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Fall 2012NCIDQ Examination Registration GuideTESTING ACCOMMODATIONSTo apply for testing accommodations for oneor more disabilities, you must thoroughlyreview our Non-Discrimination Policy forPeople with Disabilities. Download andcomplete the Application for Test Accommodations.Complete and sign the form andfollow all guidelines for the submittal of supportingdocumentation. We will review yourform for accuracy and validity. NCIDQ andits consultants may contact you and/or yourmedical professional or specialist regardingyour request.Important! You must have completed your exam registrationand payment before NCIDQ will review yourrequest for accommodations.Applications for Test Accommodations mustbe received by NCIDQ in hard-copy format nolater than 5 p.m. (Eastern time) on August 7,2012. If you have submitted documentation fora previous examination administration, additionalverification may be required to processyour request. A new application with requireddocumentation must be submitted for thisexam administration. Previously grantedrequests do not constitute a guarantee foraccommodations. To request accommodationsfor a future examination, you must reapplywith the Application for Test Accommodationsform.Important! We recommend that you submit your applicationwell before the deadline. Documentation is oftenincomplete, so allow time to submit additional information,if required. All requests must be reviewed andapproved 30 days before the exam.Courtesy Testing AccommodationsCourtesy requests for conditions not generallycovered by the Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA), such as pregnancy or diabetes, aswell as requests for alternative test dates forreligious observances, are reviewed on anindividual basis. Download and complete theApplication for Courtesy Accommodations.Complete and sign the form and follow allguidelines for the submittal of supportingdocumentation. We must receive your courtesyrequest in hard-copy format by 5 p.m.(Eastern time) on August 7, 2012.Changes to the Exam are Coming in 2013Will They Affect You?Beginning next year, there are several changes being made in the exam, and you may be affected bysome of them. Read our complete overview on page 15 to learn about:• Phase-out of the current Sections 1 and 2--you must pass BOTH before the end of 2013 orlose credit for the one you passed!• The new multiple-choice sections, which will be renamed!• Transition to computer-delivery of the multiple-choice exams--more dates andmore locations are possible!• Beginning the exam as soon as you graduate!CLICKHERE TOLEARN MORE!KEEP YOUR CONTACTINFORMATION CUR-RENTNearly all of all examrelatedcommunicationwith you is via email.You should updateyour MyNCIDQ informationimmediately ifyour name, address,email address or telephonenumberchanges.Examination correspondenceistime-sensitive. NCIDQcannot accept responsibilityfor misdirectedor undeliverable emailor telephone calls.Please ensure that youhave provided yourname exactly as youwould like it to appearon your Certificate inyour personalinformation.Ensure your MyNCIDQaccount is alwaysupdated with your currentemail address inorder to receive importantexam notifications.NCIDQ Examination Registration Guide(c) NCIDQ, Inc.6

Fall 2012NCIDQ Examination Registration GuideFALL 2012 EXAMINATION TEST CENTERSPlease select your preferred examination center and enter the center code on the online registration form where indicated.You may select any exam center from this list. You are not required to take the exam in your home state or province. Yourexact test center location may be in or near the cities listed below. Your exact test center location will not be determineduntil several weeks prior to the exam. Exam centers with fewer than five registrants by July 24, 2012 are subject to close.You will be notified to make new arrangements should this occur.Important! If you need to change your exam location, call NCIDQ at 202-721-0220. You may not change your location afterAugust 7, 2012.Your letter of admission will indicate your confirmed test center address. Exam test center locations are subject to change.Please watch your email for possible last minute test center location changes. (Your chosen metro area will not changeunless fewer than five people register for your location.)United StatesUPDATED 7-25-12CanadaCenter CenterCode Location01.............Birmingham, AL95.............Anchorage, AK02.............Phoenix, AZ04.............Los Angeles, CA10.............San Diego, CA05.............San Francisco, CA12.............Denver, CO03.............Washington, DC45.............Fort Lauderdale, FL55.............Orlando, FL63.............Tallahassee, FL72.............Tampa, FL15.............Atlanta, GA17 .............Chicago, IL18.............Indianapolis, IN24.............Overland Park, KS19.............Baton Rouge, LA26.............Boston, MA85.............Grand Rapids, MI22.............St. Paul, MN46.............Jackson, MS23.............St. Louis, MOCenter CenterCode Location25.............Omaha, NE78.............Las Vegas, NV28.............Albuquerque, NM29.............New York, NY30.............Rochester, NY82.............Raleigh, NC61.............Columbus, OH66.............Tulsa, OK34.............Portland, OR35.............Philadelphia, PA36.............Pittsburgh, PA93.............San Juan, PR CLOSED98.............Charleston, SC76 .............Memphis, TN38.............Nashville, TN39.............Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX40.............Houston, TX08.............San Antonio, TX80.............Salt Lake City, UT37 .............Arlington, VA43.............Seattle, WA44.............Milwaukee, WICenter CenterCode Location53.............Vancouver, BC94.............Halifax, NS59.............Toronto, ON86.............Montreal, QC64.............Saskatoon, SKNCIDQ Examination Registration Guide(c) NCIDQ, Inc.7

Fall 2012NCIDQ Examination Registration GuideEXAMINATION PROCEDURESAdmission to the Testing CenterWhen your registration is processed, you willreceive an email confirmation within 24 hours.Check the test location carefully, and call usimmediately if any information is incorrect.Approximately two weeks before the exam,you will receive an email from our testprovider, ACT, with instructions on how toretrieve your admission letter online. Youmust print and bring this personalized admissionletter to the test center. Printers are notavailable onsite.Your admission letter will confirm your testinglocation and provide directions (if available)to the examination site. A printout ofyour admission letter and a current (nonexpired)ID with your signature and a photographof you (driver’s license or state ID card,passport, etc.) are required for entrance to theexamination. The name on your admissionletter must match the name on your ID.Important! If you have not received your admission letternotification within 10 days of the examination date,call NCIDQ at 202-721-0220.Seat and Room AssignmentsPlan to arrive at the examination center beforethe reporting times noted in the examinationschedule. After the check-in and identificationprocess, you will receive a seat assignment.Some examination centers have seating inmore than one room. If you cannot hear thetest supervisor, feel that the lighting is inadequate,or have other problems with your seatand/or room assignment, please let the testsupervisor know immediately.As soon as everyone has verified their identificationand been seated, the test supervisorwill close the testing room door and begin theinstructions.Testing Instructions and Late ArrivalsYou must be present for instructions or youwill not be permitted to take the examination.If you arrive late, you will not be permittedinto the testing room and you will forfeit yourexamination fees.Personal Electronic DevicesCell phones, pagers, PDAs and handhelds,digital cameras, music players and all otherpersonal electronic devices are not permittedin the testing room.Testing EnvironmentNCIDQ makes every effort to ensure a quietand comfortable testing environment for allcandidates. However, last-minute needs andemergencies cannot be anticipated by buildingoperators. We suggest that you bring a jacket orsweater with you to help you adapt to temperaturesin the examination room. Bring earplugsif you are sensitive to noise distractions.EXAMINATION SCHEDULEAll times include a mandatory instructionperiod. You must be present for the instructionsto take the exam. We recommend you arrive15 minutes early to be prepared.FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 20128 a.m.–noon....................Section 1Noon–1 p.m. ...................Lunch Break1 p.m.–5 p.m. .................Section 2SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 20128 a.m.–12:30 p.m. .........Section 3, Part A12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.....Lunch Break1:30 p.m.–6 p.m.............Section 3, Parts B & CLunch is NOT provided. Your test supervisormay designate a break area (if one is available)in the testing facility.PLAN AHEADYou cannot enter thetesting room once thedoor has been closedand the instructionsare under way.If you are driving to thetest center, we recommendthat you allowextra time or find analternate route to yourtesting location in caseyou encounter trafficor other delays.NCIDQ exams may begiven in cities at thesame time as large,citywide events, suchas sporting events orconferences. We urgeyou to be aware of anyevents that mightaffect your travel time,hotel availability,parking, etc.NCIDQ Examination Registration Guide(c) NCIDQ, Inc.8

