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ARE Live: Programming & Analysis Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PA Exam 2026
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Apr 15, 2026
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 5/21/26 |  ARE Live: Programming & Analysis Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PA Exam 2026 | Learn more about Black Spectacles ARE 5.0 exam prep: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=are_live_podcast Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock to learn the best study strategies for passing the PA exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Programming & Analysis division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the PA exam and we'll cover topics related to applying accessibility standards to corridor design requirements, prioritizing programming goals through strategic space planning, evaluating zoning limits affecting building gross area, orienting buildings for optimal natural daylight performance and maximizing efficiency through residential floor plate planning. Timestamps: 5:20 - Question No. 1 8:36 - Question No. 2 15:40 - Question No. 3 27:25 - Question No. 4 30:32 - Question No. 5 See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast | — | ||||||
| 4/15/26 |  ARE Live: Practice Management Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PcM Exam 2026✨ | Practice ManagementARE 5.0+9 | Chris Hopstock | ARE 5.0 exam prepBlack Spectacles+1 | — | ARE Liveexam prep+1 | — | 52m 36s | |
| 3/19/26 |  ARE Live: Project Development & Documentation Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PDD Exam 2026✨ | Project DevelopmentDocumentation+7 | Chris Hopstock | Black Spectacles ARE 5.0 exam prepBlack Spectacles+2 | — | ARE 5.0exam prep+1 | — | 57m 57s | |
| 2/19/26 |  ARE Live: How to Pass the ARE 5.0 in 2026✨ | ARE 5.0 exam prepstudy tactics+3 | — | the ARE 5.0Black Spectacles study materials+3 | — | ARE LiveBlack Spectacles+2 | — | 51m 17s | |
| 1/22/26 |  ARE Live: How to Become a Licensed Architect in 2026✨ | licensurearchitecture+1 | — | ARE 5.0 exam prepBlack Spectacles+1 | — | ARE 5.0exam prep+1 | — | 46m 01s | |
| 12/18/25 |  ARE Live: Project Planning & Design Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PPD Exam 2025✨ | Project PlanningDesign+4 | Chris Hopstock | ARE 5.0 exam prepBlack Spectacles+2 | — | site subdivisionroof membranes+2 | — | 45m 02s | |
| 11/19/25 |  CSE Live: CSE Mock Exam | California Supplemental Exam 2025✨ | California Supplemental ExamContract Development+5 | — | CSE Exam PrepCSE Live | — | CSE Exam Prepmock exam+1 | Black Spectacles30% off | 20m 33s | |
| 11/13/25 |  ARE Live: Practice Management Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PcM Exam November 2025✨ | Practice ManagementARE 5.0+10 | Chris Hopstock | ARE 5.0 exam prepBlack Spectacles+1 | — | ARE Liveexam prep+1 | — | 51m 44s | |
| 10/22/25 |  ARE Live: Project Development & Documentation Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PDD Exam 2025✨ | Project DevelopmentDocumentation+7 | Chris Hopstock | ARE 5.0insulation assemblies+4 | — | exam prepstudy strategies+1 | — | 57m 15s | |
| 10/16/25 |  CSE Live: CSE Mock Exam | Schematic Design & Discretionary Approval✨ | CSE Mock ExamSchematic Design+1 | — | CSE Exam PrepCSE Live+1 | — | CSE Exam PrepCalifornia Supplemental Exam | — | 29m 43s | |
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| 9/17/25 |  ARE Live: Construction & Evaluation Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 CE Exam 2025✨ | ARE 5.0 exam prepConstruction & Evaluation+8 | Chris Hopstock | ARE 5.0 exam prepBlack Spectacles+2 | — | CE examstudy strategies | — | 1h 06m 50s | |
| 9/11/25 |  CSE Live: Understanding California Practice | Save 10% on CSE Exam Prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/cse-pricing. In this episode of CSE Live, Black Spectacles breaks down some of the most important and commonly misunderstood sections of the California Supplemental Exam (CSE). Learn what you need to know about the Architects Practice Act, California Building Code, and essential contract fundamentals (like B101 and A201), plus how these topics appear in real-world architecture scenarios. Timestamps: 4:51 - Contract Development and Project Planning 6:16 - Schematic Design and Discretionary Approvals 20:51 - Construction Documents and Permitting 22:48 - Project Bidding and Construction 24:07 - Live Q&A See previous episodes or register for the next CSE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast/cse-live | — | ||||||
