About NCIDQ Exam Prep
An independent practice platform for the NCIDQ Examination (NCIDQ) exam - real questions across every exam domain, each with a plain-language explanation.
What's on the NCIDQ exam
The NCIDQ Examination (NCIDQ) exam is organized into 16 knowledge domains. It has 360 questions and is completed in 10 hours. Each domain makes up a different share of the exam, so the most efficient way to prepare is to know where the weight sits and practice accordingly:
- IDFX — Existing Conditions14% of the exam
- IDFX — Pre-Design15% of the exam
- IDFX — Programming16% of the exam
- IDFX — Space Planning19% of the exam
- IDFX — Preliminary FF&E and Finishes16% of the exam
- IDFX — Schematics20% of the exam
- IDIX — Codes and Life Safety16% of the exam
- IDIX — Integration and FF&E19% of the exam
- IDIX — Construction Documents32% of the exam
- IDIX — Consultant Drawing Coordination18% of the exam
- IDIX — Construction Specifications and Schedules15% of the exam
- IDPX — Feasibility Studies17% of the exam
- IDPX — Scheduling and Budgeting17% of the exam
- IDPX — Contracts, Procurement, and Permitting28% of the exam
- IDPX — Construction Process21% of the exam
- IDPX — Site Observation and Close-Out17% of the exam
Every practice question on this site is organized across these 16 domains, so your study tracks the real exam structure instead of guesswork. As you answer, the per-domain analytics surface the areas still costing you points, so your review goes where it moves your score.
What we believe good exam prep looks like
Realistic practice beats passive reading. Every question is written to mirror the style and difficulty of the real exam, with a clear explanation of why the right answer is right and the others aren't.
Your weak spots should find you. Domain analytics, mistake review, and re-drilling are built in, so study time goes where it moves your score.
Pricing should be simple. One payment for a fixed access window matched to your exam date. No subscription, no auto-renewal, and 10 free questions to try before you spend anything.
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