Fall 2012NCIDQ Examination Registration GuideSUPPLIESAll testing centers will provide desks and/ortables suitable to work on the examination.For Sections 1 and 2, seating will be in individualchair/desks or at tables. For Section 3,test centers are asked to provide at least a30"D x 48"W surface space for each candidateto work on. You may bring your ownchair or cushion for Section 3, if desired.Important! For Section 3, if the testing site has fixeddrafting tables, they will be laid flat and any movingparts will be disabled. NCIDQ cannot guarantee the conditionof the table surfaces. We recommend you a bringflat illustration board or portable drafting surface thatwill fit within a 30" x 48" surface.If you prefer an angled work surface, you may bring aportable drafting board.Required for ALL SectionsBring these items to Sections 1, 2 and 3:• #2 (HB) pencil• Eraser (not electric)• Calculator**Calculators with single memory, either battery-poweredor solar-powered are permitted.Calculators with advanced memory storage,programming, communicating or printingcapabilities, or those that require an outsidepower source are not allowed. You may notuse your cell phone as a calculator.Allowed for Section 3 OnlyIn addition to the required items listed above,you may wish to bring some/all of these itemsif you are taking Section 3:• Pens• Pencils, including mechanical pencils,lead holders and colored pencils• Highlighters/markers• Manual pencil sharpener• Tracing paper• Graph/grid paper• Architectural scales• Triangles• Templates (mass-produced only)Note: Homemade templates (drawn or printedwith a computer) are not allowed.• T-square• Tape• Portable drafting board or flatillustration board**Note: Boards must fit within the 30"D x 48"Wwork surface area provided for Section 3.• Related small drafting equipment/tools• Post-it notes• White-out• A clock/timer with a silent alarm*Note: You may not use your phone as aclock/timer.Not Allowed for Any SectionYou may not bring any of these items into theexamination room:• Books, including dictionaries (English,technical or language)• Reference materials• Personal electronic devices• Food and beverages**Note: Food and beverages may be consumedin a break area outside the testing room if oneis available, as designated by the test supervisor.Be sure to bring secure containers for yourfood and beverages, as open containers willnot be permitted in the testing room.Courtesy Accommodations for SuppliesAny special needs will be considered onlywithin the Courtesy Testing Accommodationsguidelines on page 6.A NOTE ON SUPPLIESTesting facilities will nothave lockers to storesupplies not allowed inthe testing facility.You may be in a roomwith many other peopleor in a location withoutside noise nearby. Ifyou are sensitive tonoise distractions, youshould bring earplugs.You cannot listen tomusic during the exam.No personal electronicdevices are permitted.We cannot guaranteethat there will be aclock in your testingroom. If there is a clockin your testing room, wecannot guarantee thatyou will be seated inview of it.We recommend youbring a small travelclock or a watch. Anyclock or timer you bringmust be silent and usesilent alarms. A clockthat makes any noise(ticking, alarm, etc) distractingto others maynot be used.You cannot use yourphone as a clock ortimer.NCIDQ Examination Registration Guide(c) NCIDQ, Inc.9

Fall 2012NCIDQ Examination Registration GuideEXAMINATION SCAN SHEETS ANDPROBLEM BOOKLETSYou are responsible for clearly and correctlycompleting your scan materials during theexamination. NCIDQ cannot accept responsibilityfor reporting scores on examinationswith improperly completed scan materials.Such tests will not be scored.Please be careful and thorough in completingall scan materials. A #2 (HB) pencil must beused for all scan materials. A mechanical pencilmay be used if it contains HB lead.At the conclusion of each exam section, youmust return the examination booklet alongwith all other examination materials, includingall scrap and tracing papers, etc. Failure tocomply will result in disqualification of yourexamination score on that section.No examination materials will be returned.Examination materials are stored by NCIDQfor three years.CANDIDATE COMMENTS ANDEXAMINATION CONDITION CONCERNSNCIDQ encourages feedback about the examinationexperience from all candidates. Yourtest supervisor will have Candidate CommentForms available for you to report any comments.This feedback is reviewed by our testingconsultants and NCIDQ staff but does notresult in a written response from NCIDQ.If you feel that the testing procedures or environmentseriously affected your performance,do not wait until you receive your test resultsto express your concerns. A candidate commentform is not