ARCON Professional Practice Competence Examination (PPCE), Nigeria Vocabulary Game
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About the ARCON Professional Practice Competence Examination (PPCE), Nigeria Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the ARCON Professional Practice Competence Examination (PPCE), Nigeria exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 18 exam terms across 4 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
Topics in the ARCON Professional Practice Competence Examination (PPCE), Nigeria Vocabulary Game
Building laws and regulations
Contract administration
Professional responsibility
Office and project management
Sources for these terms (7)
- ARCON Act · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Architects (Registration, Etc.) Act and Regulations 1997 · Source checked 2026-11-03
- FAQ/Info Center · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Building Plan Approval: A Crucial Step In The Construction Process · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Environmental Impact Assessment Act (Decree No. 86 of 1992) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Public Procurement Act 2007 · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Federal Republic of Nigeria National Building Code · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the ARCON PPCE Exam
The Professional Practice Competence Examination (PPCE) is the gateway between provisional and full ARCON registration for architects in Nigeria. After accredited academic training and at least two years of documented practical experience, candidates sit the JBAE papers, portfolio and orals, covering Nigerian building law and regulations, contract administration, professional ethics, and office/project/procurement management.
Exam sponsor: Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON) / Joint Board of Architectural Education (JBAE). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
JBAE administers the PPCE as Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3 and a Portfolio and Orals component, testing professional practice competence for full ARCON registration; computer-based tests were used for the April 2025 exams. Public candidate materials emphasise building laws/contracts/regulations, ethics and professional responsibility, and managing practice, procurement and construction processes. Candidates who fail specific sections may be referred and must resit those sections. This free bank offers 100 multiple-choice knowledge questions mapped to those themes.
Time Limit
Timed CBT duration is set by JBAE for each diet and confirmed in candidate instructions; it is not published as a single permanent figure on the main public pages reviewed.
Passing Score
No fixed public percentage pass mark was verified. Results are published as pass / referred / incomplete lists; confirm current rules with JBAE for your sitting.
Exam / Certification Fees
September 2026 notice: non-refundable ₦25,000 application fee, ₦175,000 examination fee for fresh candidates after pre-qualification (referred candidates ₦75,000 to ₦175,000 depending on the papers retaken) and a ₦30,000 preparatory seminar fee, plus any outstanding NIA associate or ARCON Provisional Stage I/II fees if required. Confirm current fees before payment.
Exam sponsor websiteFees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the ARCON PPCE vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the ARCON PPCE vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 18 ARCON PPCE terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the ARCON PPCE terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON) / Joint Board of Architectural Education (JBAE) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the ARCON PPCE and who must take it?
The Professional Practice Competence Examination is the competence gateway to full ARCON registration as an Architect in Nigeria. Candidates typically complete accredited degrees, Provisional Stage registration, and at least two years of supervised practical training before sitting the PPCE organised by the Joint Board of Architectural Education (JBAE).
Is the PPCE a computer-based multiple-choice exam?
Partly. ARCON/JBAE ran CBT tests for the April 2025 exams, with a virtual mop-up for candidates who had technical issues, and the September 2026 notice lists Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3 and a Portfolio and Orals component. Exact item counts and formats are not published; this free bank focuses on knowledge MCQs covering the published competence themes.