practice test 2nd attempt

Question 1

Which of the following are typically considered part of the FF&E contract? (Choose the four that apply.)

A. a commissioned sculpture bolted to a wall
B. vending machines built into an opening
C. auditorium seating
D. wall-to-wall carpeting
E. applied acoustical panels
F. vertical blinds

Answer 1

A. a commissioned sculpture bolted to a wall
B. vending machines built into an opening
C. auditorium seating
F. vertical blinds

Question 2

Which of the following is true of title acts versus practice acts regulating the practice of interior design?

A. practice acts require meeting educational requirements and passing the NCIDQ exam
B. states with title acts requiring continuing education to keep their license current
C. the allowable titles under title laws are uniform for each state
D. practice acts do not allow the use of the title “interior decorator”

Answer 2

A. practice acts require meeting educational requirements and passing the NCIDQ exam

Question 3

A chef is considering the purchase of an abandoned church, with the intention of turning it into a restaurant. The property’s zoning designation allows this type of use. The chef has obtained a preliminary site plan and permission to access the site from the current owner and hires and interior designer to assist with a feasibility study to examine the possibility of converting the old building to the new use. Which of the following should the interior designer do first?

A. Check local zoning ordinances and analyze the site to determine if there is enough space available for the parking required.
B. Assist the restaurateur in developing a program and check the space requirements against the area and layout of the existing structure.
C. Research the history of the church.
D. Complete a code review of the existing building and develop a preliminary plan for renovation.

Answer 3

B. Assist the restaurateur in developing a program and check the space requirements against the area and layout of the existing structure.

Question 4

A transaction privilege tax license allows an interior design firm to

A. conduct business
B. buy and sell furniture
C. bill clients for the cost of employees
D. charge clients for installation services

Answer 4

B. buy and sell furniture

Question 5

An interior designer has determined the required gross occupant area required for a client planning to lease space in an office building. Using the Building Owner and Managers Association (BOMA) standard ANSI/BOMA Z65.1, Office Buildings: Standard Methods of Measurement, which of the following would be used to determine the amount of lease space the client will be paying for?

A. building efficiency ratio
B. building load factor
C. R/U ratio
D. rentable area

Answer 5

B. building load factor

Question 6

Which of the following provides the MOST accurate basis for estimating project costs?

A. square footage
B. functional unit
C. parameter
D. quantity takeoff

Answer 6

D. quantity takeoff

Question 7

Which of the following constitutes due diligence in the field of interior design?

A. thoroughly understanding and documenting the space in which a client’s project will be located and its surround context
B. reviewing the legal and regulatory components of a new project before design begins
C. using qualified structural, engineering, and fire protection consultants to investigate and existing space before design begins
D. reviewing and verifying site conditions that the client has reported to the interior designer

Answer 7

A. thoroughly understanding and documenting the space in which a client’s project will be located and its surround context

Question 8

An interior designer beginning a multifamily housing project would want to consult the

A. ADA Standards for Accessible Design
B. Fair Housing Act
C. International Building Code
D. Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards

Answer 8

B. Fair Housing Act

Question 9

An interior designer is assisting a law firm in selecting one of two buildings in which to lease space. After programming, the designer determines that the client will need 6500 ft^2 (604 m^2) of net assignable area. In building A, the designer estimates that the efficiency factor will be approximately 80%. In building B, because of the irregular shape of the floor plate, the designer estimates that the efficiency factor will probably be closer to 75%. The leasing agent in building A tells the designer that the building load factor is 1.23, while the leasing agent in building B tells the designer that the building load factor is 1.20. Of the two buildings, to the nearest 100 ft^2 (100 m^2), the smaller rentable area is

10000
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Answer 9

Answer 1:
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Answer 2:
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Question 10

Who is responsible for determining the location and general condition of existing light fixtures as part of a due diligence investigation?

A. electrical engineer
B. electrical subcontractor
C. general contractor
D. interior designer

Answer 10

D. interior designer

Question 11

Which type of accounting would MOST likely be chosen by an interior designer working alone as a sole proprietorship?

