practice test 1st attempt

Question 1

If an interior designer thinks that a project is in a high seismic activity area, what course of action should the designer first take concerning ceiling systems?

A. ask the local authority having jurisdiction what category the building is in!
B. consult with a structural engineer to verify what seismic category the project is in
C. include ceiling details on the construction drawings that comply with the IBC
D. specify that the ceiling installation contractor provide the required seismic details

Answer 1

B. consult with a structural engineer to verify what seismic category the project is in

Question 1

Most building codes in the United States are established by

A. federal laws
B. model code-writing agencies
C. state governments
D. local governmentd

Answer 1

D. local governments

Question 2

Which of the following is used to accommodate costs that are not yet confirmed at the time of a bid?

A. allowance
B. add-alternate
C. material bond
D. unit price

Answer 2

A. allowance

Question 3

A developer is planning to build a 50-unit multi-family housing project with an interior designer providing services for the design and construction documents for interior spaces. The developer wishes to encourage competitive bidding but also wants to ensure that the materials used meet a minimum standard of quality. Which type of specification should be used?

A. proprietary
B. base bid with “approved equal” language
C. descriptive
D. based bid with alternates

Answer 3

B. base bid with “approved equal” language

Question 4

Which are the MOST important factors in determining the space required for a nurses’ station in a hospital?

A. number of patient contacts and files
B. work surface and storage requirements
C. number of moveable carts and space requirements for writing reports
D. electrical and communication equipment requirements

Answer 4

B. work surface and storage requirements

Question 5

According to the affinity matrix shown, to which rooms must the kitchen be adjacent? Choose the three that apply.)

A. living room
B. study
C. media room
D. laundry
E. dining room
F. master bedroom

Answer 5

A. living room
D. laundry
E. dining room

Question 6

An interior designer is working for a client who has leased space with a gross occupied area of 4500 ft^2 (418 m^2). The leasing agent tells the interior designer that the load factor for the building is 1.15. To the nearest square foot (square meter), the amount of space that the client will pay rent on is _______ ft^2 ( m^2). Fill in the blank.)

Answer 6

Answer 1:
5175
Answer 2:
481 (490.5)

Question 7

In addition to the ability to pass the hose stream test and size limitations, what other factors must be considered when selecting fire-resistive-rated glazing for a corridor in an interior project?

A. impact rating and requirements for a heat barrier
B. certification of the manufacturer and impact rating
C. the direction of the expected fire attack
D. requirements for a heat barrier and certification of the manufacturer

Answer 7

A. impact rating and requirements for a heat barrier

Question 8

Who is responsible for ordering and placing a stone top of a custom-built reception desk that includes woodwork, stone, metal, and a light fixture?

A. architect
B. interior designer
C. stone fabricator
D. woodwork fabricator

Answer 8

D. woodwork fabricator

Question 9

An interior designer wants to specify acoustic insulation. Which type of specification should be used?

A. performance
B. prescriptive
C. proprietary
D. reference

Answer 9

D. reference

Question 10

In most situations, the application for a building permit is made by the

A. building owner
B. client
C. contractor
D. interior designer

Answer 10

C. contractor

Question 11

An interior designer is assisting a client in selecting an existing building location among many in which to locate a small retail development. The client has indicated that the project should receive a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating. Which of the following should the designer do to help achieve this goal?

A. look for buildings with insulating glass
B. review the existing partition layout to verify possible reuse
C. verify that parking amounts to less than 50% of zoning requirements
D. select a location that has been designated a brownfield site

Answer 11

D. select a location that has been designated a brownfield site

Question 12

The designer for the interior designer furnishings of a large public hospital project financed with bond money has assisted the city government in preparing the bidding documents. When the bids from five qualified contractors are opened, they are all over budged, ranging from 4% to 10% over the approved costs. What should the designer do?

A. Recommend that the city accept the lowest bid and obtain the extra 4% from other sources.
B. Begin to study ways to reduce the projects scope so it meets the budget.
C. Suggest that the project be rebid because the lowest bid is so close to the budget.
D. Wait for the city to tell the designer how it wants to proceed.

