NCIDQ EXAM PAPER 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉Programming. Answer: A process during which info about a
problem is collected, analyzed and clearly stated to provide a basis
for design
◉The 5 Step Process of PROGRAMMAING. Answer: 1) Establishing
goals
2) Collecting and analyzing facts
3) Uncovering and testing concepts (programmatic concept)
4) Determining Needs
5) Stating the problem
◉4 major considerations during programming. Answer: Form
Function
Economy
Time
◉Every program should include.... Answer: - Statement of goals and
objectives
- a list of client needs
,- a list of spaces and their square footages
◉Anthropometrics. Answer: a measurement of the size, proportions,
and range of motion of the human body
◉Ergonomics. Answer: the study of the relation between human
physiology and the physical environment
◉Human Comfort. Answer: based on humidity, air movement, air
quality, temperature, sound vibration, and light
◉British Thermal Unit (BTU). Answer: Amount of heat required to
raise 1 pound of water by 1 degree F. In SI units, this is known as a
Joule. Acting over a period of one hour, the SI unit corresponding to
BTU/hr is WATTS
◉NRTL. Answer: Nationally Recognized Testing Lab
Underwriter's Lab is one. They pass the following labels:
"listed label": passed the test
"classified label": tested for certain type of use
◉ASTM E119. Answer: Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of
Building Construction ad Materials (evaluates ability to prevent
passage of fire, heat, and hot gasses for a given amount of time
, Ratings:
Walls) 1, 2, 3, and 4 hours
Doors) 20, 30, and 45 minutes
◉NFPA 252. Answer: Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door
Assemblies (evaluates ability to resist passage of flame, heat, and
gasses)
◉ASTM E84. Answer: Standard Test Method for Specific Optical
Density of Smoke Generated by Solid Materials
Class: Flame Spread Rating:
A) I 0-25 (most resistant)
B) II 26-75
C) III 76-200
◉Fire Partition. Answer: Wall assembly with fire resistance rating of
1 hour. Used in corridor walls, guest rooms in R-1, R-2, I-1
◉Fire Barrier. Answer: Vertical or horizontal assembly that is fire-
resistance rated and is design to restrict spread of fire, confine it to
limited areas, or afford safe passage for egress.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉Programming. Answer: A process during which info about a
problem is collected, analyzed and clearly stated to provide a basis
for design
◉The 5 Step Process of PROGRAMMAING. Answer: 1) Establishing
goals
2) Collecting and analyzing facts
3) Uncovering and testing concepts (programmatic concept)
4) Determining Needs
5) Stating the problem
◉4 major considerations during programming. Answer: Form
Function
Economy
Time
◉Every program should include.... Answer: - Statement of goals and
objectives
- a list of client needs
,- a list of spaces and their square footages
◉Anthropometrics. Answer: a measurement of the size, proportions,
and range of motion of the human body
◉Ergonomics. Answer: the study of the relation between human
physiology and the physical environment
◉Human Comfort. Answer: based on humidity, air movement, air
quality, temperature, sound vibration, and light
◉British Thermal Unit (BTU). Answer: Amount of heat required to
raise 1 pound of water by 1 degree F. In SI units, this is known as a
Joule. Acting over a period of one hour, the SI unit corresponding to
BTU/hr is WATTS
◉NRTL. Answer: Nationally Recognized Testing Lab
Underwriter's Lab is one. They pass the following labels:
"listed label": passed the test
"classified label": tested for certain type of use
◉ASTM E119. Answer: Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of
Building Construction ad Materials (evaluates ability to prevent
passage of fire, heat, and hot gasses for a given amount of time
, Ratings:
Walls) 1, 2, 3, and 4 hours
Doors) 20, 30, and 45 minutes
◉NFPA 252. Answer: Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door
Assemblies (evaluates ability to resist passage of flame, heat, and
gasses)
◉ASTM E84. Answer: Standard Test Method for Specific Optical
Density of Smoke Generated by Solid Materials
Class: Flame Spread Rating:
A) I 0-25 (most resistant)
B) II 26-75
C) III 76-200
◉Fire Partition. Answer: Wall assembly with fire resistance rating of
1 hour. Used in corridor walls, guest rooms in R-1, R-2, I-1
◉Fire Barrier. Answer: Vertical or horizontal assembly that is fire-
resistance rated and is design to restrict spread of fire, confine it to
limited areas, or afford safe passage for egress.
