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
to avoid liens against a project, the designer should suggest that the owner require the contractor to submit which type of bond?
labor and materials bond
who is a labor and material payment bond designed to pay in the case of a contractor defaulting?
this type of bond is designed to pay subcontractors and vendors
when subcontractors or vendors are not paid for their work, what are they allowed to file?
a lien
for an initial meeting with a client to remodel a residential kitchen, what is the first order of business?
determine the needs, wants, and characteristics of the project
which two factors should one consider in the billing rate for each staff member working on a project?
- allowance for office profit + employee’s salary rate
- employee’s salary rate + cost of an employee’s fringe benefits
- employee’s salary rate
- all of these are used to calculate the billing rate
all of these are used to calculate the billing rate
what is the best method of tracking the progress of a job to see if the aspects of time and fee are being accomplished?
comparing weekly timesheets
what type of insurance protects a designer in the event of actions or errors during the course of a project?
error’s + omissions insurance
what does a transaction privilege tax license allow a design firm to do?
buy + sell furniture
what is the main attribute of a “studio” organization style?
individual small groups within one space working on different projects
which of the following is incorrect regarding code requirements for an accessible ramp?
- landing length must be a minimum of 60”
- overall rise of the ramp run should not exceed 30”
- a 1:10 slope is allowed if the existing maximum rise does not exceed 3”
- minimum clear width is 42”
minimum clear width is 42”
what is the minimum code width of a ramp?
36”
a ramp can have a slope of 1:10 as long as the rise does not exceed what height?
3”
what is the maximum height of an accessible stair?
7”
what is the term for individual vertical components that hold a handrail on the stair and prevent people from falling?
balusters
