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NCIDQ IDPX PREP EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERSWhy 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 ductwork
C.
To adjust air flow 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 - Answers- The 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 - Answers- The 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.
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 - Answers- A.
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 - Answers- The 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. - Answers- The 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?
A.
Rooftop chiller size
B.
Wall insulation type
, C.
Window treatments
D.
Occupancy load - Answers- The correct answer is D. The mechanical engineer will
size the chiller based on the area to be conditioned, the type of window glazing, and the
rating of the wall insulation; however, if the occupancy load is greater than what was
identified on the plan, the HVAC system will not function as intended.
P3 Building Systems and Integration
Which of the following is a non-loadbearing, fire-resistant wall assembly?
A.
5/8" [16 mm] gypsum wallboard on 2" x 6" [50 mm x 150 mm] wood studs
B.
1/2" [13 mm] gypsum wallboard on 2 1/2" [65 mm] metal studs
C.
Structural clay tile
D.
Glass block - Answers- The correct answer is D. Glass block can only be used in non-
loadbearing applications.
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 - Answers- The
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.
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