sufficient for NCIDQ toopen an investigation of your case.In order for NCIDQ staff to investigate anyexamination administration problems, wemust receive a written letter from you by 5p.m. Eastern time on October 15. If NCIDQdetermines your case to be warranted, youmay be permitted to retake the section(s) atno cost.Exam condition concerns must be made inwriting and sent to NCIDQ. We do not acceptthese concerns sent by e-mail or fax.EXAMINATION FORMATThe examination reflects the content ofNCIDQ’s revised Practice Analysis Study forthe Profession of Interior Design, released inNovember 2008.The examination includes both Imperial andSI Metric Units (Système International d'Unités)as well as references to both UnitedStates and Canadian standards or terms.Unless referring to an established code ordrafting standard, metric units are approximateand have been rounded for simplicityand clarity. No conversions are required fromone scale to the other. Such conversions mayresult in an incorrect answer.Section 1: Codes, Building Systems, ConstructionStandards & Contract AdministrationSection 1 consists of 150 multiple-choicequestions and is administered in 3.5 hours.This section includes 25 experimental questionsthat will not be used to determine yourscore (this allows NCIDQ to pre-test questionsprior to including them as scored questionsin future examinations). Some questionsincorporate drawings, pictures and symbolstypical in the interior design profession.Section 2: Design Application, ProjectCoordination & Professional PracticeSection 2 consists of 150 multiple-choicequestions and is administered in 3.5 hours.This section includes 25 experimental questionsthat will not be used to determine yourscore (this allows NCIDQ to pre-test questionsprior to including them as scored ques-BREAKSIf you wish to take arestroom or refreshmentbreak duringtesting, you must raiseyour hand. Only oneperson will be permittedto leave the testingroom at a time.You will not be permittedto make up timelost while you are awayfrom the test.For Sections 1 and 2,you must bring youranswer sheet and testbooklet to the examinationtest supervisorbefore you leave theroom.For Section 3, youmust cover your workbefore you leave theroom.NCIDQ Examination Registration Guide(c) NCIDQ, Inc.10

Fall 2012NCIDQ Examination Registration Guidetions in future examinations). Some questionsincorporate drawings, pictures and symbolstypical in the interior design profession.Section 3: PracticumSection 3 is administered in three parts: 4hours for Part A and 4 hours for Parts B & C.Section 3 requires you to produce designsolutions in seven unique exercises covering:• Space Planning• Lighting Design• Egress• Life Safety• Restroom [Washroom] Design• Systems Integration and• Millwork Design.The exercises are a combination of commercialand residential problems. All candidatesfor a given test date will receive the sameexercises. All design solutions must addressthe principles of accessible design.All project descriptions, project code requirements,project design requirements and thelist of drawings will be provided in an examinationbooklet. Separate envelopes will beprovided for each part of the examination.Enter your control number (printed on youradmission letter) in the proper boxes on eachof the sheets contained in the envelopes.You may draft or sketch your solution; however,it must be clearly understandable anddrawn to scale. Do not waste time on highlyrefined drafting. Solving the problems andeffectively communicating your solutions areessential.All solutions must be presented on the sheetsprovided. Any information on tracing papertaped to the drawing sheets will be removedbefore grading and will not be scored.Drawing scales will vary according to theproject size and amount of detail required tobe shown. Space Planning, Lighting Design,Restroom [Washroom] and Millwork planswill be at 1/4" scale [1:50]; Egress, Life Safetyand Systems Integration plans will be at1/8" scale [1:100]; Millwork elevations andsections will be at 3/4" scale [1:20].Click these links to see descriptions for eachexercise and the codes used in Section 3 onthe NCIDQ Web site.There is comprehensive information aboutthe grading process on our Web site.EXAMINATION RESULTSResults are mailed within 14 weeks of theexamination administration. Scores for Sections1 and 2 will be reported on a scale rangingfrom 200 to 800, with the passing pointanchored at 500. Scores for Section 3 will bereported as pass/fail.You must pass all three sections of theNCIDQ Examination to earn the Certificate.The passing point indicating entry-level competenceis carefully set to ensure consistentand accurate results from one examinationperiod to the next. However, passing scoresare calculated for each exam administration;there is no set