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IDFX Practice Questions

These practice questions should be used by candidates to familiarize themselves with the format of questions that will appear on the IDFX exam. They should not be reproduced and utilized for any other purpose.

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* 1. What is the MINIMUM required lighting level for a path of egress in a commercial space?

(A) 1 foot-candles (10 lux)

(B) 5 foot-candles (50 lux)

(D) 15 foot-candles (150 lux)

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* 2. An interior designer is beginning a project in a building without current drawings. What are the NEXT steps?

(A) Meet with the contractor and determine scope of work

(B) Meet with furniture dealer and specify systems furniture

(D) Proceed with design and verify dimensions during construction

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* 3. In a renovation project with two phases, how should temporary partitions be indicated?

(A) General note at each wall to be demolished

(B) Separate drawing showing the temporary partitions

(D) Wall type on a detail sheet

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* 4. Which is the BEST definition for Universal Design?

(A) A design based on the study of human body measurements.

(B) A design that serves the widest range of users under the greatest number of situations.

(D) The design of a flexible space that can be adjusted or adapted to meet the changing needs of the user.

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* 5. When a construction project is completed in phases, in which document does an Interior Designer identify the limits of the project scope for each phase?

(A) Floor plan

(B) Furniture plan

(D) Division 1 - General Requirements

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* 6. What is the typical height of the cut plane, when generating a floor plan?

(A) At the floor line

(B) 4'-0” [1210 mm] above the floor line

(D) 8' 0” [2420 mm] above the floor line

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* 7. If a project has multiple door types, where does the designer provide information to convey which door type is to be installed in each location?

(A) Door specifications

(B) Door details

(D) Floor plan

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* 8. In an office interior, the PRIMARY benefit of using demountable partitions is to:

(A) increase the footprint of a private office.

(B) eliminate the need for raised access floor.

(D) allow for reconfiguration with minimal demolition.

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* 9. When designing a stairway with open risers, what is the MAXIMUM opening between treads?

(A) The opening must not allow a 2” [51 mm] sphere to pass through

(B) The opening must not allow a 4” [102 mm] sphere to pass through

(D) The opening must not allow an 11” [279 mm] sphere to pass through

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* 10. Which wallcovering is appropriate for use in a restroom (washroom) which includes a steam room?

(A) Textile wallcovering

(B) Vinyl wallcovering

(D) Perforated textile wallcovering

Test Your KnowledgeIDFX Practice Questions

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* 1. What is the MINIMUM required lighting level for a path of egress in a commercial space?

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* 2. An interior designer is beginning a project in a building without current drawings. What are the NEXT steps?

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* 3. In a renovation project with two phases, how should temporary partitions be indicated?

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* 4. Which is the BEST definition for Universal Design?

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* 5. When a construction project is completed in phases, in which document does an Interior Designer identify the limits of the project scope for each phase?

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* 6. What is the typical height of the cut plane, when generating a floor plan?

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* 7. If a project has multiple door types, where does the designer provide information to convey which door type is to be installed in each location?

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* 8. In an office interior, the PRIMARY benefit of using demountable partitions is to:

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* 9. When designing a stairway with open risers, what is the MAXIMUM opening between treads?

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* 10. Which wallcovering is appropriate for use in a restroom (washroom) which includes a steam room?

Test Your Knowledge
IDFX Practice Questions