NCIDQ IDFX EXAM / NCIDQ IDFX FINAL EXAM
COMPLETE 160 ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS (A NEW UPDATED VERSION) |
GUARANTEED PASS A+
In terms of the programming process, what are three limitations of behavior
observation as a technique for gathering information? - ANSWER: The limitations of
this information-gathering technique include:
- it cannot address why people are behaving the way they are
- it is only valid for one period of time
- it is accurate only when implemented by a skilled practitioner
What four methods of gathering information - ANSWER: The four methods used in
this process are
- client interviews
- questionnaires
- observation
- field surveys
In a leased space, what is considered to be rentable area? - ANSWER: This is the area
available for assignment to a tenant within the perimeter walls of the tenant space,
as well as private corridors, walls, and columns within the tenant space.
This area may also include a proportionate share of public corridors, rest rooms, and
elevator lobbies by all tenants.
In a leased space, what is considered to be usable area? - ANSWER: This is the area
actually used for the space's intended purpose, in addition to circulation spaces
within the leased space and partitions and columns within the space.
What is the efficiency factor of a leased space? - ANSWER: This is the ratio of net
area to usable area in the leased space.
What is programming? - ANSWER: This is the process undertaken before design
during which all pertinent information about a project is collected and analyzed.
According to the book Problem Seeking by William Pena, et al., what are the five
steps in the programming process? - ANSWER: The five steps in this process are
1. establish goals
2. collect facts
3. uncover concepts
4. determine needs
5. state the problem
,How does a programmatic concept differ from a design concept? - ANSWER: The first
is a performance requirement that is related to general methods of solving a
problem or satisfying a need.
The second is a specific physical response that is an attempt to satisfy the first.
In terms of the programming process, what are the three components of flexibility? -
ANSWER: The three components of this aspect of programming are
- expandability
- convertibility
- versatility
What type of workflow is represented by this diagram? - ANSWER: This is a graphic
representation of departmental workflow
What type of conceptual plan arrangement could be used as a nondirectional way to
focus attention on a space? - ANSWER: A centralized plan arrangement could be
used to accomplish this
What type of circulation pattern is generally the most efficient and flexible? -
ANSWER: A linear layout (also called a dumbbell layout) is generally the most
efficient and flexible of these.
In design, what is regionalism? - ANSWER: This is a social or cultural influence on a
design that reflects a particular geographical area.
What type of study, performed during programming, gathers information about
previously completed projects similar to the current project? - ANSWER: This
describes a precedent study
What type of programming analysis examines an entire facility to learn how it
functions and meets the needs of its users? - ANSWER: A case study is used for this
What research technique compares project data against data sets from similar
projects? - ANSWER: Benchmarking is the technique that does this
The following activities are considered what part of professional service?
- making an inventory of existing equipment to be reused
- analyzing codes and regulations that pertain to the project
- understanding the neighborhood and social context of the project
- determining views from the space - ANSWER: These are some examples of activities
that are considered site analysis by an interior designer
In regard to site context, what is one important consideration affecting the interior
design of a retail store at street level? - ANSWER: For a retail store at street level,
public transportation is one consideration that should be studied in regard to this
,What type of analysis tool is an ideal way for the interior designer to record existing
conditions of a space prior to conceptual design? - ANSWER: Site photographs are an
ideal way to do this prior to conceptual design
During programming, site analysis, and development of project concepts, what
should be the overriding concern of sustainable design by the interior designer? -
ANSWER: The full life cycle of the project, including material use, should be the
overriding concern during these activities
What is an important part of site context when considering design and space
planning concepts that incorporate daylighting? - ANSWER: The solar orientation of
the building is a critical part of this planning
What is territoriality? - ANSWER: Human behavior that attempts to lay claim to space
and give a sense of self-identity.
What is proxemics? - ANSWER: The study of the degrees of spatial separation that
people maintain while interacting, and how these distances are related to social,
environmental, and cultural factors.
In proxemics, as described by Edward T. Hall, what are the names of the four
distances (starting with the closest)? - ANSWER: From closest to farthest, these are
- intimate
- personal
- social
- public
What theory did Abraham Maslow propose? - ANSWER: This American psychologist
proposed a hierarchy of human needs, ranging from basic needs, such as for food
and water, to more advanced needs, such as for self-actualization, order, and
beauty.