A. accrual
B. cash
C. double-entry
D. leger-based

Answer 11

B. cash

Question 12

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

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

Answer 12

D. reference

Question 13

To avoid liens against a project, the interior designer should suggest the owner require the contractor to submit a

A. bid bond
B. bid security
C. performance bond
D. labor and material payment bond

Answer 13

D. labor and material payment bond

Question 14

Which of the following is the interior designer’s BEST source for determining a piece of furniture’s net price?

A. showroom manager
B. manufacturer’s price list
C. furniture dealership
D. representative’s line chart

Answer 14

C. furniture dealership

Question 15

One of the primary advantages of a full wall schedule is that it

A. takes less time to develop than a CPM chart
B. is more detailed than a Gantt chart
C. is large enough for several people to view at once
D. involves the entire project team in the scheduling

Answer 15

D. involves the entire project team in the scheduling

Question 16

An interior designer’s drawings indicate an area of hardwood flooring with an indeterminate boundary because the client is still deciding on the flooring’s actual area. To ensure that bid prices for the flooring are compared fairly, which of the following should the interior designer request be included on the bid form?

A. individual quotes
B. unit prices
C. fixed costs
D. contingencies

Answer 16

B. unit prices

Question 17

Tracking, or monitoring, a project during design and construction, whether by hand-made chart or computer program, involves

A. using time sheets to measure productivity and minimum billing rates
B. comparing estimated fees and time against actual expenditures and percent complete
C. comparing client expectations at regular intervals during construction against original goals
D. verifying actual construction costs against the estimated budget as the project is completed

Answer 17

B. comparing estimated fees and time against actual expenditures and percent complete

Question 18

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 18

A. impact rating and requirements for a heat barrier

Question 19

To verify a manufacturer’s claim that its product has met the requirements of an ASTM standard, the interior designer should

A. contact the relevant trade association for the project
B. contact ASTM and get a copy of the standard
C. investigate the standard on internet sites
D. request detailed information from the manufacturer

Answer 19

D. request detailed information from the manufacturer

Question 20

When coordinating with a security consultant, the interior designer’s drawings should show

A. a schedule of all security devices
B. the emergency backup power supply
C. the positioning of required lighting
D. the wiring of the security devices

Answer 20

C. the positioning of required lighting

Question 21

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 21

C. purchase order

Question 22

Which of the following are typically part of the furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) budget? (Choose the four that apply.)

A. appliances
B. lamps
C. chandeliers
D. wood cabinets
E. rugs and mats
F. window coverings

Answer 22

A. appliances
B. lamps
E. rugs and mats
F. window coverings

Question 23

What type of sprinkler head should be used for a decorative, open-grid, wood-slat ceiling suspended from the structural floor above?

A. upright
B. pendant
C. sidewall
D. recessed

Answer 23

A. upright

Question 24

During the design development phase of planning a large classroom, which of the following methods could be used to reduce potential noise problems in a room of a given area whose exact shape has not yet been determined? (Choose the four that apply.)

A. Design the room to have the largest ceiling surface area possible.
B. Minimize the length of the wall separating the classroom from the nosiest adjacent room.
C. Plan to install sound-absorbent material on the walls of the classroom.
D. Study ways to increase the transmission loss of the room’s partitions.
E Specify a white noise system for the room.
F. Locate the doors to the classroom away from doors of nearby rooms.

Answer 24

B. Minimize the length of the wall separating the classroom from the nosiest adjacent room.
C. Plan to install sound-absorbent material on the walls of the classroom.
D. Study ways to increase the transmission loss of the room’s partitions.
F. Locate the doors to the classroom away from doors of nearby rooms.

Question 25

What type of system would be BEST for an open office plan so the heating and cooling for each workstation could be individually controlled?

