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NCIDQ PRACTICUM EXAM LATEST ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
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In wet areas, what are the requirements for wall finishes?
Correct answer: walls within 2' of service sinks, toilets, or
urinals are required to be constructed of moisture resistant material (cement board, X) and are required to have tile (or similar) finish up to minimum 4' AFF. Wallcovering may be used above 4' AFF. Lavatories do not count as a service sink.
Are outlets required on every wall?
Correct answer: Residential yes, Commercial no
What is the minimum clear floor space in front of a lavatory?
Correct answer: 30" x 48" with about 17" of that clear under the
lavatory
What is the minimum clear floor space in front of a bathtub?
Correct answer: 30" x 48"
What is the minimum clear floor space in front of a urinal?
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Correct answer: 30" x 48"
What is the minimum clear floor space in front of a shower?
Correct answer: 30" x 48"
All front approach (barrier free) counters must have a clear knee
space of at least:
Correct answer: 30" W x 17"D
All front approach (barrier free) counters must have a clear floor
space of:
Correct answer: 30" W x 48"D with about 17" of the 48"
underneath the counter
(t/f) The dip of the overflow shall not be considered in determining knee and toe clearances.
Correct answer: true, you don't count the overflow drain
For the PRAC, this chair is in the way of a credenza. Where do I put the marker(s)?
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Correct answer: On BOTH the chair AND the credenza, they are
in the way of each other.
What are the CLEARANCES required at an accessible toilet/water closet?
Correct answer: a 60" turnaround anywhere in the space, have
60" clear at the toilet's rear wall, and 56" clear along the side wall.
When taking PRAC, are clearances and dimensions the same?
Correct answer: NO - clearances are the dashed shaped boxes
and dimensions are the linear strings
When taking PRAC, can you put more than one room label per room when asked to label spaces per program?
Correct answer: NO, one label per room. just because you can fit
- workstations in an open office, doesn't mean you put the "open
office" label in the room twice.
Which walls are subject to the most glare and heat issues?
Correct answer: South
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Where should emergency lighting be located?
Correct answer: Aisles, corridors, and exit access stairways and
ramps.
Where should audio/visual fire alarms be located?
Correct answer: Restrooms, hallways, lobbies, and general
assembly areas & visible from any location in the room. This means that sometimes 2 are required if the space is a hallway with a turn. They are mounted between 6'-8" to 7'-6" AFF.
What do supply diffusers look like in an RCP?
Correct answer: They typically have an X through them
What do return diffusers typically look like in an RCP?
Correct answer: They typically have a diagonal line through
them.
What residential walls need to be framed as plumbing walls?
