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Comprehensive review for all three exam sections. NCIDQ Interior Design Reference Manual 7th Edition PDF

The Interior Design Reference Manual by David Ballast covers all three sections of the NCIDQ exams which include the fundamentals (IDFX), professional (IDPX), and practicum (PRAC) sections. Pass your exams the first time with comprehensive reading materials on all topics.

The NCIDQ Interior Design Reference Manual features include:
Complete coverage of content areas for all three sections of the NCIDQ Exam
Updated for the IBC 2018 changes included in the exam
Over 200 figures in SI and U.S. measurements to illustrate design details
Study guidelines, exam tips, and tables to support exam preparation
New for this edition – revised and updated content to increase exam specification coverage

Interior Design Topics Covered
Design Concepts and Programming
Design Constraints
Building Systems and Construction
Research, Analysis, and Selection of Products and Details
Communication and Documentation
Project and Business Management
Binding: Paperback
About the Publisher: PPI, A Kaplan Company has been trusted by engineering exam candidates since 1975.

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The Writers

David Kent Ballast, FAIA, CSI, NCIDQ Certification No. 9425, is the owner of Architectural Research Consulting, a firm offering information and management services to architects, interior designers, and the construction industry. Mr. Ballast taught interior construction and other courses for twenty years at Arapahoe Community College. A licensed architect in Colorado and an NCIDQ certificate holder, Mr. Ballast has authored many books published by PPI on design topics and ARE review.

Proportions of NCIDQ Interior Design Reference Manual 7th Edition PDF

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ PPI, a Kaplan Company; 7th edition (July 20, 2021)
  Language ‏ : ‎ English
  Paperback ‏ : ‎ 702 pages
  International Standard Book Number-10 ‏ : ‎ 1591268427
  International Standard Book Number-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1591268420
  Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.16 pounds
  Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 1.2 x 11 inches
  Best Sellers Rank: #73,968 in Books

Reviews From Customers

SM
Early delivery!
July 13, 2021

Actually arrived a day earlier than expected and there me know to look for it. Great transaction… exactly what I bought as described.

mzingraf
This is a great book for studying for the NCIDQ exam but VERY …
April 8, 2016

This is a great book for studying for the NCIDQ exam but VERY little information has changed from previous versions. I had an old version that I bought for $5 and thought I should get the updated one before my test. I saw very little difference. Save some money and buy and old version. I also think the book doesn’t help a ton for the PRAC other than using it as a reference if you need to look up info. If you are studying for the PRAC get your hands on some practice tests. That is the only helpful way to study in my opinion. After you take a Prac practice test you will know exactly what you need to know.
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Mia210
Helped me pass the exams!
June 18, 2015

Well, now that I have found out that I have PASSED the IDFX and IDPX I thought I’d write the review on this book. I thought it was great, perfect for the test. I read it cover to cover and took notes to go back and review/ study before the test. Some of the questions on the tests seemed to come right from the book, which is exactly what I’d hoped. I rented this book instead of buying it.. which I am very glad I did. While it is all good knowledge.. it is what it says it is… a study guide for the test.. so I don’t really feel the need to keep it as a reference book to use at work. There are a lot of things they cover in this book that I would have never thought to study for and don’t use in my job like determining the rentable area of a building and other topics… so I definitely recommend!
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L. Jankowski
Expensive, but worth the money
April 21, 2015

Here is a reference from another review that covers this book also:
I did end up buying the reference manual and the flashcards. I would definitely buy the reference manual again, but not sure the flashcards are necessary. If you study well this way, it is an ok format to drill info in, however most of them are not simple one-answer questions. The answers are lists of several points that you may understand, but will never memorize & be able to rattle off. So essentially, you just read them as a condensed (and selective) version of the book. It can be a good companion if you have lots of extra money to spend on this already incredibly expensive test.
Also, I just took both multiple choice tests yesterday (IDPX & IDFX) and the amount of info I did NOT need to know what astounding. There were only a very small percentage of questions that actually referenced facts or written procedures. Most of them were crazy scenarios that you just have to use your judgment to know the “best” or “most-correct” answer. Very frustrating!! A few of the straight information questions were not anywhere in the Ballast study material. But as you know, the tests change every season and you will never know which few facts they will ask you – so you had better be familiar with all of them. Every question counts since their grading process is so crazy.

