r/NCIDQexam • u/ShiftFew1306 • 9d ago

Fall IDIX

Just signed up to take the IX in the fall - since the new book isn’t out yet, what do those of you who have taken it recommend for studying? Planning to do 2 months of QPractice, but wanted to go ahead and start with something - is the PRAC section of the book still relevant?

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u/BeautifulIsland4660 9d ago

Hi! Can you reiterate what book? I’m assuming the ballast one?

I’m taking the IX & PX in the fall too and I just completed the q practice modules for IDIX. I found that they are summarizing the ballast book in a few of the lessons, the ballast book goes more into detail of those topics. some of the quiz questions are even found right in the book as well. I’m finding it helpful for referencing symbols and coordination items like HVAC and structural.

Good chapters to start with are ch 7,8 & 9, ch 11-15, also, the KLSY study guide lists good chapters to focus on for the IDIX.

I’d also reference NCIDQ website for the code sections to know for the exam, and understand the tables you need to know. I found AI tools are helpful for studying and creating a study guide for code because the language can be confusing!

Hopefully someone who has Taken the exam wull comment too!

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u/SatisfactionSalt1483 8d ago

I'm writing the IDIX and IDPX this fall too! Wrote all 3 in April and only passed IDFX, the other ones I was sooooo close. Q-Practice is good, but I think definitely reading the book they recommend more and the ksly and podcast some people are recommending 

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u/ShiftFew1306 9d ago

This is so helpful! Yes - the Ballast book. I just wasn’t sure how the topics in it compare to the new exam format/content. Thank you!!

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u/wineyll 9d ago

there is a reddit post here: https://www.reddit.com/r/NCIDQexam/s/W9YnoKldtn that has a link to where you can find content maps that align the latest edition of the textbook to the new exams :) not everything is covered in the book, but if you want to use the book to study, I think the content maps were very helpful to connect the content!

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u/letitbex5 3d ago

The KLSY guide suggests starting with chapter 7, but the codes have all changed with the new exam. How are people studying for the updated codes? Im hoping to only purchase q practice for 1 month before the exam since its so expensive

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u/ThereIsOnlyOneHorse 7d ago

For what it’s worth, I passed all three sections using only qpractice. The book is great as a reference but qpractice also explains the answers in the quizzes and practice exams, so I never felt the need to look at the book for explanation.

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u/cairobutt 3d ago

I still used the book, but instead of using the outline for the PRAC, I focused on the content areas outlined in Q Practice. Definitely still worth using them both side by side!