module 04 | quiz questions Flashcards
in regard to a code of ethics, are ethics considered a above or beneath the standards of the law?
according to “professional practice for interior designers”, ethics are “in fact, a higher standard” than standards of the law.
what does a consumer protection complaint by a client cover?
- recourse when goods are sold to a client at more than manufacturer’s suggested pricing
- a non-biased disciplinary action for a licensed / certified / registered interior designer
- legal action against an unaffiliated designer for unfair treatment to the client
- ethics violations by all designers regardless of professional association affiliation
legal action against an unaffiliated designer for unfair treatment to the client
when writing specifications, should the specifier specify the results AND the methods to achieve those results?
no, the specifier should only specify the required end result
why should the specifier not specify the methods or means of achieving desired results?
to prevent liability for third party claims
who is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of submittals?
the contractor
what responsibility does the interior designer have when reviewing submittals?
the designer has the responsibility to check for conformance with the design intent
if a designer hires a subcontractor that does an incomplete or poor job on a project, what is the designer’s responsibility to the client?
the designer’s first responsibility is to assume responsibility and assure that the problem will be corrected
the designer hired the sub, the problem is now attributed to the designer
in preparing a budget, which of the following elements would an interior designer most likely ask the client to include?
- taxes on furniture + computer system installation
- furnishings + furniture delivery
- legal fees + artwork consulting
- contingencies + an interior designer’s fee
legal fees + artwork consulting
legal fees + special consulting are often separated from the construction and furnishing budget
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 comparing weekly time sheets with original estimates
what can be added to a design contract to further define and determine the scope of work?
an itemized list of the services that will not be provided
what is an appropriate scenario for a designer to use a percentage of project costs estimation method?
in projects where the designer can accurately anticipate the amount of work required and has a good idea of the expected time + project costs
communication between the designer and subcontractors should go through whom?
the contractor
what is the cash accounting method?
an accounting method in which revenue and expenses are recognized in the period in which the firm receives the case / pays the bills
is a joint venture a legally distinct entity?
yes, it is a legally distinct entity that allows multiple firms to work under a single project contract
