NCIDQ IDFX Practice Exam

When selecting criteria based on function, safety and health are typically the most critical considerations. Ensuring that any design meets safety codes and does not pose health risks to occupants is paramount. This encompasses aspects such as fire safety, air quality, accessibility, and compliance with relevant regulations.

While acoustics, cost, and durability are important factors to consider, they serve as secondary considerations to the fundamental need for a safe and healthy environment. Acoustics, for example, would play a significant role in ensuring comfort and usability in certain spaces, but it cannot outweigh the necessity of protecting the well-being of individuals within a designed space. Therefore, prioritizing safety and health is critical in creating a functional and responsible design.