ARE Live: PcM Mock Exam November 2025

Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock on Wednesday, November 12th at noon CT for a deep dive into the Practice Management (PcM) 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!”.

Hi from NYC!

This is the first one that aligned with my test schedule. 5 down and 1 to go!

Hi from Washington DC!

Good morning from Los Angeles!

If you have any questions while we’re going through ARE Live today, drop a reply and I’ll bring them up live to Chris!

hello from south carolina!

How can one prepare for questions that seem meant for other divisions? Those topics aren’t among the recommended study materials for PcM.

Hello. This is Carol Gomez, from New York.

Hello from San Antonio, TX!

Hello, from St.Louis

Hi From San Jose. I have a question about Q#2 . why E was incorrect?

Hi again. Would you recommend studying for both PjM and PcM before taking either exam? Seems like a lot to bite off.

I am studying for PjM and PcM together and taking them both this weekend. Fingers crossed!

Good Luck!!

For Q#5, when do

we decline this request?

Q#5. answer A doesn’t increase the risk of standard of care?

Q#5: This one tripped me up. Good to realize that the way it is worded does not imply being paid.

The “one-time use” answer that I was inferring.