Answer 12

B. Begin to study ways to reduce the projects scope so it meets the budget.

Question 13

According to ANSI/BOMA Z65.1, Office Buildings: Standard Methods of Measurement, which of the following comprise the building common area? (Choose the four that apply.)

A. private tenant stairways
B. elevator lobbies
C. tenant office space
D. mechanical rooms
E. public corridors
F. vending areas

Answer 13

B. elevator lobbies
D. mechanical rooms
E. public corridors
F. vending areas

Question 14

In reviewing the floor plan of an existing space to determine which corridors, partitions, and doors can be reused, what is the designer most likely to overlook?

A. floor level changes
B. protruding objects
C. ramps
D. maneuvering space at doors

Answer 14

D. maneuvering space at doors

Question 15

A client has approached an interior designer to remodel a large mansion into a restaurant and nightclub. Before accepting the commission or beginning any work, with whom should the designer consult?

A. building department
B. city planning commission
C. department of excise
D. zoning department

Answer 15

D. zoning department

Question 16

When is the application for a commercial building permit submitted?

A. when the construction drawings are 95% complete
B. when the interior designer has completed the construction documents
C. after the contractor has approved the final construction documents
D. when the owner has received the final copy of the drawings and specifications

Answer 16

B. when the interior designer has completed the construction documents

Question 17

Who is responsible for showing the telephone and data conduit runs on the drawings for a commercial design project?

A. architect
B. electrical engineer
C. interior designer
D. telephone installer

Answer 17

B. electrical engineer

Question 18

An interior designer is planning an office space that will include a room with computer equipment and a moderate number of workstations. The computer room will use an extensive raised flooring system to service the computer equipment and as a result will have a lower than normal finished ceiling height. What is the best measure the designer can recommend to improve energy efficiency?

A. suggest the mechanical engineer use an all-air type system to cool the equipment
B. require that the HVAC system conform to the International Energy Conservation Code
C. space plan so the computer equipment area is in the interior of the building
D. suggest the mechanical engineer use a displacement ventilation system

Answer 18

D. suggest the mechanical engineer use a displacement ventilation system

Question 19

With whom should the interior designer consult to determine where to locate freestanding stacks in a library?

A. mechanical engineer
B. library planner
C. structural engineer
D. fire protection designer

Answer 19

C. structural engineer

Question 20

In order for glazing to be considered fire-resistive-rated, which of the following reference standards must it comply with?

A. 16 CFR 1201
B. ASTM E84
C. ASTM E119
D. NFPA 701

Answer 20

C. ASTM E119

Question 21

What is the interior designer’s BEST course of action if a client wants to remove part of a partition thought to be a bearing wall?

A. have a structural engineer or architect review the problem and make a recommendation
B. look in the attic to see if the wall supports any beams or joists
C. ask the client for the building’s structural drawings and review them
D. check for structural stability by tapping on the wall and determining where it is located in relation to the center of the building

Answer 21

A. have a structural engineer or architect review the problem and make a recommendation

Question 22

Which of the following are important criteria for evaluating the selection of building materials with the goal of conserving resources? (Choose the four that apply.)

A. recycled content
B. maintainability
C. potential for reuse
D. embodied energy
E. low toxicity
F. amount of renewable raw materials

Answer 22

A. recycled content
C. potential for reuse
D. embodied energy
F. amount of renewable raw materials

Question 23

A designer is beginning to lay out an office space that will be based on open planning and flexibility. What type of furniture would be most appropriate for this use?

A. ready-made
B. moveable panels with ancillary pieces
C. systems furniture
D. customed-designed

Answer 23

C. systems furniture

Question 24

Which of the following are correct concerning following up with a project after it has been completed? (Choose the three that apply.)

A. It is required in standard contracts as a basic service.
B. It provides valuable information for future projects.
C. Professional photography of the project is required for the client.
D. It makes a favorable impression a client.
E. It helps solve minor problems after move-in.
F. Post occupancy evaluation should be undertaken within three months.

Answer 24

B. It provides valuable information for future projects.
D. It makes a favorable impression a client.
E. It helps solve minor problems after move-in.

