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Passed PA

PostPosted: Sun Jun 11, 2017 6:31 am
by Sarcasmo
Passed PA - - studied matrix reference materials. On to PPD.

Re: Passed PA

PostPosted: Sun Jun 11, 2017 2:27 pm
by xnokturnx
Nice job, man! I think that makes you 4 for 4, no?
Question: is Sun, Wind and Light a worthy read for PA?

Re: Passed PA

PostPosted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 6:46 am
by Sarcasmo
Thanks, Xnok -- it was #4 for me (no transition).
I think that book is more for PPD. The matrix puts it there, but it's not req'd for PA.
Also, on a slightly different note, I've found that the ARE5.0 reference materials listed at the end of each section -- and not the longer list at the very end of the handbook, is a pretty accurate "short list" of what's absolutely necessary. I've also found value in the Ballast material.
What have you taken so far?

Re: Passed PA

PostPosted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 10:30 am
by xnokturnx
Right behind you. Passed PcM, PjM and CE.
The reason I specifically ask about SWL is that it's not on the NCARB Handbook shortlist but one of the sample questions references it as the primary source. It's a very difficult read, imho.

Re: Passed PA

PostPosted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 2:10 pm
by Sarcasmo
I noticed that as well about the sample question referencing a book not listed. It's not the only question like that -- it occurs at least one other time in another section as well.
I didn't read SW and L for PA -- the Site Planning and Design Handbook was more to the point for PA -- Chapters 1-4, and 7-9, if I were to recommend a resource. And Problem Seeking to some extent. Know the "high points" of the code and ADA. I also read some Ballast -- and the Ballast practice exams seem to help. And, as I'm sure you know -- this forum is great for 4.0, but not where you need to be for 5.0.

Re: Passed PA

PostPosted: Thu Jun 22, 2017 10:21 am
by kerzzo
good to read this...thanks, All.

Re: Passed PA

PostPosted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 9:31 am
by rbbarnh1
Sarcasmo wrote:Passed PA - - studied matrix reference materials. On to PPD.


where do i find "matrix reference materials"

Re: Passed PA

PostPosted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 2:21 pm
by xnokturnx
NCARB ARE5 Handbook.

Re: Passed PA

PostPosted: Thu Dec 28, 2017 12:10 pm
by Tweetlebug
where do we need to be for 5.0?

Sarcasmo wrote:I noticed that as well about the sample question referencing a book not listed. It's not the only question like that -- it occurs at least one other time in another section as well.
I didn't read SW and L for PA -- the Site Planning and Design Handbook was more to the point for PA -- Chapters 1-4, and 7-9, if I were to recommend a resource. And Problem Seeking to some extent. Know the "high points" of the code and ADA. I also read some Ballast -- and the Ballast practice exams seem to help. And, as I'm sure you know -- this forum is great for 4.0, but not where you need to be for 5.0.

Re: Passed PA

PostPosted: Thu Dec 28, 2017 2:56 pm
by Coach
Sarcasmo wrote:this forum... ...but not where you need to be for 5.0.

Nonsense.

Re: Passed PA

PostPosted: Sun Dec 31, 2017 10:26 am
by Sarcasmo
Coach wrote:
Sarcasmo wrote:this forum... ...but not where you need to be for 5.0.

Nonsense.


Heh.