CH 8 - Defining Detailed Requirements Data

Question 1

1. a data collection form (space requirements worksheet) used to obtain detailed requirements, should include all of the following information except:
   a. type of furniture to be used
   b. exceptions to workspace standards
   c. workspace type
   d. number of hours in typical work week

Answer 1

d. number of hours in typical work week

Question 2

2. When gathering space requirements data by phone fax or email the most difficult information to determine is:
   a. Support space
   b. workstation footprints
   c. conference rooms
   d. adjacencies

Answer 2

d. adjacencies

Question 3

3. Adjacency data support decisions about selecting space when considering:
   a. perspective space on one level with an inadequate amount of square feet
   b. selection of interior colors
   c. a building with prime location but many interior limitations
   d. perspective space with an adequate amount of square feet but an unsuitable configuration

Answer 3

d. perspective space with an adequate amount of square feet but an unsuitable configuration

Question 4

4. An adjacency diagram displays ________ relationships between employees in a customer group.
   a. Reporting
   b. Personal
   c. functional
   d. status

Answer 4

c. functional

Question 5

5. To avoid making the common error of omitting workspace in a requirements program Courtney may choose to use_______ in the drawings
   a. relative size and shape
   b. relative proximity
   c. access and egress
   d. one for one correlation

Answer 5

d. one-for-one correlation

Question 6

6. Arden is developing a set of workplace standards. He is best advised to base the workplace design on:
   A. the content of the work performed with as few workspace Footprints as possible
   B. the content of the work performed with as many workspace Footprints as possible.
   C. functional job types with as few workspace Footprints as possible
   D. functional job types with as many workspace Footprints as possible

Answer 6

C. functional job types with as few workspace Footprints as possible

Question 7

7. To calculate circulation space for an occupant group with an average workspace footprint of less than 100 square feet, the total workspace area would be multiplied by:
A. 1.20
B. 1.30
C. 1.45
D. 1.65

Answer 7

C. 1.45

Question 8

8. In average conditions, the allowance for layout factor runs about\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ of the combined total of work spaces and circulation
A. 25%
B. 15%
C. 10%
D. 5%

Answer 8

D. 5%

Question 9

9. To obtain a quick rough estimate of the total amount of space needed for a project, multiply the net workspace area by\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_for circulation and layout and add that to the net area
A. ¼
B. 1/3
C. 1/2
D. 1/5

Answer 9

B. 1/3

Question 10

10. A final project requirements report should include all of the following except
A. Project general objectives
B. Specific objectives ranked in order
C. Project team members list
D. At least three space planning options

Answer 10

D. At least three space planning options

Question 11

11. Which of the following is true about workspace-level planning?
    A. Everything can be designed in isolation
    B. All aspects of the system must be coordinated
    C. General project requirements are not related to workspace-level planning
    D. Unresolved policy issues do not affect workspace-level planning

Answer 11

B. All aspects of the system must be coordinated

Question 12

12. Circulation, or space to get around in is applied to which of the following?
A. Workspaces
B. Public quarters
C. Area between workspaces
D. Entry lobbies

Answer 12

C. Area between workspaces

Question 13

13. What is a key difference between general objectives and specific objectives?
    A. Specific objectives should be ranked
    B. General objectives do not need to be met
    C. Specific objectives are less important
    D. Specific objectives can be met in any order

Answer 13

A. Specific objectives should be ranked