Project Management and Professional Practice Flashcards

What is the primary purpose of a Letter of Agreement (LOA) or Owner-Designer contract?

Answer: To define scope of services, compensation, schedule, and responsibilities between designer and client

A design contract (LOA or AIA Owner-Designer Agreement) legally establishes the scope of services, fee structure, schedule, deliverables, and the rights and obligations of both parties.

What does the term 'scope creep' mean in interior design project management?

Answer: Gradual expansion of project scope beyond the original contract without corresponding fee adjustment

Scope creep occurs when additional work or deliverables are added to a project incrementally without formally amending the contract or adjusting the designer's compensation.

What does NCIDQ stand for?

Answer: National Council for Interior Design Qualification

NCIDQ stands for National Council for Interior Design Qualification, the organization that administers the NCIDQ examination for interior design licensure.

What are the three sections of the NCIDQ examination?

Answer: IDFX, IDPX, and PRAC

The NCIDQ exam comprises the Interior Design Fundamentals Exam (IDFX), the Interior Design Professional Experience Exam (IDPX), and the Practicum (PRAC), a design problem.

What is the minimum interior design experience required to sit for the NCIDQ examination under the education + experience pathway (4-year CIDA-accredited degree)?

Answer: 2 years (3,520 hours)

Candidates with a 4-year CIDA-accredited interior design degree need a minimum of 3,520 hours (2 years) of qualifying work experience before sitting for the NCIDQ exam.

Which professional organization accredits interior design education programs in North America?

Answer: CIDA (Council for Interior Design Accreditation)

CIDA (Council for Interior Design Accreditation) sets standards for and accredits interior design degree programs at colleges and universities in North America.