Question 25

A doorway is installed by the contractor according to the drawings. After viewing the job, a building inspector tells the contractor that the door is not wide enough. Who is responsible for correcting the problem?

A. framing subcontractor
B. interior designer
C. owner
D. contractor

Answer 25

B. interior designer

Question 26

In addition to the original cost of a large number of furniture items, what costs should the interior designer consider when performing a life-cycle cost analysis (LCC)? (Choose the four that apply.)

A. maintenance costs over the length of the study period at present value
B. operational costs discounted to the base date
C. the future cost of any replacements at the time of replacement
D. taxes over the length of the study period
E. finance costs at the end of the study period
F. any residual value at the end of the study period

Answer 26

A. maintenance costs over the length of the study period at present value
B. operational costs discounted to the base date
D. taxes over the length of the study period
F. any residual value at the end of the study period

Question 27

The location of a new toilet room in an existing building would be MOST limited by the

A. location of cold water pipes
B. position of existing vent stacks
C. location of an overhead structural beam
D. distance from the nearest soil stack

Answer 27

D. distance from the nearest soil stack

Question 28

Which type of structural system in an existing building would allow for the easiest penetration for a new stair between two floors?

A. beam and girder steel
B. flat plate concrete
C. hollow-core slab
D. open web steel joists

Answer 28

A. beam and girder steel

Question 29

While there are minor variations in accessibility standards, which reference standard are they all based on?

A. 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
B. 28 CFR 36
C. ADA/ABA Guidelines
D. ICC A117.1

Answer 29

D. ICC A117.1

Question 30

In the furniture procurement process, the interior designer gives the exact requirements of what the client has selected with the

A. sales agreement
B. acknowledgement
C. purchase order
D. freight billing

Answer 30

C. purchase order

Question 31

The design occupant load of a hotel ballroom is determined by

A. drawing proposed layouts of the room for reception, meeting, and dining, and figuring out how many chairs will fit into the space in each scenario
B. dividing the total area of the space by the area required per person
C. multiplying the number of people expected to use the space by an assumed weight per person
D. asking the conference services manager how many people must be accommodated in the space

Answer 31

B. dividing the total area of the space by the area required per person

Question 32

The partition type shown in the illustration is typically used when

A. additional sound control is needed
B. shelving will be installed on one side
C. suspended ceilings are at different heights
D. earthquake bracing is required

Answer 32

C. suspended ceilings are at different heights

Question 33

When designing and specifying acoustic panes for sound control, what are the most important considerations? (Choose the four that apply.)

A. permeable fabric
B. hydrophobic fabric
C. loose core material
D. tackable core material
E. fabric color
F. unbacked fabric

Answer 33

A. permeable fabric
B. hydrophobic fabric
C. loose core material
F. unbacked fabric

Question 34

When selecting and detailing window coverings for a building, which is the MOST important consideration to coordinate with the mechanical engineer?

A. degree of transparency of the covering
B. direction of airflow from the ceiling toward the window
C. distance between the window and window covering
D. color of the window covering

Answer 34

C. distance between the window and window covering

Question 35

When a double door with an astragal is included in a fire separation partition, which of the following is required?

A. automatic door bottom
B. door coordinator
C. panic hardware
D. threshold

Answer 35

B. door coordinator

Question 36

If an interior designer missed an error in a dimension on the shop drawings for a custom steel doorframe and the doorframe was subsequently fabricated, who is responsible for paying to have the mistake corrected?

A. door frame supplier
B. wall framing subcontractor
C. general contractor
D. interior designer

Answer 36

C. general contractor

Question 37

Which of the following strategies provides the MOST effective above-ceiling acoustical separation between two adjacent rooms, assuming all cracks between materials are suitably sealed?

A. ceiling tiles with a high ceiling attenuation class (CAC) rating
B. sheet lead draped from the slab above to the top of the ceiling tile
C. partitions extended through the ceiling to the slab above
D. framing suspended from the slab to the ceiling, with one layer of gypsum board attached on one side

Answer 37

C. partitions extended through the ceiling to the slab above

Question 38

According to the International Energy Conservation Code, which of the following are required and would be most appropriate in an office suite with individual offices?

