NCIDQ IDPX - Codes and Standards EXAM QUESTIONS ANSWERED

NCIDQ IDPX - Codes and Standards EXAM QUESTIONS ANSWERED 4.0 (1 review) What are the four stages of a product's life cycle? The stages of this process include: - raw material acquisition - manufacturing - use and maintenance - disposal What is embodied energy? This is the energy required by a product or material for its extraction as a raw material, initial processing, and subsequent manufacture into a finished product. In terms of its sustainability, what are the primary advantages and disadvantages of aluminum as a construction material? This material has high potential for recycling but it requires a large amount of energy for its manufacture. What are volatile organic compounds? (VOCs) These are chemicals that contain carbon and hydrogen and that vaporize at room temperature and pressure. What are post-industrial (or pre-consumer) materials? These are scrap or trim materials generated in the manufacturing process that have been recovered or diverted from solid waste. What does post-consumer mean? This adjective describes a material or product that has served its intended use and has been recovered from waste destined for disposal. What is outgassing? This is the release of toxic gases from a material, typically after the material has been installed. What is the primary concern related to indoor air quality and paint? With this wall finish, the primary concern related to indoor air quality is the level of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) What is sustainable design? This term encompasses the various strategies employed to achieve a balance between the consumption of environmental resources and the renewal of those resources throughout the entire life cycle of a building. What is the minimum diameter of a circle in which a wheelchair can turn? 60" When a door is approached perpendicular to its opening, what is the minimum maneuvering clearance for wheelchair access at the strike side of the door opening? The pull side of the door. the minimum wheelchair maneuvering clearance in this situation is 18" How high above the floor must a grab bar be mounted? This accessibility feature must be mounted between 33" and 36" AFF What is the maximum allowable slope for an accessible ramp? The maximum slope for this accessibility feature is 1 vertical unit for every 12 horizontal unites, or 8.33% In addition to a specific diameter and mounting height, what other handrail feature is required on an accessible stairway? A handrail must also extend beyond the upper and lower risers. Where are detectable warnings required? These are required on walking surfaces in front of hazardous vehicular areas. According to ADAAG regulations, what is the maximum vertical reach dimensions for accessibility? For either front or side approach, 48". in previous regulations 54" was allowed for side approach.