IDPX Practice Test 1 Flashcards
In a small lecture hall, it would be best to avoid:
parallel walls
a vaulted ceiling
carpet
a sound amplification system
a vaulted ceiling
A vaulted ceiling would focus sound reflections into one concentrated area and produce annoying echoes or quiet spots in the hall.
All of the following are true about pivot door hinges EXCEPT?
makes it easy to seal the door against sound or light transmission
pivots are often used for glass doors
intermediate pivots are used to prevent warping and to provide additional support for heavy doors
used where a frameless door makes the use of hinges impossible
makes it easy to seal the door against sound or light transmission
Because of the way they operate center pivots cannot be used with a doorstop on the same side of the door on both jambs. This makes it
difficult to seal the door against sound or light transmission on the hinge and strike sides.
Which of the following is the easiest and least expensive type of construction to enclose a 1-hour rated corridor?
5/8 (16 mm) Type X-gypsum wallboard on 3 5/8 in (92 mm) metal studs
two layers of 1/2 in (13 mm) Type X gypsum wall board on 3” metal studs
two layers of 1/2 in (13 mm) Type X gypsum wallboard on 2 1/2 in (64 mm) metal studs
3/4” (19 mm) gypsum wallboard on 3 5/8 in (92 mm) metal studs
5/8 (16 mm) Type X-gypsum wallboard on 3 5/8 in (92 mm) metal studs
Although there are several ways to achieve a 1-hour rating, a single layer of 5/8” (16 mm)
Type X wallboard is the easiest and least expensive.
Which is NOT true about noise reduction between two rooms?
An increase in wall area separating the two rooms is detrimental.
Noise reduction increases with an increase in the transmission loss of the wall separating the two rooms.
The stiffness of the wall can affect noise reduction.
To improve noise reduction, the designer should place absorptive materials on both sides of the wall.
To improve noise reduction, the designer should place absorptive materials on both sides of the wall.
Although placing absorptive materials on both sides of the wall would not hurt and would decrease the noise level in the “noisier” room,
the three most important variables are the wall’s stiffness, the transmission loss, and the common area between rooms.
Which of the following hardware holds a door in place, with no provisions for locking?
closer
latchset
dummy set
astragal
latchset
Locksets are devices to operate a door, hold it in the closed position, and lock it. A latchset only holds the door in place, with no provisions
for locking.
Which label is required by code for a 20-minute-rated wooden door?
UL
CPSC
NFPA
IBC
UL
UL 10B Standard for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies 1.1 These methods of fire tests are applicable to door assemblies of various materials
and types of construction for use in wall openings to retard the passage of fire.
In general, fire door assemblies are rated at what fraction of the rating of the surrounding wall?
one-fourth
the same
three-fourths
one and one-half
three-fourths
In general, door assemblies are rated at three-fourths of the rating of the surrounding wall.
For example, a 45 minute door is used in a 1-hour rated wall, a 3-hour fire door is used in a 4-hour rated wall.
Which of the following partition materials is least specified by interior designers?
glass reinforced gypsum wall board
gypsum wallboard
green board
masonry
masonry
Masonry is a general term that includes brick, concrete block, glass block, structural clay tile, terra-cotta and gypsum block.
In most cases masonry materials are part of the architectural design of a building and are part of the architect’s work. Occasionally,
however, the interior designer may need to modify a non loadbearing wall of masonry.
All of the following are true about suspended acoustical ceilings EXCEPT?
prevent sound transmission to an appreciable extent
consists of thin panels of wood fiber, mineral fiber or glass fiber set in a support grid of metal framing
offer easy access to electrical and mechanical components in the plenum
is perforated or fissured in various ways to absorb sound
prevent sound transmission to an appreciable extent
Suspended acoustical ceilings do not prevent sound transmission to any appreciable extent.
A lintel is another name for a?
girder
cripple stud
transom
header
header
When openings for doors and small windows are required, they are framed at the top with lintels (also called headers).
Challenges with acoustic separation are most often caused by?
partition material
ceiling material
ceiling finish
mechanical and electrical services
mechanical and electrical services
Mechanical and electrical services often pose problems with maintaining acoustic separation, especially in offices spaces where ducts, convectors and piping run continuously along an exterior wall while partitions intersect the exterior wall at regular intervals.
Level 4 gypsum wallboard finish is MOST suitable for which of the following applications?
Areas where gloss or semi-gloss paint finishes are to be applied as a final finish
Areas where eggshell finish paints are to be applied as a final finish where economy is of concern
Areas where heavy-grade textured wallcoverings are to be applied as a final finish
Behind porcelain wall tile in wet areas with plumbing
Areas where eggshell finish paints are to be applied as a final finish where economy is of concern
Level 4 is the level most commonly used for areas receiving light textures or wallcoverings, or where economy is of a concern for painted walls.
During the permitting process, who submits the drawings and specifications to the building department or AHJ?
licensed contractor
interior designer
owner
architect
licensed contractor
The formal permitting process begins after the interior designer has completed the drawings and specifications. Those are given to the contractor, who has been selected through a bidding process or through negotiations.
Linear pendant fixtures in an open office with a standard ceiling height are most appropriately mounted at:
84” AFF
130” AFF
60”AFF
72” AFF
84” AFF
For a suspended fixture to provide indirect light, it must be mounted low enough below the ceiling to allow for the light to reflect back off the ceiling surface, but not too low that is does not comply with code, or a minimum 12” (305 mm) for two‐lamp units.
How many stairs are required to reach the second floor, when the ceiling height of the first floor is 10 feet. Allow 6″ space between floors.
17
16
20
18
18
Step 1. Convert feet to inches. Floor 1 is 120 inches, plus 6’’ between floors. 10x12=120+6=126”
Step 2. Divide by 7”, height of a typical riser. 126/7=18
What is the most important criterion for lighting a fabric showroom?
CRI
visual comfort probability
coefficient of utilization
color temperature
CRI
In a fabric showroom, accurate color rendition is an important concern. Although the color temperature rating of a lamp gives a general indication of the lamp’s “whiteness,” the color rendering index (CRI) is a more accurate indication of how appropriate a lamp is for a
specific application.
The principal consideration in acoustic control in large spaces is the sound absorptive quality of the:
soft furnishings
floor
roof
ceiling
ceiling
Noise reduction within a space: In larger rooms, ceiling treatment is most effective, while in smaller rooms, wall treatment is more effective.
Which of the following devices would be used to prevent the spread of smoke during a fire?
smoke damper
fire suppression detector
ionization detector
fire damper
fire damper
Fire Dampers are used to PREVENT the spread of fire AND smoke. Smoke Dampers are used to RESIST the passage of smoke and air.
What would be the easiest way to increase the IIC value of a conference room floor?
providing a resiliently suspended ceiling below
providing a thick flooring at least 1/8” thick
providing sound-absorbing material (insulation) in the air space between the floor and the finished ceiling below
carpeting the floor
carpeting the floor
The IIC value of a floor can most easily be increased by adding carpet
What part of a door is the “Stile”
Vertical Components
Top Horizontal Component
Bottom Horizontal Component
Middle Horizontal Component
Vertical Components
Stiles are the vertical components in frame & panel door construction
What type of structural system cannot be penetrated after construction placement?
