For designers only taking the IDIX exam.
These cheat sheets outline the critical topics you need to know in a clear and simple format, specifically targeting frequently-tested topics. 100% aligned with the new 2026 NCIDQ Exam Blueprint.
Includes 22 blueprint-aligned PDFs and a 6-week study schedule.
This supplemental study guide coordinates with the Interior Design Reference Manual, Seventh Edition, by David Kent Ballast, so purchasing this textbook is recommended.
Topics Included:
✔️ Building + Fire Codes ✔️ The Egress System ✔️ Calculating Required Number of Exits
✔️ Building System Integration ✔️ The Reflect Ceiling Plan ✔️ Lighting Schedules
✔️ Placing Plumbing Fixtures ✔️ Placing Sprinklers ✔️ Placing Receptacles ✔️ Lighting Basics ✔️ ADA Clearances
✔️ ADA Restroom Floor Plan ✔️ ADA Restroom Elevation ✔️ Vertical Transportation ✔️ Partition Section Details
✔️ Millwork Section Detail ✔️ Specification Types
For designers only taking the IDIX exam.
These cheat sheets outline the critical topics you need to know in a clear and simple format, specifically targeting frequently-tested topics. 100% aligned with the new 2026 NCIDQ Exam Blueprint.
Includes 22 blueprint-aligned PDFs and a 6-week study schedule.
This supplemental study guide coordinates with the Interior Design Reference Manual, Seventh Edition, by David Kent Ballast, so purchasing this textbook is recommended.
Topics Included:
✔️ Building + Fire Codes ✔️ The Egress System ✔️ Calculating Required Number of Exits
✔️ Building System Integration ✔️ The Reflect Ceiling Plan ✔️ Lighting Schedules
✔️ Placing Plumbing Fixtures ✔️ Placing Sprinklers ✔️ Placing Receptacles ✔️ Lighting Basics ✔️ ADA Clearances
✔️ ADA Restroom Floor Plan ✔️ ADA Restroom Elevation ✔️ Vertical Transportation ✔️ Partition Section Details
✔️ Millwork Section Detail ✔️ Specification Types