Practice Exam Flashcards
In terms of occupant health, which of the following lamp types is BEST for use in a bedroom?
a) LED Lamp
b) Fluorescent Lamp
c) Incandescent Lamp
d) Clear Mercury vapor lamp
Incandescent lamp
The client has requested to see a mock-up of the wood paneling for a boardroom. Where should the Designer indicate this requirement?
a) As a note on the finish schedule
b) In the paneling shop drawing review
c) As a note on the boardroom elevation
d) In the submittal requirements of the specifications
In the submittal requirements of the specifications
Which wall construction will provide the BEST speech privacy for a conference room?
a) Full height 1/2” thick frameless glass storefront system with frosted film
b) Full height 3/4” thick frameless glass storefront system with frosted film
c) Full height wood stud with one layer of 5/8” thick gypsum board on each side
d) Full height metal stud with one layer of 5/8” thick gypsum board on each side
Full height metal stud with one layer of 5/8” thick gypsum board on each side
What two-dimensional drawings express ideas and unique design features?
a) Floor plans and perspectives
b) Floor plans and elevations
c) Oblique plans and elevations
d) Axonometrics and elevations
Floor plans and elevations
A client would like to install a window in a 60-minute rated door in a corridor. Which of the following would be acceptable?
a) 10” x 10” [250 mm x 250 mm] wired glass
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b) 6” x 12” [150 mm x 300 mm] wired glass
c) 10” x 10” [250 mm x 250 mm] tempered glass
d) 6” x 12” [150 mm x 300 mm] tempered glass
10” x 10” [250 mm x 250 mm] wired glass
What two-dimension drawings express ideas and unique design features?
a) floor plans and perspectives
b) Floor plans and elevations
c) Oblique plans and elevations
d) axonometric and elevations
Floor-plan and elevations
In a large restaurant, what is the advantage of using acoustic ceiling panels in combination with drywall ceilings?
a) To provide easy access to above mechanical systems and sound absorption
b) To provide smooth uniform finish and sound absorption
c) To provide easy access to above mechanical systems and fire resistance
d) To provide uniform finish and fire resistance
To provide easy access to above mechanical systems and sound absorption
What door type could be considered a rated door?
a) hollow core wood door
b) solid core wood door
c) tempered glass door
d) laminated glass
Solid core wood door
Which wallcovering is appropriate for use in a restroom (washroom) which includes a steam room?
a) Textile wallcovering
b) Vinyl wallcovering
c) Perforated vinyl wallcovering
d) Perforated textile wallcovering
Perforated vinyl wallcovering
A product specification identifies the manufacturer’s name and model number but does not indicate an allowance for an “or equal” product. What is the term for this type of specification?
a) Proprietary
b) Performance
c) Reference
d) Descriptive
proprietary
When beginning a schematic floor plan for an existing building, what is the MOST effective sequence of adding spaces to the plan?
a) Building core, largest spaces, general circulation, public spaces, then other room allocations
b) Building core, public spaces, largest spaces, other room allocations, then general circulation
c) Public spaces, general circulation, largest spaces, other room allocations, then building core
d) Largest spaces, other room allocations, general circulation, public spaces, then building core
Building core, largest spaces, general circulation, public spaces, then other room allocations
What does the horizontal line in a two-point perspective suggest?
a) A line parallel to the picture plane
b) A sight line projecting from the station point
c) A line perpendicular to the line of projection
d) A line representing eye-level height
A line representing eye-level height
When drawing a new hinged door on a floor plan, the door is shown at what degree to the opening in the wall?
a) 0 degrees
b) 45 degrees
c) 60 degrees
d) 90 degrees
90 degrees
When a construction project is completed in phases, where does an Interior Design identify the limits of the project scope for each phase?
a) Floor Plan
b) Furniture Plan
c) Division 00- Procurement and Construction Requirements
d) Division 1 - General Requirements
Floor Plan
Which door component is compliant with ADA?
the use of lever door hardware
What is identified in a precedent study?
the programmatic needs
Why is it important to include interior elevations as part of the construction documents?
a) To illustrate finishes and millwork design
b) to document existing conditions
c) to identify door and window placement
d) to communicate power and lighting locations
To illustrate finishes and millwork design
Which is the project types would most require an acoustical consultant?
a) hotel
b) multi-family
c) concert hall
d) office
Concert hall
During which design phase would an interior designer start an outline specification?
