During the programming phase, which document establishes the quantitative requirements for a project?
Idfx Programming
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The longest way home
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NCIDQ Exam Guide 2026: IDFX, IDIX & IDPX Study Plan
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Occupant Load
IDFX: Existing Conditions
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Which analysis method involves evaluating how people currently use a space before designing modifications?
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2010 federal design standards that require a 36-inch minimum clear width for an accessible route.
Schematics
Guess the Term
Introduction & Exam Overview
1.1 About the NCIDQ Exam
Study guide
Cheat sheet
In site analysis, what does the term "solar orientation" primarily address?
Idfx Existing Conditions
Read the clue and guess the term in 6 tries.
Game
Change of Use (Code Trigger)
What is the primary purpose of an adjacency matrix in programming?
Class of indoor pollutants whose concentrations can be up to ten times higher inside than outside.
Existing Conditions
When conducting a barrier-free analysis, which dimension is critical for door clear opening width?
Idix Codes And Life Safety
Evidence-Based Design (EBD)
IDFX: Pre-Design
What type of survey identifies the legal boundaries of a property?
Green-building rating system whose certification levels are Certified, Silver, Gold and Platinum.
Pre-Design
1.2 Eligibility & Application Routes
In the programming phase, what does "headcount projection" refer to?
Swap tiles to line up three of the same term.
Term Match
Universal Design vs. Accessibility Code Compliance
Which factor is most critical when analyzing existing building conditions for adaptive reuse?
___ diagram: circles represent spaces and connecting lines show required relationships before a floor plan is drawn.
Programming
What is the primary purpose of a "bubble diagram" in the early design phase?
Adjacency Matrix vs. Bubble Diagram
IDFX: Programming
Under ICC A117.1 (and the ADA Standards), what is the minimum clear width of an interior accessible route, such as an accessible corridor?
Idfx Space Planning
Accessible means of ___: continuous, unobstructed way of travel from any point in a building that provides an accessible route to an area of refuge, a horizontal exit or a public way.
Space Planning
1.3 Test-Taking Strategies & Item Types
What type of analysis evaluates the environmental impact of a proposed project?
Flip two cards at a time to find matching terms.
Term Pairs
Stacking Diagram
During programming, what is a "wish list"?
___ spread index: Class A materials have a rating of 0–25 when tested under ASTM E84.
Preliminary FF&E
During site analysis for a new medical clinic, which vehicular-circulation item most directly affects access for people with disabilities?
Net Assignable Area vs. Gross Area
Which survey type documents existing conditions of a building including dimensions and construction?
Drawing that shows tile layout and locates light fixtures, air diffusers, grilles and registers above the occupied space.
Construction Documents
1.4 The 2026 NCIDQ Blueprint Overview
In space planning, what does "circulation factor" account for?
Find five hidden terms in a grid of letters.
Term Search
Primary vs. Secondary Circulation
IDFX: Space Planning
According to proxemics theory, what distance defines "personal space"?
Model regulation in use or adopted in all 50 states, whose principles rest on protecting public health, safety and welfare.
Life Safety
What design principle addresses the needs of people with varying physical abilities?
Reflected Ceiling Plan (RCP)
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