FX : Design Communication

Question 1

219 What type of diagram is shown here?

Answer 1

This is an example of an adjacency matrix. An adjacency matrix can also be drawn as a square grid, with information duplicated or only half the matrix filled in.

Question 2

220 What type of diagram is this?

Answer 2

This is a graphical example of a bubble diagram.

Question 3

221 What is a base plan?

Answer 3

This is a floor plan drawing of an existing space that an interior designer uses in developing interior design drawings.

Question 4

222 What type of scale is this, and when should it be used?

Answer 4

This is an example of a graphic scale. A graphic scale should be included on drawings that have been resized in uneven increments or that might be used by a person who does not have an instrument with which to scale.

Question 5

223 What is poche?

Answer 5

This is a graphic shading element (either patterned or solid black) used to fill in walls on a plan or to indicate material types in a section.

Question 6

224 What are the three types of axonometric drawings?

Answer 6

The three types are - isometric - dimetric - trimetric

Question 7

225 What distinguishes an oblique drawing of an object from an axonometric drawing?

Answer 7

The first is drawn so that one plane of the object appears to be parallel to the picture plan. The second is drawn so that all three plans of the object appear to be at an angle to the picture plane.

Question 8

226 In perspective drawing, what do VPL and LVP stand for?

Answer 8

In perspective drawing, either of these abbreviations can stand for the left vanishing point

Question 9

227 What kind of drawing is often used as an aid in developing a design concept when a proposed project will occupy more than one floor of a building?

Answer 9

A stacking diagram is often used in this kind of situation.

Question 10

228 What four types of information should be included in every programming document?

Answer 10

Every document of this kind should list - the client’s goals and objectives - required spaces and area requirements - required adjacencies between spaces - specific client requirements for budget, schedule, furnishings, equipment, and mechanical and electrical systems

Question 11

229 What is orthographic projection?

Answer 11

This is a method of viewing an object as though the viewer’s line of sight were simultaneously perpendicular to every point on the nearest face of the object.

Question 12

230 What characterizes an isometric drawing?

Answer 12

This is a three-dimensional view of an object in which the object is tilted in relation to the picture plan, with two faces of the object most commonly drawn at 30 degree angles to the horizontal.

Question 13

231 What is an oblique drawing?

Answer 13

This is a three-dimensional drawing with one side of an object parallel to the picture plane.

Question 14

232 What are three advantages of a computer model?

Answer 14

Advantages of this include the ability to generate - many views - fly-throughs - realistic renderings

Question 15

233 What is a flow chart, and why is it used?

Answer 15

This is a programming analysis tool used to diagram a client’s sequential business or work processes

Question 16

234 How should the interior designer most accurately communicate material and finish choices to the client?

Answer 16

Material and finish sample board should be used for this.

Question 17

235 What type of diagram is this?

Answer 17

This is a graphical example of a zoning diagram

Question 18

236 During space planning, what is the best type of diagram to show size and position of individual rooms and areas?

Answer 18

A block plan is the best way to show these

Question 19

237 What does a schematic floor plan show and why is it used?

Answer 19

This type of plan indicates accurate placement of partitions and doors, plumbing fixtures, and built-in equipment, along with room names. It is used to finalize space planning prior to beginning construction drawings.

Question 20

238 What is a mockup?

Answer 20

This is a full-size representation of a portion of a design or piece of furniture.