Precast concrete
Post and Beam
Open web steel joist system
Post-tensioned concrete
Post-tensioned concrete
Post-tensioned concrete consists of steel cables that at tightened as the concrete hardens to reinforce strength. Once tightened the cables cannot be cut or manipulated without affecting the material strength and damaging the wall
Which partition system consists of individual components that can be quickly assembled, disassembled, and reused with nearly total salvageability?
modular partitions
demountable partitions
salvageable partitions
systems partitions
demountable partitions
Demountable partitions consist of a system of individual components that can be quickly assembled, disassembled, and reused with nearly total salvageability.
Which of the following typically must be located directly on a plumbing trench?
toilet
mop sink
all of these
shower drain
all of these
Typically, all items with a floor drain go on the trench in ground floor slab on grade construction
This classification of a roof assembly of a building depends on the costs/maintenance, appearance, energy conservation, ventilation of the attic/roof joist space, and weight of the roof parts (including imposed live loads of snow, etc.).
parapet
low-slope or steep-slope
flat or bent
low-slope or curved
low-slope or steep-slope
The roof assembly is classified as a low-slope or steep-slope system, depending on the costs/maintenance, appearance, energy conservation, ventilation of the attic/roof joist space, and weight of the roof parts (including imposed live loads of snow, etc.).
Construction elements that control the spread of fire, such as fire doors and fire walls, are classified as:
smoke detection
passive
fire prevention
active
passive
Sprinklers are a method of active fire suppression, and compartmentalization through fire rated door and wall assemblies are passive. Smoke detection and fire prevention do not control the spread of an existing fire.
Where is the junction box for a power pole located?
access panel
plenum
circuit breaker box
floor
plenum
Commercial construction includes a plenum space above finished ceiling for mechanical systems, wiring and other building services. A Jbox for branching or connecting electrical circuits would be within the plenum space. Wiring is concealed within a conduit. J-boxes will be exposed or mounted on the wall or finished ceiling for lighting or other features requiring an electrical connection.
Which level of gypsum board finish should be used where gloss, semi-gloss, enamel, or non- textured flat paints are specified or where severe lighting conditions exist?
level 6
level 1
level 3
level 5
level 5
Level 5 is similar to Level 4 except that a thin skim coat of joint compound is applied over the entire surface. This level is used where gloss,
semi-gloss, enamel, or non- textured flat paints are specified or where severe lighting conditions exist.
Which occupancy group is most restrictive?
B
A
I
R
A
A is assembly occupancy and is most restrictive because these spaces like churches or theaters would contain large groups of people, and who would need to exit all at once during an emergency.
Your new client is considering leasing the top two floors of a converted office building for their marketing agency, approximately 24,000 square feet. There is a large centrally located staircase between the floors.
What are the most important items you need to review in order to determine if the space will work for their needs?
location of elevators, structural elements, number of employees
location of structural elements, usable area, number of employees
access to elevators, window placement, usable area, location of structural elements
window placement, structural elements, location of plumbing, number of employees
location of elevators, structural elements, number of employees
Because the space is commercial, it needs to be accessible so must have access to elevators. The designer must know the number of employees and location of architectural features like structural elements in order to determine the usable area. The location of elevators, whether within the space or in adjacent public corridors will affect the layout and amount of usable space.
Lighting levels and energy power budgets are set by International Building Codes and other standards, these Codes provide power-level criteria based upon the use of the building.
For office buildings, the overall building is allowed to use how many watts per square foot to power the interior lighting for the entire building?
2.5
1
1.3
1.5
1.3
The International Building Code provides power-level criteria based upon the use of the building. For office buildings, the overall building is allowed to use 1.3 watts per square foot to power the interior lighting for the entire building.
In addition to meeting the requirements of the ADA, what other accessibility requirements should the interior designer be most concerned with when doing design development for a commercial project?
scoping provisions of the local building code
ANSI A117.1, Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
ADAAG
Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards
scoping provisions of the local building code
Scoping provisions tell the designer how much of something is required. Although there are scoping provisions in the ADA, local codes may be more stringent, in which case the interior designer must conform to the most restrictive requirements.
Determine the minimum distance between two exits for an auditorium with an overall diagonal dimension of 106’ in a sprinklered high-rise building.
35’ 6”
53’ 3”
35’ 4”
56’ 0”
35’ 4”
We can determine this distance by taking the longest diagonal distance in the space and dividing it by 3.
You divide the number by 3 because it is a sprinkled building, you would divide it by 2 if it was non-sprinkled. This number tells you that the doors can be no closer together than this dimension.
In a rectangular layout 90,000 sq. ft. single-story office building, what would be of greatest concern in space planning?
travel distances
horizontal exits
corridor widths
dead-end corridors
travel distances
A 90,000 sq.ft. building would be approximately 300 sq.ft. or about 250 ft wide and 360 ft long. The size combined with typical rectangular
planning of corridors would create very long distances to exits.
What is the minimum height of an accessible (barrier free) base cabinet toe kick?
6” (150 mm) H
10” (250 mm) H
9” (230 mm) H
8” (200 mm) H
9” (230 mm) H
ALL front approach accessible (barrier-free) elements MUST have a 6”D maximum x 9”H minimum [150mm x 230 mm] toe-kick.
How many fire extinguishers are required in an office suite that measures 6100 sq ft (566 m2)?
3
6
2
4
3
The minimum number of fire extinguishers MUST be calculated based on one (1) fire extinguisher per 3,000 sq. ft. [280 m²].
ASTM is an example of:
a model code group
an industry standard-writing organization
a testing laboratory
a federal code writing agency
an industry standard-writing organization
ASTM is the American Society for Testing and Materials and is one of the organizations that establish a wide variety of standards covering testing methods, products, definitions, and more. Although its committees develop test methods, it is not a testing laboratory.
Which of the following is an INCORRECT statement about corridors?
Corridors are part of the exit access.
Corridor construction must be fire-rated.
Corridors must be used exclusively for egress.
Corridors are included in calculating travel distance.
Corridor construction must be fire-rated.
The main thing to remember is that corridors are part of the exit access. This means that they are used for calculating travel distance, but they do not necessarily have to be fire-rated (although they usually are). Also, by definition they must be used exclusively for egress.
The minimum number of toilet fixtures required for an interior design remodeling is determined by occupant load and:
occupancy group
square footage
building type
accessibility requirements
occupancy group
The International Plumbing Code and similar model codes base toilet fixture requirements on the basic use or occupancy of the building
The centerline of accessible (barrier-free) toilets must be how far from the side wall or partition?
16” (400 mm) - 20” (500 mm)
18” (450 mm)
16” (400 mm) - 18” (450 mm)
15” (380 mm) - 19” (480 mm)
16” (400 mm) - 18” (450 mm)
Centerline of accessible toilets MUST be 16”-18” [400 mm - 450 mm] from side wall or partition.
In a commercial space, an object (wall sconce, sign, etc.) that is mounted at 65″ AFF must be no deeper than:
4” (100 mm)
3 1/2” (89 mm)
5” (127 mm)
3” (75 mm)
4” (100 mm)
ALL objects located on a wall between 27” [685 mm] and 80” [2115 mm] AFF MUST NOT protrude more than 4” [100 mm] into an egress path of travel.