number or percentage of correctanswers required for a passing score.Reported pass/fail rates reflect only the ratesfor a particular exam; pass/fail rates are notpredetermined and do not affect the passingscore.AppealsScores cannot be changed, and failing scoresare never changed to passing. Simple failureof a section will not be considered groundsfor appealing your score. All concerns regardingexam conditions must be addressed byOctober 15, 2012, and not after scores havebeen released. See the Candidate Commentsand Examination Conditions Concerns sectionon page 10 for additional information.A NOTE ABOUTSCORESScores on credentiallingexaminationssuch as the NCIDQExam are not like thegrades you received ontests in college.The NCIDQ Exam doesnot test comprehensiverecall of knowledge;rather it isdesigned to assessyour entry-level competenceto protect thepublic. Therefore, it isimportant to understandthat the “score”you get on a section isnot calculated in thesame way as collegetests and cannot beinterpreted in thesame way as a “grade”you received in college.Your exam will not bereturned to you, andwe cannot provideinformation on yourperformance beyondwhat is reported onyour score report.Read our blog post tolearn more about howto interpret yourscore.NCIDQ Examination Registration Guide(c) NCIDQ, Inc.11

Fall 2012NCIDQ Examination Registration GuideRetakesYou must pay all applicable registration andexamination fees for each section that youretake. Your scores will be provided well aheadof the registration deadline for the next exam.Important! Candidates must pass all sections of theexamination within a five-year period or retest.If you started taking the exam in 2009 or earlier,you must complete all sections by theend of 2014. At that time, any scores morethan five years old will be voided, and youmust retake those sections.If you started taking the exam in 2010 orlater, you must complete all sections withinfive years. Scores more than five years oldwill be voided, and you must retake thosesections.Some state/provincial boards (includingTBAE and the Association of Registered InteriorDesigners of Ontario [ARIDO]) mayimpose their own time limit.THE NCIDQ CERTIFICATEIf you applied directly to NCIDQ to take theexamination and pass all three sections, youwill receive an NCIDQ Certificate and walletcard.Keeping your Certificateactive enablesyou to receive additionalbenefits such asonline verification ofyour credential, freetracking of your continuing education activity,the ability to participate as an NCIDQ volunteerand more. Your first year is free, courtesyof NCIDQ.Please ensure your MyNCIDQ account is upto date with the correct contact information,especially the full spelling of your name asyou would like it to appear on your NCIDQCertificate.If you applied to TBAE or another state orprovincial agency, you must complete theNCIDQ application process in order toreceive a Certificate. You will not need toretake the examination, but youmay need to obtain new transcriptsand recommendations.PREPARING FOR THE EXAMThere is no “right way” to study for theNCIDQ Exam. Most of the content of theNCIDQ Examination pertains to a commonbody of knowledge that is generic to the practiceof interior design.The best way to ensure a successful performanceis to gain well rounded experience. It iswise to supplement your education and experienceby reviewing interior design resources—particularly those focusing on areas in whichyou may be less skilled or experienced.Read some prep tips on our web site.You will find that the NCIDQ web site canbe an extremely valuable resource. It includescomprehensive information on all aspects ofthe examinationIn addition to NCIDQ, there may be groupsthat publish study materials and/or run studygroups. NCIDQ neither reviews any of thesematerials nor endorses any of them. Theauthors and publishers of those materials arenot involved in any way with the NCIDQExam. We take no responsibility for the contentor accuracy.Reference BooksNCIDQ has a list of references that can supplementyour understanding. Many of theseare probably in your firm’s library.Although the list may include more than onereference that covers a content area, one suchreference may be enough. Other resourcesthat are not on the list may adequately coverthe content area.NCIDQ BLOG POSTSNCIDQ staffperiodically answersquestions orposts insightregarding theexaminationprocess on ourblog.Click these links belowto read some of therecent topics:What do I need to doto pass Section 3?Why don’t your prepmaterials teach mewhat I need to know topass the exam?Don’t miss the horrorstory that happens atleast once each examcycle to the candidatewho doesn’t read thematerials.We even posted sometips on what to dowhen you take thepracticum exam.You might be surprisedto read what we considercheating.NCIDQ Examination Registration Guide(c) NCIDQ, Inc.12

