Interior Design Reference Manual: A Guide to the NCIDQ Exam (Paperback)

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Updated for the new NCIDQ exam format, the second edition of the Interior Design Reference Manual is the most efficient and thorough review for the interior design exam. Along with an explanatory review of exam topics, the Manual provides 233 exam-like practice problems (with solutions) and test-taking strategy. The book is enhanced by illustrations, tables and charts of data, and a detailed index.

From the Publisher

Passing the National Council for Interior Design Qualifications (NCIDQ) exam is one of the most effective steps you can take to advance your design career. The Interior Design Reference Manual is used by more interior designers than any other study aid.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 392 pages
• Publisher: Professional Publications (CA); 2nd edition (January 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1888577746
• ISBN-13: 978-1888577747
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #639,856 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Book for NCIDQ Preparation !!!!!, May 7, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Interior Design Reference Manual/a Guide to the Ncidq Exam (Paperback)

Well-summarized and easy to follow. The book covers almost all the information you need to pass NCIDQ test. There are 23 (or 24!?) chapters and it takes about 2 months to study the entire book. Every chapters starts with reviewing basics so that you do not have to go back here and there of your old textbooks from schools. Combined with 3-day classes for NCIDQ and 1-day class on building codes offered by ASID, I passed NCIDQ on fall, 1996. I did not studied anything-else. This is the right material to study. The shortest way to build up the knowleadge to pass the exam. Trust me !!!!!

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars best available study guide, October 17, 2005

By	C. V. Souter (Salt Lake City UT) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

this one's the best book to study for the NCIDQ. but they need to make an updated version. i just took the ncidq and items on the test but not in the book were drapery, carpet and wallcovering calculations and sustainable design.

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars NCIDQ Comment/Clarification, March 18, 2000

By	Todd A. Bostick, NCIDQ Executive Vice President (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Interior Design Reference Manual/a Guide to the Ncidq Exam (Paperback)

The following is a statement from the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ):

NCIDQ does recommend this book as a preparation guide for the NCIDQ examination. Overall, this book is a good study tool for exam candidates. It provides a thorough overview of the basic knowledge tested.

However, NCIDQ is not responsible for the content of this book and recommends that this book be used in conjunction with other study materials. The sample questions and problems included in the book are not written by NCIDQ and will not appear on the examination. Any technical inaccuracies (including answers to the sample questions/problems) are the responsibility of the author. NCIDQ does not warrant or guarantee that reliance on this or any other publication will ensure successful completion of the NCIDQ examination.