| 8/20/25 |  ARE Live: Programming & Analysis Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PA Exam 2025 | Learn more about ARE 5.0 exam prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing. Save 10% on CSE exam prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/cse-pricing. Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock to learn the best study strategies for passing the PA exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Programming & Analysis division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the PA exam and we'll cover topics related to determining required survey types for zoning compliance, identifying structural updates from demolition scope, evaluating diagrams against programmatic client requirements, addressing zoning and scope changes in multifamily projects and choosing foundations for sloped and sensitive sites. Timestamps: 04:55 - Question No. 1 9:17 - Question No. 2 17:45 - Question No. 3 21:50 - Question No. 4 28:50 - Question No. 5 See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast | — | ||||||
| 8/14/25 |  CSE Live: What’s on the CSE? Key Topics & Smart Study Strategies | Save 10% on CSE Exam Prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/cse-pricing. In this episode of CSE Live, Black Spectacles breaks down what’s on the CSE, the key content areas covered on the exam, and proven study strategies to help you prepare effectively. Timestamps: 5:34 - What's on the CSE? 10:43 - Key Content Areas on the CSE 16:25 - Smart Study Strategies to Pass the CSE on Your First Try 23:25 - Live Q&A See previous episodes or register for the next CSE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast/cse-live | — | ||||||
| 7/24/25 |  ARE Live: Project Management Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PjM Exam 2025 | Learn more about ARE 5.0 exam prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing. Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock for ARE Live to learn the best study strategies for passing the PjM exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Project Management division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the PjM exam and we'll cover topics related to assessing criteria required to tracking labor overages against work plan budget, calculating billable rates using net multiplier, selecting proper change documentation method, identifying required consultants for project type and coordinating submittals for upcoming construction phase. Timestamps: 05:04 - Question No. 1 9:58 - Question No. 2 16:01 - Question No. 3 20:48 - Question No. 4 35:00 - Question No. 5 See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast | — | ||||||
| 7/21/25 |  CSE Live: How to Become a Licensed Architect in California | Learn more about CSE Exam Prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/cse-exam-prep. On this episode of CSE Live, Black Spectacles hosts a discussion on how to become a licensed architect in California including each step you need to take to become a licensed architect, how to pass the ARE 5.0 and the additional steps needed for licensure in California. Timestamps: 4:19 - How to become a licensed architect 7:05 - How to pass the ARE 5.0 12:40 - New California Supplemental Exam Course from Black Spectacles 16:10 - Additional steps needed for licensure in California 27:06 - Live Q&A See previous episodes or register for the next CSE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast/cse-live | — | ||||||
| 5/21/25 |  ARE Live: Practice Management Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PcM Exam 2025 | Learn more about Black Spectacles ARE 5.0 exam prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing. Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock to learn the best study strategies for passing the PcM exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Practice Management division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the PcM exam and we'll cover topics related to disclosing conflicts of interest in public advocacy, calculating not-to-exceed fees with contingency, choosing fee structures for different project phases, identifying non-billable vs. billable work tasks and determining utilization rate from weekly timesheets. Timestamps: 3:50 - Question No. 1 7:58 - Question No. 2 16:48 - Question No. 3 32:14 - Question No. 4 37:48 - Question No. 5 See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast | — | ||||||
| 3/19/25 |  ARE Live: Study Tactics to Pass the ARE 5.0 on Your First Try | Learn more about Black Spectacles ARE 5.0 exam prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing. Sign up for the next ARE Live episode for a PDD Mock Exam: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4702948128588246106 On this episode of ARE Live, Black Spectacles hosts a discussion on study tactics to pass the ARE 5.0 on your first try. You'll learn what study tactics to pass the ARE 5.0, how to take advantage of Black Spectacles suite of study materials and how to study to pass the ARE 5.0 exams. Timestamps: 4:59 - How to take advantage of Black Spectacles suite of study materials 19:35 - How to study to pass the ARE 5.0 exams 25:46 - Study strategies to pass the ARE 5.0 27:39 - Live Q&A See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast | — | ||||||