A. all-air system
B. all-water system
C. radiant panel system
D. air-water system

Answer 25

A. all-air system

Question 26

What reference standards should be used to determine the most complete and detailed requirements for sprinkler spacing and positioning?

A. IBC
B. IPC
C. IMC
D. NFPA

Answer 26

D. NFPA

Question 27

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 27

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

Question 28

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 28

D. distance from the nearest soil stack

Question 29

On projects that involve both construction and furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E), why are FF&E typically separate budget items from construction?

A. they are specified, purchased, and installed differently than construction
B. they are purchased wholesale by the interior designer with a markup applied
C. most clients maintain separate monetary accounts for FF&E purchases
D. they contain things like artwork, rugs, and window coverings that the contractor can’t estimate

Answer 29

A. they are specified, purchased, and installed differently than construction

Question 30

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 30

D. ICC A117.1

Question 31

Commercial-grade cabinets are MOST often constructed of panel products with a thickness of

A. ½ in (13 mm)
B. 5/8 in (16 mm)
C. ¾ in (19 mm)
D. 7/8 in (22 mm)

Answer 31

C. ¾ in (19 mm)

Question 32

A Gantt chart is another name for a

A. bar chart
B. full wall chart
D. critical path chart
D. PERT chart

Answer 32

A. bar chart

Question 33

Air is most effectively distributed along an exterior window wall by a

A. round diffuser
B. square grille
C. series of square diffusers
D. slot air diffuser

Answer 33

D. slot air diffuser

Question 34

Which of the following are MOST likely to be part of the project manager’s responsibilities? (Choose the four that apply.)

A. keeping notes on daily decisions and meetings
B. organizing the layout of construction drawings
C. generating strategic, long-term goals for the firm
D. planning and assigning weekly job tasks for the project staff
E. monitoring fee expenditures throughout all phases of the project
F. staying current with the client’s opinion of the progress of the project

Answer 34

A. keeping notes on daily decisions and meetings
D. planning and assigning weekly job tasks for the project staff
E. monitoring fee expenditures throughout all phases of the project
F. staying current with the client’s opinion of the progress of the project

Question 35

What document is used to approve the release of funds for furnishing a project?

A. application for payment
B. certificate for payment
C. purchase order
D. bill of lading

Answer 35

C. purchase order

Question 36

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 36

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

Question 37

When the interior designer does not want furniture to be delivered to the designer’s office, the designer should complete a

A. customized purchase order
B. drop ship order
C. letter of intent
D. tag for label

Answer 37

B. drop ship order

Question 38

During the construction of a hotel lobby, the client decides to replace the porcelain tile floor specified for the floor with a poured terrazzo flooring material. The interior designer requests a proposal from the contractor for the change. The contract states that the contractor may add 20% for overhead and profit and an additional 5% for coordination on change orders. The contractor’s base price for labor and materials for the change is $22,225. What is the approximate total value for the change order?

A. $26,000
B. $27,000
C. $28,000
D. $29,000

Answer 38

C. $28,000

Question 39

A client has requested that special security protection be provided at a reasonable cost for critical paper files containing corporate trade secrets. In designing the file room, the interior designer should suggest

A. card readers at the doors leading to the file room
B. photoelectric beams within the room
C. magnetic contacts on all doors leading to the file room
D. electronic shielding of the file room

Answer 39

A. card readers at the doors leading to the file room

Question 40

In order to easily understand what types of visible and audio alarms are required for a project and where they are required, what reference would the interior designer find most useful and easy to use?

A. International Building Code
B. International Fire Code
C. National Electrical Code
D. NFPA National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code

Answer 40

A. International Building Code

Question 41

Which of the following materials has the greatest potential for reuse in interior construction?

