FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

EXAMINATION:

Q. WHEN ARE THE EXAMS ADMINISTERED?
A. There are two exams, one in the Spring (usually in April) and one in the Fall (usually in October).

Q. WHERE ARE THE EXAM SITES?
A. Oahu, most recently at Leeward Community College but the location is subject to change. Check the NCIDQ site for current locations.

Q. IS CAD USED IN THE EXAM?
A. No, presently practicums are hand drafted. This may eventually change and currently, NCIDQ projects that the exam will be more expensive but the drawing portion of the exam will likely still required had drawing.

For more answers to NCIDQ examination questions, click on this link and select:
NCIDQ Frequently Asked Questions link

EXAMINATION PREPARATION

STUDY GROUPS:

Q. HOW DO I GET INVOLVED WITH A STUDY GROUP?
A. Contact Kristin Holmes, ASIDswan@maui.net you will be added to a database of other interested candidates. Just two people can be a study group. See Study Groups for seasonal coordinators.

Q. IS THERE A COST FOR THE STUDY GROUP?
A. No, the study group is free but there are required reading materials to help you prepare for the exam.

Q. DO I HAVE TO ATTEND THE STUDY GROUP EVERY WEEK?
A. There is no instructor, just a group of interior designers wanting to prepare for the test and support each other along the way. The success to the group is to create the discipline needed to be exam ready. Additionally, practicum sessions are held from time to time to hone your timing skills needed for the drawing portion of the exam. This are usually held on a Saturday morning and the pace and schedule is determined within the group.

Q. WHAT MATERIALS DO I NEED FOR THE STUDY GROUP?
A. Go to the Study Materials link for a reference list of study materials. Making your own flash cards is also a good method for learning the material.

For more answers to NCIDQ examination questions, click on this link and select: Exam Preparation Questions.

ASID STEP WORKSHOPS:

Q. WHAT IS A STEP WORKSHOP?
A. The STEP workshop is an ASID workshop that provides participants with the opportunity to experience exams and practicum exercises patterned after the newest NCIDQ format in an environment that affords the opportunity to assess strengths and weaknesses. Through this process, designers can analyze their own skills and adequately assess which areas require further preparation. The workshop, comprised of 20 hours of instruction presented over a 2-1/2 day period, is conducted periodically nationwide.

Q. WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN STEP?
A. Anyone wishing to prepare for the NCIDQ exam. Membership in ASID is not required to participate in a STEP workshop. Generally 8-10 people are required to bring a STEP workshop to the islands.

Q. WHO TEACHES STEP WORKSHOPS?
A. Practicing educators and designers have been carefully selected and trained to deliver the program. Their interaction with each participant is a valuable part of each workshop.

Q. WHEN SHOULD I TAKE STEP?
A. Participants are encouraged to have their STEP workshop experience 3 to 6 months prior to taking the NCIDQ exam so that skill areas that require further preparation may be studied.

For more answers on the STEP go to: ASID PREPARATION STEP