Glazing in fire rated partitions, doors or sidelights may not exceed how many sq in/cm2:
240 sq in (1548 cm2)
150 sq in (968 cm2)
225 sq in (1451 cm2)
100 sq in ( 610 cm2)
240 sq in (1548 cm2)
Glazing in fire rated partitions, doors or sidelights may not exceed 240 sq. in. [1548 cm²].
What can an interior designer do to improve indoor air quality?
Bring in outdoor air via the HVAC system
Specify operable windows to let in fresh air
Specify non-toxic cleaning chemicals
Specify low-emitting interior finishes
Specify low-emitting interior finishes
An interior designer has the most control over interior finishes that are specified. An interior designer does not typically specify windows or HVAC systems. The cleaning chemicals used in the space may be determined by the maintenance staff in that building, not the interior designer.
Accessible (barrier free) counters should be no higher than:
36” (900 mm) AFF
27” (675 mm) AFF
34” (850 mm) AFF
33” (825 mm) AFF
34” (850 mm) AFF
ALL accessible (barrier-free) countertops, sinks, reception/transaction surfaces, and other horizontal work surfaces MUST NOT exceed 34” [865 mm] AFF with a 27”H [685 mm] clear knee space below
Where is it most important to use safety glass?
sidelites 24 from a door frame
window pane greater than 9 sf
shower doors and bathtub or shower enclosures or when the pane is greater than 9 sf
swinging doors, storm doors, or when the bottom edge of the pane is less than 18” above the door
swinging doors, storm doors, or when the bottom edge of the pane is less than 18” above the door
Building codes require safety glass to prevent injury in hazardous locations subject to human impact, such as glass in doors, bath and shower enclosures and specific wall locations. Because the bottom edge of the window pane is lower than 18” AFF, safety glass is required
Which two factors most typically determine whether a room must have at least two exits?
occupancy and travel distance
occupant load and occupancy
travel distance and occupant load
exit width factor and occupancy
occupant load and occupancy
The two most important variables are the use of the space (occupancy) and the number of people that must exit the space (occupant load).
What is the size of grab bars at the side of an accessible (barrier free) toilet?
42” (1060 mm) long
36” (900 mm) long
48” (1200 mm) long
24” (600 mm) long
42” (1060 mm) long
ALL grab bars at toilets MUST be 36” [900 mm] long at the rear and 42” [1060 mm] long at the side, mounted between 33” [840 mm] and 36” [900 mm] AFF.
What international organization oversees the development of national and regional standards based on basic forest management principles and criteria?
American Wood Council (AWC)
Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
Forest Council Initiative (FCI)
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
The Forest Stewardship Council accredits certifying organizations that comply with its principles and ensures that materials have come from environmentally responsible management.
You have been hired by a local doctor to design new office and patient spaces. The doctor is very involved in the selections and has found wall sconces to use in the exam room corridors.
The wall sconce measure 16 in (400 mm)H x 5 in (125 mm)D. What must you do in this situation to comply with life safety and ADA codes?
be sure to mount the sconces a minimum of 7’ (2100 mm) AFF to the bottom of the sconce
mount each sconce so that the bottom of the sconce is 80” (2115 mm) or higher AFF
mount the sconce at any height as long as they are less than 6” deep they meet life safety and ADA codes and
guidelines
inform the doctor that these fixtures do not comply with code so you are unable to use them; however, after you
have completed your work what the doctor chooses to do is not your problem
mount each sconce so that the bottom of the sconce is 80” (2115 mm) or higher AFF
ALL objects located on a wall between 27” [685 mm] and 80” [2115 mm] AFF MUST NOT protrude more than 4” [100 mm] into anegress path of travel.
When an office lease space only occupies a portion of the floor, which area measurement includes a proportionate share of the elevator lobby, public corridor, restrooms, and mechanical rooms?
gross area
circulation area
tenant area
rentable area
rentable area
The rentable area is the product of the tenant’s occupancy area and a load factor to account for the shared portions of the building.
When selecting the upholstery and window treatment fabrics for a hotel lobby design, which of the following standards would NOT be a consideration for the fabric?
Cal TB 116
NFPA 257
Cigarette Ignition Resistance Test of Furniture components
Vertical Ignition Test
NFPA 257
All of these tests relate to the flammability of fabrics with the exception of NFPA 257, the Standard for Fire test for window and glass block
assemblies.
One of the primary goals of the design you are currently working on is to reduce energy consumption.
Which of the following would NOT be a strategy to accomplish this goal?
complete the building commissioning process
control ventilation
avoid the use of CFC based refrigerants in tenant spaces
specify high reflective finishes
control ventilation
Controlling ventilation is one of the 4 broad categories for maintaining good indoor air quality, but not conserving energy.
Utilizing BOMA standards, gross building area for a two-story building leased to a single tenant is measured:
To the interior glass surface of exterior walls and includes all interior area, excluding circulation
To the inside dominant face of the building and includes all interior area, excluding major vertical penetrations
To the outside face of the building and includes all interior area
To the inside dominant face of the building and includes all interior area
To the outside face of the building and includes all interior area
BOMA’s published standards recognize that, in an office building that is leased entirely to a single occupant, it is common to utilize exteriorgross area (or construction gross area) instead of rentable area as the basis for leasing.
BOMA Standards do not direct which measure of floor area to choose. That choice is generally made by the stakeholders to the lease
agreement.
A designer has determined that a client needs about 8000 ft2 of usable office space. The leasing agent for the building says that the rentable-usable ratio will be 1.25. Approximately how much area should the interior designer recommend that the client lease?
10,000 sqft
10,700 sqft
13,300 sqft
7500 sqft
10,000 sqft
The rentable area is calculated by multiplying the usable area by the rentable-usable ratio.
Rentable = Usable (rentable-usable ratio) = (8000 sqft) x (1.25) = 10,000 sqft
The controls for all accessible (barrier free) wall mounted restroom accessories must be located how many inches/mm AFF for a SIDE reach:
9” (230 mm) - 44” (1100 mm)
9” (230 mm) - 48” (1200 mm)
15” (380 mm) - 48” (1200 mm)
15” ( 380 mm) - 44” (1100 mm)
9” (230 mm) - 48” (1200 mm)
ALL accessible (barrier-free) wall-mounted controls MUST be located between 15” [380 mm] and 44” [1100 mm] AFF for a Forward Reach and between 9” [230 mm] and 48” [1200 mm] AFF for a Side Reach.
As outlined in the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, who pays for any field tests/inspections beyond what is required in the contract documents?
General Contractor
Both the Interior Designer and General Contractor
Owner
Both the Owner and the General Contractor
Both the Owner and the General Contractor
If additional testing beyond what is required in the contract documents, the interior designer should instruct the contractor to make arrangements, but only after written authorization from the owner.
A tender or bid form is a part of the contract documents that
provides space for the bidding vendor to fill in the required information including pricing
has the sales price filled in by the designer
contain the general conditions of the contract
contains the drawings necessary for the custom details
provides space for the bidding vendor to fill in the required information including pricing
A bid or tender form is a standardized form that all bidders will submit for comparison of bids and should include the base bid, unit pricing and alternates (if applicable), time for completion, space to acknowledge receipt of any addenda. It must be signed by a party who can bind the vendor or contractor to the owner in a legal contract.
