NCIDQ Online Practice Questions and Answers

In which situation should you use a construction change directive?

A. To request an electrical contractor not listed by the contractor in the bid [tender] documents

B. To request pricing for an additional receptacle per the client's request

C. To provide additional dimensions to the contractor regarding a receptacle location

D. To relocate an electrical receptacle because of revised furniture plans

Which light and color characteristic would be MOST effective to enhance way-finding in a senior living facility?

A. Brightness

B. Hue

C. Contrast

D. Saturation

Why is it necessary to indicate the placement of the proposed elevator and stairway in a preliminary plan?

A. To ensure an acceptable location to meet all codes

B. To verify the client's budget constraints

C. To establish the structural support work required

D. To ensure accessibility and visibility to visitors

How do you ensure that all signage on a construction project will be installed in the correct locations?

A. Plan to be on site during installation of the signage, and specify where each sign will be placed.

B. Require the signage vendor to provide detailed specifications.

C. Provide a detailed takeoff along with a floor plan for installation.

D. Schedule a meeting for the client or building owner to specify where signage will be placed.

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

The final responsibility of awarding a contract rests with the __________.

A. Interior designer

B. Construction manager

C. Owner

D. Owner's legal counsel

Wood chips and sawdust made into panel products are examples of __________.

A. Post-consumer materials

B. Post-industrial materials

C. Recycled products

D. Renewable products

Which of the following agricultural products is NOT used in the production of panel products?

A. Bagasse

B. Poplar

C. Rice straw

D. Wheat straw

Buildings constructed prior to which year is likely to contain spray-on fireproofing and insulation containing asbestos?

A. 1968

B. 1970

C. 1973

D. 1978

The two most important factors in determining the number of exits required for a particular room or space are __________.

A. Occupancy and the distance from the room exit to the building exit

B. The exit widths and common path of egress travel

C. The occupant load and building size

D. The occupancy and the occupant load