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1
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True or False: A code of ethics is considered standards of law.

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False

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True or False: Ethical standards govern moral behavior.

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True

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True or False: A code of ethics are accepted rules of conduct.

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True

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The use of the Interior Designer’s time and expertise on a volunteer basis to help enhance and enrich the functionality of a non-profit organization’s outreach and benefitting society as a whole would be an example of…

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Social responsibility to the community.

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Membership in an Interior design profession is:
A. Another means of distinguishing oneself within the profession.
B. Required prior to applying for the NCIDQ exam.
C. Included with obtaining NCIDQ certification.
D. Necessary to become registered/licensed/certified.

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A. Another means of distinguishing oneself within the profession.

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True or False: CEU’s are a requirement by many locations to maintain a license/registration/certification.

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True

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True or False: CEU’s are required by most professional design associations for membership maintenance.

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True

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Define “Proxemics”

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The study of the use of space by human beings in a particular culture.

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In terms of proxemics, which type of seating would be the most appropriate when strangers are sitting near one another?

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Single chairs

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What are the four different distances that are identified in the theory of proxemics?

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  1. Intimate distance
  2. Personal distance
  3. Social distance
  4. Public distance
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What is “Social Distance” as it relates to Proxemics?

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Social distance ranges from 4 to 12 feet and is the distance at which most impersonal business, work and interaction takes place between strangers or in formal situations.

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12
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Define “Behavior Setting”

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The effects of the physical environment with behavior patterns of the people using the space. By knowing the activity taking place in the space and how the users will react, the designer can then develop programmatic concepts for the project.

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13
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Define “Territoriality”

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A non-verbal communication in claiming ownership to a space.

Example: You’ve likely seen a person sitting at a six-person sized table at coffee shop with their belongings strewn about, letting others know this is “their space” and their unwillingness to share.

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Define “Regionalism”

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Reflects the local geographic area, similar to the concept of vernacular. A similar design and aesthetic style results from common features, materials and natural inspiration found in this type of region. These may be influenced by the local climate, culture, environment and materials.

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15
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What “environmental factors” effect the quality of human comfort?

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  • Humidity
  • Air movement
  • Air temperature
  • Temperature radiation to and from surrounding surfaces
  • Air quality
  • Sound
  • Vibration
  • Light
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16
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_____ is the relative size of something as related to another element of known size.

A

Scale

17
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_____ is the relationship of parts of a composition to each other and to the whole.

A

Proportion

18
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Define “Proportion”

A

The relationship of parts of a composition to each other and to the whole.

19
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Define “Scale”

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Is the relative size of something as related to another element of known size.

20
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The field of ___________
involves the correctness of fit between objects and spaces and the needs of the people using those objects and spaces, as it relates to the human scale — an environment designed to fit a person as opposed to equipment, such as a vehicle.

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Human Factors

21
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Define “Anthropometrics”

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The study of the size and proportions of the human body including variations in cultural populations.

22
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Define “Ergonomics”

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The study of human beings and their responses to various working conditions and environments.

23
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Beyond overall safety considerations, what would be important when you are designing the surface materials/finishes of a ramp in a facility for the visually impaired to help them with changes in direction?

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Tactile considerations

24
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Where would contrast be of BEST use in a facility for the elderly?
A. Corridor walls and floors
B. Furniture and flooring
C. Wayfinding signage
D. Stair treads
A

D. Stair Treads

25
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Why is the mean radiant temperature (MRT) an important comfort factor in cold rooms or in the winter?

A

Because the body loses more heat through radiation than by evaporation.

A warm room will still feel cold if the surfaces are cold.

26
Q

Which element of design is created with lines, planes, volumes, and to a lesser extent, points?

A

Form

27
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What is “scent appeal?”

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A retail merchandising technique that attempts to entice the consumer to buy through the introduction of aromas that are associated with products.

28
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When it comes to acoustics, interior designers are concerned with the _______ of sound.

A

Control.

More specifically, we want to preserve and enhance
desired sounds and reduce or eliminate undesired sound or noise — sounds that would interfere with our activities.

29
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When designing egress and other accessible portions of a project, what combination of elements should be included with regard to sensory considerations?

A

Visual and tactile elements.

30
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____________ represent the progression of the schematic design phase from simple graphics towards architectural form.

A

Block diagram (plan)

31
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Which box indicates the adjacency relationship between the master bedroom and hobby area 1?

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