NCIDQ (IDPX) EXIT EXAM QUESTIONS & DETAILED
ANSWERS (WELL VERIFIED) ALREADY GRADED A+
48" - CORRECT ANSWER >>>The high forward reach shall be __ maximum where the reach
depth is 20 inches (510 mm) maximum.
44", 25" - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Where the reach depth exceeds 20 inches (510 mm), the high
forward reach shall be ___ maximum and the reach depth shall be ___ maximum.
Specifically when napped, tufted, or looped textiles are used as "wallcoverings" on walls and
ceilings. - CORRECT ANSWER >>>The "Room Corner Test" or NFPA 265/UL 1715 typical
addresses what fabric situation?
Vertical Flame Test, NFPA 701/ASTM6413 - CORRECT ANSWER >>>tests vertical treatments such
as curtains, draperies, window shades, large wall hangings or tapestries, and plastic films used
for decorative purposes.
Smolder resistance test/cigarette ignition test, NFPA 260/ASTM E1353/CAL 117 - CORRECT
ANSWER >>>__ tests how a product will smolder before either flaming or extinguishing an
actual smoldering cigarette as the ignition source.
Steiner tunnel test, ASTM E84/UL 723 - CORRECT ANSWER >>>tests both the flame spread and
smoke development ratings in the classification of interior finishes applied to walls, ceilings, and
other structural elements.
2 - CORRECT ANSWER >>>For an assembly space, any occupant load over 49 requires __ exits
501-1000 - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Three exits are required for any space when the occupant
load is between ___ occupants.
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,greater than 1000 - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Four exits or exit access doorways shall be provided
from any space with an occupant load ___
the actual area to accommodate specific functions - CORRECT ANSWER >>>What is included in
the net area of a building?
F - CORRECT ANSWER >>>T/F: Net area includes primary and secondary circulation space,
closets, electrical and telephone equipment rooms, exterior walls, or the building core.
T - CORRECT ANSWER >>>T/F: The net area does not include incidental space - interior walls
and building columns. Sometimes the net area is referred to as the net assignable area and the
secondary spaces are referred to as the unassigned areas.
Most important use for safety glass - CORRECT ANSWER >>>swinging doors, storm doors, or
when the bottom edge of the pane is less than 18" above the door
safety glass is required - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Because the bottom edge of the window pane is
lower than 18″ AFF, ...
exit discharge - CORRECT ANSWER >>>The lobby of a building from the stair enclosure to the
exterior door is called:
exit discharge - CORRECT ANSWER >>>is the part of egress between the exit and public way.
exit and public way - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Exit discharge is the part of egress between the __
and __
48" - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Standard mounting height for light switches is
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,occupant load - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Which is used to determine the number of exits required
in a space?
building comissioning - CORRECT ANSWER >>>For an interior design project, which of the
following involves verifying and ensuring that the building elements are designed, installed, and
calibrated to operate as intended for the tenant's scope of work?
efficiency factor - CORRECT ANSWER >>>the ratio of the net area or net assignable area to the
usable area
occupancy classification and whether the building is sprinklered or not - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>What two things does the designer need to know when determining the maximum travel
distance?
occupancy classification - CORRECT ANSWER >>>determines how many exits are needed.
sprinklers - CORRECT ANSWER >>>determine the location of the exits.
100 sqft - CORRECT ANSWER >>>For PRAC, 2.8 Storage rooms exceeding __ MUST be 1-hour
rated.
retainage - CORRECT ANSWER >>>is a percentage of each payment that is withheld by the
owner and not paid until the contractor has completed the work.
contractor - CORRECT ANSWER >>>When an interior designer reviews shop drawings, it is only
for conformance with the design concept and intent expressed in the contract documents.
Ultimately the ___ is responsible for determining the accuracy and completeness of dimensions,
details, and quantities.
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, contractor - CORRECT ANSWER >>>In this situation, although the interior designer signed off on
a shop drawing with an incorrect dimension, the ___ is still responsible for making sure that the
end result follows the design concept/intent expressed in the contract documents.
change order - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Which of the following forms would need to be approved
and completed to authorize a variation from the original contract documents?
changes in construction work - CORRECT ANSWER >>>accomplished in one of 3 ways:
by minor changes in work by construction change directive by formal change order
addenda - CORRECT ANSWER >>>During bidding and prior to contract award, changes are made
by
bid contract between the owner and the selected contractor - CORRECT ANSWER >>>With the
contract documents complete the owner is ready to initiate the construction administration
phase of the design.
Typically this involves which of the following agreements?
negotiated contract - CORRECT ANSWER >>>the owner (with the possible assistance of the
interior designer) selects a contractor to do the work. The contractor and owner then decide a
price and other terms of their agreement. The contractor may be selected based on a previous
working relationship, on the recommendations of others, or both.
bid contract - CORRECT ANSWER >>>the drawings and specifications are completed by the
interior designer (and other consultants, if necessary) and then sent to several general
contractors who quote the work defined by the contract documents. The owner (again, with the
assistance of the interior designer) can then select the contractor based on cost as well as
experience, schedule, and other criteria.
submittals, shop drawings, punch list (not a copy of all bonds) - CORRECT ANSWER >>>What are
items that would be included in a project notebook?
