NCIDQ Space Planning and Programming 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which programming phase activity involves determining the functional relationships between spaces?
- Bubble diagramming (Correct answer)
- Schematic design
- Design development
- Construction documents
Correct answer: Bubble diagramming
Bubble diagramming is used during programming to map functional relationships and adjacency requirements between spaces.
Question 2: What is the minimum clear floor space required for a forward wheelchair approach to a work surface per ADA guidelines?
- 30 inches × 48 inches (Correct answer)
- 36 inches × 60 inches
- 24 inches × 48 inches
- 32 inches × 52 inches
Correct answer: 30 inches × 48 inches
ADA requires a minimum 30-inch × 48-inch clear floor space for a forward wheelchair approach to work surfaces.
Question 3: Which net-to-gross ratio is most commonly used for estimating total building area from programmed net square footage in office projects?
- 1.25–1.35 (Correct answer)
- 1.05–1.10
- 1.50–1.75
- 0.80–0.90
Correct answer: 1.25–1.35
A net-to-gross ratio of 1.25–1.35 is typical for office buildings, accounting for circulation, walls, and mechanical areas.
Question 4: In space planning, what does 'blocking' refer to?
- Assigning departments to zones before detailed layout (Correct answer)
- Selecting wall materials for partitions
- Laying out individual workstations
- Determining structural column grids
Correct answer: Assigning departments to zones before detailed layout
Blocking assigns broad departmental zones to areas of the floor plate before detailed furniture layout begins.
Question 5: What is the recommended minimum corridor width for two-way pedestrian traffic in an office environment?
- 5 feet (Correct answer)
- 3 feet
- 4 feet
- 6 feet
Correct answer: 5 feet
A 5-foot (60-inch) corridor allows comfortable two-way pedestrian traffic and also meets ADA passing space requirements.
Question 6: Which document formally summarizes the client's spatial needs, including room counts, areas, and adjacency requirements?
- Program document (Correct answer)
- Schematic design report
- Design intent narrative
- Request for proposal
Correct answer: Program document
The program document is the formal record of all space needs, quantities, relationships, and performance criteria established during programming.
NCIDQ Space Planning and Programming 1
Which programming phase activity involves determining the functional relationships between spaces?