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The use of data analytics in design helps both the designer and client:

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gather, analyze and locate hidden patterns to predict how people will use a space.

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Before space planning begins a designer should have all of the following information EXCEPT?
A. # of required exits
B. block diagrams
C. inventory of existing furniture
D. occupancy groups
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B. block diagrams

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Why is it most beneficial to show the column grid layout on the reflected ceiling plan if available?

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The simple description of the structural system that may be happening above the ceiling gives attention to consider beams or other structures that may interfere with systems and equipment that need to handled in the ceiling or plenum space.

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How many exits are required for a convention center ballroom of 7,725 sf2 with tables and chairs?
For this item, refer to the 2018 International Building Code. CIDQ will provide relevant occupancy load tables for you to answer this question.

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3 EXITS

The occupant load of the space determines the number of exits required from a space. The occupant load is the number of people a building code assumes will occupy a given building or portion of a building. It is based on the occupancy classification and occupancy load factor (amount of floor occupied by one person) of that classification.

For a ballroom (assembly with tables and chairs), the occupancy load factor is 15 net. Taking the square footage of the ballroom (7,725sf2) and dividing it by the occupancy load factor will calculate the occupancy load of the space (515 occupants).

For an assembly space, any occupant load over 49 requires 2 exits. However, three exits are required for any space when the occupant load is between 501 and 1000 occupants.

Per IBC 2018 1006.2.1.1 Three or more exits or exit access doorways.
Three exits, or exit access doorways shall be provided from any space with an occupant load of 501 to 1,000. Four exits or exit access doorways shall be provided from any space with an occupant load greater than 1000.

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What is the difference between flooring underlayment and a leveling material?

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underlayments allows impact loads to be spread across the subfloor while leveling materials provide for a flat, smooth subfloor finish

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In planning a design with wood paneling, ceiling coffers, and wainscoting for a restaurant, what percentage of wall and ceiling area cannot be exceeded?

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10%

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Stainmaster is a trade name for what?

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Nylon

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Which is the best choice for window coverings for a new conference center addition at a tropical resort? The ballroom will have a large expanse of full height glass and a view of the landscaped courtyard overlooking the beach.
The design style is exotic but formal suited to weddings, galas and other events.

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FR polyester with blackout lining

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If you were specifying the fabric for sofas in a sunroom, which would be the LEAST desirable choice?

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Rayon, because it is a cellulosic fiber made from wood pulp and while it is soft with excellent drapability,
it is one of the least desirable fabrics in general due to its high flammability.
It has moderate abrasion resistance, low resiliency, and specifically has very poor resistance to fading from sunlight.
A better choice would be Sunbrella, the registered trademark for a proprietary blend of solution-dyed acrylic and polyester
for superior weather-resistance and commercial indoor and outdoor use.

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Avora FR is a trade name for what?

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Polyester

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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?

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A thick-set application using a cleavage membrane

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Which of the following fabrics is the most naturally fire-resistant?

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wool, because it’s is a natural fiber that is inherently fire resistant. It is resilient and flame retardant resists abrasion, is a good insulator, and can be woven in a variety of textures. It can be dyed from the palest to the deepest colors, cleans well, resists dirt, and can absorb up to 20 percent of its weight in moisture without feeling damp.

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Windows facing what direction will maximize daylighting without the use of special equipment or additional architectural features?

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South

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Which of the following existing conditions influences the space plan of an interior design project?
A. ornate millwork
B. location of plumbing
C. an undesirable view
D. All of the above
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D. All of the above

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Conducting a site analysis is?

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Due Diligence

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In the programming phase of a project, an interior designer is busy collecting information during a site visit.
Which is one possible reason to verify results using another method?

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observation is best used to verify information gathered in interviews or questionnaires

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Your client has asked you to help them renovate their primary place of living into one that can accommodate the couple’s new home based consulting business.
The location is on a quiet, residential street with no on-street parking, however, the lot size is large and the building located so as to be able to accommodate
additional parking spaces. What is the first step in determining if this renovation will be allowed?

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A study of zoning requirements for the neighborhood

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Preliminary space planning shows that it is impossible to satisfy all the programmed adjacencies shown on the adjacency matrix that has been approved by the client.
What is the best course of action?

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Verify that the adjacencies require physical connection, and then review the problem with the client.

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The concept of “resiliency” used in the design is the ability of an organization or a place to weather a catastrophic event and to come back better than it was before.
What is seen as an important factor in choosing a “resilient” site for a new project?

