NCIDQ Practice
- 1.
NFPA 253/ASTM E648 tests
- A.
Carpet, resilient floors, and other floor coverings in corridors
- B.
Carpets and rugs
- C.
Fire ratings of walls, structure and floor construction assemblies
- D.
Flame spread of finishes
Correct Answer
A. Carpet, resilient floors, and other floor coverings in corridors -
- 2.
Carpet, resilient floors, and other corridor floor coverings are tested by
- A.
NFPA 253/ASTM E648
- B.
ASTM D2859
- C.
ASTM E84
- D.
ASTM E2573
Correct Answer
A. NFPA 253/ASTM E648 -
- 3.
The methenamine pill test tests
- A.
Carpets, resilient floors, and other corridor floor coverings
- B.
Smoke developed from flaming and nonflaming solid materials
- C.
Carpets and rugs
- D.
Site-fabricated stretch wall systems
Correct Answer
A. Carpets, resilient floors, and other corridor floor coverings -
- 4.
What does ASTM E119 test
- A.
Extent to which wall and ceiling finish contributes to fire growth
- B.
Contribution of textile wall finish to fire growth in full scale mockup
- C.
Fire ratings of walls, structure, and floor construction assemblies
- D.
Endurance test of doors to flame and heat transfer
Correct Answer
C. Fire ratings of walls, structure, and floor construction assemblies -
- 5.
ASTM E84 tests
- A.
The flame spread rating of finishes
- B.
Carpet, resilient floors, and other corridor floor coverings
- C.
Doors
- D.
Seat cushion mockup
Correct Answer
A. The flame spread rating of finishes -
- 6.
What does NFPA 286 test
- A.
Fire ratings of walls, strcture, and floor construction assemblies
- B.
Extent to which wall and ceiling finish (other than textiles) contributes to fire growth
- C.
Draperies, curtains, and other window treatments
Correct Answer
B. Extent to which wall and ceiling finish (other than textiles) contributes to fire growth -
- 7.
NFPA 286 is an alternate to what test
- A.
ASTM E84
- B.
ASTM E119
- C.
NFPA 258
Correct Answer
A. ASTM E84 -
- 8.
Which tests the fire assembly of doors
- A.
ASTM E119
- B.
NFPA 252
- C.
ASTM E84
Correct Answer
B. NFPA 252 -
- 9.
NFPA 257 tests
- A.
Window assemblies
- B.
Door assemblies
- C.
Fire-resistance glazing
Correct Answer
A. Window assemblies -
- 10.
The CAL TB 116 test involves
- A.
The mockup of a seat cushion, including foam, liner, and fabric
- B.
Separate fabric and fillings of upholstered furniture
- C.
Actual sample of a chair tested to an open flame
Correct Answer
A. The mockup of a seat cushion, including foam, liner, and fabric -
- 11.
CAL TB 117 tests
- A.
The mockup of a seat cushion, including foam, liner, and fabric
- B.
Separate fabric and fillings of upholstered furniture
- C.
Actual sample of a chair tested to an open flame
Correct Answer
B. Separate fabric and fillings of upholstered furniture -
- 12.
CAL TB 133 tests
- A.
The mockup of a seat cushion, including foam, liner, and fabric
- B.
Separate fabric and fillings of upholstered furniture
- C.
Actual sample of chair tested to an open flame
Correct Answer
C. Actual sample of chair tested to an open flame -
- 13.
The vertical ignition test test the fire resistance of
- A.
Carpet, resilient floors, and other floor coverings in corridors
- B.
Door assemblies
- C.
Draperies, curtains, and other window treatments (banners, awnings & fabric structures)
Correct Answer
C. Draperies, curtains, and other window treatments (banners, awnings & fabric structures) -
- 14.
The test for draperies and other window treatments
- A.
NFPA 701
- B.
NFPA 252
- C.
NFPA 286
Correct Answer
A. NFPA 701 -
- 15.
According to ASTM E84, which is the most flame resistant
- A.
Class A (I)
- B.
Class B (II)
- C.
Class C (III)
Correct Answer
A. Class A (I) -
- 16.
According to ASTM E662/NFPA 258, most codes require a smoke density
- A.
Less than 450
- B.
Greater than 450
- C.
Equal to 800
Correct Answer
A. Less than 450 -
- 17.
Class I finishes (NFPA 253) are typically required
- A.
In one- and two-family dwellings
- B.
Corridors/exitways of non-institutional occupancies
- C.
Corridors/exitways of institutional occupancies
Correct Answer
C. Corridors/exitways of institutional occupancies -
- 18.
A fire partition is
- A.
A wall assembly with a 1-hour rating
- B.
