NCIDQ® Section 3 Practice Exam for the Interior Design Practicum

The best way to prepare for Section 3 of the NCIDQ exam is by creating solutions for design exercises the more solutions, the better. NCIDQ Section 3 Practice Exam for the Interior Design Practicum contains seven design exercises that cover all Section 3 content areas. The practice exam includes descriptions and building code requirements for all design exercises to simulate the actual exam's format and level of difficulty. Reviewing the detailed examples of passing and failing solutions allows you to identify the exam content areas needing further review.

All drawing sheets that are available in reduced 8.5" x 11" illustrative size within the the pages of the book are also available as downloadable 22" x 17" full-scale PDFs.

Prepare to Pass NCIDQ Section 3

• Exam-like design exercises increase your confidence and speed.
• A realistic practice exam provides insight into the types of exercises on the exam.
• Blank full-scale drawing sheets allow you to create solutions using exam-like materials.
• Detailed passing and failing solutions explain appropriate design solutions and highlight common pitfalls.

Exam Content Areas Covered

• Space Planning
• Lighting Design
• Egress
• Life Safety
• Restroom (Washroom)
• Systems Integration
• Millwork