NCIDQ Exam Prep Products
Passing the NCIDQ exam is an important step in an interior designer's career. To be a certified interior designer, you must take and pass all three divisions of the NCIDQ exam. Through certification, you show a high level of commitment to the interior design profession, a thirst for achievement, as well as proven knowledge of current standards established to protect public health, safety and welfare, and mastery of aesthetic considerations. Shop individual products for the NCIDQ exam below. Also don't forget to check out our bundles that include everything you need to pass your NCIDQ exam.
Available in Print or eTextbook.
Review with David Ballast's NCIDQ Interior Design Reference Manual, NCIDQ Fundamentals Practice Questions and Mock Exam eTextbook and NCIDQ® IDFX Flash Cards to complete your exam study. Take flash cards on-the-go for quick review of key concepts, and utilize the book for practice with in-depth exam-like problems. This bundle includes the new NCIDQ Interior Design Reference Manual, NCIDQ Fundamentals Practice Questions and Mock Exam, and NCIDQ ® IDFX Flash Cards.
The NCIDQ Interior Design Reference Manual includes:
- Complete coverage of content areas for all three sections of the NCIDQ Exam
- Updated for the IBC 2018 changes included in the exam
- Over 200 figures in SI and U.S. measurements to illustrate design details
- Study guidelines, exam tips, and tables to support exam preparation
- New for this edition - revised and updated content to increase exam specification coverage
NCIDQ Fundamentals Practice Questions and Mock Exam includes:
- Detailed solutions to every question to reinforce theory and application of exam concepts
- 100 practice questions to reinforce the connection between relevant theory to exam-like problems
- 125-question mock exam that is consistent with the level of difficulty, format, and content areas of the actual exam
- New for this edition - updated to current IDFX exam specifications
NCIDQ® IDFX Flash Cards include:
- Coverage of NCIDQ exam content areas with cards that match up to NCIDQ IDFX exam topics
- Unique content specific to the NCIDQ IDFX exam
- Both question/answer formatting and answer/question formatting to help increase problem solving speed
- Three binder rings to divide your cards and customize your self-study learning experience
- One year of access
- Ability to download the entire eTextbook to multiple devices, so you can study even without internet access
- An auto sync feature across all your devices for a seamless experience on or offline
- Unique study tools such as highlighting in six different colors to tailor your study experience
- Features like read aloud for complete hands-free review
Available in Print or eTextbook.
Review with David Ballast's NCIDQ Interior Design Reference Manual, NCIDQ Professional Practice Questions and Mock Exam and NCIDQ® IDPX Flash Cards to complete your exam study. Take flash cards on-the-go for quick review of key concepts, and utilize the book for practice with in-depth exam-like problems. This bundle includes the new NCIDQ Professional Practice Questions and Mock Exam, the NCIDQ Interior Design Reference Manual, and NCIDQ® IDPX Flash Cards.
The NCIDQ Interior Design Reference Manual includes:
- Complete coverage of content areas for all three sections of the NCIDQ Exam
- Updated for the IBC 2018 changes included in the exam
- Over 200 figures in SI and U.S. measurements to illustrate design details
- Study guidelines, exam tips, and tables to support exam preparation
- New for this edition - revised and updated content to increase exam specification coverage
NCIDQ Professional Practice Questions and Mock Exam includes:
- Detailed solutions to every question to reinforce theory and application of exam concepts
- 100 practice questions to reinforce the connection between relevant theory to exam-like problems
- 175-question mock exam that is consistent with the level of difficulty, format, and content areas of the actual exam
- New for this edition - updated to current IDPX exam specifications
NCIDQ® IDPX Flash Cards include:
- Coverage of NCIDQ® exam content areas with cards that match up to NCIDQ® IDPX exam topics
- Unique content specific to the NCIDQ® IDPX exam
- Both question/answer formatting and answer/question formatting to help increase problem solving speed
- Three binder rings to divide your cards and customize your self-study learning experience
- One year of access
- Ability to download the entire eTextbook to multiple devices, so you can study even without internet access
- An auto sync feature across all your devices for a seamless experience on or offline
- Unique study tools such as highlighting in six different colors to tailor your study experience
- Features like read aloud for complete hands-free review
Available in Print or eTextbook
- Over 350 figures and tables
- More than 2,500 index entries
- Applicable Construction Specification Institute MasterFormat numbers in section heads
- Quick-reference boxed text containing supplementary information
- A chapter-by-chapter list of additional references
Topics Covered:
- Acoustics
- Decorative Metals
- Partitions
- Architectural Woodwork
- Doors and Hardware
- Security Systems
- Audiovisual Spaces
- Flooring Construction and Finishes
- Signage Systems
- Barrier-Free Design
- Glazing
- Structural Coordination
- Building Codes and Regulations
- Licensure
- Sustainable Design
- Building Investigation
- Means of Egress
- Wall Finishes
- Ceilings
- Mechanical and Electrical Systems Coordination
- One year of access
- Ability to download the entire eTextbook to multiple devices, so you can study even without internet access
- An auto sync feature across all your devices for a seamless experience on or offline
- Unique study tools such as highlighting in six different colors to tailor your study experience
- Features like read aloud for complete hands-free review
Available in Print or eTextbook.
Comprehensive review for all three exam sections.
The Interior Design Reference Manual by David Kent Ballast covers all three sections
of the NCIDQ exams, which include the fundamentals (IDFX), professional (IDPX), and practicum (PRAC) sections. Pass your exams the first time with comprehensive reading materials on all topics.
