IDPX Practice Exam 1

Question 1

Who is responsible for showing the telephone and data conduit runs on the drawings for a commercial design project?

A. architect
B. electrical engineer
C. interior designer
D. telephone installer

Answer 1

B. electrical engineer

Question 2

Which are the MOST important factors in determining the space required for a nurses’ station in a hospital?

A. number of patient contacts and files
B. work surface and storage requirements
C. number of moveable carts and space requirements for writing reports
D. electrical and communication equipment requirements

Answer 2

B. work surface and storage requirements

Question 3

The designer for the interior designer furnishings of a large public hospital project financed with bond money has assisted the city government in preparing the bidding documents. When the bids from five qualified contractors are opened, they are all over budged, ranging from 4% to 10% over the approved costs. What should the designer do?

A. Recommend that the city accept the lowest bid and obtain the extra 4% from other sources.
B. Begin to study ways to reduce the projects scope so it meets the budget.
C. Suggest that the project be rebid because the lowest bid is so close to the budget.
D. Wait for the city to tell the designer how it wants to proceed.

Answer 3

B. Begin to study ways to reduce the projects scope so it meets the budget.

Question 4

In addition to the ability to pass the hose stream test and size limitations, what other factors must be considered when selecting fire-resistive-rated glazing for a corridor in an interior project?

A. impact rating and requirements for a heat barrier
B. certification of the manufacturer and impact rating
C. the direction of the expected fire attack
D. requirements for a heat barrier and certification of the manufacturer

Answer 4

A. impact rating and requirements for a heat barrier

Question 5

After creating the reception desk action detail, the interior designer must consult with the

A. electrical engineer
B. building owner
C. furniture dealer
D. mechanical engineer

Answer 5

A. electrical engineer

Question 6

An interior designer’s drawings indicate an area of hardwood flooring with an indeterminate boundary because the client is still deciding on the flooring’s actual area. To ensure that bid prices for the flooring are compared fairly, which of the following should the interior designer request be included on the bid form?

A. individual quotes
B. unit prices
C. fixed costs
D. contingencies

Answer 6

B. unit prices

Question 7

A change in use in an existing building requires the interior designer to first research

A. the allowable square footage established by the building code for the new use
B. the number, location, and separation of the exits to the outside
C. maximum travel distance of the old use compared with the new use
D. the existing construction type

Answer 7

A. the allowable square footage established by the building code for the new use

Question 8

Which of the following energy conservation standards is the interior designer most likely to use when designing a commercial project?

A. IgCC
B. IBC
C. IECC
D. IRC

Answer 8

C. IECC

Question 9

A client has asked an interior designer to work on a new project that will involve changing the use of an existing building from a four-plex residence to an artists’ cooperative workplace. What agency must the designer first consult to determine if this would be possible?

A. building department
B. city council
C. planning commission
D. zoning department

Answer 9

D. zoning department

Question 10

When is the application for a commercial building permit submitted?

A. when the construction drawings are 95% complete
B. when the interior designer has completed the construction documents
C. after the contractor has approved the final construction documents
D. when the owner has received the final copy of the drawings and specifications

Answer 10

B. when the interior designer has completed the construction documents

Question 11

Which of the following is used to accommodate costs that are not yet confirmed at the time of a bid?

A. allowance
B. add-alternate
C. material bond
D. unit price

Answer 11

A. allowance

Question 12

ASTM is a(n)

A. model code group
B. industry standard-writing organization
C. testing laboratory
D. federal code-writing agency

Answer 12

B. industry standard-writing organization

Question 13

An interior designer is assisting a law firm in selecting one of two buildings in which to lease space. After programming, the designer determines that the client will need 6500 ft^2 (604 m^2) of net assignable area. In building A, the designer estimates that the efficiency factor will be approximately 80%. In building B, because of the irregular shape of the floor plate, the designer estimates that the efficiency factor will probably be closer to 75%. The leasing agent in building A tells the designer that the building load factor is 1.23, while the leasing agent in building B tells the designer that the building load factor is 1.20. Of the two buildings, to the nearest 100 ft^2 (100 m^2), the smaller rentable area is

7000
ft^2 (
6000
m^2). (Fill in the blank.)
Answer 1:
Correct Answer
10000
Answer 2:
Correct Answer
90

Answer 13

Answer 1:
Correct Answer
10000
Answer 2:
Correct Answer
90

Question 14

Which of the following are advantages of negotiated contracts? (Choose the four that apply.)