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ANSWERS (WELL VERIFIED) ALREADY GRADED A+
48" - CORRECT ANSWER >>>The high forward reach shall be __ maximum where the reach
depth is 20 inches (510 mm) maximum.
44", 25" - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Where the reach depth exceeds 20 inches (510 mm), the high
forward reach shall be ___ maximum and the reach depth shall be ___ maximum.
Specifically when napped, tufted, or looped textiles are used as "wallcoverings" on walls and
ceilings. - CORRECT ANSWER >>>The "Room Corner Test" or NFPA 265/UL 1715 typical
addresses what fabric situation?
Vertical Flame Test, NFPA 701/ASTM6413 - CORRECT ANSWER >>>tests vertical treatments such
as curtains, draperies, window shades, large wall hangings or tapestries, and plastic films used
for decorative purposes.
Smolder resistance test/cigarette ignition test, NFPA 260/ASTM E1353/CAL 117 - CORRECT
ANSWER >>>__ tests how a product will smolder before either flaming or extinguishing an
actual smoldering cigarette as the ignition source.
Steiner tunnel test, ASTM E84/UL 723 - CORRECT ANSWER >>>tests both the flame spread and
smoke development ratings in the classification of interior finishes applied to walls, ceilings, and
other structural elements.
2 - CORRECT ANSWER >>>For an assembly space, any occupant load over 49 requires __ exits
501-1000 - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Three exits are required for any space when the occupant
load is between ___ occupants.
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,greater than 1000 - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Four exits or exit access doorways shall be provided
from any space with an occupant load ___
the actual area to accommodate specific functions - CORRECT ANSWER >>>What is included in
the net area of a building?
F - CORRECT ANSWER >>>T/F: Net area includes primary and secondary circulation space,
closets, electrical and telephone equipment rooms, exterior walls, or the building core.
T - CORRECT ANSWER >>>T/F: The net area does not include incidental space - interior walls
and building columns. Sometimes the net area is referred to as the net assignable area and the
secondary spaces are referred to as the unassigned areas.
Most important use for safety glass - CORRECT ANSWER >>>swinging doors, storm doors, or
when the bottom edge of the pane is less than 18" above the door
safety glass is required - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Because the bottom edge of the window pane is
lower than 18″ AFF, ...
exit discharge - CORRECT ANSWER >>>The lobby of a building from the stair enclosure to the
exterior door is called:
exit discharge - CORRECT ANSWER >>>is the part of egress between the exit and public way.
exit and public way - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Exit discharge is the part of egress between the __
and __
48" - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Standard mounting height for light switches is
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,occupant load - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Which is used to determine the number of exits required
in a space?
building comissioning - CORRECT ANSWER >>>For an interior design project, which of the
following involves verifying and ensuring that the building elements are designed, installed, and
calibrated to operate as intended for the tenant's scope of work?
efficiency factor - CORRECT ANSWER >>>the ratio of the net area or net assignable area to the
usable area
occupancy classification and whether the building is sprinklered or not - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>What two things does the designer need to know when determining the maximum travel
distance?
occupancy classification - CORRECT ANSWER >>>determines how many exits are needed.
sprinklers - CORRECT ANSWER >>>determine the location of the exits.
100 sqft - CORRECT ANSWER >>>For PRAC, 2.8 Storage rooms exceeding __ MUST be 1-hour
rated.
retainage - CORRECT ANSWER >>>is a percentage of each payment that is withheld by the
owner and not paid until the contractor has completed the work.
contractor - CORRECT ANSWER >>>When an interior designer reviews shop drawings, it is only
for conformance with the design concept and intent expressed in the contract documents.
Ultimately the ___ is responsible for determining the accuracy and completeness of dimensions,
details, and quantities.
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, contractor - CORRECT ANSWER >>>In this situation, although the interior designer signed off on
a shop drawing with an incorrect dimension, the ___ is still responsible for making sure that the
end result follows the design concept/intent expressed in the contract documents.
change order - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Which of the following forms would need to be approved
and completed to authorize a variation from the original contract documents?
changes in construction work - CORRECT ANSWER >>>accomplished in one of 3 ways:
by minor changes in work by construction change directive by formal change order
addenda - CORRECT ANSWER >>>During bidding and prior to contract award, changes are made
by
bid contract between the owner and the selected contractor - CORRECT ANSWER >>>With the
contract documents complete the owner is ready to initiate the construction administration
phase of the design.
Typically this involves which of the following agreements?
negotiated contract - CORRECT ANSWER >>>the owner (with the possible assistance of the
interior designer) selects a contractor to do the work. The contractor and owner then decide a
price and other terms of their agreement. The contractor may be selected based on a previous
working relationship, on the recommendations of others, or both.
bid contract - CORRECT ANSWER >>>the drawings and specifications are completed by the
interior designer (and other consultants, if necessary) and then sent to several general
contractors who quote the work defined by the contract documents. The owner (again, with the
assistance of the interior designer) can then select the contractor based on cost as well as
experience, schedule, and other criteria.
submittals, shop drawings, punch list (not a copy of all bonds) - CORRECT ANSWER >>>What are
items that would be included in a project notebook?
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