A. daylight-responsive controls
B. occupant sensor controls
C. time-switch controls
D. toplight daylight zone controls

Answer 38

B. occupant sensor controls

Question 39

Which of the following is most likely to be found in a local zoning ordinance?

A. minimum setbacks from property lines
B. maximum occupancy
C. fire-rated assemblies
D. types of material that may be used for construction

Answer 39

A. minimum setbacks from property lines

Question 40

After construction has begun, an owner has a friend add a faux finish to two rooms. Which course of action must be followed if the general contractor is working under AIA Document A201, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction?

A. The owner must tell the general contractor that additional work will be done under a separate contract. The friend must then coordinate with the general contractor as necessary.
B. The owner must cancel the initial contract, negotiate with the general contractor, and write a new contract to include the friend and new work.
C. The owner and friend must negotiate and write an agreement separate from that of the general contractor. The agreement must require that the work will not interfere with the general contractor’s primary work.
D. The owner must wait until the general contractor has completed the primary work before having the faux finish contractor start work.

Answer 40

A. The owner must tell the general contractor that additional work will be done under a separate contract. The friend must then coordinate with the general contractor as necessary.

Question 41

At the end of a project, the project manager’s primary responsibility is to

A. monitor quality
B. coordinate payment
C. direct closeout
D. hold and document meetings

Answer 41

C. direct closeout

Question 42

After the interior designer gets a notarized application for payment from the contractor, what must the designer do before sending the application to the client for payment?

A. Request copies of invoices received from subcontractors and material suppliers and review them to see if the costs coincide with the contractor’s costs on the application for payment. If so, then certify the application and send it to the client.
B. Visit the jobsite for a careful examination of the work and stored materials to make absolutely sure the contractor’s application represents the actual condition of the project.
C. Verify that the application for payment has been submitted at least 10 days before the date established for each payment in the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, make a site visit, review the money requested, and certify the application.
D. Review the application for payment and certify that the work has been progressed to the point indicated on the application and that, to the best of the designer’s knowledge, the quality of the work meets the requirements of the contract documents and no extra money has been requested for work not done or material not in storage.

Answer 42

D. Review the application for payment and certify that the work has been progressed to the point indicated on the application and that, to the best of the designer’s knowledge, the quality of the work meets the requirements of the contract documents and no extra money has been requested for work not done or material not in storage.

Question 43

An interior designer is working on a remodeling project for a family with three small children. The house, originally built in 1971, has four bedrooms and a large family room. What potential contaminant should the designer advise the client to test for?

A. formaldehyde
B. lead
C. PCB
D. VOCs

Answer 43

B. lead

Question 44

An interior designer has been retained to redesign a call center in a large warehouse. The call center will have a high-density employee occupancy. As part of due diligence, what must the interior designer do to determine whether the existing sanitary fixtures will be sufficient?

A. Count the number of existing sanitary fixtures and compare it to the requirement of the AHJ.
B. Ask the client how many fixtures were previously used and document this number in the due diligence report.
C. Find the required number of fixtures in the International Plumbing Code and use this full member in the new design.
D. Ask the local building official for a recommendation

Answer 44

A. Count the number of existing sanitary fixtures and compare it to the requirement of the AHJ.

Question 45

Who is responsible for determining the condition of an existing floor as part of a due diligence investigation?

A. flooring subcontractor
B. general contractor
C. interior designer
D. structural engineer

Answer 45

C. interior designer

Question 46

Due diligence requires the investigation and documentation of which of the following? (Choose the four that apply.)

A. client’s requirements for specialized spaces
B. adequacy of the existing mechanical and electrical systems
C. accuracy of any existing drawings of the space
D. structural capacity and existing means of egress in the building
E. elements related to the condition of the existing space
F. types of adjacent tenants and the spaces they occupy

Answer 46

B. adequacy of the existing mechanical and electrical systems
C. accuracy of any existing drawings of the space
D. structural capacity and existing means of egress in the building
E. elements related to the condition of the existing space

Question 47

What is the interior designer’s purpose when preforming construction observation? (Choose the four that apply.)