A. The client can select the contractor based on criteria other than price.
B. The contractor will provide the highest-quality project.
C. The contract price will be lower than it would be under other contract types.
D. The schedule is generally shorter than it would be under other contract types.
E. The interior designer is involved in the process.
F. The client can select the subcontractors.

Answer 14

A. The client can select the contractor based on criteria other than price.
D. The schedule is generally shorter than it would be under other contract types.
E. The interior designer is involved in the process.
F. The client can select the subcontractors.

Question 15

Which of the following organizations or standards establishes volatile organic compound (VOC) limits on indoor air quality for furniture systems?

A. BIFMA
B. EPA
C. IBC
D. IECC

Answer 15

A. BIFMA

Question 16

An interior designer has been retained by the developer of a suburban retail complex to design the interior of a mid-size department store. The interior designer is working with the architect of the complex along with the architect’s consulting engineers. Which project participants are likely to have the most influence on the designer’s creative work? (Choose the three that apply.)

A. leasing agent
B. developer
C. department store owner
D. public
E. store employees
F. architect

Answer 16

B. developer
C. department store owner
D. public

Question 17

What testing standard should be specified for the durability of office chair construction?

A. ANSI/BIFMA X5.1
B. ASTM D4157
C. CAL TB133
D. NFPA 701

Answer 17

A. ANSI/BIFMA X5.1

Question 18

An interior design could determine which clients have not paid by looking at the

A. aged accounts receivable
B. balance sheet
C. cash flow statement
D. income statement

Answer 18

A. aged accounts receivable

Question 19

In designing a new space, the interior designer can influence life safety the MOST by coordinating with consultants concerning

A. compartmentation
B. fire detection
C. smoke control
D. sprinklers

Answer 19

D. sprinklers

Question 20

Where does a common path of egress travel end?

A. in an area of refuge
B. at the exterior exit from the building
C. at the point where an individual has a choice about which direction to go to reach an exit
D. at a public way

Answer 20

C. at the point where an individual has a choice about which direction to go to reach an exit

Question 21

An interior designer recommends that a client purchase appliance directly rather than through a general contractor. What would be the primary reason for this recommendation?

A. The client could avoid the contractor’s markup.
B. The client could not be overcharged for delivery and installation.
C. The interior designer could provide the client a broader selection by acting as the client’s agent.
D. The client could get a better discount than the contractor.

Answer 21

A. The client could avoid the contractor’s markup.

Question 22

The interior designer is responsible for which of the following aspects of consultant coordination? (Choose the four that apply.)

A. giving the electrical engineer information about the client’s equipment
B. providing the mechanical engineer with the occupant load for each space
C. informing the mechanical engineer about current sprinkler system codes
D. making sure that the final drawings and specifications are coordinated
E. telling the electrical engineer where to places the electrical closets
F. giving the electrical engineer the designer’s preferred choices for luminaires

Answer 22

A. giving the electrical engineer information about the client’s equipment
B. providing the mechanical engineer with the occupant load for each space
D. making sure that the final drawings and specifications are coordinated
F. giving the electrical engineer the designer’s preferred choices for luminaires

Question 23

Which of the following facts about the surrounding neighborhood are relevant to whether a building can achieve the LEED for Commercial Interiors (LEED-CI) certification? (Choose the four that apply.)

