Chapter 14-16 Quiz Flashcards
What is the unit used to measure luminance?
A. Footcandles
B. Footlamberts
C. Candelas
D. Lumens
B. Footlamberts
A line item included in a budget to account for unknown conditions is called a
A. Unit price
B. Parameter
C. Contingency
D. Budget adjustment
C. Contingency
Upon installation of furniture for a project, the interior designer notices that one of the workstation modules is damaged. Who is responsible for notifying the installation contractor and rejecting the damaged goods.
A. Owner
B. Interior designer
C. Installation contractor
D. Furniture dealership
A. Owner
When working on a home remodeling project, which type of electrical conductor is the interior designer MOST likely to encounter?
A. Armored cable (AC)
B. Electrical metallic tube conduct (EMT)
C. Intermediate metal conduit (IMC)
D. Nonmetallic sheathed cable (NM)
D. Nonmetallic sheathed cable (NM)
The interior designer is responsible for which of the following life safety considerations (choose the four that apply)
A. Maintaining compartmentation according to the original architect’s plans
B. Planning for an exhaust system in the remodeled spaces
C. Locating fire extinguishers as required by the local fire code
D. Specifying gaskets and closers on fire doors
E. Including fire protection of structural member according to the building type
F. Locating fire dampers in new ductwork where fire partitions have been located.
A. Maintaining compartmentation according to the original architect’s plans, C. Locating fire extinguishers as required by the local fire code, D. Specifying gaskets and closers on fire doors, E. Including fire protection of structural member according to the building type
Prior to determining the preferred location luminaries, the interior designer is reviewing the mechanical engineer’s HVAC layout, as shown in the partial plan in the illustration. If there is a conflict in position between a luminaire and ductwork, which ductwork would be the easiest and least expensive to relocate?
A. Duct A
B. Duct B
C. Duct C
D. Duct D
B. Duct B
What type of cushioning would be BEST for a hospital waiting room?
A. High-density foam
B. Cotton batting
C. Combustion modified foam with a low ILD
D. Low-density polyurethane
A. High-density foam
Which of the following types of stone flooring would be the MOST functional choice for an entry lobby to a restaurant?
A. Granite with a flame finish
B. Marble with a honed finish
C. Travertine
D. Granite with a polished finish
A. Granite with a flame finish
Changing a ceiling from gypsum wallboard to acoustic tile would MOST affect the room’s
A. Reverberation time
B. Sound transmission
C. Decibel loss
D. Impact insulation class
A. Reverberation time
One of the MOST frequent lighting problems in traditional drafting rooms is
A. Ceiling reflection
B. Direct glare
C. Visual comfort
D. Excessive brightness ratio
A. Ceiling reflection
