NCIDQ EXAM SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ A building that has a platinum rating has been designed and
certified under which of the following systems?
a. LEED
b. Institute for Market Transformation to Sustainability
c. National Association of Home Builders Green Standards
d. Green Building Initiative
Answer: a. LEED
◉ When square footage needs have not been pre determined or pre
defined, how can the needs can be determined?
a. by the number of people that need to be accommodated
b. by an object or piece of equipment
c. by a specific activity that has its own clearly specified space
d. all of the above
Answer: d. all of the above
,◉ In which case would the number of people occupying a space NOT
be critical to the programming effort?
a. the dining room of a housing complex for the elderly
b. the work room of a commercial laundry
c. a multipurpose meeting room in a neighborhood rec center
d. a waiting area in a hospital
Answer: b. workroom of commercial laundry
The space in a laundry workroom would be determined more by the
size, number, and configuration of equipment than by the limited
number of people who would operate the equipment.
◉ Published articles have suggested that the benefits of diversity to
a business can be much greater than ethical practice (fairness in
hiring, etc.) or market access.
However, these benefits relate directly to what main aspect of the
organization?
a. management practices inseparable from culture set in place by
leadership.
b. the number of diverse hirings made in response to marketplace
drivers.
c. hierarchical management that is critical of staff, productivity and
creativity.
d. counting employment statistics as evidence of equitable practices.
,Answer: a. management practices inseparable from culture set in
place by leadership
◉ Animal dander, pollen, and insects
a. contribute to chemical contaminants from outdoor sources
b. often do not irritate those occupants who suffer from allergies
c. are three common biological contaminants often found in
buildings
d. all of the above
Answer: c. are three common biological contaminants often found in
buildings
◉ Buildings constructed prior to which year are likely to contain
spray-on fireproofing and insulation containing asbestos?
a. 1970
b. 1987
d. 1973
d. 1968
Answer: C. 1973
, ◉ What analysis would be helpful to a designer who needs to modify
the protective covering of a fire rated beam to accommodate the new
design?
a. A building construction type classification confirmation during the
existing condition analysis.
b. An incidental use classification confirmation during the code
analysis process.
c. An existing conditions occupancy evaluation analysis after the
permit application process.
d. An existing conditions occupancy evaluation analysis after the
permit application process.
Answer: a. A building construction type classification confirmation
during the existing condition analysis.
◉ Which of the following lighting strategies would provide the most
significant energy savings and benefit occupants psychologically in a
commercial space?
a. flexible lighting with individual controls
b. converting all lighting to fluorescent or LED
c. using occupancy sensors
d. daylighting
Answer: d. daylighting
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ A building that has a platinum rating has been designed and
certified under which of the following systems?
a. LEED
b. Institute for Market Transformation to Sustainability
c. National Association of Home Builders Green Standards
d. Green Building Initiative
Answer: a. LEED
◉ When square footage needs have not been pre determined or pre
defined, how can the needs can be determined?
a. by the number of people that need to be accommodated
b. by an object or piece of equipment
c. by a specific activity that has its own clearly specified space
d. all of the above
Answer: d. all of the above
,◉ In which case would the number of people occupying a space NOT
be critical to the programming effort?
a. the dining room of a housing complex for the elderly
b. the work room of a commercial laundry
c. a multipurpose meeting room in a neighborhood rec center
d. a waiting area in a hospital
Answer: b. workroom of commercial laundry
The space in a laundry workroom would be determined more by the
size, number, and configuration of equipment than by the limited
number of people who would operate the equipment.
◉ Published articles have suggested that the benefits of diversity to
a business can be much greater than ethical practice (fairness in
hiring, etc.) or market access.
However, these benefits relate directly to what main aspect of the
organization?
a. management practices inseparable from culture set in place by
leadership.
b. the number of diverse hirings made in response to marketplace
drivers.
c. hierarchical management that is critical of staff, productivity and
creativity.
d. counting employment statistics as evidence of equitable practices.
,Answer: a. management practices inseparable from culture set in
place by leadership
◉ Animal dander, pollen, and insects
a. contribute to chemical contaminants from outdoor sources
b. often do not irritate those occupants who suffer from allergies
c. are three common biological contaminants often found in
buildings
d. all of the above
Answer: c. are three common biological contaminants often found in
buildings
◉ Buildings constructed prior to which year are likely to contain
spray-on fireproofing and insulation containing asbestos?
a. 1970
b. 1987
d. 1973
d. 1968
Answer: C. 1973
, ◉ What analysis would be helpful to a designer who needs to modify
the protective covering of a fire rated beam to accommodate the new
design?
a. A building construction type classification confirmation during the
existing condition analysis.
b. An incidental use classification confirmation during the code
analysis process.
c. An existing conditions occupancy evaluation analysis after the
permit application process.
d. An existing conditions occupancy evaluation analysis after the
permit application process.
Answer: a. A building construction type classification confirmation
during the existing condition analysis.
◉ Which of the following lighting strategies would provide the most
significant energy savings and benefit occupants psychologically in a
commercial space?
a. flexible lighting with individual controls
b. converting all lighting to fluorescent or LED
c. using occupancy sensors
d. daylighting
Answer: d. daylighting
