NCIDQ IDPX EXAM LATEST 2024 ACTUAL
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What is a contract? - -----ANSWER---->This is a bargain between 2 or more parties who each agree to
exchange something that the other wants
(Chapter 27)
What is a purchase order? - -----ANSWER---->This is a form that gives the receiving party all of the
necessary information to supply the goods or services and authorizes the purchase of the listed items
(Chapter 27)
What is project cost? - -----ANSWER---->This is the total cost (or estimated cost) given to the owner of all
components of the project including items spec'd by the designer, labor, materials, FF&E, and allowance
for contractors overhead and profit
(Chapter 27)
If the lowest bid exceeds project budget/fixed limit, the owner has what 4 options? - -----ANSWER---->1.
Increase budget
2. Allow rebidding of the project
,3. Abandon project
4. The designer must modify the drawings and specs, without charge, to reduce cost
(Chapter 27)
What are the 5 ways fees can be charged? - -----ANSWER---->1. Fixed fee- fixed sum of money the client
must pay
2. Hourly rate- common form is "billing rate"
3. Percentage of project cost- with this method, the professional fee is determined based on the total
cost of the project
4. Area fee- determined by multiplying the square footage of the project by some fixed rate
5. Retail method- where the designer acts as a reseller of goods
(Chapter 27)
Planning involves setting requirements in what 3 critical areas? - -----ANSWER---->1. Time
2. Fees
3. Quality
(Chapter 28)
What is time planning? - -----ANSWER---->This is scheduling the work required and making sure there are
enough fees and staff to complete it
(Chapter 28)
What is fee projection? - -----ANSWER---->This takes the total fee the designer will receive for the project
and allocates it to the schedule and staff members who will work on the project
(Chapter 28)
,What is quality planning? - -----ANSWER---->This is determining with the client what expectations are
concerning design, cost, and other aspects of the project
(Chapter 28)
What are the 2 major parts of a project schedule? - -----ANSWER---->Design time and
construction/installation time
(Chapter 28)
What are 2 scheduling tools? - -----ANSWER---->Gantt chart and CPM (critical path method) Chart
(Chapter 28)
What are 4 basic kinds of communication in a design office? - -----ANSWER---->1. Work assignment
2. Instructional
3. Reward and punishment
4. Social
(Chapter 28)
What 7 things are included in pre-design? - -----ANSWER---->1. Researching project type and clients
2. Determining project scope and stakeholders
3. Identify design team
4. Select consultants
5. Set up files
6. Determine construction delivery methods
7. Performing programming
, (Chapter 29)
What are the 3 construction delivery methods? - -----ANSWER---->1. Design-bid-build- traditional
approach to project delivery where a designer designs the project and prepares CD's and specs, which
are then sent out for bidding. The lowest bid is selected and the owners enter into a single contract with
them
2. Construction manager- acts as an agent to the owner, advises designer on material selection, costs,
selecting contractors, coordinating construction, etc.
3. Design-build- responsibility for both design and construction with one entity
(Chapter 29)
Contracts between the owner and contractor are established in what 2 ways? - -----ANSWER---->1.
Negotiated contract- the owner selects a contractor to do the work. The contractor and owner negotiate
a price. They may be selected based on previous relationships or recommendations.
2. Bid contract- the drawings and specs are completed by the interior designer and then sent to several
GC's who bid on the work. The owner then selects the contractor based on cost, experience, schedule,
etc.
(Chapter 30)
What are the 2 ways to notify prospective bidders of a project? - -----ANSWER---->1. Advertising publicly
(newspapers, trade magazines, online)
2. An invitation to bid (prequalified bidders)
(Chapter 30)
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