Misc.

Question 1

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

Answer 1

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

Question 2

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

Answer 2

B. block diagrams

Question 3

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

Answer 3

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.

Question 4

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.

Answer 4

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.

Question 5

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

Answer 5

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

Question 6

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

Answer 6

10%

Question 7

Stainmaster is a trade name for what?

Answer 7

Nylon

Question 8

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.

Answer 8

FR polyester with blackout lining

Question 9

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

Answer 9

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.

Question 10

Avora FR is a trade name for what?

Answer 10

Polyester

Question 11

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?

Answer 11

A thick-set application using a cleavage membrane

Question 12

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

Answer 12

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.

Question 13

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

Answer 13

South

Question 14

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

Answer 14

D. All of the above

Question 15

Conducting a site analysis is?

Answer 15

Due Diligence

Question 16

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?

Answer 16

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

Question 17

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?

Answer 17

A study of zoning requirements for the neighborhood

Question 18

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?

Answer 18

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

Question 19

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?

Answer 19

Transportation availability for building occupants

Question 20

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

Answer 20

They can each provide different Benefits and Advangages

Question 21

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

Answer 21

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

Question 22

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?

Answer 22

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

Question 23

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

Answer 23

If the existing furniture is being reused/relocated

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

Question 24

A home run noted on the contract documents is:

Answer 24

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

Question 25

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

Answer 25

Flush

Question 26

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?

Answer 26

C14/409

Question 27

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?

Answer 27

Elevations

Question 28

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?

Answer 28

furniture plan

Question 29

Who will use the finish plan?

Answer 29

Wall Covering Contractor

Question 30

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

Answer 30

changes in the finish selections

Question 31

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

Answer 31

3/16" = 1ft-0in and 3/32" = 1ft-0in

Question 32

Detailed information about furniture is commonly found on?

Answer 32

a schedule or the specifications

Question 33

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

Answer 33

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

Question 34

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

Answer 34

the measurement of scale is dependent on having a scale instrument

Question 35

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

Answer 35

shows power sources and outlets

Question 36

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

Answer 36

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

Question 37

What are the three basic adjacency needs?

Answer 37

people, products and information

Question 38

“Precept” drawings are what type of design document?

Answer 38

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

Question 39

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?

Answer 39

full wall schedule

Question 40

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

Answer 40

after the bubble diagrams and design concept are completed

Question 41

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

Answer 41

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

Question 42

Bubble diagrams are most often part of which design phase?

Answer 42

Schematic

Question 43

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?

Answer 43

Adjacency Matrix

Question 44

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.

Answer 44

be self-closing

Question 45

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

Answer 45

True

Question 46

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

Answer 46

one-half the diagonal distance of the room area

Question 47

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

Answer 47

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

Question 48

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

Answer 48

The Exit Discharge

Question 49

Exit access corridors in nonsprinklered buildings must have a rating of

Answer 49

1 hour

Question 50

The common path of egress travel distance can not exceed:

Answer 50

100'

Question 51

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

Answer 51

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

Question 52

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

Answer 52

Life Cycle Assessment

Question 53

Embodied energy is defined as?

Answer 53

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

Question 54

How can composite wood veneers can be used?

Answer 54

as a "green" alternative to standard wood veneers

Question 55

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

Answer 55

Gestalt psychology

Question 56

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

Answer 56

shape and color

Question 57

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

Answer 57

scale

Question 58

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

Answer 58

Abraham Maslow Gestalt Psychology????

Question 59

``` 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 ```

Answer 59

color, scale, and rhythm (Rhythm isnt an element it's a principle)

Question 60

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?

Answer 60

Axial

Question 61

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

Answer 61

symmetrical balance

Question 62

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

Answer 62

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

Question 63

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

Answer 63

D. All of these

Question 64

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

Answer 64

Design Concept

Question 65

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

Answer 65

programming

Question 66

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?

Answer 66

Uncovering and testing concepts

Question 67

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

Answer 67

during the field survey

Question 68

What is a programmatic concept?

Answer 68

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

Question 69

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

Answer 69

Observation

Question 70

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.

Answer 70

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

Question 71

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

Answer 71

environmental design research

Question 72

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

Answer 72

precedent studies, site photographs, matrices, employee interviews

Question 73

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?

Answer 73

additional factors to be added for consideration

Question 74

A criteria matrix is used for:

Answer 74

organizing programming information

Question 75

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.

Answer 75

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

Question 76

One of the primary purposes of a prototype sketch is?

Answer 76

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

Question 77

An adjacency matrix is used to:

Answer 77

establish space planning relationship and priorities

Question 78

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

Answer 78

A single chair

Question 79

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?

Answer 79

specify round tables

Question 80

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?

Answer 80

competitive

Question 81

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

Answer 81

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

Question 82

A designer uses the principle of harmony in order to

Answer 82

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

Question 83

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?

Answer 83

Harmony

Question 84

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

Answer 84

open, clustered, linear, grid

Question 85

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?

Answer 85

Brightness

Question 86

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

Answer 86

Vaulted Ceilings

Question 87

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?

Answer 87

Color

Question 88

Why are ozone generators rarely recommended in building ventilation systems?

Answer 88

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

Question 89

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

Answer 89

all of these

Question 90

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?

Answer 90

tactile considerations

Question 91

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

Answer 91

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

Question 92

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

Answer 92

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

Question 93

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

Answer 93

Radiant Panel Test

Question 94

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

Answer 94

Not burn

Question 95

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

Answer 95

conducting a post-occupancy evaluation

Question 96

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

Answer 96

ASTM E84 The Streiner Tunnel Test

Question 97

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

Answer 97

Fire wall

Question 98

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

Answer 98

Practice Act

Question 99

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

Answer 99

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

Question 100

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

Answer 100

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

Question 101

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

Answer 101

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

Question 102

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

Answer 102

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

Question 103

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

Answer 103

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

Question 104

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

Answer 104

A all of these