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NCIDQ FX – QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERSIn terms of the programming process, what are three limitations of behavior
observation as a technique for gathering information? Right Ans - The
limitations of this information-gathering technique include:
-It cannot address why people are behaving the way they are.
-It is only valid for one period of time.
-It is accurate only when implemented by a skilled practitioner.
what four methods of gathering information are used in the programming
process? Right Ans - The four methods used in this process are:
-client interviews
-questionnaires
-observation
-field surveys
what is a common way to determine the floor area required for an activity?
Right Ans - A common way to determine this is to multiply the area required
per person by the number of people.
What range of percentages do space-planning efficiency ratios typically fall
within? Right Ans - These space planning ratios typically range from 60%
to 80%
what is the net area or net assignable area of a building? Right Ans - This is
the actual area needed to accommodate specific functions, without taking into
account primary circulation space or support space
in a leased space, what is considered rentable area? Right Ans - this is the
area available for assignment to a tenant within the perimeter walls of the
tenant space, as well as private corridors, walls, and columns within the
tenant space. this area may also include a proportionate share of public
corridors, rest rooms, and elevator lobbies shared by all tenants.
in a leased space, what is considered to be useable area? Right Ans - this is
the area actually used for the spaces intended purpose, in addition to
circulation spaces within the leased space and partitions and columns within
the space.
,what is the efficiency factor of a leased space? Right Ans - This is the ratio
of net area to usable area in the leased space.
what two things must a designer know about a space before the necessary
number of exits can be determined? Right Ans - Before a designer can
determine how many of these are needed, both the floor area and the
occupancy group must be known.
what are nine common biological contaminates often found in buildings?
Right Ans - nine common ones are:
mold
mildew
bacteria
viruses
mites
pollen
animal dander
dust
insects
what are five common hazardous materials found in exiting buildings?
Right Ans - five common ones are:
asbestos
vermiculite
PCBS (polychlorinated biphenyls)
lead
radon
what is adaptive reuse? Right Ans - This is the practice of reusing existing
buildings and materials from buildings as much as possible.
what is programming? Right Ans - This is the process undertaken before
design during which all pertinent information about a project is collected and
analyzed.
according to the book problem seeking by william pena, et al., what are the
five steps in the programming process? Right Ans - The five steps in this
process are:
1. established goals
, 2. collect facts
3. uncover concepts
4. determine needs
5. state the problem
How does a programmatic concept differ from a design concept? Right Ans
- the first is a performance requirement that is related to general methods of
solving a problem or satisfying a need. the second is a specific physical
response that is an attempt to satisfy the first.
In terms of the programming process, what are the three components of
flexibility? Right Ans - The three components of this aspect of
programming are: expandability, convertibility, versatility
what are the four possible ratings for a LEED - certified project? Right Ans -
From highest to lowest, the possible ratings for these projects are:
-platinum
-gold
-silver
-certified
what type of conceptual plan arrangement could be used as a non-directional
way to focus attention? Right Ans - a centralized plan arrangement
what type of circulation pattern is generally the most efficient and flexible?
Right Ans - a linear layout (also called a dumbbell layout)
What voluntary, consensus-based national standard for developing high-
performance, sustainable buildings was established by the U.S. Green Building
Council? Right Ans - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED)
what activities does the Greengaurd Environmental Institute conduct?
Right Ans - this organization tests products for acceptable indoor air quality
standards and registers the products it certifies.
what three activities does Scientific Certification Systems conduct? Right
Ans - This organization certifies:
-environmentally related product attributes
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