Which of the table and seating configurations shown here is most appropriate for a
committee meeting? - ANSWER: A circular table and seating configuration (option B)
tends to foster cooperation, which makes it most appropriate for this type of activity
What is a design theory? - ANSWER: This is a mental construct, based on a
philosophy or set of beliefs, that is used to direct a design.
What is Gestalt psychology? - ANSWER: This theory of psychology asserts that
people perceive their environment as a whole and add structure to what they see.
What psychological principle is illustrated by our ability to see two triangles in this
diagram? - ANSWER: This is an illustration of the principle of closure (or form
constancy) in Gestalt psychology
, In Gestalt psychology, what is grouping? - ANSWER: The tendency to perceive
separate elements in a visual field as a single whole
In Gestalt psychology, what is perceptual constancy? - ANSWER: This is the tendency
to perceive a familiar object or space as essentially the same in spite of changes in
position, viewing angle, lighting, and so on
What are some of the visual cues through which people perceive depth and
distance? - ANSWER: People perceive these two spatial factors through
- linear perspective
- atmospheric perspective
- texture perspective
- interposition
- closeness of objects to the horizon line
- relative size differences
What are the six elements of design? - ANSWER: These are form, scale, color,
texture, pattern and light.
In design, what is scale - ANSWER: This is the relative size of an object or element in
comparison to another element of known size.
What are the true primary colors of pigment? - ANSWER: these are yellow, magenta,
and cyan ( not yellow, red, and blue, as often thought)
What is hue? - ANSWER: This is the most basic color classification. For example, it is
what distinguishes yellow from blue.
In terms of color, what is intensity or chroma? - ANSWER: This is the degree of purity
of a hue when compared to a neutral gray of the same value.
What are the two names by which this diagram is known? - ANSWER: This is the
Brewster, or Prang, color system, often simply known as the color wheel
What three terms does the Munsell color system use to define colors? - ANSWER:
This system defines color by
- hue
- value
- chroma
What is simultaneous contrast? - ANSWER: This is the phenomenon in which a color
seems to change when placed against differently colored backgrounds.
What is an analogous color scheme? - ANSWER: This is a color scheme using hues
that are close to each other on the color wheel.
COMPLETE 160 ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS (A NEW UPDATED VERSION) |
GUARANTEED PASS A+
In terms of the programming process, what are three limitations of behavior
observation as a technique for gathering information? - ANSWER: The limitations of
this information-gathering technique include:
- it cannot address why people are behaving the way they are
- it is only valid for one period of time
- it is accurate only when implemented by a skilled practitioner
What four methods of gathering information - ANSWER: The four methods used in
this process are
- client interviews
- questionnaires
- observation
- field surveys
In a leased space, what is considered to be rentable area? - ANSWER: This is the area
available for assignment to a tenant within the perimeter walls of the tenant space,
as well as private corridors, walls, and columns within the tenant space.
This area may also include a proportionate share of public corridors, rest rooms, and
elevator lobbies by all tenants.
In a leased space, what is considered to be usable area? - ANSWER: This is the area
actually used for the space's intended purpose, in addition to circulation spaces
within the leased space and partitions and columns within the space.
What is the efficiency factor of a leased space? - ANSWER: This is the ratio of net
area to usable area in the leased space.
What is programming? - ANSWER: This is the process undertaken before design
during which all pertinent information about a project is collected and analyzed.
According to the book Problem Seeking by William Pena, et al., what are the five
steps in the programming process? - ANSWER: The five steps in this process are
1. establish goals
2. collect facts
3. uncover concepts
4. determine needs
5. state the problem
,How does a programmatic concept differ from a design concept? - ANSWER: The first
is a performance requirement that is related to general methods of solving a
problem or satisfying a need.
The second is a specific physical response that is an attempt to satisfy the first.
In terms of the programming process, what are the three components of flexibility? -
ANSWER: The three components of this aspect of programming are
- expandability
- convertibility
- versatility
What type of workflow is represented by this diagram? - ANSWER: This is a graphic
representation of departmental workflow
What type of conceptual plan arrangement could be used as a nondirectional way to
focus attention on a space? - ANSWER: A centralized plan arrangement could be
used to accomplish this
What type of circulation pattern is generally the most efficient and flexible? -
ANSWER: A linear layout (also called a dumbbell layout) is generally the most
efficient and flexible of these.
