NCIDQ QUESTION OF THE DAY EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
The customer's drawings specify windows with an R-Value. What is the best definition of this
terminology? - ANS The measurement of heat resistance
The ADA protects qualified individuals that have disabilities from which of the following? -
ANS Employment discrimination
What is the name of the federal act that sets the safety standard for construction projects? -
ANS OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
Which of the following deals with minimum wage laws? - ANS Fair Labor Standards Act
What is the name of the federal law that guarantees equal opportunity for persons with
disabilities which was enacted in 1990. What is this Act called? - ANS ADA (Americans with
Disabilities Act)
You are designing a corridor for a commercial building. The corridor has a requirement for
protrusions that enter into the walkway to consider for those that are sight impaired. What
dimensions will meet those requirements for all objects? - ANS Objects mounted between 27
inches and 80 inches cannot project more than 4 inches into the circulation path
On many job sites employees and subcontractors working on a project where there is a possible
danger of injury from a falling object must wear which of the following? - ANS A hard hat
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, What is the guideline for a hinged shower door? - ANS Hinged shower door shall open
outward
What is the BEST choice for a kitchen sink when being used by a person in a wheelchair when
only one sink is in the space? - ANS An open below sink that is covered by a plumbing shield
and the sink is 34 inches high
Which of the following codes is used to enforce new and remodel water supply systems in high
hazard ares? - ANS The National Plumbing Code
What does the building code recommend concerning heating in a bathroom? -
ANS Bathrooms should have a heat source to maintain a minimum 68 degrees Fahrenheit
A celebrity client has requested to have a beautiful crystal chandelier right over her spa bathing
area. she has 9 foot ceilings and the bathtub she has chosen is 23 inches high at the rim. the
chandelier she has chosen is 21 inches in height. Due to code restrictions you advise her you
cannot specify the fixture she desires for the following reason. - ANS Hanging fixtures cannot
be located within 8 feet vertically from the top of the bathtub
Your client has a lovely view out her 2nd story bathroom window and her neighbors are not
able to see in so she wants to put a bathtub in front of a large window that comes down to the
tub level. You have to specify which type of window to order to meet the building code. -
ANS A tempered glass or approved equal window
What does VOC stand for? - ANS Volatile Organic Compounds
To meet the Green Label Plus Standard, Carpet backing has to meet the off-gassing of VOC's
from carpet adhesive standard. In standard test conditions, under how many grams per liter is
acceptable to meet this standard? - ANS 50 grams per liter
Some kitchen cabinets can have strong VOC's and can outgas for along time. What are three
different things a designer can specify to reduce VOC's? - ANS -Specify that all particle board
is wrapped in laminate even the edge in the cabinets
-Specify cabinets that are made out of wheat straw
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
The customer's drawings specify windows with an R-Value. What is the best definition of this
terminology? - ANS The measurement of heat resistance
The ADA protects qualified individuals that have disabilities from which of the following? -
ANS Employment discrimination
What is the name of the federal act that sets the safety standard for construction projects? -
ANS OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
Which of the following deals with minimum wage laws? - ANS Fair Labor Standards Act
What is the name of the federal law that guarantees equal opportunity for persons with
disabilities which was enacted in 1990. What is this Act called? - ANS ADA (Americans with
Disabilities Act)
You are designing a corridor for a commercial building. The corridor has a requirement for
protrusions that enter into the walkway to consider for those that are sight impaired. What
dimensions will meet those requirements for all objects? - ANS Objects mounted between 27
inches and 80 inches cannot project more than 4 inches into the circulation path
On many job sites employees and subcontractors working on a project where there is a possible
danger of injury from a falling object must wear which of the following? - ANS A hard hat
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, What is the guideline for a hinged shower door? - ANS Hinged shower door shall open
outward
What is the BEST choice for a kitchen sink when being used by a person in a wheelchair when
only one sink is in the space? - ANS An open below sink that is covered by a plumbing shield
and the sink is 34 inches high
Which of the following codes is used to enforce new and remodel water supply systems in high
hazard ares? - ANS The National Plumbing Code
What does the building code recommend concerning heating in a bathroom? -
ANS Bathrooms should have a heat source to maintain a minimum 68 degrees Fahrenheit
A celebrity client has requested to have a beautiful crystal chandelier right over her spa bathing
area. she has 9 foot ceilings and the bathtub she has chosen is 23 inches high at the rim. the
chandelier she has chosen is 21 inches in height. Due to code restrictions you advise her you
cannot specify the fixture she desires for the following reason. - ANS Hanging fixtures cannot
be located within 8 feet vertically from the top of the bathtub
Your client has a lovely view out her 2nd story bathroom window and her neighbors are not
able to see in so she wants to put a bathtub in front of a large window that comes down to the
tub level. You have to specify which type of window to order to meet the building code. -
ANS A tempered glass or approved equal window
What does VOC stand for? - ANS Volatile Organic Compounds
To meet the Green Label Plus Standard, Carpet backing has to meet the off-gassing of VOC's
from carpet adhesive standard. In standard test conditions, under how many grams per liter is
acceptable to meet this standard? - ANS 50 grams per liter
Some kitchen cabinets can have strong VOC's and can outgas for along time. What are three
different things a designer can specify to reduce VOC's? - ANS -Specify that all particle board
is wrapped in laminate even the edge in the cabinets
-Specify cabinets that are made out of wheat straw
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