NCIDQ IDPX EXAM PREP |ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
A designer has been asked by their client to procure new furniture for their recently
renovated home. What are the most appropriate steps (in order) to protect the designer's
interest?
Obtain an acknowledgement, signed purchase order, and an approved sales agreement
Obtain a purchase order, approved sales agreement, and a signed acknowledgment
Obtain a credit application, signed sales agreement, and an approved purchase order
Obtain a contractual proposal, a signed sales agreement, and an approved purchase
agreement
CORRECT ANSWER
Obtain a credit application, signed sales agreement, and an approved purchase order
Question 2
What type of drawing best illustrates the structural component required for a floating
credenza?
Elevation
Wall section
Millwork detail
Enlarged plan
CORRECT ANSWER
Wall section
1
,Question 3
A designer has been engaged to work on a new project involving an office relocation for
their client. The project is very complicated with many interconnected activities. To
determine a feasible project timeline and ensure the project stays on track, it would be
essential to utilize a:
Critical path method
Milestone chart
Bar chart
Scheduling method
CORRECT ANSWER
Critical path method
Question 4
During the close-out state of a project, a general contractor would typically be responsible
for providing:
Warranties and maintenance manuals, as-built drawings, and final invoice
Warranties and maintenance manuals, a certificate for payment, and final invoice
Certificate of substantial completion, warranties and maintenance manuals, and as-build
drawings
A punch list, warranties and maintenance manuals, and certificate of substantial completion
CORRECT ANSWER
Warranties and maintenance manuals, as-built drawings, and final invoice
2
,Question 5
Adding an automatic sprinkler system will:
Increase the fire rating requirement of doors
Reduce the allowable area of a floor within a building
Reduce the fire-resistance rating of partitions for a space
Reduce the allowable area of glass in a rated partition assembly
CORRECT ANSWER
Reduce the fire-resistance rating of partitions for a space
Question 6
What type of lamp and light fixture should an interior designer specify for highlighting oil
paintings?
Compact fluorescent recessed cans
High-pressure sodium wall washers
T8 fluorescent recessed troffers
End-emitting fiber optic and adjustable spots
CORRECT ANSWER
End-emitting fiber optic and adjustable spots
Question 7
What is the minimum DCOF required for tile located in a public space?
.42
.57
3
, .58
.60
CORRECT ANSWER
.42
Question 8
During a site visit, the contractor indicates a section on the plan that has not been
dimensional and is delaying construction. What is the appropriate course of action?
Inspect the area on-site and calculate the dimensions
Measure the field drawing using the appropriate scale
Contact the designer's office to get the CAD dimensions
Updated the drawing and issue a revision
CORRECT ANSWER
Updated the drawing and issue a revision
Question 9
When evaluating a systems furniture solution for a client who prefers wide aisles, which
characteristic of the system will be most critical to achieve the desired aisle width?
Height of panels
Thickness of panels
Length of power
Material of panels
CORRECT ANSWER
Thickness of panels
4
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
A designer has been asked by their client to procure new furniture for their recently
renovated home. What are the most appropriate steps (in order) to protect the designer's
interest?
Obtain an acknowledgement, signed purchase order, and an approved sales agreement
Obtain a purchase order, approved sales agreement, and a signed acknowledgment
Obtain a credit application, signed sales agreement, and an approved purchase order
Obtain a contractual proposal, a signed sales agreement, and an approved purchase
agreement
CORRECT ANSWER
Obtain a credit application, signed sales agreement, and an approved purchase order
Question 2
What type of drawing best illustrates the structural component required for a floating
credenza?
Elevation
Wall section
Millwork detail
Enlarged plan
CORRECT ANSWER
Wall section
1
,Question 3
A designer has been engaged to work on a new project involving an office relocation for
their client. The project is very complicated with many interconnected activities. To
determine a feasible project timeline and ensure the project stays on track, it would be
essential to utilize a:
Critical path method
Milestone chart
Bar chart
Scheduling method
CORRECT ANSWER
Critical path method
Question 4
During the close-out state of a project, a general contractor would typically be responsible
for providing:
Warranties and maintenance manuals, as-built drawings, and final invoice
Warranties and maintenance manuals, a certificate for payment, and final invoice
Certificate of substantial completion, warranties and maintenance manuals, and as-build
drawings
A punch list, warranties and maintenance manuals, and certificate of substantial completion
CORRECT ANSWER
Warranties and maintenance manuals, as-built drawings, and final invoice
2
,Question 5
Adding an automatic sprinkler system will:
Increase the fire rating requirement of doors
Reduce the allowable area of a floor within a building
Reduce the fire-resistance rating of partitions for a space
Reduce the allowable area of glass in a rated partition assembly
CORRECT ANSWER
Reduce the fire-resistance rating of partitions for a space
Question 6
What type of lamp and light fixture should an interior designer specify for highlighting oil
paintings?
Compact fluorescent recessed cans
High-pressure sodium wall washers
T8 fluorescent recessed troffers
End-emitting fiber optic and adjustable spots
CORRECT ANSWER
End-emitting fiber optic and adjustable spots
Question 7
What is the minimum DCOF required for tile located in a public space?
.42
.57
3
, .58
.60
CORRECT ANSWER
.42
Question 8
During a site visit, the contractor indicates a section on the plan that has not been
dimensional and is delaying construction. What is the appropriate course of action?
Inspect the area on-site and calculate the dimensions
Measure the field drawing using the appropriate scale
Contact the designer's office to get the CAD dimensions
Updated the drawing and issue a revision
CORRECT ANSWER
Updated the drawing and issue a revision
Question 9
When evaluating a systems furniture solution for a client who prefers wide aisles, which
characteristic of the system will be most critical to achieve the desired aisle width?
Height of panels
Thickness of panels
Length of power
Material of panels
CORRECT ANSWER
Thickness of panels
4
