kerzzo wrote:tmstom2,
generally speaking, what do you feel was lacking or not being communicated correctly by the test? no details needed, but how comfortable were you taking this test, rush of the time clock aside.
did you change your study method from the last time around?
you will get there...I am trying to understand how the rest of us can be helpful.
I did not change my study method since taking ppd last, & that method consisted of going thru online practice question bank for brightwood,
& designer hacks at least a hour a day and going through archiflash cards on areas that are not my strength for at least
a hour.
Honestly for the most part I can definitely tell you this with no ambiguity, most of the questions on the exam test your ability to
follow instructions, attention to details, and general anal approach of architecture as practice so you cannot rely heavily on work
experience or how you do it in the real world.
Also keep in mind, unless it says otherwise, every questions is testing you from an AIA contract, public, commercial project, were money
is no object.
I did have at least 10-12 tricky questions that were easy but real head scratchers: ex; you are driving down the paved road in a jeep,
were are you most likely to see a monkey? a). congo b). south american jungle c) your backyard D). local zoo
im like a,b,d could be the answer, so now i look at my 11yr experience, then i look at what ncarb wants me say then im like
trying to determine should i cut the green or yellow wire!!!! but i guess I cut the wrong wire
According to my score the area that got me was "integration of materials" worth 37% max of score and its the only area I failed.
so im thinking 8 -10 more correct questions and im sitting on a license, raise, and $1,000 bonus