Free NCIDQ IDFX podcast episodes designed to help you pass the Interior Design Fundamentals Exam. Each episode breaks down CIDQ’s exam objectives so you know exactly what to study.
The IDFX focuses on programming and conceptual design through schematic design, with an emphasis on health, safety, and welfare. The exam covers six content areas:
The IDFX is 115 questions over 3 hours. It’s the first exam you can take in the NCIDQ certification process, and it’s available to students in their final year of a Bachelor’s or Master’s program.
This is the Architect Exam Podcast, but don’t let the name fool you.
The topics covered in these episodes, from building codes and life safety to space planning and occupancy classifications, apply directly to the NCIDQ IDFX.
Architects and interior designers share the same foundational knowledge when it comes to health, safety, and welfare.
No need to take notes while you listen. For many episodes, we’ve already made a free two-page set of study notes for you – just go to the episode page and grab them.
The IDFX tests your knowledge of the early phases of interior design: analyzing existing conditions, programming, space planning, selecting preliminary finishes and furniture, and developing schematic designs. Building codes and life safety run through every section. It’s 115 questions (100 scored, 15 pretest) over 3 hours.
Yes. CIDQ allows students in their final year of an accredited Bachelor’s or Master’s program to sit for the IDFX. This lets you get one exam out of the way before you graduate. The IDPX and IDIX require completed education and work experience.
The IDFX covers programming and schematic design. The IDPX covers professional practice, project management, and construction administration. The IDIX covers design development and construction documentation. Together, all three exams span the complete interior design project lifecycle.
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