Which of the following would NOT be an example of a submittal?
samples
shop drawings
construction drawings
product brochures
construction drawings
construction drawings are contract documents they would not be an example of a submittal.
Which of the following is NOT a part of the contract documents?
bid form
Owner-Contractor Agreement
addenda
specifications
bid form
Although the bid form is often bound into the project manual along with the specifications, it is only a proposal and is not considered part of the contract documents.
Which of the following is a FALSE statement about addenda?
An addendum must be issued four or five days before bid opening.
Addenda are only issued before the construction contract is signed.
Addenda are used to modify or interpret the contract documents.
An addendum is sent only to the contractor to request the clarification.
An addendum is sent only to the contractor to request the clarification.
Addenda must be sent to all the contractors bidding on a project.
When can a contractor make a final application for payment on a project?
When the certificate of substantial completion has been issued
As soon as the project is deemed as being in the project close-out phase by the interior designer
After site inspection and all punch list items are corrected
After the interior designer’s final site inspection
When the certificate of substantial completion has been issued
Although all of the above steps are part of working towards substantial completion in the close-out phase of a project, only when the certificate of substantial completion is issued can the contractor submit final application for payment.
With construction underway, the contractor has requested to make a material change due to availability shortages and extended lead times.
This change could NOT be considered a:
addenda
formal change order
minor change in the work
change order
addenda
During construction, changes in the construction work are accomplished in one of three ways: by minor changes in the work, by construction change directive, or by formal change order.
While on site for your regular site visit, you see an obvious safety problem that could be dangerous for the workers on site. What should be your first response to this observation?
Notify the workers in the immediate area of the problem to stop work until the contractor has resolved the issue
Call the owner and tell him/her to stop construction until the contractor has resolved the issue
Tell the appropriate subcontractor about the issue and discuss options for how to solve the problem with the
contractor
None of the above
None of the above
The contractor is solely responsible for safety on the job site. If the interior designer volunteers suggestions or directions concerning construction means and techniques in regard to safety issues, the interior designer may also assume legal responsibility and be held liable for accidents or other problems.
What is the purpose of a Request for information form? (RFI)
Allows the architect to submit questions to the contractor about how he will proceed with construction.
Allows the contractor to submit questions to the owner.
Allows the owner to submit questions to the contractor about the proceedings of construction.
Allows the contractor to submit questions about the construction of a project to the designer.
Allows the contractor to submit questions about the construction of a project to the designer.
The purpose of an RFI form is to allow the contractor to submit questions about the construction of a project to the designer in an organized and recordable fashion.
Your design firm is acting as purchasing agent for a major renovation project, which paperwork is prepared first in the procurement process?
acknowledgement
invoice
purchase order
proposal
proposal
The first step is to have the client sign off on a proposal, or sales agreement. Then the designer places a purchase order with the manufacturer or vendor that lists the items to be purchased. The manufacturer confirms the order with an acknowledgment. The invoice is sent when the order is ready to be shipped. A bill of lading is sent with the carrier to the shipping destination.
Who is responsible for creating the punch or deficiency list at the end of construction?
the owner
the interior designer
the general contractor
the general contractor and owner create the list together
the interior designer
The designer makes a first inspection to determine if the work or a designated portion of it is substantially complete or if additional items need to be completed or corrected. The list of items made by the interior designer as a result of the first inspection is called a punch
list (or deficiency list, in Canada).
While on a site visit and during construction, the designer notices unsecured objects that are likely to fall and injure a worker. What should the designer do?
have the contractor stop work until the problem has been corrected
alert the contractor to the situation and write a letter to the owner stating what was observed
tell the construction crew to stop working and add the necessary barricades
nothing, this is the contractor’s responsibility
alert the contractor to the situation and write a letter to the owner stating what was observed
The contractor is solely responsible for job site safety, and if the interior designer told the contractor to correct an unsafe condition, the designer could be opening himself or herself to liability.
All of the following are examples of value engineering except:
Omitting custom booth seating and specifying stock tables and chairs
Changing a spec from vinyl wallcovering to paint
Specifying vinyl upholstery instead of leather upholstery
Specifying blueprint matched veneer wall panels instead of sequence matched
Specifying blueprint matched veneer wall panels instead of sequence matched
Blue print matching is the most expensive type of wood panel matching, sequence matching would be less expensive.
What is the main purpose of a notice to proceed document?
Gives the architect notice to process with informing the bidder he will be awarded the job.
Gives notice to the owner that the project will begin moving forward.
Gives notice to the contractor to move forward with the construction process. This notice will start the contractor’s
clock for his completion time for the construction of the project.
Gives notice to the contractor to begin ordering materials for the project.
Gives notice to the contractor to move forward with the construction process. This notice will start the contractor’s
clock for his completion time for the construction of the project.
After construction is completed, the research team is preparing to collect the post-occupancy data. What should the team do PRIOR to collecting the data?
Create the research hypothesis
Define the performance metrics
Review the business case
Validate the research tools
Validate the research tools
Prior to collecting data, the research team should validate which research tools or methods would be most effective in collecting data that can be measured against some type of benchmark.
All of the below items are necessary to be included on a copy of meeting minutes except?
Agenda items
Meeting attendees
Company logo
To do list
Company logo
All though often included, a company’s logo is not necessary to be on a set of meeting minutes. It should be indicated with in the minutes who the facilitator of the meeting.
Once construction begins, the interior designer has a number of responsibilities under the owner-designer agreement and in accordance with the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction and the General Conditions of the Contract for Furniture, Furnishings and Equipment. Which of the followings is NOT one of the interior designer’s responsibilities?
after receiving written instruction from the owner, instruct the contractor to schedule any additional needed field tests
right to reject furniture and equipment
reject construction work that does not conform to the contract documents
alert the contractor and owner of any safety violations observed
right to reject furniture and equipment
The General Conditions of the Contract for Construction give the interior designer the authority to reject construction work that does not
conform to the contract documents
Your furniture quote exceeds the client’s budget by $5000.
You find that by switching the task seating to a comparable furniture line, you can make up the $5000. This is an example of:
Life-Cycle Cost Analysis (LCC)
Discount rate
Hard costs
Value engineering
Value engineering
Value engineering is switching a spec to a comparable item for a lesser cost.
The requirements for how bidders should propose a substitution is found in the
advertisement to bid
instructions to bidders
general conditions
bidding procedures
instructions to bidders
For bidding, the procedure a contractor must follow to propose a substitution is in the instructions to bidders. After the contract is awarded, the specification requirements can be found in the General Requirements.
Spending an excessive amount of time on a design task that yields little progress is?
inability to delegate and schedule tasks
excess perfection syndrome
the result of an over demanding client
a poor design solution
excess perfection syndrome
In their efforts to complete a job, or some portion of it, the project team spends time working toward an established or idealized level of quality.
When do Warranties typically commence (go into effect)?
on the date of substantial completion
once owner has inspected and approved the goods
once certificate of occupancy has been received
when the items are installed
on the date of substantial completion
Substantial completion is the stage when the work is sufficiently complete in accordance with the contact documents so that the owner can
occupy or utilize the work for its intended purpose.