A. aluminum
B. plastics
C. steel
D. wood

Answer 41

C. steel

Question 42

A medium-size design firm specializes in three different project types, and uses a project management system where project managers have daily contact with design and production teams, as well as with clients. The firm would BEST be set up using a

A. departmental organization
B. project manager organization
C. strong principal organization
D. studio organization

Answer 42

D. studio organization

Question 43

The methodology to evaluate the environmental impact of using a material or product in a building is known as

A. a cradle-to-cradle review
B. an impact assessment
C. a life-cycle assessment
D. a complete LEED study

Answer 43

C. a life-cycle assessment

Question 44

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 44

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

Question 45

An interior designer is working on a retrofit project for a building that was designed using compact fluorescent lamps and incandescent downlights. What action could the designer take to improve the energy conservation of the buildings?

A. replace all the light with LEDs
B. change the incandescent downlights to compact fluorescents
C. reduce the number of lamps in each luminaire where possible
D. replace the downlights with compact fluorescent troffers

Answer 45

A. replace all the light with LEDs

Question 46

A client 100,000 ft^2 (9290 m^2) project be completed as quickly as possible. Which project delivery method should the interior designer suggest to the client?

A. construction manager method
B. design-bid-build method
C. design-build method
D. multiple contracts method

Answer 46

A. construction manager method

Question 47

What should the interior designer do FIRST if a client decided to make major revisions after a project has been tendered but before construction has started?

A. Tell the contractor not to proceed until the issues have been resolved.
B. Return any shop drawings to the contractor, and tell the contractor that revisions will be Forthcoming.
C. Advise the client that making major revisions may delay the job and increase its cost and That additional fees will be charged for design and drawing revisions.
D. Estimate the amount of time and extra fees needed to make the revisions, and suggest that the client reconsider making major changes.

Answer 47

C. Advise the client that making major revisions may delay the job and increase its cost and That additional fees will be charged for design and drawing revisions.

Question 48

Which chart is MOST appropriate for a short, simple project?

A. CPM chart
B. Gantt Chart
C. line chart
D. PERT chart

Answer 48

B. Gantt Chart

Question 49

A project manager is completing the due diligence site analysis for a building to be used by a law firm. Before beginning space planning, the project manager is MOST likely to need expert consulting assistance to determine the

A. type of in-floor electrical and communications outlets
B. number and locations of sprinkler heads
C. reinforcement needed to accommodate a new law library
D. amount of additional natural lighting needed for daylighting

Answer 49

C. reinforcement needed to accommodate a new law library

Question 50

One of the best ways for an interior designer to implement water conservation is to

A. plan residential uses for only showers instead of bathtubs and showers
B. investigate the possible use of graywater for some implications
C. reduce the number of plumbing fixtures in a building
D. specify fixtures that use less water than LEED or IPC maximums

Answer 50

D. specify fixtures that use less water than LEED or IPC maximums

Question 51

Before preparing construction documents, the interior designer should verify whether any particular types of lighting fixtures are required by coordinating with the

A. architect
B. building owner
C. contractor
D. electrical engineer

Answer 51

B. building owner

Question 52

The use of particleboard as part of a construction detail should be carefully evaluated in terms of the particleboard’s

A. availability
B. permeability
C. strength
D. VOC content

Answer 52

D. VOC content

Question 53

When the interior designer is ordering furniture for a project, the purchase orders are sent

A. before the sales agreement
B. after the client decides on the purchases
C. after confirmation of the order but before shipping
D. after the sales agreement and before the acknowledgment

Answer 53

D. after the sales agreement and before the acknowledgment

Question 54

During construction, a client requests that a door be added to a partition. Given that the client agrees to the cost of adding the door, the interior designer administering the associated contract should issue a(n)

A. addendum
B. construction change directive
C. change order
D. work directive

Answer 54

C. change order

Question 55

An interior design project can obtain Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) credits with the use of wood products that meet the criteria of

A. FSC
B. GBI
C. Greenguard
D. ISO 14000

Answer 55

A. FSC

Question 56

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 56

B. interior designer

Question 57

During project closeout, the interior designer is required to which of the following? (Choose the three that apply.)

