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CIDQ IDPX Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Council for Interior Design Qualification (CIDQ) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Interior Design Professional Exam (IDPX) |
| Exam Number: | IDPX |
| Exam Price: | Approximately 450 USD (varies by region and registration cycle) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice questions, Computer-based testing |
| Certificate Validity Period: | NCIDQ certification requires ongoing renewal with continuing education (typically reporting cycle every 2 years) |
| Passing Score: | 500 (scaled score) |
| Exam Duration: | 240 minutes |
| Real Exam Qty: | Approximately 175 scored questions + ~25 unscored pretest items (total ~200) |
| Related Certifications: | IDFX (Interior Design Fundamentals Exam) PRAC (Practicum Exam) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Recommended Training: | CIDQ Official Resources and Exam Prep ASID Interior Design Education Resources |
| Exam Registration: | NCIDQ Exam Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based exam administered at authorized test centers (e.g., Prometric locations) |
| Pre Condition: | Eligibility typically requires a combination of accredited interior design education and supervised work experience before sitting for IDPX as part of the NCIDQ Exam sequence. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cidq.org/ |
CIDQ IDPX Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Project Implementation | - Construction Documentation - Codes, Standards, and Compliance |
| Topic 2: Professional Practice | - Business Practices and Project Management - Ethics and Professional Responsibility |
| Topic 3: Project Coordination | - Team Collaboration and Communication - Client and Consultant Coordination |
| Topic 4: Contract Administration | - Contract Documents Interpretation - Construction Observation and Administration |
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The CIDQ Interior Design Professional is CIDQ's certification exam for NCIDQ Certification, at the Professional level. As a major exam recognized by most companies, it proves your IT ability to employers — including the big international ones. Related credentials include IDFX (Interior Design Fundamentals Exam), PRAC (Practicum Exam).
The CIDQ Interior Design Professional blueprint covers 4 domains — including Professional Practice, Project Coordination, Project Implementation. Pay attention to the key points where weightings concentrate; the full outline above lists every subtopic.
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Eligibility typically requires a combination of accredited interior design education and supervised work experience before sitting for IDPX as part of the NCIDQ Exam sequence. Eligibility rules are updated periodically, so verify the current requirements on the official page (official IDPX exam page) before registering.
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CIDQ Interior Design Professional Sample Questions:
Which of the following would allow for ease of reconfiguration of power and data for open office environments?
- A. underfloor steel ducts
- B. poke-through system
- C. cellular floor systems
- D. access flooring
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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A post-occupancy evaluation indicates that occupants are cold during winter months due to the building's HVAC system not performing according to design. What would have prevented this situation?
- A. additional diffusers
- B. commissioning
- C. a punch (deficiency) list
- D. an underfloor distribution system
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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What kind of schedule shows which tasks are the highest priority and what the effect will be on the overall project if the tasks take longer than estimated?
- A. Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT)
- B. Critical Path Method (CPM)
- C. Gantt Chart
- D. Work Flow
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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Formaldehyde, PVC, and phthalates are examples of chemicals included in
- A. Class C finishes
- B. Hazardous building types
- C. CAL 133 compliant products
- D. The Red List
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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When estimating the total FF&E costs for installation, maintenance, and replacement, which of the following is being completed?
- A. Life-cycle costing
- B. Planned value
- C. Cost-benefit analysis
- D. Actual costs
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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