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NCIDQ IDFX EXAM / NCIDQ IDFX FINAL EXAM
COMPLETE 160 ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS (A NEW
UPDATED VERSION) |GUARANTEED PASS A+
A residential design in a rural area involves the addition of two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Which of the following should be the two GREATEST concerns during the home's due diligence investigation?
- Heating system capacity and septic capacity
- Electrical wiring and roof condition
- Foundation stability and water supply
Correct answer: heating system capacity and septic capacity
Which type of plan is always needed to begin space planning in an existing building?
- Base plan
- Reflected ceiling plan
- Elevation plan
Correct answer: base plan
For most planning problems, the MOST effective type of circulation system is a?
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- Single-loaded system
- Double-loaded system
- Radial system
Correct answer: double-loaded system
According to Williams Pena's book, Problem Solving, all design problems can be stated in terms of form and which three other factors?
- Function, Economy, Time
- Space, Materials, Aesthetics
- Structure, Scale, Proportion
Correct answer: Function, Economy, Time
Interior spaces often need to be multifunctional or flexible.What are the three components of flexibility as a programmatic design concept?
- Convertibility, expandability, and versatility
Correct answer: convertibility, expandability, and versatility
In terms of occupant health, which of the following lamp types is BEST used in a bedroom?
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- Incandescent lamp
- Fluorescent lamp
- LED lamp
Correct answer: Incandescent lamp
Which wall construction will provide the BEST speech privacy for a conference room?
- Full height metal stud with one layer of 5/8" thick gypsum
- Partial height wood partition with fabric covering
- Full height concrete block wall
board on each side
Correct answer: Full height metal stud with one layer of 5/8"
thick gypsum board on each side
An abstract diagram that represents the program's spaces,
activities, and circulation patterns is called a(n):
- Bubble diagram
- Stacking diagram
- Flow chart
Correct answer: bubble diagram
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Which door type could be considered a rated door?
- Hollow core wood door
- Solid core wood door
- Glass panel door
Correct answer: Solid core wood door
In a large restaurant, what is the advantage of using acoustic ceiling panels in combination with drywall ceilings?
- To provide easy access to above mechanical systems and
- To increase lighting efficiency
- To reduce construction costs
sound absorption
Correct answer: To provide easy access to above mechanical
systems and sound absorption
Construction documents consist of:
- Drawings and specifications
- Renderings and material boards
- Budget estimates and timelines
