NCIDQ Real Exam Questions and Verified Answers

Question 1 Single choice

What portion of a contract typically outlines the designer's responsibilities to the client?

A
Scope of services
B
Project description
C
Terms and conditions
D
Compensation schedule

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Correct answer: A

Question 2 Single choice

Certified contractors are required to abate all of the following hazardous materials EXCEPT __________.

A
Asbestos
B
Lead
C
PCBs
D
Radon

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Correct answer: D

Question 3 Single choice

Bid openings are typically attended by the contractors and the __________.

A
Owner
B
Interior designer
C
Owner and interior designer
D
Subcontractors, owner and interior designer

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Correct answer: C

Question 4 Single choice

Which of the following scales should NEVER be used for interior design construction drawings?

A
1/8 in = 1 ft
B
3/16 in = 1 ft
C
3/4 in = 1 ft
D
1 in = 1 ft

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Correct answer: B

Question 5 Single choice

When the owner wants to make sure some amount of money is included in the bid for as-yet known materials, the interior designer should use __________.

A
An allowance
B
An add-alternative
C
A material bond
D
A unit price

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Correct answer: A

Question 6 Single choice

The absolute minimum fresh air ventilation rate recommended by ASHRAE Standard 62 is __________.

A
5 cfm/person (3 L/s/person)
B
10 cfm/person (5 L/s/person)
C
15 cfm/person (8 L/s/person)
D
20 cfm/person (10 L/s/person)

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Correct answer: C

Question 7 Single choice

Your client has a very limited budget for design services, and the scope of the project warrants mechanical and electrical engineering specification.

What should you do?

A
Reduce your scope to reduce the fee, and contract with a mechanical/electrical engineer for an outline specification.
B
Recommend that the client work with a contractor to provide design-build services for mechanical/ electrical work.
C
Request that the client contract directly with a mechanical/electrical engineer for limited services to review your drawings.
D
Insist that your client increase the design budget to cover the necessary mechanical/electrical design services.

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Correct answer: B

Question 8 Single choice

You have designed a small auditorium for an office building with access from the seating area to the stage to permit wheelchair access to the stage without leaving the auditorium. Your client wishes to remove the wheelchair access.

How should you proceed?

A
Write a letter advising the client that ADA guidelines are being violated against your advice, and place a copy of the letter in the job file.
B
Inform the building department that you are not being permitted to design in compliance with ADA guidelines.
C
Inform the client that you will be terminating work on this portion of the project until the issue can be resolved by arbitration.
D
Accept the client's position and redesign the auditorium as directed

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Correct answer: A

Question 9 Single choice

What aspect of working drawings can lead to problems during construction?

A
Proprietary finishes
B
Too much information
C
Too many sheets of details
D
Duplicated details

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Correct answer: D

Question 10 Single choice

The building commissioning of an interior design project seeking LEED credit is the responsibility
__________.

A
Building architect
B
Independent commissioning team
C
Project's interior designer
D
Project's mechanical engineer

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Correct answer: B