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| Topic 1 | - Design Communication Techniques: This section of the exam measures skills of an Interior Designer and focuses on translating research and concepts into clear visual formats. Test?takers show how they develop charts, infographics, and conceptual diagrams to convey ideas, and how they organize planning diagrams¡ªlike adjacency studies and zoning plans¡ªto guide the layout and functional relationships within a space.
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| Topic 2 | - Technical Specifications for Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment and Lighting: This section of the exam measures skills of a Design Consultant and examines how to specify FF&E and lighting systems. Candidates demonstrate an understanding of life?safety requirements, sustainability metrics, material performance standards, and how to choose appropriate fixtures¡ªconsidering factors like luminous efficacy, color rendering, and energy load¡ªto meet functional and environmental goals.
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| Topic 3 | - Interior Building Materials and Finishes: This section of the exam measures skills of an Interior Designer and explores the selection and specification of surface materials. Examinees must show comprehension of the performance standards, installation methods, and technical considerations for textiles, floor coverings, wall and ceiling treatments, acoustical products, and signage within interior environments.
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| Topic 4 | - Life Safety and Universal Design: This section of the exam measures skills of a Design Consultant and addresses the principles that protect occupants and ensure accessibility. Candidates demonstrate knowledge of life?safety requirements¡ªsuch as egress paths, fire separation, and alarm coordination¡ªas well as universal design strategies that accommodate diverse abilities and special?needs populations.
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