A wall assembly with a 2-hour rating
- C.
A wall assembly with a 3-hour rating
Correct Answer
A. A wall assembly with a 1-hour rating -
- 19.
Which of the following does not require a fire partition
- A.
Walls separating guestt rooms in Group R-1 occupancies (hotels), and R-2 and I-1 occupancies
- B.
Guest rooms separations in Type IIB, IIIB and VB buildings with auto sprinkler systems
- C.
Corridor walls
Correct Answer
B. Guest rooms separations in Type IIB, IIIB and VB buildings with auto sprinkler systems -
- 20.
Openings in fire partitions must have a minimum rating of
- A.
20 minutes
- B.
45 minutes
- C.
90 minutes
Correct Answer
B. 45 minutes -
- 21.
What is a public way
- A.
Exit access
- B.
Any street alley, or unobstructed parcel of land that is permanantly appropriated for public use
- C.
Exit discharge
Correct Answer
B. Any street alley, or unobstructed parcel of land that is permanantly appropriated for public use -
- 22.
Exit requirements are determined by
- A.
Occupant load, occupancy of space, limitations on the common path of egress travel
- B.
Corridor width
- C.
Square footage
Correct Answer
A. Occupant load, occupancy of space, limitations on the common path of egress travel -
- 23.
For Business, Factory and Storage occupancies what is the max. length of common path of egress for a fully sprinklered building
- A.
100'
- B.
50'
- C.
25'
Correct Answer
A. 100' -
- 24.
Minimum width of of an exit (non stair) is the occupant load multiplied by
- A.
.5
- B.
.2
- C.
.3
Correct Answer
B. .2 -
- 25.
Dead end corridors are restricted to
- A.
20' non-sprinklered, 50' sprinklered
- B.
10' non-sprinklered, 20' sprinklered
- C.
50' non-sprinklered, 100' sprinklered
Correct Answer
A. 20' non-sprinklered, 50' sprinklered -
- 26.
Stair handrails can project into the stairwell a maximum of
- A.
4-1/2"
- B.
6"
- C.
3"
Correct Answer
A. 4-1/2" -
- 27.
What is the minimum clear floor width required for a wheelchair
- A.
36" x 48"
- B.
30" x 48"
- C.
30" x 42"
- D.
36" x 42"
Correct Answer
B. 30" x 48" -
- 28.
An accessible route may have a slope up to
- A.
1:20
- B.
1:12
- C.
1:10
- D.
1:25
Correct Answer
A. 1:20 -
- 29.
Accessible doorway openings must have a minimum clear opening width of
- A.
34"
- B.
36"
- C.
32"
- D.
30"
Correct Answer
C. 32" -
- 30.
Front approach doors, pull side rerquire
- A.
18" at latch side; 60" front approach
- B.
24" at latch side; 60" front approach
- C.
18" at latch side; 48" front approach
- D.
24" at latch side; 48" front approach
Correct Answer
A. 18" at latch side; 60" front approach -
- 31.
Front approach doors, push side require:
- A.
18" at latch side; 60" front approach
- B.
12" at latch side; 60" front approach
- C.
18" at latch side; 48" front approach
- D.
12" at latch side; 48" front approach
Correct Answer
D. 12" at latch side; 48" front approach -
- 32.
Hinge side approach doors, pull side approach requires:
- A.
36" side if no obstructions within 60"; 42" and 54"
- B.
32" and 60"; 48" and 54"
- C.
36 and 60"; 48" and 54"
- D.
32" and 60"; 42" and 64"
Correct Answer
A. 36" side if no obstructions within 60"; 42" and 54" -
- 33.
Hinge side approach doors, push side approach requires:
- A.
42" front; 54" side
- B.
36" front; 54" side
- C.
40" front 48" side
- D.
36" front; 48" side
Correct Answer
A. 42" front; 54" side -
- 34.
Latch side approach doors, pull side require:
- A.
48" side; 48" front
- B.
36" side; 48" front
- C.
24" side; 48" front
- D.
12" side; 36" front
Correct Answer
C. 24" side; 48" front -
- 35.
Latch side approach doors, push side require:
- A.
12" side; 42" front
- B.
24" side; 42" front
- C.
24" side; 54" front
- D.
12" side; 48" front
Correct Answer
B. 24" side; 42" front -
- 36.
Mirrors above lavatories and countertops must be mounted no higher than
- A.
36" aff
- B.
40" aff
- C.
38" aff
- D.
32" aff
Correct Answer
B. 40" aff -
- 37.
Which of the following has the greatest impact on the effectiveness of an HVAC system
- A.
Rooftop chiller size
- B.
