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Preface and Acknowledgments |
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Introduction |
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About the NCIDQ Exam |
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About the Council and the NCIDQ Certificate |
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How to Register for the NCIDQ Exam |
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How to Use This Book |
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Taking the NCIDQ Exam |
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What to Do After the Exam |
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How SI Units are Used in This Book |
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Codes And References Used in This Book |
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Recommended Reading |
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EXAM SECTION 1: BUILDING SYSTEMS, CODES, CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS, AND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION |
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Section 1.1: Code Requirements, Laws, Standards, Regulations, Accessibility, and Sustainability |
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1 Building Regulations and Codes |
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Testing and Material Standards |
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3 | (6) |
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Classification Based on Occupancy |
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Classification Based on Construction Type |
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Fire Detection and Suppression |
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15 | (1) |
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16 | (2) |
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2 | (2) |
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Arrangement and Width of Exits |
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5 | (3) |
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Permitting and Contracting Processes |
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2 | (1) |
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Plumbing Fixtures and Toilet Rooms |
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3 | (5) |
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8 | (2) |
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3 | (3) |
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6 | (9) |
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15 | (2) |
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Indoor Air Quality Standards |
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Hazardous Material Mitigation |
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23 | (2) |
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25 | (2) |
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Regulations and Industry Standards Related to Sustainability |
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Section 1.2: Building Systems and Construction |
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1 | (9) |
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10 | (14) |
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24 | (5) |
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Types of Structural Systems |
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Residential and Small Commercial Structural Systems |
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Graphic Representation of Structural Elements |
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12 | (2) |
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7 Mechanical and Electrical Systems |
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1 | (6) |
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Fire Protection and Life Safety |
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Section 1.3: Construction Documents, Schedules, Specifications, and Woodworking |
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Organization of Construction Drawings |
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Contents of Construction Drawings |
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9 Construction Specifications |
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Organization of the Project Manual |
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Organization of the Technical Sections |
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Specification Writing Guidelines |
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Coordination with the Construction Drawings |
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10 Architectural Woodwork |
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Lumber and Veneers for Architectural Woodwork |
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Types of Solid-Stock Lumber Cutting |
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Standing and Running Trim |
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Moisture Content and Shrinkage |
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Fire Ratings of Architectural Woodwork |
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Section 1.4: Measuring, Drafting, and Technical Drawing Conventions |
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11 Measurement and Drafting |
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Methods of Field Measuring and Recording |
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Determining Total Required Area |
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Drafting of Construction Drawings |
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Coordination with the Consultant's Drawings |
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11 | (2) |
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Building Information Modeling |
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Section 1.5: Contract Administration and Interior Design Documentation |
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12 Contract Administration |
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13 Construction and FF&E Contracts |
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Methods of Completing Interior Design Projects |
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Owner-Contractor Agreement |
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General Conditions of the Contract for Furniture, Furnishings, and Equipment |
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General Conditions of the Contract for Construction |
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Supplementary Conditions of the Contract |
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14 Bidding and Negotiation of Contracts |
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Section 1.6: Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment, Interior Finishes and Materials, Lighting, Procurement, Cost Estimating, and Sourcing and Researching |
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15 Selection of Materials, Finishes, and Furnishings |
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Material and Finish Selection |
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Selection of Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment |
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Selection of Furniture Fabrics |
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16 Furniture and Furnishings Documents and Procurement |
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Furniture and Furnishings Standards |
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Coordination with Industry |
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17 Cost Estimating and Budgeting |
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Fabric Quantity Calculations |
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21 Evaluation of Products and Details |
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EXAM SECTION 2: DESIGN APPLICATION, PROJECT COORDINATION, AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE |
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Section 2.1: Design Theory and Human Behavior |
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22 Developing Design Concepts |
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Social and Cultural Influences |
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Psychological and Social Influences |
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Section 2.2: Programming, Sustainability, and Site Analysis |
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Due Diligence Site Investigation |
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Section 2.3: Analyzing and Synthesizing Programmatic Information |
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27 Information Analysis and Synthesis |
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Components of a Design Concept |
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Determining and Representing Space Relationships |
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Format of Preliminary Design Drawings |
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Section 2.4: Sourcing and Researching Manufacturers' and Vendors' Information, and Selecting Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment |
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28 Sourcing And Researching Manufacturers' Information for FF&E |
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Section 2.5: Visual, Written, and Verbal Communication Methods |
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Communicating the Program |
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Communicating Recommendations for Materials and Furnishings |
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Section 2.6: Project Coordination and Roles of Other Professionals |
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Project Management Responsibilities |
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Section 2.7: Ethics and Business Practices and Post-Occupnacy Evaluations |
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31 Interior Design Business Practices |
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32 Owner-Designer Agreements |
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Basic Elements of a Contract |
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Scope of Basic Interior Design Services |
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Post-Occupancy Evaluations |
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Appendix |
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Index |
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