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NCIDQ IDPX PREP EXAM NEW UPDATEWhy does the HVAC system need to be balanced at the end of a commercial project?
A. To verify that air quality levels are within the design specifications
B. To detect significant air leaks in the ductwork.
C. To adjust airflow at each device location to meet the criteria in the engineer's design
D. To determine that each office is receiving the amount of outside air required by the design -
answerThe correct answer is C. Balancing the HVAC system is the process of measuring air flow
from diffusers and making adjustments to avoid hot and cold spots within a space. It does not
measure air quality, ductwork leaks or outside air.
P1 Project Coordination
The typical chronological order of system installation in new commercial construction is:
A. HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical
B. Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC
C. Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical
D. Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing - answerThe correct answer is C. Once the interior of a building is
sufficiently protected from the weather, the waste lines and water supply lines of the plumbing
system are installed and, if specified, the pipes for the sprinkler system. The major part of the
work for the HVAC system is carried out, including the installation of boilers, chillers, cooling
towers, pumps, fans, piping, and ductwork. Electrical, communications, and control wiring are
routed through the building.
P3 Building Systems and Integration
In which situation would an interior designer use a construction change directive?
, A. To request an electrical contractor not listed by the contractor in the bid [tender] documents
B. To request pricing for an additional receptacle per the client's request
C. To provide additional dimensions to the contractor regarding a receptacle location
D. To relocate an electrical receptacle because of revised furniture plans - answerThe correct
answer is D. Issuing a change order is the best way to communicate a change to the construction
documents after the contract has been awarded.
P6 Contract Administration
At project closeout, what documentation MUST contain the certification of flameproofing for
finishes?
A. Maintenance manuals for furnishings and finishes
B. Guarantees or warranties for furnishings and finishes
C. Record documents for finish applications and furniture installations
D. Certificates of completion for finish applications and furniture installations - answerThe
correct answer is B. Flameproofing would fall into the category of guarantees and warranties as it
would affect the performance if the product as well as the product's warranty.
P4 Product and Material Coordination
Why are addenda issued?
A. To provide additional information not included in the bid package
B. To inform potential bidders about acceptable alternates
C. To obtain additional information
D. To request a change during construction - answerA. To provide additional information not
, included in the bid package
What does an interior designer look for in a job site visit during contract administration?
A. Conformance to safety procedures
B. Conformance to applicable codes
C. Compliance with contract documents
D. Compliance with the project schedule - answerThe correct answer is C. Ensuring compliance
with the contract documents is an important part of interior design project management.
P6 Contract Administration
Using a standard form of agreement, who owns the contract documents, construction drawings,
and specifications produced by your office for a specific project?
A. The client and the firm share ownership because they both need the contract documents.
B. The client owns the documents because they paid the design fee and signed a contract with
your firm.
C. The design firm owns the documents because there is no separate agreement assigning rights
to the client.
D. The design firm and lead designer share ownership because the project design is considered
intellectual property. - answerThe correct answer is C. Unless noted under a separate agreement,
the drawings and documents prepared by a design firm remain the property of the design firm and
cannot be used for any purpose other than the completion of the project.
P7 Professional and Business Practices
Which of the following has the GREATEST impact on the effectiveness of an HVAC system?
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