NCIDQ IDFX
In terms of the programming Process, what are three limitations of behavior observation as a technique
for gathering information? - correct answer ✔✔1. It cannot address why people are behaving the way
they are.
2. It is only valid for one period of time.
3. It is accurate only when implemented by a skilled practitioner.
What 4 methods of gathering information are used in the programming process? - correct answer ✔✔1.
Client interviews
2. Questionnaires
3. Observation
4. Field Surveys
What is a common way to determine the floor area required for an activity? - correct answer ✔✔A
common way to determine this is to muliply the area required per person by the number of people.
What range of percentages do space-planning efficiency ratios typically fall within? - correct answer
✔✔These space planning ratios typically range from 60%-80%
What is the net area or net assignable area of a building? - correct answer ✔✔This is the actual area
needed to accomodate specific functions, without taking into account primary circulation space or
support space.
In a leased space, what is considered to be rentable area? - correct answer ✔✔This is the area available
for assignment to a tenant within the perimeter walls of the tenant space, as well as privatecorridors,
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 usable area? - correct answer ✔✔This is the area actually used for
the space's 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? - correct answer ✔✔This is the ratio of net area to usable
area in the leased space
What is territoriality? - correct answer ✔✔Human behavior that attemps to lay claim to space and give a
sense of self-identity.
What is proxemics? - correct answer ✔✔The study of the degrees of spatial seperation that people
maintain while interacting, and how these distances are related to social, environmental, and cultural
factors.
In proxemics, as described by Edward T. Hall, what are the names of the four distances (starting with the
closest)? - correct answer ✔✔From closest to furthest, these are:
Intimate, personal, social, public
What theory did Abraham Maslow propose? - correct answer ✔✔This American psychologist proposed a
hierarchy of human needs, raning from basic needs, such as for food and water, to more advanced
needs, such as for self-actualization, order, and beauty.
Which of the table and seating configureations shown here is more appropriate for a committee
meeting?
A. Square Table
B. Round Table
C. Rectangle Table - correct answer ✔✔A circular table and seating (option B) tends to foster
cooperation, which makes it most appropriate for this type of activity.
What is a design theory? - correct answer ✔✔This is a mental construct, based on philosophy or set
beliefs, that is used to direct a design.
In terms of the programming Process, what are three limitations of behavior observation as a technique
for gathering information? - correct answer ✔✔1. It cannot address why people are behaving the way
they are.
2. It is only valid for one period of time.
3. It is accurate only when implemented by a skilled practitioner.
What 4 methods of gathering information are used in the programming process? - correct answer ✔✔1.
Client interviews
2. Questionnaires
3. Observation
4. Field Surveys
What is a common way to determine the floor area required for an activity? - correct answer ✔✔A
common way to determine this is to muliply the area required per person by the number of people.
What range of percentages do space-planning efficiency ratios typically fall within? - correct answer
✔✔These space planning ratios typically range from 60%-80%
What is the net area or net assignable area of a building? - correct answer ✔✔This is the actual area
needed to accomodate specific functions, without taking into account primary circulation space or
support space.
In a leased space, what is considered to be rentable area? - correct answer ✔✔This is the area available
for assignment to a tenant within the perimeter walls of the tenant space, as well as privatecorridors,
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 usable area? - correct answer ✔✔This is the area actually used for
the space's 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? - correct answer ✔✔This is the ratio of net area to usable
area in the leased space
What is territoriality? - correct answer ✔✔Human behavior that attemps to lay claim to space and give a
sense of self-identity.
What is proxemics? - correct answer ✔✔The study of the degrees of spatial seperation that people
maintain while interacting, and how these distances are related to social, environmental, and cultural
factors.
In proxemics, as described by Edward T. Hall, what are the names of the four distances (starting with the
closest)? - correct answer ✔✔From closest to furthest, these are:
Intimate, personal, social, public
What theory did Abraham Maslow propose? - correct answer ✔✔This American psychologist proposed a
hierarchy of human needs, raning from basic needs, such as for food and water, to more advanced
needs, such as for self-actualization, order, and beauty.
Which of the table and seating configureations shown here is more appropriate for a committee
meeting?
A. Square Table
B. Round Table
C. Rectangle Table - correct answer ✔✔A circular table and seating (option B) tends to foster
cooperation, which makes it most appropriate for this type of activity.
What is a design theory? - correct answer ✔✔This is a mental construct, based on philosophy or set
beliefs, that is used to direct a design.
