Examination
A General Comparison of the NCIDQ and IDEX
February 2010
| NCIDQ | IDEX |
| A national standard – gives mobility and can be used in any other state and Canada to comply with their certification or licensure law | Created for California and restricted to California |
| The scope of the exam covers the broad base of knowledge, universal codes and life safety issues | Addresses only California codes and general business practices |
| Work experience required before taking the exam promotes competency through application | No work experience requirement shows the narrow scope of the exam |
| Tests ability of applied knowledge through drafting skills | Lacks a drafting component |
| Provides opportunity to become certified for healthcare by the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers (AAHID) | Not applicable |
| Passage gives professional standing in ASID, IIDA and IDEC | Doesn’t apply to professional organizations’ requirements |
| Administered by an independent national examination organization | Administered by a private company that also grants the certification |
| Nationally and internationally accepted and recognized | Accepted in California only |
Compiled by the Interior Design Coalition of California (IDCC)
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