NCIDQ® Exam Review Materials

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NCIDQ Exam Changes

This year, the two multiple-choice sections of the NCIDQ Examination are changing to a computer-based format:

• Interior Design Fundamentals Exam (IDFX) is available to individuals who meet NCIDQ’s education requirements, regardless of years of experience.
• Interior Design Professional Exam (IDPX) requires individuals to meet both education and experience requirements.

Click here to review the NCIDQ Exam Eligibility Requirements.

CBT NCIDQ Review Package

Give yourself the full set tools you need for the computer-based NCIDQ Examination. This package includes:

• Interior Design Reference Manual: Everything You Need to Know to Pass the NCIDQ Exam (IDRM6)
• NCIDQ IDFX: Sample Questions and Practice Exam (IDFNPX)
• NCIDQ IDPX: Sample Questions and Practice Exam (IDPFPX)
• NCIDQ Interior Design Practicum: Practice Exam (IDPCPX)
• Interior Design in a Flash: Rapid Review of Key Topics for the NCIDQ Exam (IDFL3)

New. NCIDQ IDFX Sample Questions and Practice Exam contains 225 exam-like, multiple-choice questions that will help you pass the Interior Design Fundamentals Exam (IDFX).

NCIDQ Exam Changes

This year, the two multiple-choice sections of the NCIDQ Examination are changing to a computer-based format:

• Interior Design Fundamentals Exam (IDFX) is available to individuals who meet NCIDQ’s education requirements, regardless of years of experience.
• Interior Design Professional Exam (IDPX) requires individuals to meet both education and experience requirements.

Click here to review the NCIDQ Exam Eligibility Requirements.

Simplified IDFX Preparation

NCIDQ IDFX Sample Questions and Practice Exam delivers IDFX review questions organized into two parts:

• The first part includes 100 sample questions that cover the seven content areas of the IDFX.
• The second part consists of a 125-question practice exam that is consistent with the exam’s content areas, format, and level of difficulty.

Detailed answers are included for all sample and practice exam questions.

 Use This Book To

• Increase your familiarity with exam content areas by solving the sample questions.
• Assess your exam-readiness by taking the practice exam within the same three-hour time limit as the exam.
• Understand question-solving rationale by reviewing the included answers for all questions.

 Exam Content Areas Covered

• Building Systems and Construction
• Construction Drawings, Schedules, and Specifications
• Design Communication Methods and Techniques
• Design Theory
• Measuring, Drafting, and Technical Drawing Conventions
• Programming, Sustainability, and Site Analysis
• Sourcing and Research for FF&E

New. Prepare for the NCIDQ IDFX, IDPX, and Practicum with 410 flash cards that will challenge your recall of important definitions, principles, codes, and standards.

NCIDQ Exam Changes

This year, the two multiple-choice sections of the NCIDQ Examination are changing to a computer-based format:

• Interior Design Fundamentals Exam (IDFX) is available to individuals who meet NCIDQ’s education requirements, regardless of years of experience.
• Interior Design Professional Exam (IDPX) requires individuals to meet both education and experience requirements.

Click here to review the NCIDQ Exam Eligibility Requirements.

Simplified Exam Preparation

Interior Design in a Flash: Rapid Review of Key Topics for the NCIDQ Exam flashcards use a Q&A format.

The flashcards are organized by exam and content area, accurately portraying exam content overlap. Candidates can compare their answers to the reverse side of each flashcard to help assess exam readiness.

Exam Content Areas Covered

• Building Systems and Construction
• Construction Drawings, Schedules, and Specifications
• Design Communication Methods and Techniques
• Design Theory
• Measuring, Drafting, and Technical Drawing Conventions
• Programming, Sustainability, and Site Analysis
• Sourcing and Research for FF&E
• Documentation and Contract Administration
• Project Coordination
• Code Requirements, Laws, Standards, Regulations, Accessibility, and Sustainability
• Ethics and Business Practices
• Selection, Specification, Use, and Care of FF&E, Interior Finishes, Materials, and Lighting
• Programmatic Information

• Building Systems and Construction
• Construction Drawings, Schedules, and Specifications
• Design Communication Methods and Techniques
• Design Theory
• Measuring, Drafting, and Technical Drawing Conventions
• Programming, Sustainability, and Site Analysis
• Sourcing and Research for FF&E
• Documentation and Contract Administration
• Project Coordination
• Code Requirements, Laws, Standards, Regulations, Accessibility, and Sustainability
• Ethics and Business Practices
• Selection, Specification, Use, and Care of FF&E, Interior Finishes, Materials, and Lighting
• Programmatic Information

Interior Construction & Detailing for Designers and Architects is a valuable resource when preparing for the exam, but it can be cumbersome when you’re on the go. With the E-Book version, you can study on public transit, at the coffee shop, or anyplace you can bring a mobile device.

