In the PA Setion 1 Quizz, Question 1, 2 & 4, in the response resource, you are suggesting the Ballast Handbook “Site Planning & Design, 2nd Edition” which it is a Book from 2008, when still active ARE 4.0 with many differences to current 2024 exams.
Please, confirm such resource is still valid.
Hi @ussbea,
According to the ARE 5.0 Guidelines, this resource is listed as a direct reference for both PA and PPD exams.
Even though a resource may appear “outdated,” it will still have relevant information for topics and concepts covered on the exam. Any nuances or specific details outside of this realm would be indicated in a question if required to obtain the answer. This is different than codes and regulations, of course, which are frequently updated to reflect current standards and NCARB would communicate when the new version would be referenced on the ARE (i.e. IBC 2018 to IBC 2021).
Hope this helps!
Kiara Galicinao, AIA, NCARB
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