NCIDQ PRACTICUM |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
In addition to analyzing space needs, the requirements for a client's work flow or business
process should be compared with the available space.
Which workflow type does not have strict organized method of work flow?
a. departmental
b. cooperative
c. network
d. linear
CORRECT ANSWER
c. network
With a network workflow organization, there is no strictly organized method of workflow
Question 2
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
CORRECT ANSWER
a. LEED
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,Question 3
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
CORRECT ANSWER
d. all of the above
Question 4
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
CORRECT 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.
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,Question 5
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.
CORRECT ANSWER
a. management practices inseparable from culture set in place by leadership
Question 6
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
CORRECT ANSWER
c. are three common biological contaminants often found in buildings
Question 7
Buildings constructed prior to which year are likely to contain spray-on fireproofing and
insulation containing asbestos?
a. 1970
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, b. 1987
d. 1973
d. 1968
CORRECT ANSWER
C. 1973
Question 8
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.
CORRECT ANSWER
a. A building construction type classification confirmation during the existing condition
analysis.
Question 9
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
CORRECT ANSWER
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VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
In addition to analyzing space needs, the requirements for a client's work flow or business
process should be compared with the available space.
Which workflow type does not have strict organized method of work flow?
a. departmental
b. cooperative
c. network
d. linear
CORRECT ANSWER
c. network
With a network workflow organization, there is no strictly organized method of workflow
Question 2
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
CORRECT ANSWER
a. LEED
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,Question 3
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
CORRECT ANSWER
d. all of the above
Question 4
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
CORRECT 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.
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,Question 5
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.
CORRECT ANSWER
a. management practices inseparable from culture set in place by leadership
Question 6
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
CORRECT ANSWER
c. are three common biological contaminants often found in buildings
Question 7
Buildings constructed prior to which year are likely to contain spray-on fireproofing and
insulation containing asbestos?
a. 1970
3
, b. 1987
d. 1973
d. 1968
CORRECT ANSWER
C. 1973
Question 8
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.
CORRECT ANSWER
a. A building construction type classification confirmation during the existing condition
analysis.
Question 9
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
CORRECT ANSWER
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