Fall 2012NCIDQ Examination Registration GuideEXAM PREPARATORY MATERIALSIn addition to the free information on the Website and in this guide, NCIDQ has preparedseveral items for purchase that many candidatesfind useful.Multiple-Choice Practice TestsFor Sections 1 and 2, you can purchase a setof 75 multiple-choice questions reflecting thesame percentage of questions in each contentarea that appear on the actual exam.These questions are in an online format,although the examination is administered in apaper-and-pencil format. This online versiongives you the freedom to practice on yourown time.During the practice test, you can choose aresponse or mark a question to return to itSAMPLE QUESTIONSlater. At the end of the practice test, youreceive a score report that provides yourresults broken out by the content areas ofthat section. These results help you determineyour strengths and weaknesses. Pleasenote, however, that while we will tell youwhich answer is correct, we will not explainwhy it is the correct answer. Why not? Readour blog post to learn why.You can only take the test once per order,but you have 90 days to complete the practicetest, as well as review your questionsand the correct answers.Important! The practice questions are not the samequestions used on the exam.You can learn more and order a practicetest from our online store.MORE RESOURCESYou can connect withNCIDQ as well as withother exam candidatesand professionalsthrough our socialmedia channels.We occasionally postexclusive informationthere, including discountson studypublications.Click these logos toconnect to our sites.The following sample questions are provided as examples of the question types on the examination. These questionsare not intended to be representative of the complete examination and will not appear on future examinations.Choose the BEST answer for each question.Section 1: Codes, Building Systems, Construction Standards &Contract Administration1. When cost is the primary concern in a renovationproject, what is the FIRST consideration when developinga rough floor plan?A. Plumbing.B. Circulation.C. Furniture.D. Equipment.2. Your client is considering the purchase of a 2000-square-foot [185 m 2 ] building for commercial use.There is a 3'-0" [0.9 m] difference in floor levels on themain floor. Two-thirds of the space is at street level,and one-third is at the higher level with steps providingaccess. What should you recommend to ensure compliancewith applicable codes?A. Use the upper portion for storage and officespace.B. Install a wheel chair lift to provide access.C. Block the rear door at the higher level.D. Install a ramp that conforms, including handrails.Section 2: Design Application, Project Coordination & ProfessionalPractice1. During a preliminary finish presentation, you showedyour client a level loop carpet and received theirapproval. Shortly after that meeting, the client delayedthe project for several months before the start of contractdocuments. When the project re-started, you inadvertentlyspecified cut pile carpeting.All of the carpeting had been manufactured and deliveredto the site by the time you discovered the problem.Who is responsible for the carpeting correction?A. The general contractor.B. The carpet manufacturer.C. The client.D. The interior designer.2. You are asked to produce working drawings for amajor structural penetration in a high-rise building. Howshould you proceed?A. Recommend the appropriate licensed professional.B. Refer to the building code.C. Review the building’s construction documents.D. Field verify the scope of work.Answers 1. D 2. AAnswers .1 A 2. DNCIDQ Examination Registration Guide(c) NCIDQ, Inc.13

Fall 2012NCIDQ Examination Registration GuidePractice Design ProblemsOne of the best ways to prepare for thePracticum exam is to use our PracticeDesign Problems (PDPs).After each exam administration, werelease the Section 3 exam as a studytool, so there’s no study resourcemore up-to-date than NCIDQ’s practicedesign problem. NCIDQ’s PracticeDesign Problems come with:• Problem booklets and codes for allthree parts of the Section 3 exam• 18" x 24" vellum drawing sheets• Booklet of samples of passing, borderlineand failing solutionsThe most effective way to use the PDP is touse the printed PDP to simulate an actualexam scenario. Allocate the same amount oftime under the same conditions as the exam(no references, cell phones, etc). Give yourselfa feel for the timing and the pace of theactual test day.Beginning in June, we have converted thesolutions from an online review resource to aprinted booklet. Back issues ofsolutions are still available online.Once you have completed thepractice exam, review the solutionswhen it’s convenient