A. keep the owner informed
B. determine if the contractor is following adequate safety procedures on the jobsite
C. endeavor to guard the owner against defect in the work
D. determine, in general, if the work is progressing in such a way that, when completed will be in accordance with the contract documents
E. verify that the materials stored on the jobsite and elsewhere matches the itemizations the applications for payment.
F. become generally familiar with the progress and quality of the work

Answer 47

A. keep the owner informed
C. endeavor to guard the owner against defect in the work
D. determine, in general, if the work is progressing in such a way that, when completed will be in accordance with the contract documents
F. become generally familiar with the progress and quality of the work

Question 48

Which of the following are the MOST effective strategies for maximizing indoor air quality? (Choose the four that apply.)

A. conducting a post-occupancy evaluation
B. developing a maintenance manual
C. maximizing recirculation of filtered indoor air
D. planning separate rooms for large copiers
E. specifying material with low VOCs
F. prohibiting smoking on all floors of the building

Answer 48

B. developing a maintenance manual
D. planning separate rooms for large copiers
F. prohibiting smoking on all floors of the building

Question 49

What would be the BEST combination of dimensions for a stair serving a sleeping loft in a condominium where space is at a premium and the floor-to-floor dimension is 9 ft 4 in (2845 mm)?

A. 7 in (178 mm) riser, 10 in 254 mm) tread
B. 7 in (178 mm) riser, 11 in 279 mm) tread
C. 8 in (203 mm) riser, 10 in 254 mm) tread
D. 8 in (203 mm) riser, 11 in 279 mm) tread

Answer 49

A. 7 in (178 mm) riser, 10 in 254 mm) tread

Question 50

A contractor has notified the interior designer that the building permit for the projects has been denied. What course of action should the interior designer take first?

A. notify the client of the situation and have the client contact their attorney
B. instruct the contractor to work with the client to correct the objection
C. with the client, file an appeal with AHJ’s Board of Appeals
D. determine what the objection is, make necessary changes, and have the contractor reapply

Answer 50

D. determine what the objection is, make necessary changes, and have the contractor reapply

Question 51

Which of the following are important maintenance issues to consider when selecting fabric for a commercial interior? (Choose the four that apply.)

A. repairability
B. flammability
C. crocking resistance
D. cleanability
E. abrasion resistance
F. chemical resistance

Answer 51

A. repairability
C. crocking resistance
D. cleanability
E. abrasion resistance

Question 52

The building commissioning of an interior design project seeking LEED credit is the responsibility of the

A. building architect
B. independent commissioning team
C. project’s interior designer
D. project’s mechanical engineer

Answer 52

B. independent commissioning team

Question 53

Six weeks after construction has started on a large restaurant, the contractor installs a service counter that the owner thinks is built incorrectly. After everyone involved has reviewed the contract documents, who is responsible for making the determination about the counter?

A. contractor
B. interior designer
C. owner
D. interior designer and owner

Answer 53

B. interior designer

Question 54

An interior designer wants to reduce fees to be competitive in a local market. The designer should first consider reducing

A. indirect labor costs
B. capital expenses
C. profit
D. salary rates

Answer 54

A. indirect labor costs

Question 55

The initial determination of the area required for a client’s program gives the

A. gross area
B. net area
C. rentable area
D. usable area

Answer 55

B. net area

Question 56

Who is responsible for the disposal of a mock-up that cannot be incorporated into the work after it has been reviewed and approved?

A. client
B. interior designer
C. contractor
D. individual stated in the specifications

Answer 56

D. individual stated in the specifications

Question 57

What is included in the rise of a stair?

A. vertical distance from one nosing to the next
B. average height of a step
C. distance from finish floor slab to finish floor slab
D. number of steps between landings

Answer 57

C. distance from finish floor slab to finish floor slab

Question 58

An interior designer has been hired to redesign a large Victorian house into a bed and breakfast inn. During an initial interview, the client says that he wants to restore the interior to an authentic Victorian look, as well as enlarge some of the bedrooms into suites so that the inn will be the best in town. After hearing these comments, what should be the designer’s FIRST course of action?

