NCIDQ National Council for Interior Design Qualification 2

Question 1

Which section of the NCIDQ exam tests a candidate's ability to apply building codes and life safety requirements in a design scenario?

Accepted Answer

PRAC

Answer

The PRAC (Practicum) section presents real-world scenarios requiring candidates to demonstrate life safety and code compliance in interior design decisions.

Question 2

Under IBC, what is the minimum corridor width required for occupancies other than residential and Group I?

Accepted Answer

44 inches

Answer

The IBC requires a minimum corridor width of 44 inches for most occupancies to ensure safe egress.

Question 3

A designer specifies a material with a flame spread index of 150. Which ASTM standard classification does this fall under?

Accepted Answer

Class C

Answer

Class C materials have a flame spread index of 76–200 per ASTM E84 testing standards.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a reflected ceiling plan in interior design documentation?

Accepted Answer

Display lighting, mechanical, and ceiling features

Answer

A reflected ceiling plan shows the ceiling as if mirrored onto the floor, depicting lighting fixtures, sprinklers, diffusers, and ceiling heights.

Question 5

Which ADA requirement applies to the height of a lavatory's knee clearance in an accessible restroom?

Accepted Answer

27 inches minimum

Answer

ADA Standards require at least 27 inches of knee clearance height under a lavatory to allow wheelchair access.

NCIDQ Exam Practice Test

NCIDQ Exam Practice Test

NCIDQ National Council for Interior Design Qualification 2