foryou. Use this information toevaluate yourself on your workand see which areas you mightneed additional practice inbefore the test.Remember, the NCIDQ Examinationis a practice-based examination; the bestpreparation is well-rounded, diverse experience.You can learn more and order your practicedesign problems now!Demystify the Practicum Exam!NCIDQ’s Practice Design Problems are previously administered examsWhen you use the NCIDQ Practice Design Problems as your study tool, you know you’re getting themost current and reliable study resource on the market. The PDPs let you: Simulate the actual exam so that you are comfortable with the pace for exam day! Test your knowledge! Identify your strengths and weaknesses! Boost your confidence! Study at your convenience!You receive all the exercises you’ll encounter on the exam, along with theprogram booklets and vellum drawing sheets.PLUS!Purchase the booklet of actual candidates’ solutions completewith our comments to evaluate your own solution!get started today!Click here to learn more & Begin shopping!EXAM UPDATEE-NEWSLETTERSIf you are an activeexamination candidatein our database andyou have a valid emailaddress, we will sendyou an e-newslettercalled Exam Updateperiodically to provideimportant informationabout the exam.We recommend thatyou read this newsletterto get up-to-theminute informationregarding yourupcoming examadministration.Before the exam, wewill send remindersand links to accessyour secure Letter ofAdmission.After the exam, we willannounce theavailability of scoresthrough the ExamUpdate.NCIDQ Examination Registration Guide(c) NCIDQ, Inc.14

The NCIDQ Exam is Changing in 2013Know how these changes affect you!123You can take one section of the exam before you have completed your work experience.This is a change to NCIDQ eligibility. Anyone who meets one of the current NCIDQ educational routes can take asection of the exam anytime after graduation--regardless of how much work experience they have.The exam content has been restructured so that this section of the exam focuses on the type of knowledge you gainin school, such as design theory, research, design communications programming and sustainability. After you havecompleted your work experience, you can take the sections that focus on day-to-day work experience.There will be new multiple-choice sections with a different focus on content.The current multiple choice sections (Section 1 Codes, Building Systems, Construction Standards and ContractAdministration and Section 2 Design Application, Project Coordination and Professional Practice) will nolonger be given after 2013.Starting in 2013, there will be two new multiple-choice sections:Interior Design Fundamentals Exam (IDFX) available to those who meet NCIDQ’s educationrequirement, regardless of their work experience.Interior Design Professional Exam (IDPX) available to those who have completed their work experience.You must pass BOTH the current paper-and-pencil multiple-choice sections by theend of 2013 or you will lose credit for the one you have already passed.There is a one-year transition period for anyone taking the current Section 1 and Section 2 exams.Whether you are taking the exam for the first time or whether you are retaking Section 1 and/or 2, if you take the currentSection 1 or Section 2, you must pass both sections by the end of next year.2013Paper-and-PencilMultiple-Choice ExamDatesFriday, April 5Friday, October 4That means, you have three administrations left to pass both sections. If you have not passedthem both by the end of 2013, your passing score will be voided and you will have to retake bothsections in order to earn the NCIDQ Certificate. There will be no exceptions or extensions becausethese exams are being completely phased out because...HERE’S THE BIG NEWS!Starting in 2013, the new multiple-choice sections will be delivered on computer!4However...The new multiple-choice sections will be entirely computer-delivered beginning in 2013 at a network of testinglocations across North America. You’ll have more choices of dates and times and locations. While we don’t haveall the details to release, we can tell you that these two computer-based sections will not be administered on thesame weekend as the Practicum (Section 3) next year.We will administer both current paper-and-pencil mutiple-choice exams in their same format with the same nameand same content through the end of 2013 as well as the new computer-delivered multiple-choice exams with thenew names and shifted content. The paper-and-pencil versions will continue to be given the day before thepracticum, as they always have.You must pass BOTH sections in either the written or computer-delivered format. You cannot combine formats.Watch our web site www.ncidq.org for complete info!6-6-12