The best way to prepare for Section 1 of the NCIDQ exam is by answering practice questions—the more questions, the better.  NCIDQ Section 1 Sample Questions and Practice Exam contains 250 exam-like, multiple-choice questions that cover all Section 1 content areas.  The 150-question practice exam simulates the actual exam’s format and level of difficulty, enabling you to assess your exam readiness.  Reviewing the detailed answers allows you to identify the exam content areas needing further review.

Prepare to Pass the NCIDQ Section 1

• Exam-like sample questions increase your confidence and speed.
• A realistic practice exam provides insight into the types of questions on the exam.
• Detailed answers explain and clarify concepts presented in the questions.

Exam Content Areas Covered

• Building Systems
• Codes
• Contract Administration
• Construction Standards

• Circulation and Parking Urban Development and Community Influences
• Climate and Sustainable Design
• Other Site Design Influences
• Legal and Economic Influences Site Design
• Site Analysis  Site Grading
• Transportation and Utilities

The best way to prepare for Section 3 of the NCIDQ exam is by creating solutions for design exercises—the more solutions, the better. NCIDQ Section 3 Practice Exam for the Interior Design Practicum contains seven design exercises that cover all Section 3 content areas. The practice exam includes descriptions and building code requirements for all design exercises to simulate the actual exam's format and level of difficulty and enable you to assess your exam readiness. Reviewing the detailed examples of passing and failing solutions allows you to identify the exam content areas needing further review. 

Prepare to Pass the NCIDQ Section 3

• Exam-like design exercises increase your confidence and speed.
• A realistic practice exam provides insight into the types of exercises on the exam.
• Blank full-scale drawing sheets allow you to create solutions using exam-like materials.
• Detailed passing and failing solutions explain appropriate design solutions and highlight common pitfalls.

Exam Content Areas Covered

• Space Planning
• Lighting Design
• Egress
• Life Safety
• Restroom (Washroom)
• Systems Integration
• Millwork

To pass the Schematic Design division of the ARE, you will need to successfully design two vignettes—one building layout vignette and one interior layout vignette. Schematic Design: ARE Sample Problems and Practice Exam gives you the realistic practice you need to successfully prepare for this division. Sharpen your problem-solving skills, increase your problem-solving speed and confidence, and assess essential knowledge.

Each vignette includes a site plan where you create your solution. In addition to being included in the book, site plans are also available online and can be downloaded as a PDF. These site plans are accompanied by valuable tips for creating passing solutions on the actual computerized exam. Also included are fully explained examples of passing and failing designs to help you sharpen your problem-solving skills.

Realistic practice for the Schematic Design division 4 challenging sample vignettes A realistic practice exam with two additional vignettes Each vignette includes a site plan where you create your solution Valuable tips for creating passing solutions on the actual computerized exam Fully explained examples of passing and failing designs

Coverage of the Schematic Design Topics Building Layout Interior Layout

The best way to build confidence for the Building Systems division of the Architect Registration Exam (ARE) is to solve problems—the more problems the better. Building Systems: ARE Sample Problems and Practice Exams provides you with the realistic problem-solving practice you need to successfully prepare for the Building Systems division.

• 123 challenging sample problems in the same formats as the exam including multiple choice, check all that apply, and fill in the blank
• A sample vignette also prepares you for the graphic portion of the exam
• A realistic 95-problem practice exam with an additional vignette covering mechanical and electrical plans just like the actual exam
• Clearly explained solutions supplement your review

• Acoustics
• Codes and Regulations
• Electrical
• Environmental Issues
• HVAC
• Lighting
• Plumbing
• Specialties
• Mechanical and Electrical Plan Vignette

Get the realistic practice you need to successfully prepare for the Programming, Planning & Practice division of the Architect Registration Examination (ARE) with Programming, Planning & Practice: ARE Sample Problems and Practice Exam. Sharpen your problem-solving skills, increase your problem-solving speed and confidence, and assess essential knowledge.