A. develop a punch list
B. collect and send all warranties to the owner
C. determine the date of substantial completion
D. provide the owner with bonds
E. finalize the placement of the owner’s furniture
F. send all pertinent maintenance contracts to the owner

Answer 57

A. develop a punch list
C. determine the date of substantial completion
E. finalize the placement of the owner’s furniture

Question 58

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 58

A. indirect labor costs

Question 59

The interior designer has contracted with the owner of a large commercial building to do tenant finish work for new building occupants. The work will consist of space planning for tenants that lease building space, and construction drawings that the building’s contractor will use to build out each space. What is the BEST way for the interior designer to charge the building owner?

A. area fee
B. fixed fee
C. hourly fee
D. cost plus fee

Answer 59

A. area fee

Question 60

When working on a home remodeling project, which type of electrical conductor is the interior designer MOST likely to encounter?

A. armored cable (AC)
B. electrical metallic tube conduit (EMT)
C. intermediate metal conduit (IMC)
D. nonmetallic sheathed cable (NM)

Answer 60

D. nonmetallic sheathed cable (NM)

Question 61

The overall departmental within a large company to occupy a multistory building would MOST likely be shown in a(n)

(A) block diagram
(B) adjacency matrix
(C) stacking diagram
(D) bubble diagram

Answer 61

(C) stacking diagram

Question 62

A demolition plan is required when the

(A) local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) requires one
(B) use of an additional line type for removed items would be too confusing
(C) demolition involves partitions, doors, and cabinetry
(D) mix of new construction and demolition is too complex for one drawing

Answer 62

(D) mix of new construction and demolition is too complex for one drawing

Question 63

Which type of seaming is the MOST appropriate for upholstered furniture in a smoking lounge?

(A) channeling
(B) buttoning
(C) railroading
(D) welt cording

Answer 63

(C) railroading

Question 64

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

(A) tufted
(B) Axminster
(C) Wilton
(D) velvet

Answer 64

(A) tufted

Question 65

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 65

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

Question 66

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 66

(A) show all kitchen equipment and reference notes

Question 67

Door fire ratings are typically given in the

(A) floor plan
(B) door elevations
(C) door schedule
(D) specifications

Answer 67

(C) door schedule

Question 68

What MOST affects the flammability of upholstery?

(A) type of chemical retardant used
(B) cushioning and surface fabric
(C) surface fabric and interliner
(D) surface fabric

Answer 68

(B) cushioning and surface fabric

Question 69

What kind of scale is best used to measure the size of a drawn feature in feet and decimal fractions of a foot?

(A) architect’s scale
(B) engineer’s scale
(C) metric scale
(D) graphic scale

Answer 69

(B) engineer’s scale

Question 70

Adjacency requirements for the physical movement of goods in a manufacturing plant would BEST be illustrated with a(n)

(A) adjacency matrix
(B) bubble diagram
(C) flowchart
(D) stacking diagram

Answer 70

(C) flowchart

Question 71

An interior designer typically develops color and material boards during the

(A) design development phase only
(B) programming and schematic design phases
(C) schematic design and design development phases
(D) schematic design phase only

Answer 71

(D) schematic design phase only

Question 72

An accurate representation of materials can BEST be shown with a

(A) computer rendering
(B) full-size mockup
(C) presentation model
(D) study model

Answer 72

(B) full-size mockup

Question 73

Which of the diagrams shown might best represent a designer’s concept planning for the operation and workflow of an urgent care facility?

A
B
C
D

Answer 73

B

Question 74

A designer uses the principle of harmony in order to

(A) develop visual consistency and equilibrium among individiual elements
(B) elict composiitional from different elements
(C) establish two elements as more important than the others in a composition
(D) provide variation in the elements of a composition

Answer 74

(B) elict composiitional from different elements

Question 75

For most planning problems, the MOST efficient type of circulation system is a

(A) radial system
B) single-loaded corridor system
C) double-loaded corridor system
D) grid system

Answer 75

C) double-loaded corridor system

Question 76

When a project includes both fixed partition walls and a full-height movable partition system, on what plan should the movable partition system be shown?

