NCIDQ IDFX TEST BANK 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ What are the 4 methods of gathering info in the programming
process? Answer: Client interviews; questionnaires; observation; field
surveys
◉ What is a common way to determine the floor area required for an
activity? Answer: Multiply the area required per person by the # of
people
◉ What range of percentages do space planning efficiency rations
typically fall within? Answer: 60% to 80%
◉ What is the net area or net assignable area of a building? Answer: The
actual area needed to accommodate specific functions, without taking
into account primary circulation space or support space.
◉ In a leased space, what is considered rentable area? Answer: Area
available within the perimeter walls of tenant space as well as private
corridors, walls and columns within the tenant space. May include a
proportionate share of public corridors, restrooms, and elevator lobbies
shared by all tenants.
, ◉ In a leased space, what is considered to be usable area? Answer: The
area actually used for the spaces intended purpose, in addition to
circulation spaces within the leased space and partitions and columns
within the space
◉ What is the efficiency factor of a leased space? Answer: The ratio of
net area to usable area in the leased space.
◉ What is territoriality? Answer: Human behavior that attempts to lay
claim to space and give a sense of self identity.
◉ What is proxemics? Answer: The study of the degree of spatial
separation that people maintain while interacting, and how these
distances are related to social, environmental, and cultural factors.
◉ In proxemics, as described by Edward hall, what are the names of the
4 distances. Closest first.. Answer: Intimate, personal, social, public
◉ What theory did Abraham Maslow propose? Answer: A hierarchy of
human needs ranging for basic needs like food and water, to more
advanced needs like self actualization, order, and beauty.
◉ Which table configuration is the most appropriate for a committee
meeting. Answer: Circular table to foster cooperation
WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ What are the 4 methods of gathering info in the programming
process? Answer: Client interviews; questionnaires; observation; field
surveys
◉ What is a common way to determine the floor area required for an
activity? Answer: Multiply the area required per person by the # of
people
◉ What range of percentages do space planning efficiency rations
typically fall within? Answer: 60% to 80%
◉ What is the net area or net assignable area of a building? Answer: The
actual area needed to accommodate specific functions, without taking
into account primary circulation space or support space.
◉ In a leased space, what is considered rentable area? Answer: Area
available within the perimeter walls of tenant space as well as private
corridors, walls and columns within the tenant space. May include a
proportionate share of public corridors, restrooms, and elevator lobbies
shared by all tenants.
, ◉ In a leased space, what is considered to be usable area? Answer: The
area actually used for the spaces intended purpose, in addition to
circulation spaces within the leased space and partitions and columns
within the space
◉ What is the efficiency factor of a leased space? Answer: The ratio of
net area to usable area in the leased space.
◉ What is territoriality? Answer: Human behavior that attempts to lay
claim to space and give a sense of self identity.
◉ What is proxemics? Answer: The study of the degree of spatial
separation that people maintain while interacting, and how these
distances are related to social, environmental, and cultural factors.
◉ In proxemics, as described by Edward hall, what are the names of the
4 distances. Closest first.. Answer: Intimate, personal, social, public
◉ What theory did Abraham Maslow propose? Answer: A hierarchy of
human needs ranging for basic needs like food and water, to more
advanced needs like self actualization, order, and beauty.
◉ Which table configuration is the most appropriate for a committee
meeting. Answer: Circular table to foster cooperation