A. All surrounding streets are collector or arterial.
B. The building is in a high-density, walkable community.
C. The number of guaranteed tenant parking spaces is the minimum allowed by the zoning requirements.
D. The site has sufficient access to sunlight from the south.
E. The site has sufficient bicycle facilities.
F. Public transportation is located within ¼ mi (0.4 km) of the project site.

Answer 23

B. The building is in a high-density, walkable community.
C. The number of guaranteed tenant parking spaces is the minimum allowed by the zoning requirements.
E. The site has sufficient bicycle facilities.
F. Public transportation is located within ¼ mi (0.4 km) of the project site.

Question 24

When working under the requirements of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), the interior designer will MOST likely use which method to assist in the lighting design of a commercial project?

A. building area method
B. energy cost budget method
C. luminaire efficacy method
D. space-by-space method

Answer 24

D. space-by-space method

Question 25

With whom should the interior designer consult to determine where to locate freestanding stacks in a library? A. mechanical engineer B. library planner C. structural engineer D. fire protection designer

Answer 25

C. structural engineer

Question 26

What reference standards should be used to determine the most complete and detailed requirements for sprinkler spacing and positioning? A. IBC B. IPC C. IMC D. NFPA

Answer 26

D. NFPA

Question 27

When the interior designer does not want furniture to be delivered to the designer’s office, the designer should complete a A. customized purchase order B. drop ship order C. letter of intent D. tag for label

Answer 27

B. drop ship order

Question 28

When a mock-up is required by the interior designer’s specifications, who is responsible for paying for the mock-up if it does not meet the requirements? A. general contractor B. interior designer C. millwork subcontractor D. owner

Answer 28

D. owner

Question 29

The detail in the illustration is an example of **picture online** A. architectural woodwork B. finish carpentry C. manufactured casework D. standard cabinetry

Answer 29

A. architectural woodwork

Question 30

Safety glazing is required in which of the following? (Choose the three that apply.) A. glass panels where the sill is greater than 18 in (457 mm) above the floor B. glass sidelights next to a solid wood door C. shower doors D. full-height glass panels less than 12 in (305 mm) from a door E. full-height glass panels which a conforming crash bar F. glass openings less than 9 ft^2 (0.84 m^2) in area

Answer 30

B. glass sidelights next to a solid wood door C. shower doors D. full-height glass panels less than 12 in (305 mm) from a door

Question 31

If an interior designer missed an error in a dimension on the shop drawings for a custom steel doorframe and the doorframe was subsequently fabricated, who is responsible for paying to have the mistake corrected? A. door frame supplier B. wall framing subcontractor C. general contractor D. interior designer

Answer 31

C. general contractor

Question 32

What type of sprinkler head should be used for a decorative, open-grid, wood-slat ceiling suspended from the structural floor above? A. upright B. pendant C. sidewall D. recessed

Answer 32

A. upright

Question 33

In creating drawings for paneling that will be suspended from a wall with cleats, the MOST important piece of information is the A. width of each panel along the wall B. dimension between the panel top and ceiling C. thickness of the wood cleat D. size of the base

Answer 33

B. dimension between the panel top and ceiling

Question 34

Which type of structural system would allow for the highest finished ceiling? A. flat plate B. flat slab C. open web steel joist D. waffle slab

Answer 34

A. flat plate

Question 35

Core drilling would be MOST difficult in which type of structural system? A. concrete over steel deck B. flat slab concrete C. one-way pan joist concrete D. post-tensioned concrete

Answer 35

D. post-tensioned concrete

Question 36

In the furniture procurement process, the interior designer gives the exact requirements of what the client has selected with the A. sales agreement B. acknowledgement C. purchase order D. freight billing

Answer 36

C. purchase order

Question 37

Air is most effectively distributed along an exterior window wall by a A. round diffuser B. square grille C. series of square diffusers D. slot air diffuser

