ARE Live: Project Development & Documentation Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PDD Exam 2026

About this episode

This episode features a mock exam for the Project Development & Documentation division of the ARE 5.0, discussing key topics and study strategies.

Learn more about Black Spectacles ARE 5.0 exam prep here: 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 PDD exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Project Development & Documentation division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the PDD exam and we'll cover topics related to verifying zoning, programming, and early project requirements, designing for environmental impact and neighbor compatibility, coordinating consultants for underground utility infrastructure, selecting roofing systems for unique building geometries and evaluating material substitutions for cost control. Timestamps: 4:50 - Question No. 1 10:34 - Question No. 2 22:23 - Question No. 3 40:30 - Question No. 4 47:42 - Question No. 5 See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast

People in this episode

Guest: Chris Hopstock

Topics covered

• Project Development
• Documentation
• PDD Exam
• Zoning
• Programming
• Environmental Impact
• Consultant Coordination
• Roofing Systems
• Material Substitutions

Keywords

• ARE 5.0
• exam prep
• study strategies

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Black Spectacles ARE 5.0 exam prep

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