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of field administration?
protect the owner against defects and deficiencies in the work
determine if the work is progressing in accordance with the contract documents
suggest how to correct any unsafe working conditions or safety violations
become generally familiar with the progress and quality of work and keep owner informed
suggest how to correct any unsafe working conditions or safety violations
If the interior designer observes an obvious safety violation, he or she should call it to the attention of both the contractor (but not suggest how it can be corrected) and owner and should follow up with a notice in writing.
Which of the following is a FALSE statement regarding post-occupancy evaluations (POE’s)?
The client typically doesn’t pay for a POE to be completed
A POE is a standard part of the interior design process and should be included in all projects
A POE provides an opportunity to review the project delivery process in addition to evaluating the project itself
A POE is always completed after the client has occupied the space for some time, not right after the client has
moved in
A POE is a standard part of the interior design process and should be included in all projects
post-occupancy evaluation (POE) is not a standard part of the interior designer’s services – most clients are unwilling to pay for a formal evaluation. In most cases a POE is done at the interior designer’s own time and expense.
During construction changes in the construction work can be accomplished in all of the following ways EXCEPT?
minor changes in the work issued by designer
addenda
formal change order
construction change directive
addenda
During construction it is common for changes in work to be required. These changes may be required because of drawing errors, unforeseen site conditions, design changes requested by the client, rulings by building officials or for a number of other reasons
Which of these would NOT be found in the project manual?
cost estimate
testing requirements
performance bond
instructions to bidders
cost estimate
Cost estimates are never placed in the project manual, because the project manual is used for bidding. Including a cost estimate would defeat the purpose of bidding.
Per the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, if a claim is made by the owner or contractor how many days does the interior designer have to respond?
10
15
20
7
10
Under the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, if the owner or contractor has a dispute or makes a claim, the interior designer must take certain preliminary action within 10 days of receipt of the claim.
The practice of finding acceptable substitutions to higher-cost design concepts in order to provide quality outcomes at lower costs is?
integrated project delivery
competitive bidding
a base bid specification or equal specification
value engineering
value engineering
project is being completed subject to the standard AIA General Conditions and contract agreement. If some millwork was installed with the incorrect finish, who is responsible if no sample was submitted to the designer?
millworker
contractor
project manager
interior designer
contractor
The contractor should make sure that the necessary samples, shop drawings, and other required submittals are forwarded to the interior designer for review. Because the general contractor is responsible for coordinating the various trades and suppliers, he or she would be responsible for the mechanical shop drawings.
What is the primary purpose of a retainage (or holdback) on each progress payment to a contractor?
To protect the owner against defective and incomplete work
To ensure that the contractor has obtained all necessary permits and inspections from the Authority Having
Jurisdiction (AHJ)
To protect the owner against both liquidated damages and defective or incomplete work
To protect the owner against liquidated damages
To protect the owner against defective and incomplete work
The term retainage (also referred to as a holdback) is associated with the certificate for payment. Depending on the contract, the client may retain a certain amount—commonly 5 to 10 percent—to ensure that all the work is done properly and that any omissions or problems are
taken care of.
Which of the following documents outline procedures and time line for processing submittals?
all of these
Division 01 of the specifications
General Conditions of the Contract for Construction
project construction schedule
all of these
The interior designer must review submittals with reasonable promptness so as to cause no delay in the work, but neither the Owner–Designer Agreement nor the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction states a specific amount of time, except that the interior designer must act with reasonable promptness while allowing sufficient time in the interior designer’s professional judgment to permit adequate review.
An interior designer has written furniture specifications for a project and has put the job out for bid to several dealerships. In this situation, purchase orders are most likely to be written by the
owner
interior designer
dealership
furniture rep
dealership
In this situation, the dealership(s) would most likely provide the ordering, delivery, and installation services, including the paperwork needed.
In selecting seating for the waiting area for an outpatient clinic that does not have an automatic sprinkler system, which test must the seating pass?
There will be 42 upholstered chairs and 4 upholstered benches.
CAL 129
CAL 133
CAL 603
CAL 117
CAL 133
CAL 133 (or ASTM E1537), the full-scale upholstered seating test, is the standard test required by codes for public spaces with 10 or more
seats when sprinklers are not present.
Which of the following is NOT true about FF&E warranties and manuals?
warranties are related to the quality, fitness, and purpose or title of products or equipment
formal maintenance schedules are always part of the contracted design services when the designer acts as the
seller of goods
warranties can become null and void if the maintenance, use and care instructions have not been followed
commercial clients typically have designer create maintenance schedules that inform the company workers how to clean, wax, vacuum, remove stains from and maintain the furniture, fabrics, and architectural finishes
formal maintenance schedules are always part of the contracted design services when the designer acts as the
seller of goods
Formal maintenance schedules can be either a separate design service or included and charged for in the design contract.
Which cabinet door and drawer construction type is most problematic in a space where there is a constant variation in humidity?
reveal overlay
lipped overlay
flush construction
none of these, humidity will affect all styles the same
flush construction
In many cases, the doors and drawers may sag, resulting in non-uniform spacing between fronts and causing some doors and drawers to “stick” in the frame. This problem is worsened by humidity causing the continual swelling and shrinking of the wood.
All of the following are true about purchase orders except?
list the items, exact catalog number and pricing of items to be ordered
the PO is generated and sent after the designer receives the acknowledgment of availability from the manufacturer
is typically the only way that a manufacturer/ vendor will accept an order
is issued after the designer has received the signed proposal and any required prepayments/deposits from the client
the PO is generated and sent after the designer receives the acknowledgment of availability from the manufacturer
A purchase order is the form that is sent to the manufacturer or vendor and lists the items to be purchased, their exact catalog number, pricing, shipping info and other data. A separate PO is created for each vendor. A PO serves as an internal record for the design firm. After the manufacturer receives the PO they send the acknowledgement. Most vendors do NOT accept telephone orders
Information regarding standard test methods for evaluating a product can be found in
on the internet
through ASTM
Sweet’s Catalog
at CSI
through ASTM
Midway into a project the interior designer realizes that that they have forgotten to order the fabric needed for the guest room draperies.
Since time is critical what is the best way to expedite the order?
contact the vendor to let them know of your challenges and immediately issue a purchase order
contact the vendor and place the order via the phone
contact the vendor, place the order via the phone and ask for an acknowledgment
change the draperies to a pre-fabricated product that can be delivered in time to complete the project
contact the vendor to let them know of your challenges and immediately issue a purchase order
The best solution would be to contact the vendor to check stock and make them aware of the situation and immediately issue a Purchase Order.
What testing method and standard is used for interior wall and ceiling textile finishes?
NFPA 701 (Vertical Ignition Test)
NFPA 265 (Room Corner Test)
ASTM E-84 (Steiner Tunnel Test)
ASTM D2859 (Methenamine Pill Test)
ASTM E-84 (Steiner Tunnel Test)
During installation, who is ultimately responsible for product assembly?
the contractor
the interior designer
the warehouse personnel
the vendor or seller of the goods
the vendor or seller of the goods
The vendor is responsible for delivery and installation. Installation also includes testing if required by the contract documents.
How much fabric width is required to create drapery with a fullness of 150%?
