Chapter Eight

Question 1

Nick is looking for a type of ceiling panel that has unfinished edges and creates the most monolithic appearance. Which type of ceiling panel should Nick choose?

a. tegular-edge ceiling tiles
b. flush ceiling tiles
c. beveled ceiling panels
d. fiberglass ceiling boards

Answer 1

b. flush ceiling tiles

Question 2

Sarah would like her new architectural firm’s office to have a high, dramatic ceiling in the lobby with exposed duct work. Which type of ceiling system offers these features?

Answer 2

Open

Question 3

Candice knows that no matter what flooring she installs, it will require:

a. nontoxic adhesive
b. a lightweight concrete surface application
c. off-gassing prior to shipping
d. some preparation to the sub-floor

Answer 3

d. some preparation to the subfloor.

Question 4

Laura decided to install a type of _______ flooring material in her salon, since the stylists stand all day. This type of flooring is less tiring to leg muscles because it has some give under impact.

Answer 4

Resilient

Question 5

Kristen has chosen ______ vinyl tile for the reception area of a school because it has excellent indentation resistance and is good for high-traffic areas.

a. backed
b. surface
c. homogeneous
d. high-performance

Answer 5

c. homogeneous

Question 6

Ken chose terrazzo flooring for the lobby of his high end condominium building, not only because of its attractive appearance, but because of its:
a ability to absorb static electricity.
b. easy maintenance
c. formulation from recyclable materials
d. resistance to acid & alkaline conditions

Answer 6

b. easy maintenance.

Question 7

Charles has selected \_\_\_\_\_ carpet for its good stain resistance.
a nylon
b. olefin
c. rayon
d. polyester

Answer 7

a. Nylon

Question 8

Nancy would like a loop-pile carpet that wears well. She should select a loop-pile carpet with _______ rows of yarn.

a. shorter pile and closer
b. taller pile and closer
c. shorter pile and more spaced
d. taller pile and more spaced

Answer 8

A. shorter pile and closer

Question 9

Gordon, a facilities manager, has several tenants who would like area rugs in their offices. How should the rugs be installed:

a. stretched and tacked
b. loose-laid
c. glued down
d. stretched with a tackless strip

Answer 9

b. loose-laid

Question 10

The most popular installation method for commercial carpet is

Answer 10

direct glue-down.