NCIDQ IDPX FINAL TEST 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ programming.
Answer: a process during which information about a problem is collected,
analyzed, and clearly stated to provide a basis for design
◍ NEPA 701.
Answer: standard methods of fire tests for flame propagation of textiles and
films
◍ 13. What are the most common sources of poor indoor air quality? (Choose
the four that apply.)
(A) contaminants from outdoor sources
(B) biological contaminants
(C) poor building maintenance
(D) poor ventilation
(E) indoor chemical contaminants
(F) sick-building syndrome.
Answer: A,B,D,E
◍ fire-resistance-rated glazing.
Answer: glass or other glazing material that has been tested as part of a
fire-resistance-rated wall assembly according to ASTM E119
◍ guard minimum dimensions.
Answer: 42" high -- a sphere with a 4" diameter cannot pass through any
opening up to 36" height 36"-42" -- opening size allowed to be 4 3/8"
◍ fire partition.
Answer: a wall assembly with a fire-resistance rating of 1 hour
◍ max ramp slope ratio.
, Answer: 1:" rise for every 12" of run
◍ front approach push side clearance.
Answer: min 48" long min 12" on latch side
◍ 46. Under the provisions of AIA Document B152, Standard Form of
Agreement Between Owner and Architect for Interior Design and Furniture,
Furnishings, and Equipment (FF&E) Design Services, which of the
following are part of the owner's responsibilities? (Choose the four that
apply.)
(A) arranging for laboratory tests required by the contract documents
(B) removing existing furniture from the project site
(C) providing space for the receipt and storage of materials used on the
project
(D) giving copies of the drawings to the contractor
(E) providing a written program for the project
(F) preparing the bidding documents.
Answer: A,B,C,E
◍ handrail height from stair.
Answer: 34" - 38"
◍ universal design.
Answer: a design process that attempts, to the greatest extent possible, to
make all environments and products usable by everyone regardless of age,
ability, or circumstances
◍ QC.
Answer: quality control/quality management/quality planning/quality
assurance -- an organized set of procedures, systems, and tools established
by an office that aid in meeting the expectations of the client, maintaining a
high level of professional services, reducing risks and liability
◍ 19. What strategies can the interior designer recommend to a client to
maintain good indoor air quality after occupancy? (Choose the four that
apply.)
, (A) select materials with low VOCs
(B) suggest a no-smoking policy for the space
(C) plan a separate room for activities with high concentrations of pollutants
(D) specify independent building commissioning
(E) have the client monitor individual spaces for contaminants
(F) verify that minimum outdoor air ventilation is being provided.
Answer: A,C,D,F
◍ 139. Demountable partitions systems offer which of the following
advantages. (Choose the four that apply.)
(A) smooth finish along panels
(B) flexible layout
(C) reuse potential
(D) low life-cycle costs
(E) complete system with door frames and similar components
(F) low initial cost.
Answer: B,C,D,E
◍ occupant load.
Answer: the number of people that a building code assumes will occupy a
given building or portion of a building
◍ 48. Which of the following are advantages of negotiated contracts? (Choose
the four that apply.)
(A) The client can select the contractor based on criteria other than price.
(B) The contractor will provide the highest-quality project.
(C) The contract price will be lower than it would be under other contract
types.
(D) The schedule is generally shorter than it would be under other contract
types.
(E) The interior designer is involved in the process.
(F) The client can select the subcontractors..
Answer: A,D,E,F
◍ area of refuge.
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ programming.
Answer: a process during which information about a problem is collected,
analyzed, and clearly stated to provide a basis for design
◍ NEPA 701.
Answer: standard methods of fire tests for flame propagation of textiles and
films
◍ 13. What are the most common sources of poor indoor air quality? (Choose
the four that apply.)
(A) contaminants from outdoor sources
(B) biological contaminants
(C) poor building maintenance
(D) poor ventilation
(E) indoor chemical contaminants
(F) sick-building syndrome.
Answer: A,B,D,E
◍ fire-resistance-rated glazing.
Answer: glass or other glazing material that has been tested as part of a
fire-resistance-rated wall assembly according to ASTM E119
◍ guard minimum dimensions.
Answer: 42" high -- a sphere with a 4" diameter cannot pass through any
opening up to 36" height 36"-42" -- opening size allowed to be 4 3/8"
◍ fire partition.
Answer: a wall assembly with a fire-resistance rating of 1 hour
◍ max ramp slope ratio.
, Answer: 1:" rise for every 12" of run
◍ front approach push side clearance.
Answer: min 48" long min 12" on latch side
◍ 46. Under the provisions of AIA Document B152, Standard Form of
Agreement Between Owner and Architect for Interior Design and Furniture,
Furnishings, and Equipment (FF&E) Design Services, which of the
following are part of the owner's responsibilities? (Choose the four that
apply.)
(A) arranging for laboratory tests required by the contract documents
(B) removing existing furniture from the project site
(C) providing space for the receipt and storage of materials used on the
project
(D) giving copies of the drawings to the contractor
(E) providing a written program for the project
(F) preparing the bidding documents.
Answer: A,B,C,E
◍ handrail height from stair.
Answer: 34" - 38"
◍ universal design.
Answer: a design process that attempts, to the greatest extent possible, to
make all environments and products usable by everyone regardless of age,
ability, or circumstances
◍ QC.
Answer: quality control/quality management/quality planning/quality
assurance -- an organized set of procedures, systems, and tools established
by an office that aid in meeting the expectations of the client, maintaining a
high level of professional services, reducing risks and liability
◍ 19. What strategies can the interior designer recommend to a client to
maintain good indoor air quality after occupancy? (Choose the four that
apply.)
, (A) select materials with low VOCs
(B) suggest a no-smoking policy for the space
(C) plan a separate room for activities with high concentrations of pollutants
(D) specify independent building commissioning
(E) have the client monitor individual spaces for contaminants
(F) verify that minimum outdoor air ventilation is being provided.
Answer: A,C,D,F
◍ 139. Demountable partitions systems offer which of the following
advantages. (Choose the four that apply.)
(A) smooth finish along panels
(B) flexible layout
(C) reuse potential
(D) low life-cycle costs
(E) complete system with door frames and similar components
(F) low initial cost.
Answer: B,C,D,E
◍ occupant load.
Answer: the number of people that a building code assumes will occupy a
given building or portion of a building
◍ 48. Which of the following are advantages of negotiated contracts? (Choose
the four that apply.)
(A) The client can select the contractor based on criteria other than price.
(B) The contractor will provide the highest-quality project.
(C) The contract price will be lower than it would be under other contract
types.
(D) The schedule is generally shorter than it would be under other contract
types.
(E) The interior designer is involved in the process.
(F) The client can select the subcontractors..
Answer: A,D,E,F
◍ area of refuge.