Realistic practice for the Programming, Planning & Practice division

• 88 challenging sample problems in the same formats as the exam including multiple choice, check all that apply, and fill in the blank
• 1 practice vignette prepares you for the graphic portion of the exam
• An 85-problem practice exam with an additional vignette covering site zoning
• Clearly explained solutions supplement your review

Coverage of the Programming, Planning & Practice Topics

• Codes & Regulations
• Environmental, Social & Economic Issues
• Programming & Analysis
• Project Budget & Financing
• Project & Practice Management
• Site Zoning

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Successful exam preparation requires the best resources, and the ARE Review Manual gives you the power to pass all seven divisions of the ARE 4.0. This one book, with over fifty chapters, provides you with a complete and comprehensive review of the topics covered on the ARE divisions. Additional chapters covering basic mathematics, important building regulations, and barrier-free design supplement your preparation regime.

Prepare to Pass All Seven Divisions of the ARE with

• A thorough review of the topics covered on all seven exam divisions
• Hundreds of tables and figures
• Exam advice to help you avoid common problems
• Guidelines to effectively focus your preparation

ARE Divisions Covered

• Building Systems
• Building Design and Construction Systems
• Construction Documents and Services
• Programming, Planning, and Practice
• Schematic Design
• Site Planning and Design
• Structural Systems

If you are preparing for the NCIDQ exam, these 400 cards will challenge your recall of important definitions, principles, codes, and standards. Each card contains key information in the form of a question. You can assess your knowledge and identify areas needing further review by looking at the answers on the reverse side of the card.

Quickly Review Important Topics for the NCIDQ Exam

• Memorize key concepts.
• Increase your problem-solving speed.
• Improve your confidence.

Features

• Organized and numbered according to the current exam sections and subsections
• Color-coded by exam section
• Updated to the 2009 International Building Code

Exam Content Areas Covered

• Building Systems
• Codes
• Contract Administration
• Construction Standards
• Design Application
• Project Coordination

Successful exam preparation depends on studying with the best resources, and the Interior Design Reference Manual offers the most complete preparation available for the NCIDQ exam – preparation that has enabled thousands of other candidates to receive their certifications.

Prepare to pass the NCIDQ exam with Updated code references to reflect the 2006 IBC and current and proposed ADA Accessibility Guidelines Sample problems in the same format as the exam, with multiple-choice for Parts I and II, and a design practicum for Part III More than 320 exam-like practice problems, with complete explanations of the answers A 2-part sample design practicum, similar to the graphic section of the exam Study guidelines to effectively focus your preparation

What's new in the 4th edition Updated to reference the 2006 International Building Code (IBC) New section on Fabric Quantity Calculations Updates to section on Finishes Updates to section on Mixed Occupancy and Occupancy Separation Updates to section Accessory and Incidental Use Areas Updates to section on Corridors Updates to section on Doors Updates to section on Signage and Alarms Revisions to key tables and figures

Successful exam preparation requires the best resources, and the Interior Design Reference Manual offers the most complete preparation available for all three sections of the NCIDQ exam. This thorough preparation has enabled thousands of candidates to pass their exams.

In this fifth edition, exam content areas are covered chapter by chapter in the same order as the current NCIDQ exam specifications. Topics new to the exam have been added, and the sections on sustainable building and product certification rating systems have been expanded due to the topics’ increasing importance on the exam and in the practice of interior design. This book’s extensive coverage and clear organization will guide you through a comprehensive and focused exam review.

Once you pass the exam, the Interior Design Reference Manual will serve as an excellent reference for your daily interior design practice. The Interior Design Reference Manual covers everything interior designers need to know about the 2009 International Building Code, ADA Accessibility Guidelines, business practices, ethics, and design standards.

Prepare to pass the NCIDQ exam with

• a thorough review of all exam content areas
• over 240 figures that illustrate interior design concepts and codes
• study guidelines, exam tips, strategies, and insights
• an extensive index containing more than 3,000 entries of interior design terms and phrases

Exam Content Areas Covered

• Building Systems
• Codes
• Contract Administration
• Construction Standards
• Design Application
• Professional Practice
• Project Coordination