NCIDQ - Ballast Sample Questions Section 1

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The NCIDQ is the body of examination and certification of interior designers. NCDIQ - Ballast Sample Questions Section 1 probes and tests your understanding of the subject. Are you brave enough to attempt the quiz? If so, all the best.

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1.

The minimum number of toilet fixtures required for an interior design remodeling is determind by occupant load and
- A.
  
  Accessibility requirements
- B.
  
  Building type
- C.
  
  Occupancy group
- D.
  
  Square footage
2.

Which test gives the most accurate evaluation of the safety of a a partition system.
- A.
  
  ASTM E84
- B.
  
  Steiner tunnel test
- C.
  
  Room corner test
- D.
  
  ASTM E119
3.

A designer is planning a library with which tall bookshelves will used. Where would the designer look to find the minimum allowable space between the top of the shelving and sprinkler heads in the ceiling?
- A.
  
  IBC
- B.
  
  International Mechanical Code
- C.
  
  NFPA 13
- D.
  
  IPC
4.

Where are flame spread rating in a buiding MOST restrictive?
- A.
  
  Exit enclosures
- B.
  
  Corridor floors
- C.
  
  Access ways to exists
- D.
  
  Enclosed spaces
5.

Exit access corridors in nonsprinklered building must have a rating of
- A.
  
  30 mins
- B.
  
  45 mins
- C.
  
  1 hour
- D.
  
  2 hours
6.

When selecting interior partition finishes to meet flame-spread standards, the MOST important considerations are.
- A.
  
  The occupancy group and the location in the building where the finishes will be used.
- B.
  
  Whether or not the building is sprinkled and its construction type.
- C.
  
  Whether or not the partition is a fire barrier and the rating of assemblies in the partition.
- D.
  
  The hourly rating of the partition on which the finish will be installed and construction type.
7.

According to the IBC, dead-end corridors in un-sprinkled buildings are limit to a MAX of
- A.
  
  10 ft
- B.
  
  20 ft
- C.
  
  40 ft
- D.
  
  50 ft
8.

Working under the IBC, a designer has calculated that a total exit width of 8 ft (2m) is required from a store room. What combination of door widths would meet most exiting requirements?
- A.
  
  One 36", and a pair if 34" doors
- B.
  
  A pair of 32" doors remotely located from one 38" door
- C.
  
  Three 34" doors remotely located
- D.
  
  Three 36" doors remotely located
9.

In a 90,000 sqft, single story office building, what would be of the greatest concern in space planning?
- A.
  
  Dead-end corridors
- B.
  
  Corridor widths
- C.
  
  Horizontal exits
- D.
  
  Travel distances
10.

A client has requested a new entry to her consulting business, which located in and old, unsprinklered building. The clients's space must conform to the current IBC requirements. The current entrance consists of a pair of all-glass doors mounted on floor closers. The entrance opens onto a 1-hour rated corridor. What should the designer tell the client to expect regarding the new entrance?
- A.
  
  Smoke seals will have to be located around the edges of the glass doors.
- B.
  
  The glass doors will have to be replaced.
- C.
  
  One of the doors will have to be removed
- D.
  
  The floor closers will have to be changed to hinges.
11.

Which of the following is an INCORRECT statement about fire-rated door assemblies?
- A.
  
  Either hinges or rated pivots may be used.
- B.
  
  Under some circumstances a closer is not needed.
- C.
  
  Labeling is required for both the door and the frame.
- D.
  
  Glass area is limited based on rating.
12.

In most situations, the applications for a building permit is made by the
- A.
  
  Building Owner
- B.
  
  Client
- C.
  
  Contractor
- D.
  
  Interior Designer
13.

According to the IBC, handrails in commercial construction are required along both sides of a stairwell.
- A.
  
  When its width exceeds 44"
- B.
  
  When its width exceeds 60"
- C.
  
  In all cases,except for aisle stairs.
- D.
  
  In all cases
14.

Exit routes may NEVER pass through
- A.
  
  Kitchens
- B.
  
  Foyers
- C.
  
  Reception Rooms
- D.
  
  Lobbies
15.

What are the MOST important design elements to incorporate into a hotel to provide safe egress for physically disabled people?
- A.
  
  Visual alarms & audible alarms
- B.
  
  Visual alarms & smoke detectors
- C.
  
  Audible alarms & large emergency lettering
- D.
  
  Audible alarms & tactile signage
16.

Which of the following agricultural product is NOT used in the production of panel products?
- A.
  
  Bagasse
- B.
  
  Poplar
- C.
  
  Rice straw
- D.
  
  Wheat stra
17.

The absolute minimum fresh air ventilation rate recommended by ASHRAE Standard 62 is?
- A.
  
  5 cfm/person
- B.
  
  10 cfm/person
- C.
  
  15 cfm/person
- D.
  
  20 cfm/person
18.

A building can qualify for a LEED credit if the carpet used meets the requirements of the
- A.
  
  CRI IAQ PROGRAM
- B.
  
  Greenguard registry
- C.
  
  Green Seal product standards
- D.
  
  South Coast Air Quality Management District
19.

In which year was the use of spray-on fireproofing and insulation containing asbestos prohibited in new construction?
- A.
  
  1968
- B.
  
  1970
- C.
  
  1973
- D.
  
  1978
20.

Certified Contractors are required to abate all of the following hazardous materials EXCEPT
- A.
  
  Asbestos
- B.
  
  Lead
- C.
  
  PCB's
- D.
  
  Radon
21.

Which of the following is the LEAST effective for maximizing (IAQ) Indoor Air Quality?
- A.
  
  Conducting a post occupancy evaluation
- B.
  
  Developing a maintenance manual
- C.
  
  Planning separate rooms for large copiers
- D.
  
  Specifying materials with low VOC's
22.

What is the safest type of glazing to use in a sidelight adjacent to a door?
- A.
  
  Ceramic
- B.
  
  Wire
- C.
  
  Float
- D.
  
  Tempered
23.

What construction should be used to enclose a 1-hour-rated corridor?
- A.
  
  1/2 in Type X gyp wallboard on 3-5/8 in metal studs.
- B.
  
  5/8 in Type X gyp wallboard on 3-5/8 in metal studs.
- C.
  
  Two layers of 1/2 in Type X gyp wallboard on 2-1/2 in metal studs.
- D.
  
  3/4 in gyp wallboard on 3-5/8 in metal studs
24.

Which of the following must have at least a, Class III (or C) fire rating?
- A.
  
  Bookshelves
- B.
  
  Wainscoting
- C.
  
  Built in base cabinets
- D.
  
  Door and window trim
25.

What is NOT required on a 1-hour rated door?
- A.
  
  Closer
- B.
  
  Metal frame
- C.
  
  Ball-bearing hinges
- D.
  
  Panic hardware