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Transportation availability for building occupants

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While joining a professional Interior Design organization has many tangible and intangible benefits, the MOST IMPORTANT benefit of joining multiple professional organizations is:

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They can each provide different Benefits and Advangages

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Which statement regarding health, safety and welfare requirements is MOST correct?

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They are seen as social and licensing responsibilities that lie with the interior designer.

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Ethical behavior of an Interior Designer is arguably the most important part of being a professional.
According to both IIDA and ASID, what is the MOST IMPORTANT consideration for all aspects of an Interior Designer’s work?

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to protect the health, and welfare of the client and public.

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In which situation should an interior designer include a furniture plan as part of their construction drawing package?

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If the existing furniture is being reused/relocated

To coordinate the location of electrical outlets in relation to the location of furniture

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A home run noted on the contract documents is:

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A graphic indication showing which lights and outlets are connects to a particular circuit breaker in an electrical panel box

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If minimizing cost is a concern, which style of cabinet door and drawer construction should NOT be used?

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Flush

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For a more complex project, the codes on a furniture installation plan may consist of a combination of letters and numbers.
What would the code be for the fourteenth type of chair, located in room 409 of a new tenant space?

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C14/409

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Which would be the best drawing to use if you want to show the height of built in bookcases, the finishes that would be applied to the bookcases and the wall detail?

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Elevations

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Your design assistant will be meeting the delivery crew at the job site, which plan should you be sure to provide to the installers and your assistant?

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furniture plan

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Who will use the finish plan?

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Wall Covering Contractor

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Which of the following changes is least likely to require a review of a building’s egress plan?

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changes in the finish selections

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Which of the following scales should NEVER be used for interior design construction drawings?

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3/16” = 1ft-0in and 3/32” = 1ft-0in

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32
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Detailed information about furniture is commonly found on?

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a schedule or the specifications

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What is the best way to show finish placement for a project with spaces that have 2 finishes, such as paint and wallcovering?

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Use a combination of lines, symbols, and elevations on a finish plan

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All of the following are true about a graphic scale EXCEPT?

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the measurement of scale is dependent on having a scale instrument

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All of the following are true about reflected ceiling plans EXCEPT?

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shows power sources and outlets

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36
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When would be most appropriate for an interior designer to use the prefix letter ‘I’ when numbering a set of construction drawings?

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‘I’ should be used for interior design sheets when an architect’s drawings are included as part of the drawing set

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What are the three basic adjacency needs?

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people, products and information

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“Precept” drawings are what type of design document?

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Idea sketches developed during programming about how the final design solution might respond to the identified design problems.

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A project manager wants to involve her entire design and construction team in the scheduling of an upcoming project. Which of the following scheduling methods allows for interaction
and discussion among the team as it relates to project scheduling?

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full wall schedule

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At what point in the design process would you create a parti diagram?

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after the bubble diagrams and design concept are completed

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During the schematic design phase, which is the most appropriate sequence of steps for producing a space plan?

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Spaces requiring plumbing, largest spaces, general circulation, public spaces, then other room allocations

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42
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Bubble diagrams are most often part of which design phase?

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Schematic

43
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Which type of matrix records the relationships between rooms in a plan and identifies the required levels of closeness and reasons why rooms need to be near each other?

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Adjacency Matrix

44
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To maintain the integrity of a fire rated assembly, fire doors must___________, and have proper latching devices to contain the possible spread of fire, smoke, and toxic gases.

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be self-closing

45
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T or F: Buildings with an automatic sprinkler system connected to an alarm system do not need automatic heat detectors.

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True

46
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What should be the minimum distance between exits within a space?

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one-half the diagonal distance of the room area

47
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In regards to means of egress, what is the furthest common path of egress travel distance?

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the measurement from the most remote occupiable point of an area or room that an occupant must travel before two separate and distinct paths of egress travel to two exits becomes available

48
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In regards to fire egress: The lobby of a building from the stair enclosure to the exterior door is called:

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The Exit Discharge

49
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Exit access corridors in nonsprinklered buildings must have a rating of

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1 hour

50
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The common path of egress travel distance can not exceed:

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100’

51
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What are the four main stages of a product’s life cycle?

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raw-material acquisition, manufacturing, use in a building and disposal

52
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An interior designer is evaluating various alternatives for a particular building product as they relate to sustainability. The interior designer would most likely use

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Life Cycle Assessment

53
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Embodied energy is defined as?

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the energy required by a product or material for its extraction as a raw material, initial processing, and subsequent manufacture into a finished product

54
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How can composite wood veneers can be used?