3 times the finished fabric width
2.5 times the finished fabric width
2 times the finished fabric width
1.5 times the finished fabric width
2.5 times the finished fabric width
There are 3 standard fullnesses used for drapery:
2:1, 2 to 1 or 100%
2.5:1, 2 1/2 to 1 or 150%
3:1, 3 to 1 or 200%
Which of the following statements about trim are correct?
Standing trim is applied vertically, while running trim is applied horizontally
All standing and running trim are only available in standard sizes and are manufactured in mill, while wood moldings are available in a wide variety of shapes and sizes with an unlimited array of profiles
Standing trim is an item of fixed length such as a door or window casing, while running trim is an item of continuing length such as baseboard or chair rail
Standing trim is available in standard nominal dimensions, while running trim can be manufactured to any length the designer specifies within reason
Standing trim is an item of fixed length such as a door or window casing, while running trim is an item of
continuing length such as baseboard or chair rail
When reviewing a detail of a gypsum wallboard niche to receive a built-in millwork cabinet, the interior designer should be most concerned with:
blocking
paint finish
tolerance
method of attachment
tolerance
The tolerance of the gypsum wallboard used to build the niche would be of greatest concern because the cabinet would be built to very exact dimensions while the wallboard would be built to less exact standards.
Furniture budgets can be accurately estimated by the
furniture representative and client
furniture manufacturer and interior designer
interior designer and furniture dealers
general contractor and furniture manufacturer
interior designers and furniture dealers
Furniture manufacturers, general contractors, and clients are seldom, if ever, involved in budgeting furniture.
The client is most typically involved with procurement of furniture through
a purchase order
a sales agreement
the freight bill
the acknowledgment
a sales agreement
The client must sign the sales agreement, which obligates the client to pay for the purchase of merchandise. The other documents are handled by the interior designer, dealership, or others
The designer transfers all warranties and manuals for all goods within a project to the client when?
the goods are installed
the designer creates a maintenance schedule
after the goods have been paid for
the designer is the seller of the goods
the designer is the seller of the goods
The seller of the goods is the one who transfers the warranties and manuals to client so only time a designer would do this is when the designer is the seller.
Which of the following would be the best fabric selection to use for upholstery in a retirement facility?
Polyester
Crypton
Nylon
Acrylic
Crypton
Crypton is a specially engineered fabric that is stain, water, flame and bacteria resistant, making it a good choice for retirement facilities and healthcare where durability and fire resistance are important factors.
The design firm is renovating a hotel and replacing all draperies. The draperies hang floor to ceiling and cover the entire window wall extending the full width of the guest room. Which test must the fabric used pass?
NFPA 701
NFPA 260
NFPA 265
ASTM E648
NFPA 701
The draperies must pass either vertical flame test NFPA 701, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films, or ASTM D6413.
Which document provides the designer with verification that an item was ordered correctly?
bill of lading
acknowledgment
packing slip
purchase order
acknowledgment
A manufacturer issues an acknowledgement after receiving a purchase order.
An interior designer has been retained for a building project that is currently being planned by an architect. On the second floor of the building, slate flooring over a concrete subfloor is being used. What type of installation should ideally be designed for?
a bonded thick-set installation
a thick-set application using a cleavage membrane
a standard thin-set application
a 1/2 in layer of mortar with the stone dry-set on top
a thick-set application using a cleavage membrane
Because slate does not have a uniform thickness and a concrete subfloor above grade may deflect and cause cracking, the best installation is a thick-set method with a cleavage membrane.
What combination of combustible and non-combustible trim and decoration is permissible in occupancies A, E, I, R-1, and R-2?
noncombustible 10% combustible 5%
noncombustible 30%, and combustible 30%
combustible 10%, noncombustible unlimited,
combustible 20% and noncombustible 20%
combustible 10%, noncombustible unlimited,
You have contracted with a custom woodworker to create a conference table with a fine quality wood finish that shows minimal grain. Which veneer cut would result in the least veneer waste, but be the least desirable to use for the table?
rift slicing
rotary slicing
plain slicing
quarter slicing
rotary slicing
With rotary slicing, the log is mounted on a lathe and turned against a knife, which peels off a continuous layer of veneer. This produces a very pronounced grain pattern that is often undesirable in fine quality wood finishes, although it does produce the most
veneer with the least waste.
Which of the following tests is not one that is used measure the moisture level of a concrete floor?
calcium chloride test
hygrometer test
titration test
electrical impedence test
titration test
The titration test measures for alkalinity. All others measure for moisture content.
The locations of return air grilles are shown on drawings provided by
the architect
the interior designer
the mechanical engineer
both the interior designer and the mechanical engineer
both the interior designer and the mechanical engineer
the portions of the mechanical system that are exposed on the ceiling, like the return-air grilles, should be shown on the interior design drawings for the purposes of coordination.
For which will the interior designer have the most influence on life safety by coordinating with other consultants?
smoke control
sprinklers
compartmentation
fire detection
sprinklers
Because the interior design includes the ceiling plane, the designer will coordinate the design with the sprinkler system, while specialty consultants will focus on fire detection, compartmentation, and smoke control.
Based on the type of project, which of the following specialized consultants might be required?
all of these
leasing agents and decorators
audio visual consultants and food service consultants
lighting and acoustical consultants
all of these
Based on the type of project, any one of these consultants might be required.
According to the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, all of the following are true about communication during construction observation except?
the interior designer and subcontractors must communicate through the general contractor
the owner and subcontractors must communicate through the interior designer
the owner and contractor must communicate through the interior designer unless otherwise specified in the owner-designer agreement
communication between the owner and consultants should be through the interior designer
the owner and subcontractors must communicate through the interior designer
Which of the following is a disadvantage of the departmental organization format?
is an inefficient type of organization
encourages everyone to gain experience or share their knowledge in other aspects of project planning and completion
communication between departments about any particular project can be challenging
doesn’t provide for equal contribution from all team members and can be viewed as a non-progressive approach to project completion
communication between departments about any particular project can be challenging
While the departmental organization is efficient and can take advantage of many types of specialists, communication between departments about any particular project can be a challenge.
Which of the following does not describe the correct relationship between parties under the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction?
Communication between the subcontractors and the owner should be through the contractor.
Communication between the designer and the subcontractors and material suppliers should be through the contractor.
Communication between the owner and contractor should be through the designer.
Communication between the contractor and consultants should be through the designer.
Communication between the subcontractors and the owner should be through the contractor.
A client has indicated that they would like to create a large opening in a long wall that separates the kitchen from the living room, which of the following professionals should the interior designer consult before moving forward?
structural engineer
local building inspector
local building permitting official
architect
structural engineer
The interior designer should review the existing building system to determine if they are adequate for the client’s proposed use. In most cases this review should be made with an architect, mechanical engineer, and electrical engineer. If structural changes are anticipated a structural engineer should be consulted.
You are coordinating your lighting fixtures on an RCP with the mechanical plans. In which scenario will it be difficult for a mechanical engineer to make an adjustment to their plans when it conflicts with your RCP?
Relocate a sprinkler head that is located where a recessed light is scheduled to be placed
All of these
Relocate a mixing box to increase the ceiling height
Relocate an air-supply diffuser to another area in the ceiling grid that does not conflict with even spacing of a layin light fixture
Relocate a mixing box to increase the ceiling height
They may interfere with light fixture placement and other recessed ceiling items, but because of their size and connection with ductwork and thermostats, mixing boxes are often expensive and difficult to move.
