NCIDQ IDFX: Interior Design Fundamentals Exam
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What is the duration of the Interior 3 hours (180 minutes)
Design Fundamentals Exam?
How many total questions are on the 115 total questions
exam?
What is the passing score for the 500 on a scale of 200-800
exam?
What code reference is used for the 2021 International Building Code (IBC)
exam?
What percentage of the exam covers 14%
Existing Conditions?
What is the focus of the Existing Evaluating site conditions, existing building
Conditions section? characteristics, and initial code analysis before
design begins.
, What are the three contexts to Urban, suburban, and rural contexts.
consider when evaluating building
location?
What climate zone classification ASHRAE climate zones (1-8, with A/B/C moisture
affects HVAC sizing and insulation? designations).
Which design strategy is most Use light-colored roofing to reflect heat.
appropriate for a hot, dry climate like
Phoenix?
What are the main types of Office buildings, retail centers, mixed-use
commercial buildings? developments, hotels.
What is the significance of IBC It governs alterations, repairs, additions, and
Chapter 34? change of use.
What triggers additional code A change of use.
requirements when a building's
occupancy classification changes?
What is the implication of changing Significant upgrades are likely required.
from a less restrictive to a more
restrictive occupancy?
What are some common change of Warehouse to loft apartments, office to restaurant,
use scenarios? retail to daycare.
What are the Seismic Design To assess seismic risk and design implications.
Categories (SDC) used for?
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Terms in this set (247)
What is the duration of the Interior 3 hours (180 minutes)
Design Fundamentals Exam?
How many total questions are on the 115 total questions
exam?
What is the passing score for the 500 on a scale of 200-800
exam?
What code reference is used for the 2021 International Building Code (IBC)
exam?
What percentage of the exam covers 14%
Existing Conditions?
What is the focus of the Existing Evaluating site conditions, existing building
Conditions section? characteristics, and initial code analysis before
design begins.
, What are the three contexts to Urban, suburban, and rural contexts.
consider when evaluating building
location?
What climate zone classification ASHRAE climate zones (1-8, with A/B/C moisture
affects HVAC sizing and insulation? designations).
Which design strategy is most Use light-colored roofing to reflect heat.
appropriate for a hot, dry climate like
Phoenix?
What are the main types of Office buildings, retail centers, mixed-use
commercial buildings? developments, hotels.
What is the significance of IBC It governs alterations, repairs, additions, and
Chapter 34? change of use.
What triggers additional code A change of use.
requirements when a building's
occupancy classification changes?
What is the implication of changing Significant upgrades are likely required.
from a less restrictive to a more
restrictive occupancy?
What are some common change of Warehouse to loft apartments, office to restaurant,
use scenarios? retail to daycare.
What are the Seismic Design To assess seismic risk and design implications.
Categories (SDC) used for?