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as a “green” alternative to standard wood veneers

55
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All of the following relate to the design principle proportion EXCEPT?
 modular system
 golden section
 Fibonacci series
 Gestalt psychology
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Gestalt psychology

56
Q

What elements of design best convey the powerful symbolic or emotional qualities which are affected and vary greatly depending on one’s culture?

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shape and color

57
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Which element of design would best enable a designer to create either an intimate feeling or give the space monumental character?

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scale

58
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This psychologist proposed a hierarchy of human needs, ranging from basic needs to more advanced needs, such as self-actualization:

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Abraham Maslow

Gestalt Psychology????

59
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All of the following are elements of design EXCEPT?
color, scale, and texture
 color, pattern, and texture
 color, scale, and rhythm
 light, color, and texture
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color, scale, and rhythm (Rhythm isnt an element it’s a principle)

60
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Which of the following plan arrangements would be most appropriate for the entry, nave, altar, and choir of a church moving into an existing rectangular space?

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Axial

61
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If your goal is to create a relaxed and casual environment, which is not appropriate?

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symmetrical balance

62
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When starting a project within a structure located within a designated historic district, why is an historical analysis important?

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the “historical significance” must be taken into account when applying accessibility requirements

63
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You are working on the renovation on an existing property into a small hotel convention center and meeting facility.
What should you do before beginning the project?
A. Verify the capacities of the HVAC and electrical systems to handle new occupancies
B. Schedule a walk through, for measuring, photographing and determining views from the space
C. Analyze codes and regulations that pertain to the project, determining sustainability requirements and goals for the project
D. all of these

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D. All of these

64
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All of the following are components of the programming report EXCEPT?
 goals and objectives
 design concept
 budget requirements
 required adjacencies
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Design Concept

65
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What is the process undertaken before design during which all pertinent information about a project is collected and analyzed?

A

programming

66
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Which step in the five step programming process would the designer develop abstract ideas that are functional solutions to the
client’s performance problems without defining the physical means to solve them?

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Uncovering and testing concepts

67
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When would a designer determine potential noise problems, either from inside or outside the building?

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during the field survey

68
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What is a programmatic concept?

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a designer’s abstract ideas about how to solve a performance problem

69
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In terms of the programming process, what is one of the most reliable ways to gather information for a commercial project?

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Observation

70
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Which of the following statements is generally FALSE regarding programming interviews?
A. They allow for the revelation of information that the programmer may not have considered.
B. They minimize inaccurate results from ambiguous questions.
C. They can verify the accuracy of surveys.
D. They make efficient use of the interviewer’s time.

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D. They make efficient use of the interviewer’s time.

71
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The complexity of the human environment interface makes it difficult to base a design theory only on

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environmental design research

72
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Which tools are important aspects of examining an existing building during the programming and analysis phase of a project?
A. precedent studies, site photographs, matrices, employee interviews
B. bubble diagrams, construction plans, site photographs, post occupancy interviews
C. employee interviews, matrices, precedent studies, furniture schedules
D post occupancy interviews, site photographs, bubble diagrams, construction plans

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precedent studies, site photographs, matrices, employee interviews

73
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When using an expanded criteria matrix spreadsheet during the pre-design phase for more complex project types, it best allows for which of the following?

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additional factors to be added for consideration

74
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A criteria matrix is used for:

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organizing programming information

75
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Using behavioral analytics as part of the Interior Design programming process is helpful as it does which of the following?
A. It provides lists of monitored sites within an existing building.
B. It allows real time data gathering of how users experience a space.
C. It generates comparisons between similar types of spaces.
D. It develops useful information on employee interpersonal interactions.

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B. It allows real time data gathering of how users experience a space.

76
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One of the primary purposes of a prototype sketch is?

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to see how much square footage each function or space will potentially take up in the finished design

77
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An adjacency matrix is used to:

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establish space planning relationship and priorities

78
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In terms of proxemics, which type of seating would be the most appropriate when strangers are sitting near one another?

A

A single chair

79
Q

You have been given the task of creating a community space that encourages a feeling of equity and fairness and encourages
cooperation among the users, which of the following would help you reach that goal?

A

specify round tables

80
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If two people are seated at a rectangular table with one person at each end this indicates what type of relationship/interaction between the two people?

A

competitive

81
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Which is most important for a successful design concept?
A. if the concept allows for expansion to meet the client’s future requirements
B. that it address a specific color palette conducive to the planned activity
C. if it addresses required adjacencies
D. how the designer addresses the location and existing conditions of the space

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B. that it address a specific color palette conducive to the planned activity

82
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A designer uses the principle of harmony in order to

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establish an agreement of individual elements to each other and to the entire composition

83
Q

A fast-casual restaurant uses dining tables with identical bases but with tabletops that are different shapes and colors. The tables are equally spaced
and distributed evenly within a square space. This configuration primarily illustrates which design principle?