Schematic design
Which of the following is MOST important to include when preparing documents for the schematic presentation to the client?
a) Zoning diagrams
b) Stacking diagrams
c) Blocking plans
d) Floor plans
floor plans
Another name for an office landscape concept is:
a) an action office
b) an open plan
c) a multi generational office
d) a coworking space
An open plan. (1950’s – Germany, Quickbourner team, Practice for Interior Designers, 5th edition)
When dimensioning a stair section what must be called out to make sure the stair is built to code?
a) Handrail height
b) Nosing radius
c) Stair width
d) Landing size
handrail height
What is the process called when drawings are marked up, before or during construction, to show where problems exist?
a) Coordination
b) Plan check
c) Redline
d) Clarification
redline
What must be obtained before a contractor can begin work?
a building permit
A designer specified three pendant light fixtures over a dining table. Where are installation locations and distances between fixtures indicated?
a) floor plan
b) elevations
c) reflected ceiling plan
d) section
Reflected ceiling plan
What is the MINIMUM required lighting level for a path of egress in a commercial space?
a) 1 foot-candles (11 lux)
b) 5 foot-candles (54 lux)
c) 10 foot-candles (108 lux)
d) 15 foot-candles (161 lux)
1 foot-candles (11 lux)
Which is the BEST definition for Universal Design?
A design that serves the widest range of users under the greatest number of situations
During which design phase would an interior designer start an outline specification?
a) Design development
b) Schematic design
c) Contract documentation
d) Contract administration
schematic design
What is used by interior designers to coordinate and location specialty lighting?
Reflected ceiling plan
For a kitchen remodeling client presentation, which of the follow drawing types would be MOST effective?
a) plan oblique drawings
b) parallel line drawings
c) perspective drawings
d) orthographic projection drawings
perspective drawing
When are three-dimensional studies MOST useful in the design process?
a) In the final contract document presentation
b) During the programming phase
c) As a rough sketch during the schematic stage
d) Throughout the entire design proces
Throughout the entire design process
Which of the following documents are MOST likely to be included in the design development package?
a) Technical drawings, schedules, and specifications required to price, build, and install the work
b) Any documents required to communicate compliance with applicable codes to local authorities responsible for issuance of permits
c) Technical drawings, images, and samples communicating design intent and client requirements
d) Detailed floor plans, ceiling plans, elevations, sections, design details, millwork drawings, and material samples and specifications
Detailed floor plans, ceiling plans, elevations, sections, design details, millwork drawings, and material samples and specifications
What is poche used to represent on a floor plan?
Wall thickness
Which term refers to the entire enclosed area of a building?
Envelope
During the programming phase, a designer is surveying existing conditions of a 100-occupant office floor and determining if the existing circulation path should be considered a corridor. One side of the path is defined by a full-height wall and the other side is defined by workstation panels. Why would the Designer measure the height of the workstation panels?
a) Workstation panels of 62”H or greater create a corridor, and will require a 36” wide aisle font-default-tick
b) Workstation panels of 62”H or greater create a corridor, and will require a 44” wide aisle
c ) Workstations panels of 69”H or greater create a corridor, and will require a 36” wide aisle
d) Workstations panels of 69”H or greater create a corridor, and will require a 44” wide aisle
Workstations panels of 69”H or greater create a corridor, and will require a 44” wide aisle
What is an appropriate circulation factor for an open office plan using systems furniture?
a) 5%–8%
b) 10%–20%
c) 25%–40%
d) 50%–65%
25%-40%
Which of the following is the MOST important consideration in planning for a small open office project?
a) Management of overall cost per square foot
b) Specification of appropriate materials and finishes
c) Maintaining ratio between circulation and work area
d) Support of job function and relationships
Support of job function and relationships
An interior designer is beginning a project in a building without current drawings. What are the NEXT steps?
a) meet with the contractor and determine the scope of work
b) meet with the furniture dealer and specify furniture
c) Field-measure all spaces and create as building drawings
d) proceed with design and verify dimensions during construction
Field-measure all spaces and create as building drawings
Construction documents consist of…
a) contract and drawings
b) drawings and bid documents
c) contract and specifications
d) drawings and specifications
Drawings and specifications
A digital signage monitor is going to be installed in an elevator lobby, with the bottom edge at 36” AFF. What does the designer need to confirm with the signage vendor?
a) the monitor desk will not project into the corridor
b) The monitor will not project more than 4” into the corridor.
c) The monitor will not project more than 7” into the corridor.
d) The monitor will not project more than 12” into the corridor.
The monitor will not project more than 4” into the corridor.
When composing a sheet of elevations within a drawing set, what is the best practice for the sheets to be viewed efficiently?
a) arrange elevations on the sheet from left to right
b) add a keyplan to each sheet
c) keep all drawings on the same page
d) place elevations on the sheet from right to left
place elevations on the sheet from right to left
What should be done before starting schematic design work on an office renovation with no existing electronic plans?
a) develop program, field verify and document existing conditions
b) obtain the original drawings, field verify and document existing conditions
c) Obtain the original drawings, develop construction documents
d) develop preliminary plan, establish project budget
Obtain the original drawings, field verify and document existing conditions
What is the typical height of the cut plan, when generating a floor plan?
