NCIDQ - Programming & Site Analysis || QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
Programming contains: correct answers Analysis of existing building conditions, aesthetic
considerations, space needs, adjacencies, code review, budgets, scheduling
Four elements of cost (programming) correct answers 1. Quantity
2. Quality
3. Budget
4. Time
Form (Programming) correct answers Existing conditions, physical & psychological
environment, quality of construction
Function (Programming) correct answers People using the space, activity, relationship to other
spaces
Economy (Programming) correct answers Money, initial cost of interior, operation cost, life-
cycle cost
Time (Programming) correct answers Ideas of past, present & future as they affect other 3
conditions
Priority (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers Importance of things - size, position, social
value
Hierarchy (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers Exercise of authority and is expressed in a
physical symbol
Character (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers Desired image client wants to project
Density (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers Low, med, high - how space is used to
respond to goals
Service Groupings (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers Support spaces (mech, storage,
vending)
Activity Grouping (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers Activities integrated or separated
i.e. Compartmentalized dining area = intimate dining atmosphere
People Grouping (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers Degree of massing of people
together
Home Base (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers Territoriality
, Relationships (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers Affinities of people and activities *
most directly affects the organization of spaces
Communications (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers Response to the goal of promoting
the effective exchange of info - whom communicate with whom and how
Neighbors (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers Promote or prevent sociability
Accessibility (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers Accessible to the disabled - entry of
building or space
Separated Flow (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers Segregating the flow of people,
service access, and other activities
Mixed Flow (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers Promoting interaction among people
Sequential Flow ( Programmatic Concepts) correct answers When specific series of events or
processes is required - move people in desired path
Orientation (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers Providing a point of reference within a
space to prevent people from getting lost (i.e. Lobby)
Flexibility (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers Expandability, convertibility, versatility
Tolerance (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers Extra space for a dynamic activity (future
use/expansion)
Safety (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers Life safety, building codes
Security Controls (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers People and property can be
protected
Energy Conservation (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers Methods of producing low
amounts of energy
Environmental Controls (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers Meet human comfort needs -
air temp, light, sound, humidity
Phasing (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers Project completed in stages to meet time and
cost schedules
Cost Control (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers Realistic preview of cost and balanced
budget
Written Program to include: correct answers Statement of goals and objectives, client
requirements, list of spaces and sq footages
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
Programming contains: correct answers Analysis of existing building conditions, aesthetic
considerations, space needs, adjacencies, code review, budgets, scheduling
Four elements of cost (programming) correct answers 1. Quantity
2. Quality
3. Budget
4. Time
Form (Programming) correct answers Existing conditions, physical & psychological
environment, quality of construction
Function (Programming) correct answers People using the space, activity, relationship to other
spaces
Economy (Programming) correct answers Money, initial cost of interior, operation cost, life-
cycle cost
Time (Programming) correct answers Ideas of past, present & future as they affect other 3
conditions
Priority (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers Importance of things - size, position, social
value
Hierarchy (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers Exercise of authority and is expressed in a
physical symbol
Character (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers Desired image client wants to project
Density (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers Low, med, high - how space is used to
respond to goals
Service Groupings (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers Support spaces (mech, storage,
vending)
Activity Grouping (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers Activities integrated or separated
i.e. Compartmentalized dining area = intimate dining atmosphere
People Grouping (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers Degree of massing of people
together
Home Base (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers Territoriality
, Relationships (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers Affinities of people and activities *
most directly affects the organization of spaces
Communications (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers Response to the goal of promoting
the effective exchange of info - whom communicate with whom and how
Neighbors (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers Promote or prevent sociability
Accessibility (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers Accessible to the disabled - entry of
building or space
Separated Flow (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers Segregating the flow of people,
service access, and other activities
Mixed Flow (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers Promoting interaction among people
Sequential Flow ( Programmatic Concepts) correct answers When specific series of events or
processes is required - move people in desired path
Orientation (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers Providing a point of reference within a
space to prevent people from getting lost (i.e. Lobby)
Flexibility (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers Expandability, convertibility, versatility
Tolerance (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers Extra space for a dynamic activity (future
use/expansion)
Safety (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers Life safety, building codes
Security Controls (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers People and property can be
protected
Energy Conservation (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers Methods of producing low
amounts of energy
Environmental Controls (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers Meet human comfort needs -
air temp, light, sound, humidity
Phasing (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers Project completed in stages to meet time and
cost schedules
Cost Control (Programmatic Concepts) correct answers Realistic preview of cost and balanced
budget
Written Program to include: correct answers Statement of goals and objectives, client
requirements, list of spaces and sq footages