The critical path method
is used in small or mid-size projects
is most common used for scheduling in the design phase
uses horizontal bars of to represent time required for completion of specific tasks
identifies the relationship and dependency of activities
identifies the relationship and dependency of activities
The critical path method uses a flow chart-like diagram as a graphical representation of the different tasks of a project, the order in which they are completed, the amount of time allocated for each step to determine the latest date that each step can be completed and maintain the scheduled finish date
Who would be responsible for scheduling the asbestos field test for the renovation of a building built in 1972?
interior designer
building inspector
contractor
building appraiser
owner
contractor
When tests and inspections are required by the contract documents or bylaws, regulations or orders of public authorities (building departments), the contractor is responsible for making arrangements with testing agencies acceptable to the owner or with the appropriate public authorities.
What is a ‘fee projection’?
Includes the requirements the project must meet based on the basic purpose of the project.
Total fee the designer will receive for the project and allocates it to the schedule and staff members who will work on the project, after deducting amounts for profit, overhead, and other expenses that will not be used for professional time.
Keeping track of the progress of the job to see if the planned aspects of time, fee, and quality are being
accomplished.
an overall list of project tasks
Total fee the designer will receive for the project and allocates it to the schedule and staff members who will work on the project, after deducting amounts for profit, overhead, and other expenses that will not be used for professional time.
Ideally, fee projections should be developed from a careful projection of the scope of work, its associated costs (direct personnel expense,
indirect expenses, and overhead), consultant fees, reimbursables, and profit desired.
The project manager is involved in the initial determination of the scope of work and estimation of fees. Which of the following is not under the project manager’s responsibility during this phase?
Monitoring
Fee Projection
Time Planning
Quality Planning
Monitoring
Though the project manager is responsible for monitoring which is keeping track of the progress of the job to see if the planned aspects of time, fee and quality are being accomplished, this responsibility falls during the progress of the project rather than the initial phase of planning for time, fees and quality.
All of the following are true about a fee projection except?
is one of the first tasks the project manager should complete
is one of the most important tasks a project manager must complete
it involves determining with the client what the expectations are concerning design, cost and other aspects of the project
should be used as the basis for setting the final fee agreement with the client
it involves determining with the client what the expectations are concerning design, cost and other aspects of the project
As the interpreter of contract document requirements, the interior designer is responsible for all of the following except?
preparing detailed drawings, specifications, and other documents required to have the project constructed
determining the amount owed to the contractors and suppliers based on observations at the project site and on evaluation of the contractor’s’ applications for payment
determining the accuracy and completeness of the dimensions, details, quantities, and other aspects of the shop drawings
assisting the owner in preparing the bidding documents necessary for procurement forms, conditions of the contracts and forms of agreements between the owner and contractor
determining the accuracy and completeness of the dimensions, details, quantities, and other aspects of the shop drawings
When the designer reviews shop drawings, it is only for conformance with the design concept expressed in the contract documents. The contractor is responsible for determining the accuracy and completeness of dimensions, details, quantities, and other aspects of the shop drawings.
As the project manager in charge of project planning you are responsible for all of the following except?
creating a fee projection
scheduling the design work required and ensuring that there are enough fees and staff to complete the work
scheduling the construction
determining with the client what the expectations are concerning design, cost and other aspects of the project to
ensure quality
scheduling the construction
Construction scheduling is the responsibility of the general contractor.
The wallpaper contractor that you have hired to hang the wall covering in your client’s home does not show up at the scheduled time and rushes through the job resulting in sub par work. He also leaves a mess in your client’s home. Your client leaves you an angry message on your voicemail blaming you.
What is the best way to proceed?
call the contractor and tell him to get over there and fix it, then call the client and let them know you have already addressed the problem
call the client, apologize, accept responsibility and correct the problem as soon as possible with that contractor or if necessary another contractor
go to the site to inspect the workmanship and site condition, if things are like the client stated, apologize and contact the contractor to inform him that he will not be paid until the problems have been corrected
tell the client you are not to blame and give the client the contractor’s number so they can contact them directly
call the client, apologize, accept responsibility and correct the problem as soon as possible with that contractor or if necessary another contractor
Your first responsibility is to contact the client and assure them that the problem will be corrected promptly. You hired the wallpaper contractor and are therefore responsible for correcting the problem.
When calculating the billing rate for an upcoming project, which of the following should you consider in the billing rate for each staff member working the project?
employee’s salary rate and the cost of an employee’s fringe benefits
all of these are used to calculate the billing rate
employee’s salary rate
allowance for office profit and employee’s salary rate
all of these are used to calculate the billing rate
Billing rates are determined based on the amount of money an employee is paid (salary rate) plus the costs of the employee’s fringe benefits, plus the cost of office overhead, plus an allowance for profit.
In preparing a budget, which of the following elements would an interior designer most likely ask the client to include?
legal fees and artwork consulting
taxes on furniture and computer system installation
contingencies and an interior designer’s fee
furnishings and furniture delivery
legal fees and artwork consulting
Legal fees and specialty consulting like artwork advice are often separated from the construction and furnishing budget that the interior
designer prepares.
A transaction privilege tax license allows an interior design firm to?
conduct business from a specific state
buy and sell furniture
exempt the firm from paying tax on items purchased for client
charge clients for shipping and storage of furniture
buy and sell furniture
Most local jurisdictions require every business, including professional services, to have a license. This allows the business to practice and usually serves as a basis for taxation.
A residential interior designer operates and works out of a small retail boutique. Why can’t the business use cash accounting?
does not account for reporting of sales tax
the designer’s business is not a sole proprietorship
the designer maintains an inventory
the designer owns and does not lease the property
the designer maintains an inventory
In the cash accounting method, revenue and expenses are recognized in the period in which the firm actually receives the cash or actually
pays the bills. Cash accounting is a single-entry system
A line item included in a budget to account for unknown conditions is called
a contingency
a budget adjustment
an allowance
a parameter
a contingency
A line item included in a budget to account for unknown conditions is called a contingency
Which business organization allows the most control by its founders?
partnership
professional corporation
sole proprietorship
subchapter S corporation
partnership
If a partially completed low partition constructed according to the interior designer’s drawings falls over during construction and injures a worker, who is responsible?
worker
interior designer
subcontractor
contractor
contractor
The contractor is responsible for all means and methods of construction and all safety concerns on the job site.
Corey’s Construction came in with the lowest bid and was awarded the project. But for unforeseen reasons, they did not enter into an agreement with the owner. What would be used to compensate the owner for the difference between Corey’s Construction’s low bid and the next lowest bid?
bid security
performance bond
labor and materials bond
liability insurance
bid security
Bid security is used to ensure that the successful bidder will enter into a contract with the owner. The form of the bid security may be a certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond.If the successful bidder does not enter into an agreement, the bid security may be retained to compensate for the difference between the low bid and the next lowest bid.
How would a project manager keep track of the progress of the job to see if the planned aspects of time and fee are being accomplished?
by holding periodic meetings with the contractor and all consultants to discuss the progress of the job
by creating, following and monitoring a CPM chart
by ensuring that the contractor submit his scheduled payouts in a timely manner
by comparing weekly time sheet with original estimates
by comparing weekly time sheet with original estimates
Monitoring is keeping track of the progress of the job to see if the planned aspects of time, fee and quality are being accomplished. The original fee projections can be monitored by comparing weekly time sheets with the original estimate.
