NCIDQ IDIX study plan

Map the occupancy classification and construction type logic for at least 12 building scenarios, writing the deciding code factor next to each answer

Trace egress travel distance, common path, and exit width calculations through three worked examples without looking at the solutions

Build a one-page comparison of fire-resistance-rated assembly notation as it appears on drawings versus in specifications

List the ten most common specification divisions used in interior projects and write one sentence on what belongs in each

Solve 20 mixed life-safety scenarios involving sprinklers, standpipes, smoke compartments, and accessibility clearances, logging the reason for every miss

Compare five wall and ceiling finish classifications and state where each is permitted by occupancy and location

Draft specification language for three interior finish items using a three-part section format (summary, submittals, execution)

Explain the difference between a fire barrier, a fire partition, and a smoke barrier in writing without notes

Select and justify materials for four project types (healthcare, hospitality, workplace, education) with a stated performance criterion for each choice

Evaluate moisture, substrate, and movement-joint requirements for tile, wood, and resilient flooring in three written scenarios

Identify the acoustic and fire implications of five common ceiling systems and note where each fails a requirement

Write a substitution request review checklist covering equivalency, testing, and schedule impact

Convert a written client program into a bubble diagram and a blocking-and-stacking diagram for a 15,000 sq ft office

Calculate net-to-gross ratios and assign space allocations for six departments with stated circulation assumptions

Draft ten interview questions that surface program requirements a client would not volunteer

Test three adjacency conflicts and document the resolution trade-off for each

Produce a scaled space plan for the week 4 program that satisfies egress, accessibility, and adjacency constraints simultaneously

Verify clearances at 12 fixture and furniture conditions against accessibility minimums

Write a programming report section that translates three client goals into measurable space criteria

Critique two of your own planning solutions against a stated list of five evaluation criteria

Run lumen-method calculations for three rooms and compare results against recommended illuminance targets

Specify a lighting layout that meets a stated footcandle target while satisfying a power density limit

Select FF&E for one room type with a written justification covering durability, lead time, budget, and maintenance

Diagnose three acoustic problems (speech privacy, reverberation, HVAC noise) and propose a specific remedy for each

Sequence a full interior project through all phases and list the deliverable and approval at each phase gate

Compare three contract delivery methods and state the designer's scope and risk under each

Draft a furniture procurement schedule with lead times, installation sequencing, and a punch-list process

Review a sample change order and identify the pricing, schedule, and documentation defects in it

Complete two full-length timed practice exams under exam conditions and score them by domain

Re-study only the two weakest domains identified by the practice scores, targeting specific missed concepts

Recite from memory the key thresholds for egress, accessibility, and finish classification without reference materials

Build a personal error log of every missed question across all eight weeks and categorize the failure type