Free NCARB Project-Management Practice Test & Real Exam Questions

  • Exam Code/Number: Project-Management
  • Exam Name/Title: ARE 5.0 Project Management (PjM) Exam
  • Certification Provider: NCARB
  • Corresponding Certification: Architect Registration Examination
  • Exam Questions: 78
  • Updated On: Oct 12, 2026
A construction project is one week away from the date of substantial completion as defined by an AIA A201 agreement. The owner comes forward with a major change to the work. The contractor and owner disagree on how much to extend the contract time. The project needs to proceed without delay while the contractor and owner work out the difference.
Which one of the following steps should the architect take?
Correct Answer: C Vote an answer
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A project achieves refinement and coordination in which of the following phases?
Correct Answer: B Vote an answer
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What type of contract involves payment based on actual costs plus a fee?
Correct Answer: A Vote an answer
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After redesigning an existing restaurant, the architect submits the plans to the county for building permit review. During the Zoning Review, the county requests the architect submit a site plan for review and approval. After researching the county's records, the architect discovers a 40-year-old approved site plan that is stamped, "Approval is based on the site plan and usage as indicated. Any interior partitioning of the original building will be subject to review and approval by the county." How should the architect proceed?
Correct Answer: C Vote an answer
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Subsequent to the preparation of construction documents, prior to permitting, the enactment of codes or laws requires changes to the project.
Which of the following should occur?
Correct Answer: D Vote an answer
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Refer to the exhibit.
Construction documents are 75% complete for a design-bid-build project. As part of an architecture firm's quality control plan, the senior architect reviews the drawings and specifications for coordination. Following the review, the project architect distributes the senior architect's markups to the consultants.
What should the mechanical engineer do next to maintain quality control?
Correct Answer: B Vote an answer
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According to AIA Document B201, the architect must perform which of the following services during Construction Contract Administration?
Check the three that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D Vote an answer
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When is a change order required?
Correct Answer: B Vote an answer
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