Programming is where you figure out what gets built before anyone draws it. Examitect drills you on the same scoping, briefing, and pre-design questions th
Examitect drills each of these areas. The list below maps to the question categories you'll see inside.
Why this topic matters. Programming questions test process knowledge. Examiners want to see you can structure a project before sketching, ask the right questions, and document assumptions. Skipping programming prep is one of the most common Section 1 mistakes.
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Estimated study time. Most candidates spend 8 to 12 hours on Programming. Adjust up if you don't see this work in your day job, down if you do.
Programming is the pre-design phase where you define what the building needs to do before anyone designs it. It covers space needs, budget, schedule, and stakeholder requirements.
It's one of six topics in Section 1 of the ExAC. Expect several questions per sitting, focused on process and methodology rather than design talent.
CHOP covers programming methodology, and the Functional Programming RAIC reference goes deeper. Both are in our reference list for this topic.
Most candidates spend 8 to 12 hours on programming. It's a small but high-value slice of Section 1.
Topics that pair well with Programming prep.