PPD and PDD mock-up tests

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Armen Najarian

May 24, 2021 04:11

Hi everyone.

After passing PcM, PjM, PA and CE in first attempt, I failed PPD last week!

I knew I was not prepared for it and in 10 days I have PDD scheduled.

Can anyone suggest any additional mock-up tests that I can purchase which might be useful?

I already have BlackSpectacles.com exams, as well as AREQuestions.com. I also have Ballast exams. 

Any other recommendations?

Thank you!

 

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  Fernando Mingo Jozami May 24, 2021 15:46

  Hi Armen,

  Get Hyperfine. It is very useful and will help you to practice for this exam. Also, get a copy of the Fundamentals of Bldg. Construction. Any book that helps with detailing will come in handy.

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  Rebekka O'Melia May 24, 2021 20:44 (Edited May 24, 2021 20:46)

  I used ppi2pass practice exams for both those exams.  PPD and PA overlap, FYI.  I usually recommend continuing to study for the same exam if you failed.  You should read all of ballast - the PPD and PA sections in order to pass PPD.  Also read ASC.  It's easy to read, and the best resource for passing PPD, in my opinion.

  Yes, the Fundamentals book (and youtube videos) are good for PDD construction details.

  Good luck!

  Rebekka O'Melia, B.Arch, M. Ed, Registered Architect, NCARB, ​​Step Up ARE Coaching​​​

   

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  Armen Najarian May 24, 2021 23:50

  Thanks Fernando and Rebekka.

  I will consider those options and hope I can pass.

  I have over 15 years of detailing experience and I was thinking PPD and PDD would be easier for me to pass, but I guess I was wrong! :)

  The area in PPD that I was not prepared for was structural load/diagrams which I had about 4-5 questions of them. For some reason I was thinking they are part of PDD and not PPD. Again I was wrong!

  I need focusing on them more I guess.

  Thanks again for your help!

   

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