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ARE 5.0 Quizzes

ARE 5.0 Quizzes Designed to Help You Pass on Your First Try

Lock in the material with quick, targeted quizzes aligned to NCARB objectives, complete with instant feedback and clear explanations so you can study in minutes and retain knowledge for exam day.

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ARE 5.0 Quizzes Designed to Help You Pass on Your First Try

Build Confidence and Improve Recall with ARE 5.0 Quizzes That Fit Any Schedule

Build Confidence and Lock In What You’ve Learned in Minutes, Not Hours

Quizzes make studying manageable by breaking ARE 5.0 content into bite-sized practice. Whether it’s a 2–3 question quiz break right after a lecture or a 20-question section quiz, you test recall while the information is fresh. This approach helps you retain knowledge longer and walk into exam day with confidence.

Build Confidence and Lock In What You’ve Learned in Minutes, Not Hours
Learn the “Why” Behind Every Answer So You Remember on Exam Day

Learn the “Why” Behind Every Answer So You Remember on Exam Day

Every quiz comes with detailed explanations and references, so every question—right or wrong—becomes a learning opportunity. Instead of guessing or memorizing, you’ll deepen your understanding and strengthen recall, making it easier to apply knowledge on exam day.

Fit Studying Into Any Schedule

Quizzes are short, flexible, and available anytime on desktop or mobile. Whether you’re at your desk, on your commute, or between projects, you can get meaningful study in without needing hours. With progress tracking, you’ll see exactly what you’ve mastered and what needs more review.

With Black Spectacles quizzes, you will be able to:

  • Reinforce knowledge in just minutes a day
  • Test yourself with NCARB-style questions written by licensed architects
  • Learn from detailed explanations with references to source material
  • Track progress so you know where to focus next
  • Reduce test-day anxiety by mastering content through consistent practice
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Fit Studying Into Any Schedule

Pass on the First Try with Proven Learning Science

Repetition = Remembering on Exam Day

Quizzes reinforce knowledge in short, targeted bursts, but true mastery requires more than answering a question once. Learning science proves you need to encounter the same material 10 to 15 times across different study formats. That is why Black Spectacles quizzes connect to video lectures, practice exams, and flashcards so every question strengthens your memory for exam day.


With Black Spectacles, you will learn through:

  • Detailed answer explanations and references for every quiz question so you always know why an answer is correct
  • Progress tracking that highlights where quizzes connect to broader study areas
  • Video lectures that introduce the concepts, followed by short quiz breaks to test your memory in the moment
  • Flashcards that let you review quiz content in bite-sized pieces on the go
  • Practice exams that expand quiz questions into full-length tests under exam conditions
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Quizzes Built With Architects, Backed by Learning Science

Quizzes That Reinforce ARE 5.0 Content, Improve Recall, and Build Exam-Day Confidence

Quizzes That Reinforce ARE 5.0 Content, Improve Recall, and Build Exam-Day Confidence

Black Spectacles quizzes were created by licensed architects to align directly with NCARB objectives. Each question is crafted to reinforce concepts through repetition, with clear explanations that strengthen understanding. Short, targeted quizzes fit into your schedule and connect seamlessly to other study tools so every practice moment builds toward exam-day success.


The result is a quiz system that helps you:

  • Test your knowledge with NCARB-aligned questions written by architects
  • Retain more with clear explanations tied to source material
  • Build confidence with short, repeatable practice designed for first-try success
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ARE 5.0 Quizzes FAQs

Can I see all my previous quiz answers?

You can review your quiz answers immediately after taking your quiz in your score report, as well as the explanations for each answer. Once you exit the answer review session, you won't be able to see the answer explantations unless you take the quiz again. 

Do quizzes affect my Pass the ARE Guarantee claim?

Nope! At this time, your quiz scores aren't part of the requirements for the guarantee. 

Is there a limit to how many times I can take each quiz?

No! You can take each quiz as many times as you'd like to review the information and improve your score. The quizzes are also not timed. 

Are quiz breaks available for all six divisions?

Currently, all six divisions have section quizzes, but only CE, PcM, PjM and PA have the shorter quiz breaks. We're in the process of updating the rest of the divisions, so they will soon have quiz breaks as well. Stay tuned!