ARE Live: Programming & Analysis Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PA Exam 2026

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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

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