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NCIDQ – IDPX EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
Terms in this set (232)
Where would it be best to call out the frame material on an entry door?
A. door schedule
A: Door Schedule B.finish schedule
C. hardware schedule
D.finish plan
A: 'I' should be used for interior design When would be most appropriate for an interior designer to use the prefix letter ‘I’
sheets when an architect's drawings when numbering a set of construction drawings?
are included as part of the drawing A: ‘I’ should be used for interior design sheets when an architect’s drawings are
set included as part of the drawing set
B: ‘I’ should be used for small interior design projects only
'I' is most commonly used when C: 'I’ should never be used; the letter ‘A’ should always be used for any sheets
architectural drawings are also included in pertaining to either architectural or interior design
a drawing set, as a means to easily D: ‘I’ should always be used for all interior design sheets in a drawing set
distinguish between architectural and
interiors work.
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B: List the information in a proprietary What is the best way for an interior designer to ensure that the exact product
specification. desired will be used in the final design?
A: Require that the contractor submit samples of all items before purchasing.
A proprietary specification calls out one B: List the information in a proprietary specification.
single item by brand name, manufacturer, C: Show the configuration of the product on the drawings, and call it out specifically.
and model number. D: Write a closed, descriptive specification.
Proprietary specifications are the most
restrictive as they give the interior
designer complete control over what is
to be
installed in a project. Sometimes the
specifications include an "or equal"
clause (referred to as a "base-bid
specification"), which means the
substitution of other
products will be allowed if the
contractor thinks they are equal to the
one specified.
With a proprietary specification, the interior
designer can also require that a sample be
submitted to further verify that the item
meets the project needs, but requesting a
sample alone is not the best way.
B: wall-to-wall carpeting Which of the following is generally NOT considered FF&E?
A: vertical blinds
Carpeting is a finish item (like paint or B: wall-to-wall carpeting
ceiling tile) that is attached to the C: a commissioned sculpture bolted to a wall
construction and is typically part of the D: vending machines built into an opening
construction contract. Even though a
sculpture is physically attached to the
construction, it is commissioned directly
with the artist and may be included in the
FF&E budget. Vertical blinds are sometimes
included in the construction contract but
not as commonly as wall-to- wall carpeting
is. Vending machines can also be part of
a construction contract, but if there is both
a construction and FF&E contract, they
are
usually part of FF&E. Although all four
of the items mentioned may be part of
either contract as the client wishes, the
question asks which is generally not.
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C: Base-bid specifications In which type of construction specification is the term “approved equal” most
likely to be used?
A base-bid specification calls out a A: Performance specifications
proprietary material or product but allows B: Descriptive specifications
substitutions. An interior designer can C: Base-bid specifications
use the term or "approved equal". D: Proprietary specifications
In a base-bid specification to ensure that
any substitutions submitted are of equal
quality and gives the chance for the interior
designer to review and approve any
substitutions prior to being incorporated
into the bid.
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NCIDQ – IDPX EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
Terms in this set (232)
Where would it be best to call out the frame material on an entry door?
A. door schedule
A: Door Schedule B.finish schedule
C. hardware schedule
D.finish plan
A: 'I' should be used for interior design When would be most appropriate for an interior designer to use the prefix letter ‘I’
sheets when an architect's drawings when numbering a set of construction drawings?
are included as part of the drawing A: ‘I’ should be used for interior design sheets when an architect’s drawings are
set included as part of the drawing set
B: ‘I’ should be used for small interior design projects only
'I' is most commonly used when C: 'I’ should never be used; the letter ‘A’ should always be used for any sheets
architectural drawings are also included in pertaining to either architectural or interior design
a drawing set, as a means to easily D: ‘I’ should always be used for all interior design sheets in a drawing set
distinguish between architectural and
interiors work.
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B: List the information in a proprietary What is the best way for an interior designer to ensure that the exact product
specification. desired will be used in the final design?
A: Require that the contractor submit samples of all items before purchasing.
A proprietary specification calls out one B: List the information in a proprietary specification.
single item by brand name, manufacturer, C: Show the configuration of the product on the drawings, and call it out specifically.
and model number. D: Write a closed, descriptive specification.
Proprietary specifications are the most
restrictive as they give the interior
designer complete control over what is
to be
installed in a project. Sometimes the
specifications include an "or equal"
clause (referred to as a "base-bid
specification"), which means the
substitution of other
products will be allowed if the
contractor thinks they are equal to the
one specified.
With a proprietary specification, the interior
designer can also require that a sample be
submitted to further verify that the item
meets the project needs, but requesting a
sample alone is not the best way.
B: wall-to-wall carpeting Which of the following is generally NOT considered FF&E?
A: vertical blinds
Carpeting is a finish item (like paint or B: wall-to-wall carpeting
ceiling tile) that is attached to the C: a commissioned sculpture bolted to a wall
construction and is typically part of the D: vending machines built into an opening
construction contract. Even though a
sculpture is physically attached to the
construction, it is commissioned directly
with the artist and may be included in the
FF&E budget. Vertical blinds are sometimes
included in the construction contract but
not as commonly as wall-to- wall carpeting
is. Vending machines can also be part of
a construction contract, but if there is both
a construction and FF&E contract, they
are
usually part of FF&E. Although all four
of the items mentioned may be part of
either contract as the client wishes, the
question asks which is generally not.
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C: Base-bid specifications In which type of construction specification is the term “approved equal” most
likely to be used?
A base-bid specification calls out a A: Performance specifications
proprietary material or product but allows B: Descriptive specifications
substitutions. An interior designer can C: Base-bid specifications
use the term or "approved equal". D: Proprietary specifications
In a base-bid specification to ensure that
any substitutions submitted are of equal
quality and gives the chance for the interior
designer to review and approve any
substitutions prior to being incorporated
into the bid.
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