The written test consists of approximately 180 multiple choice questions. There are four choices per question, one of which is the correct answer. The entire written test takes approximately 3.5 hours.
There are six sections:
Open book sections
• Design History
• Design Principles
• Design Research
Closed book sections
• Technology
• Business
• Rules of Professional Conduct*
* Seniority applicants are only required to complete this section only.
Further details on the written test, including sample questions, suggested texts, a sample timetable and further content details are included in the Exam Handbook. Download it here.
Sittings of the written test occur monthly in the RGD Ontario office at 96 Spadina, Suite 210 (check the Schedule for details) but additional sittings can be scheduled in other locations across Ontario and at other times in the RGD Ontario office. To find out more, contact Heidi Mulzer, Exam Board Administrator, by phone at 1.888.ARGDONT (274.3668) x 22 or by email.
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