| 2/24/25 |  ARE Live: How to Pass the ARE 5.0 in 2025 | Save 15% off any membership using code PASS15 at checkout, valid until March 19th, 2025. Click here to purchase: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing. Sign up for the next ARE Live episode on Study Tactics to Pass the ARE 5.0 On Your First Try: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8920955107590185048 On this episode of ARE Live, Black Spectacles hosts a discussion on why and how to pass the ARE 5 0 in 2025. You'll learn what order to take the exams in, how much time to study for each division, how to approach certain types of questions and more! Timestamps: 4:54 - How to pass the ARE 5.0 in 2025 6:21 - How to apply your knowledge and experience to the exam format 7:20 - How to understand the ARE 5.0 item types 8:31 - How to combat external stressors 14:22 - What order to take the ARE 5.0 18:50 - Live Q&A See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast | — | ||||||
| 1/16/25 |  ARE Live: How to Become a Licensed Architect in 2025 | On this episode of ARE Live, Black Spectacles hosts a discussion on why and how to pursue licensure in 2025. You'll learn what licensure means for your career, its benefits, and the steps to becoming a licensed architect. Timestamps: 4:34 - Why you should become a licensed architect 7:13 - How to become a licensed architect 12:08 - Live Q&A See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast | — | ||||||
| 12/18/24 |  ARE Live: Construction & Evaluation Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 CE Exam 2024 | Save 15% off any ARE 5.0 exam prep membership using code CELIVE15 at checkout, valid until January 14, 2025: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing. Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock to learn the best study strategies for passing the CE exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Construction & Evaluation division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the CE exam and we'll cover topics related to assisting clients in selecting contractors, assisting owners in preparing owner-contractor agreements and knowledge of principles of value engineering. Timestamps: 10:26 - Question No. 1 17:25 - Question No. 2 21:16 - Question No. 3 26:18 - Question No. 4 31:51 - Question No. 5 See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast | — | ||||||
| 11/13/24 |  ARE Live: Project Planning & Design Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PPD Exam 2024 | Save 30% off any membership until December 2nd, discount auto-applied at checkout: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing. Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock to learn the best study strategies for passing the PPD exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Project Planning & Design division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the PPD exam and we'll cover topics related to knowledge of protocols and procedures for conducting a code analysis, knowledge of building codes and their impact on building design and knowledge of preparing code analysis documentation. Timestamps: 06:48 - Question No. 1 12:28 - Question No. 2 18:01 - Question No. 3 23:53 - Question No. 4 29:21 - Question No. 5 See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast | — | ||||||
| 10/23/24 |  ARE Live: Project Management Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PjM Exam 2024 | Save 15% off any membership with code PJMLIVE15. Learn more about ARE 5.0 exam prep at https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing. Join Black Spectacles and architect Marissa Yee for the 100th episode of ARE Live to learn the best study strategies for passing the PjM exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Project Management division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the PjM exam and we'll cover topics related to assessing criteria required to allocate and manage project resources, interpreting key elements of the owner/contractor agreement and evaluating project documentation to ensure it supports the specified delivery method. Timestamps: 08:33 - Question No. 1 11:41 - Question No. 2 20:55 - Question No. 3 23:42 - Question No. 4 28:29 - Question No. 5 See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast | — | ||||||
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