NCIDQ - IDFX - PRACTICE TEST 1
EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
At what stage would a building analysis be conducted for an existing multi-story structure that
is being renovated and converted from office use to school use?
a. schematics b. master planning c. code analysis d. programming - ANS programming
which of the following is the MOST important consideration in planning for a small open office
project?
a. management of overall cost per square foot
b. specification of appropriate materials and finishes
c. maintaining ratio between circulation and work area
d. support of job function and relationships - ANS support of job function and relationships
what is an appropriate circulation factor for an open office plan using systems furniture?
a. 5%-8%. b. 10%-20%. c. 25%-40%. d. 50%-65% - ANS 25%-40%
which measurement is an acceptable height for a barrier-free shower seat?
a.14" b.15" c. 18" 3. 20" - ANS 18"
A client would like to install a window in a 60 min rated door in a corridor. Which of the
following would be acceptable?
a. 10" x 10" wired glass. b. 6" x 12" wired glass. c. 10" x 10" tempered glass. d. 6" x 12"
tempered glass - ANS 10" x 10" wired glass
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, when converting a 5 bedroom beach house into a bed and breakfast facility, where would a
smoke alarm be required?
a. in the kitchen if its under a sleeping room
b. in the manager's office
c. in each sleeping room
d. outside any shared bathrooms - ANS in each sleeping room
what light and color characteristics would be MOST effective to enhance way-finding in a senior
living facility?
a. brightness b. hue c. contrast. d. saturation - ANS contrast
when selecting a floor tile for a locker room with a shower, what is the primary consideration?
a. long-term maintenance
b. installation method
c. dynamic coefficient of friction
d. product density - ANS dynamic coefficient of friction
which of the following documents are MOST likely to be included in the design development
package?
a. technical drawings, schedules, and specifications required to price, build and install work.
b. any documents required to communicate compliance with applicable codes to local
authorities responsible for issuance of permits.
c. technical drawings, images, and samples communicating design intent and client
requirements
d. detailed floor plans, ceiling plans, elevations, sections, design details, millwork drawings, and
material samples, and specifications - ANS detailed floor plans, ceiling plans, elevations,
sections, design details, millwork drawings, and material samples, and specifications
the term architectural woodwork refers to which of the following?
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EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
At what stage would a building analysis be conducted for an existing multi-story structure that
is being renovated and converted from office use to school use?
a. schematics b. master planning c. code analysis d. programming - ANS programming
which of the following is the MOST important consideration in planning for a small open office
project?
a. management of overall cost per square foot
b. specification of appropriate materials and finishes
c. maintaining ratio between circulation and work area
d. support of job function and relationships - ANS support of job function and relationships
what is an appropriate circulation factor for an open office plan using systems furniture?
a. 5%-8%. b. 10%-20%. c. 25%-40%. d. 50%-65% - ANS 25%-40%
which measurement is an acceptable height for a barrier-free shower seat?
a.14" b.15" c. 18" 3. 20" - ANS 18"
A client would like to install a window in a 60 min rated door in a corridor. Which of the
following would be acceptable?
a. 10" x 10" wired glass. b. 6" x 12" wired glass. c. 10" x 10" tempered glass. d. 6" x 12"
tempered glass - ANS 10" x 10" wired glass
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, when converting a 5 bedroom beach house into a bed and breakfast facility, where would a
smoke alarm be required?
a. in the kitchen if its under a sleeping room
b. in the manager's office
c. in each sleeping room
d. outside any shared bathrooms - ANS in each sleeping room
what light and color characteristics would be MOST effective to enhance way-finding in a senior
living facility?
a. brightness b. hue c. contrast. d. saturation - ANS contrast
when selecting a floor tile for a locker room with a shower, what is the primary consideration?
a. long-term maintenance
b. installation method
c. dynamic coefficient of friction
d. product density - ANS dynamic coefficient of friction
which of the following documents are MOST likely to be included in the design development
package?
a. technical drawings, schedules, and specifications required to price, build and install work.
b. any documents required to communicate compliance with applicable codes to local
authorities responsible for issuance of permits.
c. technical drawings, images, and samples communicating design intent and client
requirements
d. detailed floor plans, ceiling plans, elevations, sections, design details, millwork drawings, and
material samples, and specifications - ANS detailed floor plans, ceiling plans, elevations,
sections, design details, millwork drawings, and material samples, and specifications
the term architectural woodwork refers to which of the following?
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