In design, what is regionalism? - ANSWER: This is a social or cultural influence on a
design that reflects a particular geographical area.
What type of study, performed during programming, gathers information about
previously completed projects similar to the current project? - ANSWER: This
describes a precedent study
What type of programming analysis examines an entire facility to learn how it
functions and meets the needs of its users? - ANSWER: A case study is used for this
What research technique compares project data against data sets from similar
projects? - ANSWER: Benchmarking is the technique that does this
The following activities are considered what part of professional service?
- making an inventory of existing equipment to be reused
- analyzing codes and regulations that pertain to the project
- understanding the neighborhood and social context of the project
- determining views from the space - ANSWER: These are some examples of activities
that are considered site analysis by an interior designer
In regard to site context, what is one important consideration affecting the interior
design of a retail store at street level? - ANSWER: For a retail store at street level,
public transportation is one consideration that should be studied in regard to this
,What type of analysis tool is an ideal way for the interior designer to record existing
conditions of a space prior to conceptual design? - ANSWER: Site photographs are an
ideal way to do this prior to conceptual design
During programming, site analysis, and development of project concepts, what
should be the overriding concern of sustainable design by the interior designer? -
ANSWER: The full life cycle of the project, including material use, should be the
overriding concern during these activities
What is an important part of site context when considering design and space
planning concepts that incorporate daylighting? - ANSWER: The solar orientation of
the building is a critical part of this planning
What is territoriality? - ANSWER: Human behavior that attempts to lay claim to space
and give a sense of self-identity.
What is proxemics? - ANSWER: The study of the degrees of spatial separation that
people maintain while interacting, and how these distances are related to social,
environmental, and cultural factors.
In proxemics, as described by Edward T. Hall, what are the names of the four
distances (starting with the closest)? - ANSWER: From closest to farthest, these are
- intimate
- personal
- social
- public
What theory did Abraham Maslow propose? - ANSWER: This American psychologist
proposed a hierarchy of human needs, ranging from basic needs, such as for food
and water, to more advanced needs, such as for self-actualization, order, and
beauty.
Which of the table and seating configurations shown here is most appropriate for a
committee meeting? - ANSWER: A circular table and seating configuration (option B)
tends to foster cooperation, which makes it most appropriate for this type of activity
What is a design theory? - ANSWER: This is a mental construct, based on a
philosophy or set of beliefs, that is used to direct a design.
What is Gestalt psychology? - ANSWER: This theory of psychology asserts that
people perceive their environment as a whole and add structure to what they see.
What psychological principle is illustrated by our ability to see two triangles in this
diagram? - ANSWER: This is an illustration of the principle of closure (or form
constancy) in Gestalt psychology
, In Gestalt psychology, what is grouping? - ANSWER: The tendency to perceive
separate elements in a visual field as a single whole
In Gestalt psychology, what is perceptual constancy? - ANSWER: This is the tendency
to perceive a familiar object or space as essentially the same in spite of changes in
position, viewing angle, lighting, and so on
What are some of the visual cues through which people perceive depth and
distance? - ANSWER: People perceive these two spatial factors through
- linear perspective
- atmospheric perspective
- texture perspective
- interposition
- closeness of objects to the horizon line
- relative size differences
What are the six elements of design? - ANSWER: These are form, scale, color,
texture, pattern and light.
In design, what is scale - ANSWER: This is the relative size of an object or element in
comparison to another element of known size.
What are the true primary colors of pigment? - ANSWER: these are yellow, magenta,
and cyan ( not yellow, red, and blue, as often thought)
What is hue? - ANSWER: This is the most basic color classification. For example, it is
what distinguishes yellow from blue.
In terms of color, what is intensity or chroma? - ANSWER: This is the degree of purity
of a hue when compared to a neutral gray of the same value.
What are the two names by which this diagram is known? - ANSWER: This is the
Brewster, or Prang, color system, often simply known as the color wheel
What three terms does the Munsell color system use to define colors? - ANSWER:
This system defines color by
- hue
- value
- chroma
What is simultaneous contrast? - ANSWER: This is the phenomenon in which a color
seems to change when placed against differently colored backgrounds.
What is an analogous color scheme? - ANSWER: This is a color scheme using hues
that are close to each other on the color wheel.
