NCIDQ BOMA Area Measurements
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Multiplying the gross Occupant Area by the Building Load Factor - CORRECT
ANSWER - Rentable Area, the portion of a tenant's rented space plus a pro-rated portion
of any shared spaces is calculated by:
circulation area - CORRECT ANSWER - N / CM
circulation multiplier - CORRECT ANSWER - N / CA
net area - CORRECT ANSWER - CM * CA
rentable area - CORRECT ANSWER - O * LF
load factor - CORRECT ANSWER -R/O
occupant area - CORRECT ANSWER - R / LF
gross area - CORRECT ANSWER - R + Vertical Penetrations and Building Exterior Walls
net area - CORRECT ANSWER - EF * 1/O
occupant area - CORRECT ANSWER - N * 1/CM
occupant area - CORRECT ANSWER - N * 1/EF
, circulation multiplier - CORRECT ANSWER - inverse of efficiency factor
efficiency factor - CORRECT ANSWER - N / 1/O
gross area - CORRECT ANSWER - N / EF (includes exterior walls)
BOMA & IFMA - CORRECT ANSWER - The two primary methods of measuring space
are based on the standards of what two organizations?
Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International - CORRECT
ANSWER - association that produces standards detailing common methods of measuring
space for retail, industrial, multi-unit residential and mixed-use buildings. These standards are
widely used in North America.
International Facility Management Association (IFMA) - CORRECT ANSWER -
association that produces standards that give methods for measuring space, such as Standard
Practice for Building Floor Area Measurements for Facility Management
(ASTME1836/E1936M)
efficiency factors - CORRECT ANSWER - when calculating this, the designer must allow
for non-programmed areas. These include spaces such as circulation, walls, restrooms, service
areas. Then they can base the budget and schedule requirements on identified goals and
objectives. This allows to develop the most accurate plan for the design of proposed new
facilities.
usable area - CORRECT ANSWER - Area being actively used by a tenant. This
measurement is used in planning and designing the space and includes the net area and
secondary circulation space. Does not include restrooms, primary circulation, elevator lobbies, or
other floor-specific areas. Larger than net area.
occupant area - CORRECT ANSWER - Area being actively used by a tenant. Includes net
assignable area, secondary circulation, and any incidental spaces (such as columns and other
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Multiplying the gross Occupant Area by the Building Load Factor - CORRECT
ANSWER - Rentable Area, the portion of a tenant's rented space plus a pro-rated portion
of any shared spaces is calculated by:
circulation area - CORRECT ANSWER - N / CM
circulation multiplier - CORRECT ANSWER - N / CA
net area - CORRECT ANSWER - CM * CA
rentable area - CORRECT ANSWER - O * LF
load factor - CORRECT ANSWER -R/O
occupant area - CORRECT ANSWER - R / LF
gross area - CORRECT ANSWER - R + Vertical Penetrations and Building Exterior Walls
net area - CORRECT ANSWER - EF * 1/O
occupant area - CORRECT ANSWER - N * 1/CM
occupant area - CORRECT ANSWER - N * 1/EF
, circulation multiplier - CORRECT ANSWER - inverse of efficiency factor
efficiency factor - CORRECT ANSWER - N / 1/O
gross area - CORRECT ANSWER - N / EF (includes exterior walls)
BOMA & IFMA - CORRECT ANSWER - The two primary methods of measuring space
are based on the standards of what two organizations?
Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International - CORRECT
ANSWER - association that produces standards detailing common methods of measuring
space for retail, industrial, multi-unit residential and mixed-use buildings. These standards are
widely used in North America.
International Facility Management Association (IFMA) - CORRECT ANSWER -
association that produces standards that give methods for measuring space, such as Standard
Practice for Building Floor Area Measurements for Facility Management
(ASTME1836/E1936M)
efficiency factors - CORRECT ANSWER - when calculating this, the designer must allow
for non-programmed areas. These include spaces such as circulation, walls, restrooms, service
areas. Then they can base the budget and schedule requirements on identified goals and
objectives. This allows to develop the most accurate plan for the design of proposed new
facilities.
usable area - CORRECT ANSWER - Area being actively used by a tenant. This
measurement is used in planning and designing the space and includes the net area and
secondary circulation space. Does not include restrooms, primary circulation, elevator lobbies, or
other floor-specific areas. Larger than net area.
occupant area - CORRECT ANSWER - Area being actively used by a tenant. Includes net
assignable area, secondary circulation, and any incidental spaces (such as columns and other