A

Harmony

84
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Which of the following are conceptual plan arrangements?
 open, centralized, enveloped, linear
 open, linear, axial, adjacent
 open, transitional, centralized, grid
 open, clustered, linear, grid
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open, clustered, linear, grid

85
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To accommodate the principles of Universal Design, what is the most obviously controllable aspect of a lighting design to address the sensory needs of the largest group of individuals?

A

Brightness

86
Q

In a small lecture hall, it would be best to avoid:

A

Vaulted Ceilings

87
Q

Which element of design is one of the most powerful tools for the interior designer and is also one of the most complex to understand and apply?

A

Color

88
Q

Why are ozone generators rarely recommended in building ventilation systems?

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They mask important odors that help us smell the quality of our indoor air environmental quality.

89
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Using steps in a space can do the following:
 define a space
 create vertical movement
 modify the scale of a room
 all of these
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all of these

90
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Beyond overall safety considerations, what would be important when you are designing the surface materials/finishes of a ramp in a facility for the visually impaired
to help them with changes in direction?

A

tactile considerations

91
Q

How would you best use color to widen a narrow room?

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paint the end walls with a bright warm color and paint the side walls a lighter, cooler color

92
Q

Why is the mean radiant temperature an important factor in cold rooms or in the winter?

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because as the air temperature decreases, the body loses more heat through radiation than by evaporation

93
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Which test is NOT used to determine flammability of upholstery fabric?
 Steiner Tunnel Test
 Smolder Resistance Test
 Smoke Density Test
 Radiant Panel Test
A

Radiant Panel Test

94
Q

When a fabric has been fire-retardant treated, it will

A

Not burn

95
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Which of the following is the LEAST effective for maximizing indoor air quality?
conducting a post-occupancy evaluation
developing a maintenance manual
planning separate rooms for large copiers
specifying materials with low VOCs

A

conducting a post-occupancy evaluation

96
Q

What testing method and standard is used for interior wall and ceiling textile finishes?

A

ASTM E84 The Streiner Tunnel Test

97
Q

Which would you use to separate a building into two different construction types?

A

Fire wall

98
Q

In some states an interior designer is required to have a license to practice design. This requirement is based on a state’s?

A

Practice Act

99
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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 subpar 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?

A.) 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
B.) call the client, apologize, accept responsibility and correct the problem as soon as possible with that contractor or if necessary another contractor
C.) tell the client you are not to blame and give the client the contractor’s number so they can contact them directly
D.) 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

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B.) call the client, apologize, accept responsibility and correct the problem as soon as possible with that contractor or if necessary another contractor

100
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A designer would like to purchase furniture and accessories for a number of residential clients.
The designer:
should research whether local zoning allow her to sell retail furniture from her office location
must sell all merchandise or workroom services at the same percentage of markup as specified in the contract
must charge sales tax on the markup
should not make retail sales, but bill hourly and contract purchasing out to an agent or dealer

A

should research whether local zoning allow her to sell retail furniture from her office location

101
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All of the following are true about the use of consultants EXCEPT?
A it is the interior designer’s responsibility to inform the consultant about the applicable code requirements
B the interior designer is responsible for code compliance of all consultants’ work
C the interior designer should involve the consultant in the project as early as possible
D when the owner contracts directly with the consultant, the interior designer may lose some ability to direct the consultant

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B the interior designer is responsible for code compliance of all consultants’ work

102
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All of the following are important to remember when writing specifications except?
A specifications are legal documents
B do not include standards that cannot be measured
C specify the results and the methods to achieve those results together
D avoid exculpatory clauses that try to shift the responsibility to the contractor or someone else in a broad, general way

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C specify the results and the methods to achieve those results together

103
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As the interpreter of contract document requirements, the interior designer is responsible for all of the following except?
A determining the accuracy and completeness of the dimensions, details, quantities, and other aspects of the shop drawings
B 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
C preparing detailed drawings, specifications, and other documents required to have the project constructed
D 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

A

A determining the accuracy and completeness of the dimensions, details, quantities, and other aspects of the shop drawings

104
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When making furniture decisions, what should the interior designer consider?
A all of these
B FF&E requirements established by a rating system such as LEED
C federal, state and local restrictions related to FF&E
D industry standards

A

A all of these

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