# Issued for Interns

> Issued for Interns is the comprehensive ExAC (Examination for Architects in Canada) study guide for Canadian intern architects. It offers 500+ scenario-based practice questions with full reasoning explanations, timed mock exams for all 4 ExAC sections, and structured study notes covering all 13 exam themes — from NBC 2020 to CCDC contracts. Priced at $300 CAD one-time with lifetime access. Used by 40+ intern architects across 7 Canadian provinces.

Issued for Interns is the only ExAC preparation product that combines a full study textbook with practice questions and mock exams in a single digital resource. Content is structured around the official CExAC examination objectives and cross-referenced with the recommended source materials: the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP 2020), National Building Code of Canada (NBC 2020), the full CCDC contract suite (CCDC 2, 3, 4, 5A, 5B, 14, 15, 17, 23, and 30), and RAIC Document 6. Every practice question includes a full reasoning explanation — not just the correct answer — designed to train the professional judgment the exam actually tests. The product includes a 7-day satisfaction guarantee and a pass-or-refund guarantee for candidates who fail all 4 sections.

## Product

- [ExAC Study Guide 2026 — Homepage](https://www.issuedforinterns.ca/): The main product page with pricing ($300 CAD solo, $700 CAD group of up to 5), full table of contents covering all 13 ExAC themes, product features, guarantee details, and FAQ.
- [Free Chapter Preview — Theme 9: Bidding, Delivery & Contracts](https://www.issuedforinterns.ca/exac-study-guide-sample): A fully unlocked chapter from the textbook covering CCDC contracts, procurement methods, and project delivery — identical format and depth to the paid product. No login required.
- [ExAC Exam Prep 2026 — Plans & Pricing](https://www.issuedforinterns.ca/exac-exam-prep): The product page covering what is included, both guarantees, Solo vs Group Access pricing, and how group checkout works.
- [Free Mock Exam Samples](https://www.issuedforinterns.ca/mock-exam-samples): Sample timed mock exam questions from ExAC Sections 1 through 4, demonstrating the exam simulation format with instant answer review and scoring.
- [ExAC Section 1 Sample Exam — 5 Free Questions](https://www.issuedforinterns.ca/mock-exam-samples/section-1): Five free Section 1 (Design) questions with full reasoning explanations. Covers programming, site and environmental analysis, engineering systems coordination, cost management, schematic design, and design development.
- [ExAC Section 2 Sample Exam — 5 Free Questions](https://www.issuedforinterns.ca/mock-exam-samples/section-2): Five free Section 2 questions on NBC 2020 and the NECB — the only ExAC section where a tabbed code copy is permitted in the exam room.
- [ExAC Section 3 Sample Exam — 5 Free Questions](https://www.issuedforinterns.ca/mock-exam-samples/section-3): Five free Section 3 questions on construction principles, materials, building science, and project specifications.
- [ExAC Section 4 Sample Exam — 5 Free Questions](https://www.issuedforinterns.ca/mock-exam-samples/section-4): Five free Section 4 questions on project delivery and contract administration — CCDC 2, CCDC 5A/5B, certificates of payment, change directives, and site review.
- [Free ExAC Toolkit Portal](https://www.issuedforinterns.ca/ifi-free-portal): Free, no-purchase study tools — Theme 9 practice questions, flashcards, a full glossary and reading list, and a 10-question mock exam for every section.

