NCIDQ – IDPX EXAM STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A 2024
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Where would it be best to call out the frame material on an entry door?
A. door schedule
B. finish schedule
C. hardware schedule
D. finish plan
A: Door Schedule
When would be most appropriate for an interior designer to use the prefix letter ‘I’ when numbering a set of construction drawin...
NCIDQ – IDPX EXAM STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
GRADED A 2024
Where would it be best to call out the frame material on an entry door?
A. door schedule
B. finish schedule
C. hardware schedule
D. finish plan
A: Door Schedule
When would be most appropriate for an interior designer to use the prefix letter ‘I’ when numbering a
set of construction drawings?
A: ‘I’ should be used for interior design sheets when an architect’s drawings are included as part of the
drawing set
B: ‘I’ should be used for small interior design projects only
C: 'I’ should never be used; the letter ‘A’ should always be used for any sheets pertaining to either
architectural or interior design
D: ‘I’ should always be used for all interior design sheets in a drawing set
A: 'I' should be used for interior design sheets when an architect's drawings are included as part of the
drawing set
'I' is most commonly used when architectural drawings are also included in a drawing set, as a means to
easily distinguish between architectural and interiors work.
What is the best way for an interior designer to ensure that the exact product desired will be used in
the final design?
A: Require that the contractor submit samples of all items before purchasing.
B: List the information in a proprietary specification.
C: Show the configuration of the product on the drawings, and call it out specifically.
D: Write a closed, descriptive specification.
B: List the information in a proprietary specification.
A proprietary specification calls out one single item by brand name, manufacturer, and model number.
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Proprietary specifications are the most restrictive as they give the interior designer complete control
over what is to be installed in a project. Sometimes the specifications include an "or equal" clause
(referred to as a "base-bid specification"), which means the substitution of other products will be
allowed if the contractor thinks they are equal to the one specified.
With a proprietary specification, the interior designer can also require that a sample be submitted to
further verify that the item meets the project needs, but requesting a sample alone is not the best way.
Which of the following is generally NOT considered FF&E?
A: vertical blinds
B: wall-to-wall carpeting
C: a commissioned sculpture bolted to a wall
D: vending machines built into an opening
B: wall-to-wall carpeting
Carpeting is a finish item (like paint or ceiling tile) that is attached to the construction and is typically part
of the construction contract. Even though a sculpture is physically attached to the construction, it is
commissioned directly with the artist and may be included in the FF&E budget. Vertical blinds are
sometimes included in the construction contract but not as commonly as wall-to- wall carpeting is.
Vending machines can also be part of a construction contract, but if there is both a construction and
FF&E contract, they are usually part of FF&E. Although all four of the items mentioned may be part of
either contract as the client wishes, the question asks which is generally not.
In which type of construction specification is the term “approved equal” most likely to be used?
A: Performance specifications
B: Descriptive specifications
C: Base-bid specifications
D: Proprietary specifications
C: Base-bid specifications
A base-bid specification calls out a proprietary material or product but allows substitutions. An interior
designer can use the term or "approved equal".
In a base-bid specification to ensure that any substitutions submitted are of equal quality and gives the
chance for the interior designer to review and approve any substitutions prior to being incorporated into
the bid.
When specifying the method by which two veneer pieces are to be applied, the most pleasing result is
usually obtained with a:
A: random match
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B: balance match
C: slip match
D: book match
D: book match
Only book matching and slip matching refer to the ways individual veneer pieces can be laid up next to
each other. Of these two options, book matching is generally considered the preferred, most pleasing
match.
What type of drawing is shown in this image?
Millwork section
What does the phrase “or approved equal” mean in a specification?
A: The client must agree to the use of a product selected by the contractor.
B: The interior designer and client can permit the substitution of an alternate product if they feel it is
better than the one specified.
C: The contractor may propose a substitution, but it must be approved by the interior designer.
D: An alternate product may be bid on by the contractor if he or she is sure it provides the same quality
as the product specified.
C: The contractor may propose a substitution, but it must be approved by the interior designer.
Both the interior designer and client must agree to the use of a contractor-selected product.
The alternate product must be reviewed and approved by the interior designer, not just the contractor.
The intent of the "or approved equal" language is to permit equal products, although sometimes the
alternate does turn out to be better than the one specified.
Which type of specifications used by most design firms, are pre written specifications that cover nearly
all types of products, methods of installation, and other variables that relate to a specific product or
construction activity?
A. industry specifications and reference specifications
B. guide specifications and reference specifications
C. guide specifications and Master specifications
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D. base-bid specifications
C. guide specifications and Master specifications
Because it is difficult to write a complete, accurate, up-to-date specification of any type and most
projects require many specifications, the majority of offices use Master specifications.
Master specifications or guide specifications are pre written specifications that cover nearly all types of
products, method of installation, and other variables that relate to a specific product or construction
activity.
All of the following are true about construction drawings EXCEPT?
A. must show the technically correct ways of meeting the functional requirements of the design
B. represents the interior designer's final decisions concerning design, building methods, and
construction
technology
C. must be coordinated with the specifications and the consultant's drawings
D. are not part of the contract documents
D. are not part of the contract documents
While designing a clinic, the interior designer has discovered the extensive requirements for patient
privacy in a healthcare facility.Which of the following partitions is the BEST to incorporate into the
design for a block of back-to-back exam rooms?
I
II
III
IV
IV
Resilient channels are used to improve the acoustical properties of a wall by isolating the wallboard from
rigid attachment to the framing. Insulation is also placed in the stud cavities to improve the acoustical
quality of the partition.
For the best STC ratings in a healthcare facility, the interior designer should accommodate for a wall
thickness that includes resilient channels.
Option I shows a typical partition with one layer of gypsum on each side, which could work but likely
wouldn't meet the patient privacy guidelines for a clinic setting.
Option II shows gypsum board on only one side of the partition and an unfinished face on the other.
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