NCIDQ – PRACTICUM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
In wet areas, what are the requirements for wall finishes? - ANSWER - walls within 2' or 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? - ANSWER Residential yes, Commercial no
What is the minimum clear floor space in front of a lavatory? - 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? - ANSWER 30" x 48"
What is the minimum clear floor space in front of a urinal? - ANSWER 30" x 48"
What is the minimum clear floor space in front of a shower? - ANSWER 30" x 48"
All front approach (barrier free) counters must have a clear knee space of at least: - ANSWER 30" W x
17"D
All front approach (barrier free) counters must have a clear floor space of: - 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. - 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)? - 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? - 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? - 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? - ANSWER NO, one label per room. just because you can fit 2 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? - ANSWER South
Where should emergency lighting be located? - ANSWER Aisles, corridors, and exit access stairways and
ramps.
Where should audio/visual fire alarms be located? - 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 - ANSWER They typically have an X through them
what do return diffusers typically look like in an RCP? - ANSWER They typically have a diagonal line
through them.
What residential walls need to be framed as plumbing walls? - ANSWER Any wall with any type of
plumbing going through it. Standard residential walls are 2x4 studs and walls with any pipes going
through need to be 2x6.
What residential appliances require a 240V outlet? - ANSWER Appliances with a heating element like
ovens, cooktops and dryers.
How should outlets be placed in a residential kitchen? - ANSWER Each appliance gets an outlet. Each
section of countertop that is wider than 12" gets an outlet. Outlets shouldn't be closer than 24". An
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