(A) a separate moveable partition plan
(B) the construction floor plan
(C) the furniture plan
(D) both the floor and furniture plans

Answer 76

(B) the construction floor plan

Question 77

Based on ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1, Energy Standard for Building Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, which method is the MOST direct and easiest to use to determine the maximum allowable lighting power density (LPD)?

(A) space-by-space method
(B) lighting system method
(C) building area method
(D) energy cost budget method

Answer 77

(C) building area method

Question 78

The method of constructing a fire-rated partition is typically indicated in the

(A) partition details
(B) floor plan keynotes
(C) partition schedule
(D) contract specifications

Answer 78

(A) partition details

Question 79

The interior designer is responsible for which of the following life safety considerations? (Choose the four that apply.)

(A) maintaining compartmentations according to the original architect’s plans
(B) planning for an exhaust system in the remodeled spaces
(C) locating fire extinguishers as required by the local fire code
(D) specifying gaskets and closers on fire doors
(E) including fire protection of structural member according to the building type
(F) locating fire dampers in new ductwork where fire partitions have been located
No answer text provided.

Answer 79

(A) maintaining compartmentations according to the original architect’s plans
(C) locating fire extinguishers as required by the local fire code
(D) specifying gaskets and closers on fire doors
(E) including fire protection of structural member according to the building type

Question 80

What type of cushioning would be BEST for a hospital waiting room?

(A) high-density foam
(B) cotton batting
(C) combustion-modified foam with a low ILD
(D) low-density polyurethane

Answer 80

(A) high-density foam

Question 81

What are some of the advantages of continuing education for the interior designer? (Choose the four that apply.)

(A) It is a way to advance the designer’s career.
(B) It is a way to keep up to date with changes in the profession.
(C) It is required by all states and Canadian provinces.
(D) It is required for membership in many professional organizations.
(E) It ensures all designers have a comparable level of knowledge.
(F) It encourages professional organizations to develop learning opportunities.

Answer 81

(A) It is a way to advance the designer’s career.
(B) It is a way to keep up to date with changes in the profession.
(D) It is required for membership in many professional organizations.
(E) It ensures all designers have a comparable level of knowledge.

Question 82

What is the MOST important criterion for lighting a fabric showroom?

(A) visual comfort probability
(B) color rendering index
(C) coefficient of utilization
(D) apparent color temperature rating

Answer 82

(B) color rendering index

Question 83

Which test is MOST frequently used to evaluate carpet in the United States?

(A) flooring radiant panel test
(B) Seiner tunnel test
(C) methenamine pill test
(D) methods of fire tests of building construction materials

Answer 83

(C) methenamine pill test

Question 83

The full extent of slab-to-slab partitions on a project is best shown on the

(A) reflected ceiling plan
(B) interior elevations
(C) wall section details
(D) finish plan

Answer 83

(A) reflected ceiling plan

Question 84

Which of the following interior design services is normally performed during a project’s contract documents phase?

(A) coordinating the consultant contracts
(B) preforming a code review
(C) preparing furniture drawings
(D) reviewing shop drawings

Answer 84

(C) preparing furniture drawings

Question 85

Which of the following generally include the MOST detailed information about doors? (Choose the four that apply.)

(A) schedules
(B) floor plans
(C) enlarged floor plans
(D) room elevations
(E) specifications
(F) shop drawings

Answer 85

(A) schedules
(B) floor plans
(E) specifications
(F) shop drawings

Question 86

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 86

(B) number of exits and maximum distance to exits

Question 87

A perspective drawing is the BEST type of drawing to use when presenting to client because it

(A) is the quickest method of rendering space
(B) most accurately shows vertical dimensions relative to the viewer
(C) is most like the way space and objects are actually perceived
(D) offers the wildest choice of viewpoints

Answer 87

(C) is most like the way space and objects are actually perceived

Question 88

An interior designer has received a construction cost estimate for an acoustical ceiling system. The area of the ceiling is 15,000 ft^2 (1394 m^2). The estimate is $6000 over the budget. The owner requests that the currently s\pecified 2 ft x 2 ft (610 mm x 610 mm) grid with tecular tiles be replaced with a less expensive system while maintaining acoustical qualities and a similar aesthetic. The contractor has provided pricing for alternative ceiling systems as shown in the matrix

Based on this pricing information and knowledge of the acoustical properties of each of these types of assemblies, which alternate system should the interior designer recommend to the client?

