NCIDQ Practice Exam Questions - IDPX

Which event triggers the issuance of a certificate of occupancy? A. Construction work is complete except for fire alarm testing. B. The contractor sends you a pay request for 100% complete work. C. The owner wants to move into part of the space before the rest is finished. D. The city inspector has inspected and finalized the job. - Answer- Answer: D What factors are MOST important in determining the locations of individual workstations within departments? A. Planning and design concepts B. Company image and employee status C. Work relationships and job adjacencies D. Client's business and communication patterns - Answer- Answer: C In which situation should you 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 - Answer- Answer: D 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 - Answer- Answer: A Which light and color characteristic would be MOST effective to enhance way-finding in a senior living facility? A. Brightness B. Hue C. Contrast D. Saturation - Answer- Answer: C What portion of a contract typically outlines the designer's responsibilities to the client? A. Scope of services B. Project description C. Terms and conditions D. Compensation schedule - Answer- Answer: A Your client has a very limited budget for design services, and the scope of the project warrants mechanical and electrical engineering specification. What should you do? A. Reduce your scope to reduce the fee, and contract with a mechanical/electrical enginee