NCARB Project-Management Exam Syllabus

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Before starting your Project-Management exam preparation, it is recommended to review the complete NCARB ARE 5.0 Project Management (PjM) Exam syllabus and carefully go through the exam objectives listed below. Once you understand the exam structure and objectives, you should practice using our free Project-Management questions. We also provide premium Project-Management practice test, fully updated according to the latest exam objectives, to help you accurately assess your preparedness for the actual exam.

NCARB Project-Management Exam Objectives

Section	Weight	Objectives
Integration of Building Materials & Systems	19-25%	The last section in this division analyzes quality control methods, procedures, and review processes to maintain the proper Standard of Care throughout the entire project. As with the previous sections, this section is not about the design-related decisions, but rather the necessary administrative procedures throughout the project. Objectives include: Apply procedures required for adherence to laws and regulations relating to the project Identify steps in maintaining project quality control, and reducing risks and liabilities Perform quality control reviews of project documentation throughout life of project Evaluate management of the design process to maintain integrity of design objectives
Project Execution	17-23%	This section assesses management of the project’s execution. It is not about the design-related decisions, but rather the necessary administrative procedures throughout the project. Objectives include: Evaluate compliance with construction budget Evaluate and address changes in scope of work and scope creep Evaluate project documentation to ensure it supports the specified delivery method Identify and conform with the requirements set forth by authorities having jurisdiction in order to obtain approvals for the project
Contracts	25-31%	In this section, you will analyze the contracts that establish relationships between the architect, owner, contractors, and consultants. Objectives include: Evaluate and verify adherence to owner/architect agreement Interpret key elements of, and verify adherence to architect/consultant agreement Interpret key elements of the owner/contractor agreement Interpret key elements of the owner/consultant agreement to integrate the consultant’s work into the project
Project Work Planning	17-23%	In this section, you will evaluate effective ways to develop and communicate a work plan with the assembled project team to complete the project. Objectives include: Develop and maintain a project work plan Determine the criteria required to develop and maintain a project schedule Determine appropriate communication to the project team—owner, contractor, consultants, and internal staff
Resource Management	7-13%	Once you have a signed contract, it’s time to determine what resources will be needed to execute the project. In this section, you will need to determine the composition of the project team and how each team member’s time will be managed and allocated in order to execute the project. Objectives include: Determine the criteria required to assemble the team Assess the criteria required to allocate and manage project resources
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