4’-0” AFF
Which aspect of lighting design should be addressed first?
a) lighting concepts using preliminary plans
b) daylighting opportunities in the design
c) reflected ceiling plans and details
d) lighting control locations and circuiting
Daylighting opportunities in the design
Which specification type is used when documenting a custom reception desk, with specific fabrication, materials, and installation methods?
a) Reference
b) Performance
c) Descriptive
d) Proprietary
descriptive
An abstract diagram that represent the program’s spaces, activities, and circulation patterns is called a:
a) bubble diagram.
b) adjacency matrix.
c) blocking diagram.
d) preliminary space plan.
bubble diagram
Which door type could be considered a rated door?
a) Hollow core wood door
b) Solid core wood door
c) Tempered glass door
d) Laminated glass door
solid core wood door
In a renovation project with two phases, how should temporary partitions be indicated?
a) a general note at each wall to be demolished
b) a separate drawings
c) a keynote on a demolition plan
d) a wall type on a detail sheet
A keynote on a demolition plan.
Where would an interior designer call out dimensions for light fixture spacing?
Reflected ceiling plan
Which element is drawn with the boldest lines on a floor plan? a) Existing walls b) New walls c) New doors d )New windows
new walls
In a wall with an unsupported height of 12’-0” [3.7 m], what is the maximum spacing between 2” x 4” wall studs?
a) 12” O.C. [300 mm]
b) 16” O.C. [400 mm]
c) 18” O.C. [450 mm]
d) 24” O.C. [600 mm]
16” O.C. [400 mm]
What method would the designer use to evaluate materials and finished for a project without knowledge of the building standard lighting temperature?
a) specify new light fixtures throughout to best match the materials and finishes
b) evaluate the material with two light sources of different spetral character
c) evaluate the materials outdoors under direct sunlight
d) request that all fixtures be relamped for consistant color temperature
Evaluate the material with two light sources of different spectral character
What is a coordinator of voluntary standards development?
a) UL
b) ASTM
c) ANSI
d) ASHRAE
ANSI
In an office interior, the primary benefit of using demountable partitions is to:
a) Increase the footprint of a private office
b) Eliminate the need for raised access floor
c) Allow for reconfiguration with minimal demolition
d) Provide a cavity to conceal plumbing pipes
allow for reconfiguration with minimal demolition
When designing a stair with open risers, what is the maximum opening between treads?
a) The opening must not allow a 2” [51 mm] sphere to pass through
b) The opening must not allow a 4” [102 mm] sphere to pass through
c) The opening must not allow a 7” [178 mm] sphere to pass through
d) The opening must not allow an 11” [279 mm] sphere to pass through
The opening must not allow a 4” [102 mm] sphere to pass through
What wall construction provides the best speech privacy for a conference room?
a) full height 1/2” thick frameless glass storefront with frosted film
b) full height 3/4” thick frameless glass storefront with frosted film
c) Full height wood study with one layer of 5/8” thick gypsum board on each side
d) Full height metal study with one layer of 5/8” thick gypsum board on each side
Full height metal study with one layer of 5/8” thick gypsum board on each side
90% of carpet today is composed of which fiber?
Nylon
When composing a sheet of elevations within a drawing set, what is the best practice for the sheets to be viewed efficiently?
a) Arrange elevations on the sheet from left to right
b) Add a keyplan to each sheet
c) Keep all drawings on the same scale
d) Place elevations on the sheet from right to left
place elevations on the sheet from right to left.
What is a lighting control that automatically turns lights on or off in a commercial setting?
Occupancy sensor
The difference between a precedent study and a case study is that the case study:
a) refers to a social aspect of a project.
b) refers to a project utilizing the newest theories.
c) has not been realized in physical form.
d) refers to an innovation in design.
refers to a social aspect of a project.
The client has requested to see a mock-up of the wood paneling for a boardroom. Where should the designer indicate this requirement?
a) As a note on the finish schedule
b) In the paneling shop drawing review
c) As a note on the boardroom elevation
d) In the submittal requirements of the specifications
in the submittal requirements of the specification
When deigning a stair with open risers, what is the maximum opening between treads?
4” spheres to pass through
In a project has multiple door types, where does the designer provide information to convey which door type is to be installed in each location?
Door Schedule
The client has approved a rendering of a custom-built reception desk to be competitively bid. The NEXT step would be to:
a) submit the rendering to the preferred fabricator
b) create detailed construction drawings
c) issue a request for proposal
d) develop detailed shop drawings
Create detailed construction drawings.
When presenting the preliminary design and design concept of an office space to a client, what information should be included?
a) Preliminary floor plan, orthographic drawings, and rendered perspectives
b) Bubble diagrams, preliminary floor plan, and conceptual sketches
c) Dimensioned floor plan, orthographic drawings, and sample boards
d) Bubble diagrams, conceptual sketches, and sample boards
bubble diagrams, preliminary floor plan, and conceptual sketches
Which element is drawing with the boldest lines on a floor plan?
New walls