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Interior Construction & Detailing for Designers and Architects provides comprehensive coverage of materials, finishes, construction assemblies, mechanical and electrical systems, building codes, and design standards. It covers a broad range of knowledge needed for both commercial and residential projects. Interior designers, architects, students, and anyone working in interior design and construction will find Interior Construction & Detailing a valuable resource. Interior Construction & Detailing also makes a great reference for ARE and NCIDQ® exam preparation.

Comprehensive Reference for Interior Construction and Detailing Principles

• Clear explanations help you determine how to select suitable materials and components
• More than 700 tables and figures clarify concepts
• A thorough index allows you to quickly find information
• Construction Specification Institute MasterFormat™ numbers are used for convenience
• 2009 International Building Code references provide up-to-date coverage

Topics Covered

• Acoustics
• Architectural Woodwork
• Audiovisual Spaces
• Barrier-Free Design
• Building Codes and Regulations
• Building Investigation
• Ceilings
• Decorative Metals
• Doors and Hardware
• Flooring Construction and Finishes
• Glazing
• Means of Egress
• Mechanical and Electrical Systems Coordination
• Partitions
• Signage Systems
• Stair Design and Construction
• Structural Coordination
• Sustainable Design
• Wall Finishes

For copyright protection purposes, you can only physically print out up to 10% of the book's pages. If you require more printed pages than this amount, we recommend purchasing the physical version of the book.

Successful exam preparation requires the best resources, and the Interior Design Reference Manual offers the most complete preparation available for the paper-and-pencil NCIDQ Examination Sections 1 and  2, and Practicum. This thorough preparation has enabled thousands of candidates to pass their exams.

In this 5th edition, exam content areas are covered chapter by chapter in the same order as the current NCIDQ exam specifications. Expanded sections on sustainable building and product certification rating systems reflect the topics' importance on the exam and in the practice of interior design. The book's extensive coverage and clear organization will guide you through a comprehensive and focused exam review.

Once you pass the exam, the Interior Design Reference Manual will serve as an excellent reference for your daily interior design practice. The Interior Design Reference Manual covers everything interior designers need to know about the 2009 International Building Code, ADA Accessibility Guidelines, business practices, ethics, and design standards.  

Prepare to Pass the NCIDQ Exam

• A thorough review of all exam content areas
• Over 240 figures that illustrate interior design concepts and codes
• Study guidelines, exam tips, strategies, and insights
• More than 3,000 index entries of interior design terms and phrases

Exam Content Areas Covered

• Building Systems
• Codes
• Contract Administration
• Construction Standards
• Design Application
• Professional Practice
• Project Coordination

What's New for the 5th Edition

• Updated coverage of the 2009 International Building Code
• New chapter on site analysis, including field surveys
• New chapter on sourcing and researching for furniture, fixtures, and equipment
• New section on pre-design, including researching the client and project type, setting up files, and identifying the design team construction delivery methods
• New section on roof types
• New section on fireplace codes
• New section on clearances for luminaires
• New section on the field measurement process
• New section on building information modeling
• Expanded chapter on sustainable design and product certification rating systems
• Expanded chapter on project management, including project management techniques and follow-up
• Expanded section on environmental design research, including evidence-based design

Are you planning to take the computer-based NCIDQ IDFX and IDPX, as well as the Practicum? If so, click here.

• Building Systems
• Codes
• Contract Administration
• Construction Standards
• Design Application
• Professional Practice
• Project Coordination

The best way to prepare for Section 2 of the NCIDQ exam is by answering practice questions—the more questions the better. NCIDQ Section 2 Sample Questions and Practice Exam contains 250 exam-like, multiple-choice questions that cover all Section 2 content areas. The 150-question practice exam simulates the actual exam’s format and level of difficulty, enabling you to assess your exam readiness. Reviewing the detailed answers allows you to identify the exam content areas needing further review.

Prepare to Pass NCIDQ Section 2

• Exam-like questions increase your confidence and speed.
• A realistic practice exam gives you insight into the types of questions on the exam.
• Detailed answers explain and clarify concepts presented in the questions.

Exam Content Areas Covered

• Design Application
• Professional Practice
• Project Coordination 

• Design Application
• Professional Practice
• Project Coordination