes sure that the professionals working in architecture are trained and prepared. A standardized test is one way this is accomplished.

    ARE 4.0

    • The Architect's Registration Exam 4.0 (ARE 4.0) is the test developed by the NCARB to test the competency of architects. The "4.0" is the version number for the ARE. As of July 2011 the ARE 4.0 is the most recent version. The previous version was the ARE 3.1. Some notable differences between the 3.1 and the 4.0 are the reduced number of test components, better skills assessment, and compressed subject matter.

    4.0 Flash Cards

    • Every test needs study materials. ARE 4.0 flash cards are flash cards that contain ARE study information. You can purchase ARE flash cards from a number of online retailers including Amazon and AMOR. They range in price from $18 a pack to $70 a pack depending on the content and quantity. There are multiple elements to the ARE 4.0, and you may need to buy more than one pack of flash cards to form a complete study guide.

    Other Study Materials

    • The ARE 4.0 is a popular standardized test, and there is a great deal of study material available to potential test-takers. You can purchase flash cards, books, sample diagrams, and other content through a number of online resources. Kaplan Publishing and NALSA Publishing have Web sites that are dedicated to preparing for the ARE. They offer a variety of materials, explain the 4.0, and let you know what to expect when you take the test.

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