California Supplemental Examination (CSE) for Architects Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the California Supplemental Examination (CSE) for Architects Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 20 California Supplemental Examination (CSE) for Architects terms across 5 topics. Every game deals terms at random and shows what each term means, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1.Read the clue and type the term (3 to 6 letters).
- 2.Green: right spot. Yellow: wrong spot. Gray: not in the term.
- 3.Solve it in 6 tries, then read the explanation.
- 1.Swap two neighboring tiles to line up 3 of the same term.
- 2.Longer lines, two lines at once and chains score more.
- 3.Play until no swap can make a line.
- 1.Flip two cards. A matching pair stays face up.
- 2.Each pair you find shows what the term means.
- 3.Clear the board in as few moves as you can.
- 1.Find each listed term in the letter grid.
- 2.Drag across its letters: across, down or diagonally.
- 3.Find all five as fast as you can.
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Topics in the California Supplemental Examination (CSE) for Architects Vocabulary Game
Contract planning
Discretionary approvals
Special conditions
Documents and permits
Bidding and construction
Sources for these terms (23)
- California Architects Board · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Becoming a Licensed Architect - California Architects Board · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Instructions: B101-2017, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Instructions: A101-2017, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor where the basis of payment is a Stipulated Sum · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Caltrans Alternative Procurement Guide · Source checked 2026-11-06
- CEQA 101 · Source checked 2026-11-06
- CEQA: The California Environmental Quality Act · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Public Resources Code Division 20 California Coastal Act (2026) · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Local Coastal Program Information · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Building Safety - HCAI · Source checked 2026-11-06
- HCAI Standard Project Process · Source checked 2026-11-06
- OSHPD Becomes the Department of Health Care Access and Information · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Overview - Title 24 Building Standards Code as Adopted by the Division of the State Architect · Source checked 2026-11-06
- About Us - Division of the State Architect · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Wildland Hazards and Building Codes · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual · Source checked 2026-11-06
- 2025 Building Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings: Title 24, Part 6 · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Americans with Disabilities Act Title III Regulations · Source checked 2026-11-06
- What is a Mechanics Lien? · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Conditional and Unconditional Waiver and Release Forms · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Apply for or Re-Apply for Certification as a Small Business and/or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Using Surety Bonds & Insurance To Protect Consumers · Source checked 2026-11-06
- Architects Practice Act (April 1, 2026) · Source checked 2026-11-06
About the California Supplemental Examination (CSE) Exam
The California Supplemental Examination (CSE) is California's required state-specific architect licensing exam, taken in addition to the national NCARB ARE 5.0. Administered by the California Architects Board through PSI, the computer-delivered exam contains 100 scored multiple-choice items across five content areas focused on California laws, codes, and practice conditions, including the Architects Practice Act, CEQA, the Coastal Act, Title 24, CALGreen, accessibility, and California construction and contracting law.
Exam sponsor: California Architects Board (CAB) / PSI. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
100 scored multiple-choice items (+ unidentified pretest), computer-delivered via PSI (official CAB); this practice bank is 100 selected-response items
Time Limit
Approximately 3.5 hours
Passing Score
Criterion-referenced cut score set by CAB (no fixed percentage published)
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CA CSE vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How do the CA CSE vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 20 CA CSE terms. In Guess the Term, a clue describes one term and you have six tries to spell it, with green, yellow and gray letters showing how close you are. In Term Match, six terms appear as colored tiles; swap neighbors to line up three or more of the same term, and each match shows what the term means. In Term Pairs, twelve face-down cards hide six pairs of terms; flip two at a time to find each pair, and every pair you find shows what the term means. In Term Search, five terms hide in a grid of letters, reading across, down or diagonally; drag across a term to circle it, and each term you find shows what it means.
Where do the CA CSE terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the California Architects Board (CAB) / PSI content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
Is the California Supplemental Examination still required in 2025-2026?
Yes. The CSE remains a required, currently administered step for California architect licensure. It is taken in addition to the national NCARB ARE 5.0 and is administered by the California Architects Board through PSI. Confirm the live CAB candidate handbook for the most current scheduling details.
What is the difference between the ARE and the CSE?
The ARE 5.0 is the national Architect Registration Examination administered by NCARB and covers national content. The CSE is California's separate, state-specific exam administered by the California Architects Board that tests California laws, codes, and practice conditions. Both must be completed for California licensure; the CSE does not replace the ARE.