Answer 37

D. slot air diffuser

Question 38

In order to get a permit from the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ), what type of plan must the interior designer develop for an office project that occupies a portion of a full floor in a high-rise building? A. furniture plan B. location plan C. power plan D. sprinkler plan

Answer 38

B. location plan

Question 39

Which of the following are among the responsibilities of the project manager? (Choose the four that apply.) A. hiring new staff to work on a project B. reviewing office-wide aged accounts receivables C. verifying that office contractual obligations are being met D. reviewing billings from the project’s consultants E. assisting in writing proposals for a specific project F. coordinating activities of consultants

Answer 39

C. verifying that office contractual obligations are being met D. reviewing billings from the project’s consultants E. assisting in writing proposals for a specific project F. coordinating activities of consultants

Question 40

When selecting and detailing window coverings for a building, which is the MOST important consideration to coordinate with the mechanical engineer? A. degree of transparency of the covering B. direction of airflow from the ceiling toward the window C. distance between the window and window covering D. color of the window covering

Answer 40

C. distance between the window and window covering

Question 41

Of the various ways an interior designer can procure furniture for a client, which is the riskiest and requires a resale license? A. acting as a purchasing agent for the client B. by writing furniture specifications and giving them to a dealership C. ordering the furniture and hiring an expediter to complete delivery and installation D. completing all aspects of ordering, installing, and paying for the furniture

Answer 41

D. completing all aspects of ordering, installing, and paying for the furniture

Question 42

The project manager should document A. only those items that belong in the project notebook B. only standard forms and written correspondence C. only those documents that have legal significance D. all items relevant to a project and its administration

Answer 42

D. all items relevant to a project and its administration

Question 43

What is the SAFEST type of glazing to use in a sidelight adjacent to a door? A. ceramic B. wire C. float D. tempered

Answer 43

D. tempered

Question 44

The interior designer can design details to accommodate building movement caused by which of the following forces? (Choose the three that apply.) A. building expansion B. floor deflection C. foundation settlement D. seismic events E. thermal expansions F. wind sway

Answer 44

B. floor deflection D. seismic events F. wind sway

Question 45

An interior designer wants to select woven upholstery for a client’s sofa that will not quickly need repair or replacement. The interior designer should specify that the upholstery to be selected must be classified as “heavy duty” on the A. Martindale abrasion test B. Taber abraser test C. tearing strength test D. Wyzenbeek abrasion resistance test

Answer 45

D. Wyzenbeek abrasion resistance test

Question 46

Which type of structural system in an existing building would allow for the easiest penetration for a new stair between two floors? A. beam and girder steel B. flat plate concrete C. hollow-core slab D. open web steel joists

Answer 46

A. beam and girder steel

Question 47

Two weeks before the bids are due on a large restaurant project, one of the contractors asks if he can price a type of ceiling tile that was not listed in the specifications. What action should the interior designer take? A. Advise the contractor that he should submit backup proof with the bid that the proposed change is equal to what was specified. B. Refer the contractor to the owner, who will make the final determination, and then notify the other bidders that this has been done. C. Tell the contractor to request approval in writing. D. Issue an addendum stating that one of the contractors has asked for permission to price an alternate and that all contractors may do this.

Answer 47

C. Tell the contractor to request approval in writing.

Question 48

What is the most important human factor to consider when designing display fixtures for a jewelry store? A. anthropometrics B. ergonomics C. gestalt D. proxemics

Answer 48

C. gestalt

Question 49

What is the minimum size for a shower compartment, not including exceptions? A. 24 in by 30 in (610 mm by 762 mm) B. 30 in by 30 in (762 mm by 762 mm) C. 30 in by 36 in (762 mm by 914 mm) D. 36 in by 36 in (914 mm by 914 mm)

Answer 49

B. 30 in by 30 in (762 mm by 762 mm)

Question 50

When a double door with an astragal is included in a fire separation partition, which of the following is required? A. automatic door bottom B. door coordinator C. panic hardware D. threshold

Answer 50

B. door coordinator