NCIDQ study plan

Draft a dimensioned floor plan and a matching reflected ceiling plan for the same space using one consistent graphic convention set

Assemble a sheet index and title block standard, then label each sheet by discipline, phase, and scale

Convert a schematic sketch into a fully annotated construction detail at 3/4 in. = 1 ft-0 in.

Keynote a plan using CSI-style reference numbers and build the matching keynote legend

Write a complete three-part specification section for a gypsum board assembly using MasterFormat numbering

Sort 15 interior finish materials into the correct specification divisions and note the governing test standard for each

Compare three wall assemblies on STC, fire-resistance rating, thickness, and installed cost

Build a finish schedule that records fire rating, wear rating, and maintenance requirement per material

Diagram the construction sequence for a partition-to-ceiling assembly, from substrate through finish

Specify substrates, membranes, and sealants for wet areas and defend each choice

Distinguish prescriptive from performance specifying and identify where each approach belongs

Evaluate three substitution requests against the basis-of-design and write a ruling on each

Calculate required fixture counts and illuminance for two rooms using the lumen method

Trace air distribution from air handler to diffuser and label every component along the path

Select acoustic treatments to hit a target NC rating in a conference room and justify each selection

Identify indoor environmental quality strategies that address VOCs, ventilation rates, and daylight access

Calculate occupant load and required egress width for three different occupancy classifications

Determine maximum travel distance and minimum number of exits for a given floor plate

Apply accessibility requirements to a restroom, a door assembly, and a circulation path

Classify a building by construction type and list the required fire-resistance ratings for its elements

Run a mock client interview and convert the answers into a written needs and goals statement

Build an adjacency matrix and a bubble diagram directly from a written program

Test two blocking options against square footage, circulation, and daylight targets

Quantify net-to-gross ratio and per-department space allocations for the preferred option

Compare owner-architect agreement types and compensation methods, and state when each is appropriate

Map the submittal, RFI, and change order workflows with the responsible party named at every step

Sequence the phases of service from programming through post-occupancy evaluation

Distinguish professional liability, negligence, and the standard of care using concrete scenarios

Sit two timed 100-question practice sets under exam conditions without notes

Re-drill the two lowest-scoring domains revealed by the practice sets

Recite the core formulas for occupant load, egress width, lighting, and NC rating from memory

Compress each of the six domains onto a single summary sheet in your own words