NCIDQ IDFX - 1-2

Question 1

What is territoriality?

Answer 1

Human behavior that attempts to lay claim to space and give a sense of self-identity.

Question 2

What is proxemics?

Answer 2

The study of degrees of spatial separation that people maintain while interacting, and how these distance are related to social, environmental, and cultural factors.

Question 3

In proxemics, as described by Edward T. hall, what are the names of the four distances (Starting with the closest)?

Answer 3

Intimate
Personal
Social
Public

Question 4

What theory did Abraham Maslow propose?

Answer 4

This American psychologist proposed a hierarchy of human needs, such as for food and water, to more advanced needs, such as for self-actualization, order, and beauty.

Question 5

Which of the table and seating configuration shown here is most appropriate for a committee meeting?
[ ] = table x = person

A
x
x [ ]

B
x
[ ]
x

C
x [ ]
[ ] x

Answer 5

A circular table and seating configuration (option B) tend to foster cooperation, which makes it most appropriate for this types of activity

Question 6

What is a design theory?

Answer 6

This is a mental construct, based on a philosophy or set of beliefs, that is used to direct a design.

Question 7

What is Gestalt psychology?

Answer 7

This theory of psychology asserts that people perceive their environment as a whole and add structure to what they see.

Question 8

What psychological principle is illustrated by our ability to see two triangles in this diagram?

Answer 8

This is an illustration of the principle of closure (or form constancy) in Gestalt psychology.

Question 9

In Gestalt psychology, what is grouping?

Answer 9

This is the tendency to perceive separate elements in a visual field as a single whole.

Question 10

In Gestalt psychology, what is perceptual constancy?

Answer 10

This is the tendency to perceive a familiar object or space as essentially the same in spite of changes in position, viewing angle, lighting, and so on.

Question 11

What are some of the visual cues through which people perceive depth and distance?

Answer 11

Linear perspective
Atmospheric perspective 
Texture perspective
Interposition
Closeness of objects to the horizon line
Relative size difference

Question 12

In design, what is regionalism?

Answer 12

This is a social or cultural influence on a design that reflects a particular geographical area.

Question 13

What are the six elements of design?

Answer 13

These are form, scale, color, texture, pattern, and light

Question 14

what basic form is the intersection of a wall and a ceiling perceived as?

Answer 14

The intersection of these two elements of room is perceived as a line.

Question 15

What types of forms are represented by the niche and vase shown? **

Answer 15

Niche:
A volumetric form, defined by five enclosure planes. It is a void, or negative space, because the perceived volume is not solid and is defined by other objects.

Vase:
A solid volume, or positive space

Question 16

In design, what is scale?

Answer 16

This is the relative size of an object or element in comparison to another element of known size.

Question 17

What are the true primary colors of pigment?

Answer 17

Yellow, Magenta and Cyan

NOT yellow, Red and Blue, as is often thought

Question 18

What is hue?

Answer 18

This is the most basic color classification. For example, it is what distinguishes yellow from blue.

Question 19

In terms of color, what is intensity or chroma?

Answer 19

This is the degree of purity of a hue when compared to a natural gray of the same value

Question 20

What are the two names by which this diagram is known?
RED

VIOLET ORANGE

BLUE YELLOW

         GREEN

Answer 20

This is the Brewster, or Prang, color system, often simply known as the color wheel.

Question 21

What three terms does the Munsell color system use to define colors?

Answer 21

This system defines color by

• Hue
• Value
• Chroma

Question 22

What is simultaneous contrast?

Answer 22

This is the phenomenon in which a color seems to change when placed against differently colored backgrounds.

Question 23

What is an analogous color scheme?

Answer 23

This a color scheme using hues that are close to each other on the color wheel.

Question 24

Which design element can be perceived through the sense of both touch and sight?

Answer 24

The design element that can be perceived through both of these senses is texture.

Question 25

What is a pattern?

Answer 25

This is the repetition of a decorative motif on a surface.

Question 26

What are the three primary colors of light?

Answer 26

These are red, green and blue.

Question 27

What are the six principles of design?

Answer 27

1. Balance
2. Harmony and unity
3. Rhythm
4. Emphasis and focus
5. Contrast and variety
6. Proportion

Question 28

What is asymmetrical balance?

Answer 28

This is the arrangement of dissimilar elements within a visual field such that the composition appears balanced, even though the elements are not grouped around a common axis.

Question 29

What is visual weight?

Answer 29

This is the perception that some objects are heavier than others by nature of their size, shape, complexity, color, texture, or location in space.

Question 30

What is radial balance?

Answer 30

This is the uniform arrangement of elements about a central point.

Question 31

In regard to interior design, what is harmony?

Answer 31

This is characteristic of a composition in which all the elements of the interior seem to belong together and to reinforce the overall design theme.

Question 32

What is gradation, and what design principle is it delivered from?

Answer 32

This design principle is a variation of rhythm. It describe cases where the size, color, or value of a design element is slightly modified.

Question 33

What design principle is often achieved by placing an element in a prominent position or by using special lighting?

Answer 33

Emphasis and focus in a design can be achieved by these methods.

Question 34

What is contrast in interior design?

Answer 34

This is the intentional juxtaposition of dissimilar elements within a deign to create emphasize.

Question 35

How does proportion differ from scale?

Answer 35

Proportion:
The size relationship between objects or elements in a space.

Scale:
The relative size of an object or element in comparison to another element of known size ( often the human body)

Question 36

What does this diagram represent?

A:B::B:(A1B)

Answer 36

Golden section

Question 37

What is the value of the golden ratio?

Answer 37

This equals 1+/5
——-
2

OR approximately 1.618

Question 38

What is the Fibonacci sequence?

Answer 38

This is the series of numbers in which the first terms are 0 and 1 and each number that follows is the sum of the previous two.
0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21……………

Question 39

What is ergonomics?

Answer 39

This is the study of the relationship between human physiology and the physical environment.

Question 40

In what three ways does the human body lose heat?

Answer 40

Convection
Evaporation
Radiation

Question 41

People seated along the edge of a table should be provided with a comfortable amount of space between one another. What is the acceptable range for the amount of space per person?

Answer 41

When planing for this types of furniture, from 24” to 30” (600mm to 750mm) of space should be provided for each other.

Question 42

What is anthropometrics?

Answer 42

The practice of measuring the size, proportion, and range of motion of the human body.