(A) drywall with level 4 finish
(B) standard tile in 2 ft x 2 ft (610 mm x 610 mm) narrow grid
(C) standard tile in 2 ft x 2 ft (610 mm x 610 mm) standard T-bar
(D) standard tile in 2 ft x 4 ft (1220 mm x 610 mm) narrow grid

Answer 88

(C) standard tile in 2 ft x 2 ft (610 mm x 610 mm) standard T-bar

Question 89

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 89

(D) to show the client a conceptual approach to a design

Question 90

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 90

(B) scale

Question 91

Which type of lighting would BEST enhance the appearance of a rough, plastered wall?

(A) fluorescent cover uplighting on all four sides of the room
(B) decorative chandelier near the wall
(C) track lighting near the center of the room, aimed at the wall
(D) recessed incandescents close to the wall

Answer 91

(D) recessed incandescents close to the wall

Question 92

Which of the following statements is true about seismic restraint for suspended acoustical ceilings in seismic design categories D, E, and F as defined in the International Building Code (IBC)?

(A) All ceiling-high partitions must be braced independently from the grid.
(B) After determining the appropriate seismic design category, the interior designer can follow industry-standard detailing.
(C) Main runners must be securely attached to the ceiling angles on opposite sides of a room.
(D) Rigid compression struts are required at the grid intersections every 96 in (2.44 m) on center.

Answer 92

(A) All ceiling-high partitions must be braced independently from the grid.

Question 93

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 93

(C) sources of noise within the building

Question 94

Drawings for a single floor in a high-rise building containing commercial office spaces would MOST likely use what form of sheet notation?

(A) 1, 2, 3, 4, and so on
(B) A1, A2, A3, A4, and so on
(C) A1.1, A1.2, A2.1, A2.2, and so on
(D) A23.1, A23.2, A23.3, A23.4, and so on

Answer 94

(D) A23.1, A23.2, A23.3, A23.4, and so on

Question 95

Surface-mounted luminaires are MOST often used for which of the following reasons?

(A) Some side and uplighting is desired.
(B) There is not enough space above the ceiling.
(C) They are easier and less expensive to install.
(D) They are used as a design feature.

Answer 95

(B) There is not enough space above the ceiling.

Question 96

When reviewing flooring materials to determine which options meet life safety and accessibility standards for slip resistance, the interior designer should

(A) have the material tested
(B) review the coefficient of friction (COF)
(C) verify requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
(D) study pertinent ASTM International standards

Answer 96

(B) review the coefficient of friction (COF)

Question 97

During the preliminary planning phase, the diagram shown would be used to

(A) help the designer present data for adjacencies and area
(B) show the client which programmed spaces belong in this zone
(C) determine maximum floor areas on a building floor
(D) begin the process for developing a stacking diagram

Answer 97

(A) help the designer present data for adjacencies and area

Question 98

What type of system would be MOST appropriate in a large commercial remodeling project where a decorative acoustical ceiling and plenum access are required?

(A) integrated
(B) linear metal strip
(C) gypsum wallboard
(D) concealed spline

Answer 98

(D) concealed spline

Question 99

A residential design involves a bedroom, bath, and garage addition. At a minimum, the due diligence site investigation should include

(A) neighborhood character and zoning setbacks
(B) zoning setbacks and septic capacities
(C) heating system capacity and neighborhood traffic
(D) zoning height limitations and street characteristics

Answer 99

(B) zoning setbacks and septic capacities