A. Suggest that the client also retain an architect to determine the feasibility of enlarging rooms and removing walls.
B. Ask the client if he has a budget, and suggest conducting a preliminary cost estimate to see if he can afford what he wants.
C. Tell the client that he needs to define what he wants by “the best in town”, to give the designer a more definite idea of how to proceed.
D. Recommend to the client that field measurements of the house be conducted, and begin research on authentic Victorian furnishings and finishes.

Answer 58

B. Ask the client if he has a budget, and suggest conducting a preliminary cost estimate to see if he can afford what he wants.

Question 59

To determine the necessary rentable floor area for a project, the interior designer must know which of the following? (Choose the three that apply.)

A. net assignable area
B. number of employees
C. efficiency factor
D. expected growth rate
E. corridor size and configuration
F. rentable-useable ratio

Answer 59

A. net assignable area
C. efficiency factor
F. rentable-useable ratio

Question 60

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

A. resist ignition
B. not burn
C. contribute to smoke inhibition
D. have a lower flame spread

Answer 60

B. not burn

Question 61

What ratings are the MOST important in evaluating the acoustic quality of a floor and ceiling assembly?

A. STC and NRC
B. IIC and STC
C. NRC and IIC
D. IIC and NC

Answer 61

B. IIC and STC

Question 62

In a plenum, how can a fire be prevented from spreading horizontally?

A. Install sprinkler systems.
B. Use fire-rated dividers.
C. Use fiberglass material.
D. Install fire dampers.

Answer 62

B. Use fire-rated dividers.

Question 63

When taking field measurements using a tape measure, what is the FASTEST way to verify accuracy?

A. Measure each dimension twice from different directions.
B. Have two people take the same measurements and compare.
C. Use a laser-based device to compare with measurements taken manually.
D. Compare a string of dimensions with the overall dimension measurement.

Answer 63

D. Compare a string of dimensions with the overall dimension measurement.

Question 64

In a 90,000 ft^2 (8360 m^2), single-story office building, what would be of greatest concern in space planning?

A. dead-end corridors
B. corridor widths
C. horizontal exits
D. travel distances

Answer 64

D. travel distances

Question 65

Which carpet type allows a complex, custom-patterned carpet with varying pile heights?

A. tufted
B. Axminster
C. Wilton
D. velvet

Answer 65

A. tufted

Question 66

Which standard of the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA) establishes criteria for the sustainability of furniture?

A. ANSI/BIFMA e3
B. ANSI/BIFMA G1
C. ANSI/BIFMA M7.1
D. ANSI/BIFMA/SOHO S6.5

Answer 66

A. ANSI/BIFMA e3

Question 67

Prior to determining the preferred location of luminaires, the interior designer is reviewing the mechanical engineer’s HVAC layout, as shown in the partial plan in the illustration. If there is a conflict in position between a luminaire and ductwork, which ductwork would be the easiest and least expensive to relocate?

A. duct A
B. duct B
C. duct C
D. duct D

Answer 67

B. duct B

Question 68

Consider the following diagram.

The diagram shown is an example of

A. a decision tree
B. an evaluation matrix
C. a materials hierarchy
D. a matrix chart

Answer 68

A. a decision tree

Question 69

Which type of plan is needed to begin space planning in an existing building?

A. base plan
B. circulation plan
C. exiting plan
D. reflected ceiling plan

Answer 69

A. base plan

Question 70

The adjacency diagram shown is used for space planning for an executive group.

Which personnel should be located closest to the VP of exploration? (Choose the three that apply.)

A. CEO
B. controller
C. traffic
D. treasurer
E. executive VP
F. VP of operations

Answer 70

A. CEO
E. executive VP
F. VP of operations

Question 71

What does the symbol shown in the illustration indicate?

A. The area within the bubble is drawn at a larger scale elsewhere in the drawing set.
B. A section cut of the area in the bubble is shown on sheet A6 of the drawing set.
C. An elevation within the bubble is shown elsewhere at a different scale.
D. The portion within the bubble is described in more detail in the specifications.

