Section 110-3-4 - Examination Requirements3.4.1 Candidates for initial licensure must pass the current NCARB ARE Examination and the Nebraska E&A Act Examination.3.4.2 The ARE Examination 3.4.2.1 The Board will follow NCARB's policies on scheduling and retaking the ARE.3.4.2.2 The Board will accept the ARE result as determined by NCARB.3.4.2.3 If there is any alleged improper behavior on the part of an applicant, the Board will investigate the allegation and take appropriate action.3.4.2.4 An applicant must pass the examination in accordance with the NCARB pass/fail standards current at the time the applicant took the examination.3.4.2.5 For security reasons, items in the examination will not be available for review by the examinee. Examinees have the right to review or challenge failed divisions of the ARE through the Board in accordance with NCARB rules and policies.3.4.2.6 Applicants are required to complete the ARE within the time limitations set by NCARB policies and procedures.3.4.2.7 Proctoring of the ARE will be done in accordance with NCARB rules and policies.3.4.3 The Nebraska E&A Act Examination 3.4.3.1 Before license issuance, an applicant must pass an examination, prepared and administered by the Board, on the E&A Act, E&A Rules, and practice ethics.3.4.3.2 The purpose of the examination is to test applicants' familiarity with the E&A Act, E&A Rules, and the ethics of practicing architecture.3.4.3.3 After a second or subsequent failure of the Nebraska E&A Act Examination, the candidate may be required to acquire additional instruction before being reexamined. Such candidates are eligible for reexamination every thirty days.110 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 3, § 4
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