Wall insulation type
- C.
Window treatments
- D.
Occupancy load
Correct Answer
D. Occupancy load -
- 38.
In which of the following applications is a Class C wall finish allowed by code
- A.
An exit stairway enclosure
- B.
A theater
- C.
A hotel room
- D.
A hospital room
Correct Answer
C. A hotel room -
- 39.
To promote effective project decision-making at weekly job meetings, who should attend the meetings
- A.
Sr management (client), construction PM, design PM and consulting engineers
- B.
Sr management (client), construction PM, design PM, consulting engineers and foremen from critical trades
- C.
Client rep, design PM, consulting engineers, and foremen from critical trades
- D.
Client rep, construction PM, design PM, and foremen from critical trades
Correct Answer
D. Client rep, construction PM, design PM, and foremen from critical trades -
- 40.
Your client prefers to have a solution dyed antimicrobial carpet fiber in a carpet pattern for use in a hospital corridor. what type of spec is more suitable
- A.
Proprietary
- B.
Descriptive
- C.
Performance
- D.
Reference
Correct Answer
B. Descriptive -
- 41.
You are designing a multifunctional podium for a large church. What presentation mthod would best convey your design approach
- A.
Thumbnail sketches and a scale model from foam core
- B.
Multiview drawings and preliminary plans, elevations, and section drawings
- C.
Preliminary plans and elevations
- D.
Isometric and freehand plans and elevations
Correct Answer
B. Multiview drawings and preliminary plans, elevations, and section drawings -
- 42.
Which framing member must be doubled at a rough opening
- A.
Cripple stud
- B.
Header
- C.
Sill
- D.
Sole plate
Correct Answer
B. Header -
- 43.
What has the greatest positive impact on life safety in an open office?
- A.
Heat detection
- B.
Operable windows
- C.
Building egress
- D.
Fire equipment location
Correct Answer
C. Building egress -
- 44.
Which of the following documents are most likely to be included in the design development package
- A.
Technical drawings, schedules and specifications required to price, build, and install the work
- B.
Any documents required to communicate compliance with applicable codes to local authorities responsible for issuance of permits
- C.
Technical drawings, images, and samples communicating design intent and client requirements
- D.
Detailed floor plans, ceiling plans, elevations, sections, design details, millwork drawings and material samples and specifications
Correct Answer
D. Detailed floor plans, ceiling plans, elevations, sections, design details, millwork drawings and material samples and specifications -
- 45.
What does the horizontal line in a 2-point perspective suggest
- A.
A line parallel to the picture plane
- B.
A sight line projecting from the station point
- C.
A line perpendicular to the line of projection
- D.
A line representing eye-level height
Correct Answer
D. A line representing eye-level height -
- 46.
Based on your response to an RFI, the general contractor requested approval for additional costs. You are concerned about managing project costs. Which of the following documents should you issue
- A.
Request for pricing
- B.
Letter of intent
- C.
Change order
- D.
Addendum
Correct Answer
C. Change order -
- 47.
Which color is most difficult for aging eyes to discern
- A.
Red
- B.
Blue
- C.
Yellow
- D.
Green
Correct Answer
B. Blue -
- 48.
Your space plan locates a private office along a demising wall. The record drawings provided to you indicate that ther is an existing electrical receptacle in the adjacent space precisely where you require one in our client's office. what is your best course of action?
- A.
Dimension the new receptacle to ensure the new receptacle is directly behind the other tenant's electrical box
- B.
Place the new receptacle directly adjacent to the existing receptacle with insulation to reduce sound transmission
- C.
Horizontally separate the new receptacle from the existing receptacle by 24"
- D.
Vertically align the receptacle by 24" AFF
Correct Answer
C. Horizontally separate the new receptacle from the existing receptacle by 24" -
- 49.
In which situation should you issue a construction change directive
- A.
To request an electrical contractor not listed by the contractor in the bid documents
- B.
To request pricing for an additional receptacle per the client's request
- C.
To provide additional dimensions to the contractor regarding a receptacle location
- D.
To relocate an electrical receptacle because of revised furniture plans
Correct Answer
D. To relocate an electrical receptacle because of revised furniture plans -
- 50.
You are replacing carpet tile that is currently glued down throughout. Your specifications include glued-down carpet and two areas using carpet over pad. in addtion to labor, which criteria must be included in your carpet estimate instructions to the installer
- A.
Demo of existing carpet, floor prep and carpet pad
- B.
Demo of existing carpet, carpet pad and base details
- C.
Carpet pad, base details and transition details
- D.
Floor prep, carpet pad and transition details
Correct Answer
A. Demo of existing carpet, floor prep and carpet pad -
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