Answer 71

A. The area within the bubble is drawn at a larger scale elsewhere in the drawing set.

Question 72

The partial floor plan given shows the subdivision of one side of an existing building into five offices with the architectural dimensions given on the outside of the building. Why is office #305 not dimensioned?

A. It is the same width as office #304.
B. Dimension strings are left incomplete.
C. There may be a potential conflict with the existing overall dimension.
D. The dimensions can be calculated by subtraction from the existing architectural dimensions.

Answer 72

C. There may be a potential conflict with the existing overall dimension.

Question 73

When completing a set of construction drawings for a restaurant kitchen, an interior designer should include an enlarged floor plan in order to

A. show all kitchen equipment and reference notes
B. indicate detailed dimensions of the countertop layout
C. show all plumbing drains and hot and cold supply points
D. satisfy health department requirements for submitted drawings

Answer 73

A. show all kitchen equipment and reference notes

Question 74

In the detail shown, which dimension of the transition strip needs to be changed to meet accessibility requirements?

A. 3/8 in (9.6 mm)
B. ¾ in (19 mm)
C. 1 in (25.4 mm)
D. 4 in (101.6 mm)

Answer 74

D. 4 in (101.6 mm)

Question 75

Which of the following are effective strategies for controlling moisture when detailing the area around a spa pool? (Choose the four that apply.)

A. adhesives
B. drainage
C. slip resistance
D. flashing
E. tile selection
F. sealants

Answer 75

B. drainage
D. flashing
E. tile selection
F. sealants

Question 76

An interior designer’s client wants to remodel a one-story office building into a restaurant and nightclub. Under the IBC, the life safety of the building that will require the MOST significant change is the

A. number and location of smoke detectors
B. capacity of the sprinkler system
C. size and number exits
D. addition of a smoke control system

Answer 76

C. size and number exits

Question 77

A residential design in a rural area involves the addition of two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Which of the following should be the two GREATEST concerns during the home’s due diligence investigation?

A. neighborhood character and zoning setbacks
B. zoning setbacks and septic capacity
C. heating system capacity and septic capacity
D. zoning height limitations and heating system capacity

Answer 77

D. zoning height limitations and heating system capacity

Question 78

What type of lighting system would be the most appropriate for a call center where each employee works in front of a bank of computer monitors?

A. direct-indirect
B. general diffuse
C. semi-indirect
D. indirect

Answer 78

D. indirect

Question 79

A designer has determined that a client needs about 8000 ft^2 (740 m^2) of usable office space. The leasing agent for the building says that the rentable-usable ratio will be 1.25. Approximately how much area should the interior designer recommend that the client lease?

A. 7500 ft^2 (700 m^2)
B. 10,000 ft^2 (930 m^2)
C. 10,700 ft^2 (1000 m^2)
D. 13,300 ft^2 (1200 m^2)

Answer 79

B. 10,000 ft^2 (930 m^2)

Question 80

The flame-spread rating of wood panel wainscoting must be

A. a minimum of class A
B. class B if the wainscoting takes up more than 10% of the wall area
C. nothing, because it is not regulated
D. based on location and occupancy

Answer 80

D. based on location and occupancy

Question 81

An occupant load calculation has shown that an office suite requires a total of 71 in (1804 mm) of egress width and two exit access doors. In order to meet all International Building Code (IBC) and accessibility requirements, what are the minimum door widths that should be used?

A. one 36 in door and one 42 in door (914 mm and 1067 mm)
B. one 36 in door and one 34 in door (965 mm and 864 mm)
C. one 36 in door and one 44 in door (914 mm and 1118 mm)
D. two 36 in (914 mm) doors

Answer 81

A. one 36 in door and one 42 in door (914 mm and 1067 mm)

Question 82

Which of these diagrams would be most appropriate for the planning of a small shopping mall?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Answer 82

A.

Question 83

A client has asked a designer to create an intimate seating area for a hospital waiting room. Which of the following will be MOST important in achieving the client’s goal?