The NCIDQ Interior Design Reference Manual features include:
- Complete coverage of content areas for all three sections of the NCIDQ Exam
- Updated for the IBC 2018 changes included in the exam
- Over 200 figures in SI and U.S. measurements to illustrate design details
- Study guidelines, exam tips, and tables to support exam preparation
- New for this edition: revised and updated content to increase exam specification coverage
Interior Design Topics Covered:
- Design Concepts and Programming
- Design Constraints
- Building Systems and Construction
- Research, Analysis, and Selection of Products and Details
- Communication and Documentation
- Project and Business Management
eTextbook access benefits include:
- Ability to download the entire eTextbook to multiple devices, so you can study even without internet access
- An auto sync feature across all your devices for a seamless experience on or offline
- Unique study tools such as highlighting in six different colors to tailor your study experience
- Features like read aloud for complete hands-free review
Sample PDF
Available in Print or eTextbook.
NCIDQ Fundamentals Practice Questions and Mock Exam by David Kent Ballast contains 225 exam-like, multiple-choice problems to help you pass the Interior Design Fundamentals Exam (IDFX).
NCIDQ Fundamentals Practice Questions and Mock Exam features include:
- Detailed solutions to every question to reinforce theory and application of exam concepts
- 100 practice questions to reinforce the connection between relevant theory to exam-like problems
- 125-question mock exam that is consistent with the level of difficulty, format, and content areas of the actual exam
- New for this edition - updated to current IDFX exam specifications
- One year of access
- Ability to download the entire eTextbook to multiple devices, so you can study even without internet access
- An auto sync feature across all your devices for a seamless experience on or offline
- Unique study tools such as highlighting in six different colors to tailor your study experience
- Features like read aloud for complete hands-free review
Available in Print or eTextbook.
NCIDQ Practicum Mock Exam by David Kent Ballast contains 120 exam-like, multiple-choice questions that will help you pass the Interior Design Practicum Exam (PRAC).NCIDQ® Practicum Mock Exam features include:
- Detailed solutions to every question to reinforce theory and application of exam concepts
- 120 questions divided into 3 case studies that are consistent with the level of difficulty, format, and content areas of the actual exam
- New for this edition - updated to current PRAC exam specifications
- One year of access
- Ability to download the entire eTextbook to multiple devices, so you can study even without internet access
- An auto sync feature across all your devices for a seamless experience on or offline
- Unique study tools such as highlighting in six different colors to tailor your study experience
- Features like read aloud for complete hands-free review
Available in Print or eTextbook.
NCIDQ Professional Practice Questions and Mock Exam by David Kent Ballast contains 275 exam-like, multiple-choice questions that will help you pass the Interior Design Professional Exam (IDPX).
NCIDQ Professional Practice Questions and Mock Exam features include:
- Detailed solutions to every question to reinforce theory and application of exam concepts
- 100 practice questions to reinforce the connection between relevant theory to exam-like problems
- 175-question mock exam that is consistent with the level of difficulty, format, and content areas of the actual exam
- New for this edition - updated to current IDPX exam specifications
eTextbook Access Benefits Include:
- One year of access
- Ability to download the entire eTextbook to multiple devices, so you can study even without internet access
- An auto sync feature across all your devices for a seamless experience on or offline
- Unique study tools such as highlighting in six different colors to tailor your study experience
- Features like read aloud for complete hands-free review
NCIDQ IDFX Flash Cards, 2nd Edition has been updated to current exam specs and is the perfect complement to your study routine. More than 200 flash cards, categorized by exam and content area, aid you in recalling key concepts and definitions for the NCIDQ IDFX exam. Easily taken on-the-go, the cards come with six binder rings for easy organization.
NCIDQ IDFX Flash Cards, 2nd Edition (IDFXFL2) include:
- Coverage of NCIDQ exam content areas with cards that match up to NCIDQ IDFX exam topics
- Unique content specific to the NCIDQ IDFX exam
- Both question/answer formatting and answer/question formatting to help increase problem solving speed
- Three binder rings to divide your cards and customize your self-study learning experience
- Recategorized to match current exam specifications, and over 40 new cards
Sample PDF
NCIDQ IDPX Flash Cards, 2nd Edition has been updated to current exam specs and is the perfect complement to your study routine. More than 200 flash cards, categorized by exam and content area, aid you in recalling key concepts and definitions for the NCIDQ IDPX exam. Easily taken on-the-go, the cards come with six binder rings for easy organization.
NCIDQ IDPX Flash Cards, 2nd Edition (IDPXFL2) include:
- Coverage of NCIDQ exam content areas with cards that match up to NCIDQ IDPX exam topics
- Unique content specific to the NCIDQ IDPX exam
- Both question/answer formatting and answer/question formatting to help increase problem solving speed
- Three binder rings to divide your cards and customize your self-study learning experience
- Recategorized to match current exam specifications, and over 35 new cards
Sample PDF
- Natural textbook 2-line display = You can find exact roots of quadratic functions, and it displays advanced notation in standard form.
- Advanced mathematics = You can find the calculation of integrals, derivatives, and summation sequences with the appropriate notation templates. You also can easily identify local maximum and minimum.
- Engineering functionality = You can access 40 pre-programmed scientific unit conversions.
- Enhanced capabilities = You can utilize complex number calculation, simultaneous and polynomial equation solving, "Calc", "Solv", and base N calculations.
- Power reliability = It operates on both solar and battery power.
- Simple to affix to a book page
- Easily customizable with permanent marker (Sharpie)
- Tear resistant thanks to their special design
- 48 multi-colored 1-1/4" x 1/2" tabs (two sheets)
Please note: Not all state boards allow the use of tabbed reference materials during exams. Confirm with your state board whether you are permitted to use tabbed references.
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NCIDQ Mobile App
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