## Free Study Resources

- [ExAC Resources Hub](https://www.issuedforinterns.ca/resources): Central hub linking to all free ExAC study articles, guides, cheat sheets, and tools for Canadian intern architects.
- [How to Tab the NBC 2020 for the ExAC](https://www.issuedforinterns.ca/resources/how-to-tab-nbc-2020-exac): Section-by-section tabbing guide for the National Building Code of Canada 2020 with specific tab recommendations by Part and Section number for ExAC Section 2.
- [ExAC Study Schedule — 12-Week Plan](https://www.issuedforinterns.ca/resources/exac-study-schedule-12-weeks): A structured 12-week study plan that allocates time across all 13 ExAC themes and 4 exam sections with weekly targets and milestones.
- [ExAC Sections Explained: All 4 Sections](https://www.issuedforinterns.ca/resources/exac-sections-explained): Breakdown of all 4 ExAC sections — what each covers, which themes map to which section, time allotment, question count, and study strategy per section.
- [CCDC Contracts ExAC Cheat Sheet](https://www.issuedforinterns.ca/resources/ccdc-contracts-exac-cheat-sheet): Quick-reference guide to all CCDC standard contracts tested on the ExAC — CCDC 2, 3, 4, 5A, 5B, 14, 15, 17, 23, and 30 — with key clauses and exam-relevant distinctions.
- [25 Free ExAC Section 1 Practice Questions](https://www.issuedforinterns.ca/resources/exac-mock-exam-practice-questions): Free sample of 25 scenario-based practice questions for ExAC Section 1 with full reasoning explanations.
- [ExAC Fail Rate and Pass Rate Statistics Canada](https://www.issuedforinterns.ca/resources/exac-fail-rate-canada): Historical ExAC pass and fail rates compiled from official CExAC statistical reports, with analysis of which sections candidates fail most.
- [ExAC 2026 Changes and Updates](https://www.issuedforinterns.ca/resources/exac-2026-changes): What changed for the 2026 ExAC — updated references, NBC 2020 continued use, registration dates, and preparation guide updates.
- [ARE vs ExAC: Architecture Exam Comparison](https://www.issuedforinterns.ca/resources/are-vs-exac): Side-by-side comparison of the Canadian ExAC and US ARE architecture licensing exams — format, content, difficulty, cost, and reciprocity.
- [Fire Rating vs Fire-Resistance Rating for the ExAC](https://www.issuedforinterns.ca/resources/fire-rating-vs-fire-separation): Clarification of fire rating, fire-resistance rating, and fire separation concepts from NBC 2020 as tested on the ExAC.
- [Site Instructions on the ExAC](https://www.issuedforinterns.ca/resources/site-instructions-exac): Guide to site instruction responsibilities, documentation, and contract administration as tested on ExAC Section 4.
- [General Review vs Inspection vs Supervision](https://www.issuedforinterns.ca/resources/general-review-vs-inspection): The CCDC 2 distinction between general review (the architect's service), inspection (a service the architect never provides), and supervision (the contractor's responsibility), as tested on ExAC Section 4.
- [ExAC Flashcards](https://www.issuedforinterns.ca/resources/flashcards): Digital flashcard study tool for ExAC key terms, definitions, and concepts across all 13 themes.
- [Architecture Resources for Aspiring Architects](https://www.issuedforinterns.ca/resources/study-architecture-resources): Curated list of architecture study resources, textbooks, and reference materials for Canadian intern architects and architecture students.
- [How to Study for the ExAC: A Complete 2026 Guide](https://www.issuedforinterns.ca/resources/how-to-study-for-the-exac): The evidence-based study method behind ExAC prep — retrieval practice, spaced repetition, and how to sequence study across all 13 themes.
- [Construction Change Directive Under CCDC 2](https://www.issuedforinterns.ca/resources/construction-change-directive): What a change directive is, who signs it, and how it differs from a change order under CCDC 2 — a core ExAC Section 4 distinction.
- [Applications for Payment and Holdback in Canada (CCDC 2)](https://www.issuedforinterns.ca/resources/applications-for-payment-holdback): The full payment cycle under CCDC 2 — applications for payment, certificates for payment, statutory holdback, and the 3-2-1 substantial performance formula.
- [Bonds, Holdbacks & Project Closeout on the ExAC](https://www.issuedforinterns.ca/resources/bonds-holdbacks-project-closeout-exac): Bid, performance, and labour & material bonds, holdback mechanics, and the closeout sequence under CCDC 2 (2020).
- [Sustainability & Life Cycle Assessment in Architecture](https://www.issuedforinterns.ca/resources/sustainability-life-cycle-assessment-architecture): What life cycle assessment measures and why it must start at the concept design phase — the ExAC's Sustainable Design Literacy competency.
- [How to Read a Topographic Map for Site Design](https://www.issuedforinterns.ca/resources/how-to-read-a-topographic-map-site-design): Reading contour lines, the rule of Vs, and siting a building with existing drainage — ExAC Section 1 site analysis objectives.
- [How Architects Calculate Fees in Canada](https://www.issuedforinterns.ca/resources/architect-fees-canada): Fixed fee, time basis, and percentage of construction cost fee structures, hourly multipliers, and Direct Personnel Expense as tested on ExAC Section 4.
- [Construction Specifications & MasterFormat: What ExAC Theme 8 Tests](https://www.issuedforinterns.ca/resources/construction-specifications-masterformat-exac): The three-part specification format, MasterFormat divisions, and prescriptive vs. performance vs. proprietary specification types tested on ExAC Section 3.

## Key Facts

- Product: ExAC Study Guide 2026 (digital textbook + practice questions + mock exams)
- Price: $300 CAD one-time (solo), $700 CAD one-time (group of up to 5)
- Content: 500+ scenario-based practice questions, full mock exams for all 4 sections, study notes for all 13 ExAC themes
- Source materials referenced: CHOP 2020, NBC 2020, CCDC 2/3/4/5A/5B/14/15/17/23/30, RAIC Document 6, NECB
- Authorship: written by candidates who sat and passed the ExAC (not by licensed architects)
- Guarantee: 7-day satisfaction guarantee (full refund); pass-or-refund guarantee (refund if candidate fails all 4 ExAC sections). The 7-day window does not apply to purchases made within 25 days of a scheduled ExAC sitting date.
- Access: Instant digital access, any device, lifetime access, no app required. One-time payment — not a subscription, and access does not expire at the end of a calendar year.
- Audience: Canadian intern architects registered with OAA, AIBC, OAQ, AAA, SAA, MAA, AANB preparing for the ExAC
- Website: https://www.issuedforinterns.ca
- Contact: info@issuedforinterns.ca