A. pattern
B. scale
C. texture
D. color

Answer 83

B. scale

Question 84

Composite wood veneers can be used

A. to improve the appearance of book matching
B. as a substitute for HPDL
C. as a “green” alternate to standard wood veneers
D. to increase the yield of veneer from a log

Answer 84

C. as a “green” alternate to standard wood veneers

Question 85

49. Which of the following is the BEST choice for safety glazing in a hazardous location?

A. tempered or laminated glass
B. tempered or wired glass
C. heat-strengthened glass or wired glass
D. laminated glass or wired glass

Answer 85

A. tempered or laminated glass

Question 86

In the illustration shown, the purpose of the device in the vertical partition section is to

A. minimize reverberation
B. increase the sound absorption average (SAA)
C. reduce sound transmission
D. decrease potential impact noise

Answer 86

C. reduce sound transmission

Question 87

The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is an example of a

A. constituency-based organization
B. cause-based organization
C. knowledge-based organization
D. combination of constituency-based, and knowledge-based organization

Answer 87

D. combination of constituency-based, and knowledge-based organization

Question 88

Information concerning limitations on the use of a product can BEST be obtained from the

A. building code official who inspects the product
B. specialty contractor who installs the product
C. manufacturer who makes the product
D. trade association representing the product type

Answer 88

C. manufacturer who makes the product

Question 89

A library is being designed to occupy only one portion of a building, and a complete set of drawings is available for the building. What information would be the MOST important to obtain from the field survey?

A. locations of structural elements
B. existing natural light sources
C. sources of noise within the building
D. locations and capacities of electrical power

Answer 89

C. sources of noise within the building

Question 90

Which of the following pairs of building code requirements is MOST critical for the interior designer to know before starting the preliminary space planning?

A. occupancy group and total floor area
B. number of exits and maximum distance to exits
C. allowable length of dead-end corridors and glazing requirements
D. occupant load and corridor construction requirements

Answer 90

B. number of exits and maximum distance to exits

Question 91

What is the drawing shown most likely used for?

A. as a starting point for design development
B. as a basis for construction documents
C. for the further development of a preliminary stacking diagram
D. to show the client a conceptual approach to a design

Answer 91

D. to show the client a conceptual approach to a design

Question 92

When developing adjacency requirements, the interior designer must consider

A. contacts between people, transfer of objects, and electronic information
B. outside contacts with service people and visitors, as well as internal contacts
C. shared equipment and transfer of objects between people
D. frequency of required contacts between people and transfer of objects

Answer 92

A. contacts between people, transfer of objects, and electronic information

Question 93

It is essential that sample boards include

A. color photographs of the furniture
B. a floor plan showing where each item will be used
C. actual samples of the materials
D. manufacturers’’ product data sheets

Answer 93

C. actual samples of the materials

Question 94

For the most durable wood finish, which of the following finish types should be specified?

A. lacquer
B. penetrating oil
C. polyurethane
D. varnish

Answer 94

C. polyurethane

Question 95

An interior designer is creating the design concept for a home. In addition to satisfying the program and meeting the specific needs of the client, the designer would typically be MOST responsive to the influence of

A. economic conditions
B. cultural attitudes
C. regionalism
D. symbolism

Answer 95

C. regionalism

Question 96

A designer wants to give visual weight to a sofa. Which of the following color combinations would be the BEST choice for the sofa and the surrounding walls?

A. a hue with a dark value for the sofa and a slightly lighter value for the walls
B. any light-colored hue for the sofa and a color with a dark value for the walls
C. a color with a warm hue and a dark value for the sofa and a much color for the walls
D. a light, cool color for the sofa and a color of similar value and hue for the walls

Answer 96

C. a color with a warm hue and a dark value for the sofa and a much color for the walls

Question 97

78. Which method of veneer cut results in the straightest grain possible from MOST species of trees?

A. half-round slicing
B. quarter slicing
C. flat slicing
D. rotary slicing

Answer 97

B. quarter slicing

Question 98

An interior designer talking with a client could justify the use of bright colors in an elderly care facility by referring to…

A. design theory
B. evidence from research
C. Gestalt psychology
D. historic precedent

Answer 98

B. evidence from research