To expand on this book specifically:
even though it is quite expensive, it is a good thing to get since it pretty much condenses all of the information you need to know in one place. I did end up reviewing a separate code book, color theory book, ADA regulations & drafting/construction books, BUT the info in this reference manual is probably good enough to get a good handle on all of the areas you will need to know for the test. It is really good on the “theory & design concept” sections and also the Contract Administration, Bidding & Management sections. There are very specific AIA & ASID regulations/guides/sequences to follow that are not always common to everyday practice, so this book did a good job of driving a lot of the important information in. The rest of the chapters have good informational overall review on the detailed stuff (lighting, acoustics, codes, drafting, etc.) however I did find a few discrepancies and saw where they neglected to cover some more detailed scenarios that would have been too difficult to skim. Overall, I think it is enough info to pass the test (if all you needed was to know info – unfortunately its so much more than that!)
The organization in the front is great. It separates the information you need to know by each section and each test and it gives you the weighted percentages that pertain to each test section. That can help you prioritize facts and study time. I did find that the organization of the Project and Business Management stuff was a little confusing at first. It is not chronological, but after you read it through a couple times and make your own notes, it makes sense.
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K Mac
Great Maual
November 22, 2021

It is really a good, in depth information maual with good examples but no color palettes and I thought that was odd, afterall it is for design. Also there’s a new edition out a week after I bought this one so I may not be getting all the updated information. Get the new edition.

Renee Paradowski
Has everything you need!
December 14, 2018

Very great study guide for NCIDQ. I passed IDFX and IDPX on the first attempt! Now on to the Practicum! Would recommend allowing 3 full months to read daily (and digest at a fair pace) plus a few extra weeks for review.

Good reference, must-have for NCIDQ
February 27, 2017

OK Let’s get this straight right out of the gate: I HATE that textbooks are so expensive. This one too.

Now that’s out of the way: so far this book is telling me everything I’ve needed to pass the NCIDQ. I’ve done the IDFX so far and am studying for the other two currently, and after seeing how the IDFX went I’m pretty confident that this will help with the other two. This book is designed for the NCIDQ. It does give tips on how to take the tests as well.

There are typos, and sections that aren’t explained very clearly. Some bits of information seem to contradict each other but that’s most often because the descriptions have very subtle differences that take some dissecting. Even with that, this book is informative enough that I know I’ll be referencing it for years after the tests have passed.

SAM
A MUST have!!
June 16, 2021

Don’t rent, just buy used! You’ll save more money!

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Top reviews from other countries
Becka Scott
Informative, but doesn’t actually help you pass the NCIDQ exam
Reviewed in Canada on January 5, 2017

I purchased this before taking the NCIDQ exams and studied it religiously (along with many other resources including the NCIDQ exam practice courses).
Unfortunately, it doesn’t actually contain “Everything You Need to Know to Pass the NCIDQ® Exam” according to the NCIDQ, as they still failed me because it was my first time taking the exam and they are just a money-grabbing organization.
Once I realized this, and got a job in a related (but much more rewarding) field, I haven’t looked back and suggest you reconsider why you even want to take such an exam.

As far as the book, it does appear extremely informative and I don’t fault the author for any lack of information. Unfortunately however it shouldn’t be marketed as allowing you to pass the exam unless you have failed at least once in order to pay the thousands to retake the exam.

Text Contradicts Itself A Lot…
Reviewed in Canada on January 7, 2017

It provides an overview of the important elements of what to study for the NCIDQ, however there are a lot of unclear/contradictory statements made in the text that causes a fair bit of confusion especially with this price tag; I would expect a lot more for what I paid. Anyway, make sure you use other resources to back up the information you find in here.

Jo
Quick delivery
Reviewed in Canada on June 23, 2020

Came in the mail super fast! Delivered in a box to keep it safe from damages. If you’re studying for your NCIDQ this is the book you want to study off of.

Used books condition
Reviewed in Canada on June 9, 2020

It is a great handy book to have if you preparing for the exam , was in good condition I am glad I got the used copy, got what I expected
Thank you

Heather
Great information!
Reviewed in Canada on March 8, 2019

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