ARE Live: PA Mock Exam August 2025

Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock on Wednesday, August 20th at noon CT for a deep dive into the Programming & Analysis division with a mock practice exam on this episode of ARE Live!

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Everyone who posts in this thread today will be eligible to win a free Black Spectacles t-shirt - so don’t hesitate to drop a friendly "Hello!”.

Hello! How soon afterwards are the recordings available?

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Hey! You’ll be able to watch the recording on YouTube later today!

Hi, hope to learn more as I will be taking the test next saturday (08/29).

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Afternoon from Florida!

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Good morning from Los Angeles!

Hello from Texas.

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If you have any questions during ARE Live today, reply to this thread and I’ll bring them up live to Chris!

Hello! Glad to hop online!

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Hello from LA! Missed the first question, glad still be able to watch the rest!

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Hey Helena! I’ll have the recording available on Youtube later today that you can review!

Question 4 option D, when would this be considered. Option E mentions the coordination of transfers, assuming it is referring to beam. I would have assumed it was referencing a transfer beam. Is that wrong?

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Hello, for question 4, is it right to assume that if the contract is signed and the project is in progress, that it is never the right answer to “find another site“

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Hello from Maine!

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Thank you. Coordinating transfers between 3rd and 4th… please explain. Not understanding the reference here.

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Thank you @coachchrishopstock Understood. Where can more information be found regarding the use of a transfer floor?

Thank you so much for the T-Shirt