Updated in 2005, the NCIDQ Examination Study Guide, 3rd Edition includes the latest information on exam structure and scoring procedures, study methods, tips from candidates and more.

The Study Guide also includes new sample multiple-choice questions and a new practice design problem based on the Eastern Academy dormitory and education facility. The Eastern Academy practice design problem is exclusively available with the Study Guide.

Note: The NCIDQ Examination Study Guide, Third Edition is the only study guide published by NCIDQ. David Ballast's Interior Design Reference Manual: A Guide to the NCIDQ Exam is offered by another publisher and is not reviewed, endorsed or sold by NCIDQ.

Practice your timing for the practicum exam and learn about common mistakes with a real problem used on a past exam! This practice design problem for Section III includes a blank problem and a critiqued solution based on a visitor center with coffee shop, convenience store, information area and residential suite.

Practice your timing for the practicum exam and learn about common mistakes with a real problem used on a past exam! This practice design problem for Section III includes a blank problem and a critiqued solution based on a funeral home with flower shop and residence.

Practice your timing for the practicum exam and learn about common mistakes with a real problem used on a past exam! This practice design problem for Section III includes a blank problem and a critiqued solution based on a combined office, retail store and residence.

Practice your timing for the practicum exam and learn about common mistakes with a real problem used on a past exam! This practice design problem for Section III includes a blank problem and a critiqued solution based on an ophthalmologist's office and home.

Practice your timing for the practicum exam and learn about common mistakes with a real problem used on a past exam! This practice design problem for Section III includes a blank problem and a critiqued solution based on a retail store and wine bar.

The Practice Analysis is the report of the 2003 study of the profession that NCIDQ undertakes every five years to validate the content of the examination. Identifying the competency areas in which interior designers practice every day allows NCIDQ to ensure that the examination content accurately reflects practice. This publication provides information on how information was obtained and provides statistics from the survey. It concludes with test specifications based on the responses.