All of the following are reasons why the contractor or owner might make a claim EXCEPT?
seeking correction of unsafe conditions on the jobsite
seeking an adjustment of the contract terms
seeking payment of money
seeking an interpretation of the contract terms
seeking correction of unsafe conditions on the job site
A claim is a demand or assertion by the contractor or owner seeking payment of money, an extension of time, an adjustment or interpretation of the contract terms, or other relief from terms of the contract.
What method enables the designer and owner to evaluate the cost implication of each building component and to make decisions concerning both quantity and quality that might meet the original budget estimate?
cost indexing
parameter and matrix costing
parameter
life cycle cost analysis
parameter and matrix costing
the budget can be refined by the parameter method,
which involves an expanded itemization of construction quantities and furnishings and assignment of unit costs to these quantities.
Another way to compare and evaluate alternative construction components is matrix costing, a technique in which a matrix is drawn with
various alternatives and the individual elements that combine to make up the total cost of the alternatives
Per the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, who is responsible for the inspection and rejection of damaged furniture at a job site?
owner
interior designer
general contractor
all of the above
owner
Only the owner may reject nonconforming work and must do so in writing to the vendor. However, the interior designer may assist the owner in determining if work should be accepted or not.
All of the following are true about construction drawings EXCEPT?
must show the technically correct ways of meeting the functional requirements of the design
must be coordinated with the specifications and the consultant’s drawings
are not part of the contract documents
represents the interior designer’s final decisions concerning design, building methods, and construction
technology
are not part of the contract documents
One of the most important parts of the contract documents is a set of construction drawings.
Where would it be best to call out the frame material on an entry door?
door schedule
hardware schedule
finish plan
finish schedule
door schedule
The best place to indicate the frame material is in the door schedule where the door itself would also be called out. This insures all information about the door is in one place.
In the MasterFormat System, which of the following does not belong in Division 03 – Concrete?
Concrete restoration
Pre-cast concrete
Concrete block
Concrete block and Grout
Concrete block
Concrete block belongs to Division 04 – Masonry, along with brick, stone and other types of blocks (including glass blocks).
Which of the following is not typically required by the AHJ for review of code compliance?
Mechanical and Electrical drawings prepared by the consultant.
A description of the building construction type, occupancy group(s), sprinkler indication and area of construction
Fire-rated partitions, doors, and other openings along with their respective details and sections.
None of these
None of these
In working with an electrical engineer on a project, what information would the designer most likely put on the interior design power plan?
switch locations
dedicated outlets
conduit sizing
speaker locations
switch locations
On a large restaurant project you have selected a unique handcrafted tile for use throughout the entire restaurant.
You are nervous the contractor will try and replace this product due to cost and long lead times.
In order to ensure you receive the exact product what type of specification should you write?
Performance
Proprietary
Descriptive
Base-bid
Proprietary
Proprietary specifications are the most restrictive specifications in that they call out a specific manufacturer’s product. These give the interior designer complete control over what is installed. They are easier to write than other types and are generally shorter.
Which of the following is generally NOT considered FF&E?
vertical blinds
wall-to-wall carpeting
a commissioned sculpture bolted to a wall
vending machines built into an opening
wall-to-wall carpeting
Carpeting is a finish item
What type of schedule would be LEAST likely to be found in a set of interior design drawings?
finish schedule
equipment schedule
window schedule
millwork schedule
window schedule
Because windows are part of the architectural work in a building, a window schedule would not be found on interior drawings.
Which type of specification is a statement setting criteria and results required for the item being specified?
performance specification
reference standard specification
base-bid specification
technical specification
performance specification
A pure performance specification is a statement setting criteria and results required for the item being specified. The results can be verified by measurement, tests or other types of evaluation. The means of achieving the required results are not specified; this is left up to the contractor or vendor.
All of the following are important to remember when writing specifications except?
specifications are legal documents
avoid exculpatory clauses that try to shift the responsibility to the contractor or someone else in a broad, general way
specify the results and the methods to achieve those results together
do not include standards that cannot be measured
specify the results and the methods to achieve those results together
“Division 09 – Finishes” is an example of:
A Master Specification division
A Guide Specification division
A MasterFormat division subgroup
A Descriptive Specification
A MasterFormat division subgroup
Which of the following is included in the project manual but is not a part of the contract documents?
Bidding Requirements
Performance Bond
Technical Specifications
General and Supplementary Conditions
Bidding Requirements
Bidding requirements are included in the project manual for convenience but do not constitute a contractual obligation. This includes the Invitation to Bid, Prequalification forms, instructions to bidders and information available to bidders.
In a set of construction drawings, where would you find the general notes?
last sheet of documents
general conditions page
title and index sheet
appendix
title and index sheet
When working on a complex remodeling project, what plan does a contractor need before partitions can be removed?
floor plan
electrical plan
demolition plan
construction plan
demolition plan
a small lounge area with exposed mechanical systems, you have designed two walls to receive a custom wood planked finish on the entire wall up to 10’. Above this 10’ mark the wall will continue up with a painted finish into the exposed plenum space.
What gypsum wallboard finish level would be most appropriate for this wall?
Level 1
Level 0
Level 5
Level 3
Level 3
In which CSI MasterFormat section would you most likely find acoustical ceilings?
None of these
Division 9, Finishes
Division 10, Specialties
Division 11, Equipment
Division 9, Finishes
Which of the following is more legally binding?
schedules
drawings
specifications
all of the above
specifications
The courts have held in many past cases that information in the specifications takes
precedence over the other documents in the case of conflicts. This provision is often written into contracts.
When specifying the method by which two veneer pieces are to be applied, the most pleasing result is usually obtained with a
book match
center match
random match
slip match
book match
Only book matching and slip matching refer to the ways individual veneer pieces can be laid up next to each other. Of these two options, book matching is generally considered the preferred, most pleasing match.
You are specifying for a health care system who will be using a solution-dyed antimicrobial carpet in a custom pattern and colors for use in some of the corridors.
What type of specification should you use?
Masterspec
Reference
Descriptive
Proprietary
Descriptive
In this scenario, the specification must meet both performance and design criteria, without mentioning trade or brand names (proprietary). The best type of specification is a descriptive spec.
All of the following are true about detail drawings except?
if the project is negotiated, the details must be very complete and fully describe the extent of the work so the client will get a valid cost quote
can include construction elements such as wall types, doors, glazing, ceilings, millwork, stairways, flooring and any
other special construction
typically drawn at a large scale of 1”= 1’-0” (1:10) or larger
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if the project is negotiated, the details must be very complete and fully describe the extent of the work so the client will get a valid cost quote
Where would application instructions for vinyl wallcovering be found?
in a finish schedule at the end of Section 097200, Wall Covering
in Part 3 of Section 097200, Wall Covering
in Part 1 of Section 097200, Wall Covering
in Part 2 of Section 097200, Wall Covering
in Part 3 of Section 097200, Wall Covering
Part 3, Execution, is the portion of any standard specification section that always contains installation or application requirements.
