CIDQ IDPX Exam - Topic 2 Question 14 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIDQ's IDPX exam

Question #: 14
Topic #: 2

Upon review of all consultants' drawings, the designer notices that the placement of a water closet is not consistent with the contract documents. What should the designer do?

AProvide the dimensions of the water closet along with a notation on the interior design documents of the water closet's new location

BCoordinate the proper location with all parties through a change order

CCoordinate with the mechanical engineer and have the water closet relocated on the engineer's drawings

DNo action is necessary because the contractor is obliged to follow the interior design documents

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Lashaunda

1 month ago

I lean towards A. Notating the new location is straightforward.

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Judy

2 months ago

I feel like option B covers all bases. Change orders are essential.

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Robt

2 months ago

Option C makes sense. We need to involve the mechanical engineer.

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Alverta

2 months ago

No way, option D is risky. Contractors might not follow the design.

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Malika

2 months ago

I agree, but option A seems practical too. Clear dimensions help.

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Jean

2 months ago

C could work, but what if the engineer disagrees?

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Aileen

2 months ago

Wait, are we really not supposed to take action? That sounds off.

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Vanna

3 months ago

Totally agree with B! Coordination is crucial.

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Alease

3 months ago

Option A might work, but a change order is the safest bet. Gotta cover all your bases, you know?

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Nobuko

3 months ago

Haha, option D is a bold move. "The contractor will just figure it out, right?" Not a chance!

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Helaine

4 months ago

Option C is tempting, but it's important to get everyone on the same page. A change order is the way to go.

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Lakeesha

4 months ago

I agree with option B. Trying to sneak in a change without proper documentation could lead to issues down the line.

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Maryanne

4 months ago

Option B seems like the best choice here. Coordinating the change with all parties through a change order is the most professional and transparent approach.

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Lang

4 months ago

I’m leaning towards coordinating with the mechanical engineer, but I wonder if that would delay the project too much.

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Elly

4 months ago

I feel like providing dimensions and a notation could work, but it might not be enough if the contractor has already started work based on the original plans.

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Jacinta

4 months ago

I remember a similar practice question where we had to decide if the contractor had to follow the design documents strictly. I think option D might be too risky.

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Lavina

5 months ago

No way, I wouldn't go with D. The contractor has to follow the design, so the designer needs to take action to fix this inconsistency.

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Linn

5 months ago

I'm leaning towards A. If the designer just needs to update the interior design docs with the new location, that seems like the simplest solution.

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Noel

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused - is the designer responsible for the mechanical drawings, or should they just be coordinating with the mechanical engineer? I'm not sure if C is the right call.

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Jospeh

5 months ago

I think option B is the best. Coordination is key.

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Diane

5 months ago

I think B is the best option. Change orders are key.

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Brigette

6 months ago

D seems risky. Contractors might not follow the design.

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Antonio

6 months ago

I think the designer should coordinate with all parties through a change order, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the best approach.

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Jenifer

6 months ago

Okay, I think the key here is coordinating the change with all the relevant parties. Option B seems like the best approach to make sure everyone is on the same page.

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