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1
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They embellish interiors and do not require education

a) Interior Designers

b) Interior Decorators

c) Interior Architects

d) None of the Above

A

b) interior decorators

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2
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The field of interior design is important, because:

a) It improves the quality of our built environment

b) Interior It meets the physical and social needs of the occupants

c) It considers psychological needs of the occupants

d) All of the Above

A

d) All of the Above

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Why would you join a professional organization?

a) Networking Opportunities

b) Educational Opportunities

c) Advance Professionalism for Interior Design

d) All of the Above

A

d) all of the above

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To which professional organization do many interior design educators belong?

  • Hint: where they learn about the research and teaching methods used by other educators.

a) Interior Design Educator Council (IDEC)

b) Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA)

c) International Interior Design Association (IIDA)

d) American Society of Interior Design (ASID)

A

a) Interior Design Educator Council (IDEC)

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5
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What does NCIDQ stand for?

a) National Credentials for Interior Design Quiz

b)National Council for Interior Design Qualification

c) National Course for Interior Design Qualification

d) National Council for Interior Design Quiz

A

b) National Council for Interior Design Qulification

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Which professional organization is the largest and has chapters established throughout the United States, Canada, And Puerto Rico?

a) International Interior Design Association (IIDA)

b) National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA)

c) Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC)

d) American Society of Interior Design (ASID)

A

d) American Society of interior Design (ASID)

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The organization that aims to advance education and practice standards through the accreditation of interior design programs in higher educations:

a) American Society of Interior Design (ASID)

b) Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA)

c) National Association of Design Educators (NADE)

b) Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC)

A

b) Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA)

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In order to sit for the NCIDQ exam, designer must…

a) Complete college level education requirements

b) complete work experience under the direction of an NCIDQ holder or registered/licensed designer

c) Both A and B

d) None of the Above

A

c) Both A and B

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9
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In order to maintain professional registration/licensure, most states and provinces require professionals to

a) Practice continually

b) Complete their education

c) Complete Continuing Education Units (CEU’s)

d) Pass an exam

A

c) complete continuing Education Units (CEU’s)

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what are the (3) three factors identified in sustainable design as the triple bottom line?

a) Economical, Social, Ecological

b) Clean Air Act, EPA, Clean Water Act

c) Air pollution, Water pollution, Deforestation

d) Commercial Design, Residential Design, Sustainable Manufacturing

A

a) Economical , Social, Ecological

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………. is an active, planned process with a purpose or a meaningful outcome.

a) Practice Act

b) NCIDQ

c) Design

d) Interior Design

A

c) Design

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12
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which credential would an interior designer specializing in kitchen and bath industry seek?

a) USGBC

b) IDEC

c) NKBA

d) LEED

A

c) NKBA

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Who are typically members of IDEC?

a) Architects

b) Students

c) Educatiors

d) None of the Above

A

c) Educatiors

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the use of design to address social, environmental, economical, and political issues is termed ….

a)Environmentally responsible design

b) socially responsible design

c) universal or inclusive design

d) ethically responsible design

A

b) sociall responsible design

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15
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An interior designer manipulates …

a) Volume

b) smell and sound

c) texture and pattern

d) All of the Above

A

d) all of the above

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…….. is not a required of an interior designer

a) Planning

b) Understanding of structure

c) Painting

d) Cultural Awareness

A

c) painting

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17
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The professional level (highest level) of membership in most professional organizations typically means what?

a) You are a professor at a university

b) You’ve taken the required amount of CEU’s

c) You have passed the NCIDQ exam

d) You have graduated with an interior design degree

A

c) you have passes the NCIDQ exam.

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18
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Commercial design doesn’t include design of …….

a) Dwelling units

b) Hospitality

c) Healthcare

d) Corporates

A

a) Dwelling Units

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19
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Who’s idea is to bring happiness, respect, vision, poetry, surrealism, and magic to design?

a) Richard Meier

b) Charles Eames

c) Frank Lloyd Wright

d) Philippe Stark

A

d) Philippe Stark

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20
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Construction documents consists of ….

a) plans

b) elevations

c) specifications

d) All of the above

A

d) all of the above

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21
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An interior Designer may collaborate with … (which ones apply?)

  • An architect
  • A structure mechanic
  • An electric engineer
  • A civil engineer
  • A plumbing specialist
A
  • An architect
  • A structure mechanic
  • An electric engineer
  • A civil engineer
  • A plumbing specialist
22
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Salaries and benefits of an interior designer depends on….. (select all that apply)

  • Types of services
  • volume of the business
  • their previous salaries in previous jobs
  • reputation of the designer
A
  • Types of services
  • volume of the business
  • reputation of the designer
23
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A person who has met certain education, experience, and examination requirements and is registered with the interior design board of their state is referred to as ….

a) Registered interior designer

b) Certified interior designer

c) Licensed interior designer

d) All of the Above

A

d) All of the Above

24
Q

Creative and technical solutions are applied to the environment ……

a) to fulfill a particular function

b) to enhance quality of life

c) to be aesthetically attractive

d) All of the Above

A

d) All of the Above

25
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……. is a macro perspective of environmental responsibility, health and welfare of global ecosystems.

a) Socially responsible design

b) Green design

c)Environmentally responsible design

d) Sustainable Design

A

d) sustainable design

26
Q

From Victor Papanek’s point of view, what are the important qualifications of a designer in this age of mass production? (which oness apply?)

  • higher social responsibility
  • higher moral responsibility
  • understanding of the people
A
  • higher social responsibility
  • higher moral responsibility
  • understanding of the people
27
Q

Growing inability of the environmental sink to absorb waste and pollution is the concern of ……..

a) Inclusive design

b) Socially responsible design

c) Universal design

d) Sustainable Design

A

d) Sustainable Design

28
Q

Sustainable design has an/a ……… effect. (which ones apply)

  • Economic
  • social
  • psychological
  • environmental
A
  • Economic
  • social
  • environmental
29
Q

Design is a mean of communication and interaction.

  • True
  • False
A

False

30
Q

It is not possible for design to be both utilitarian and creative.

  • True
  • False
A

False

31
Q

ASID is a professional organization specially for educators.

  • True
  • False
A

False

32
Q

A title act requires professionals to become registered before they can practice.

  • True
  • False
A

False

33
Q

Interior design uses art, science, and technology to create spaces that fulfill all needs of occupants

  • True
  • False
A

True

34
Q

Hotels are examples of residential design

  • True
  • False
A

False

35
Q

Villas are examples of commercial design
- True
- False

A

False

36
Q

manufacturing processes do not need to be considerer in sustainable design

  • True
  • False
A

False

37
Q

Using high quality furniture is considered as waste management.

  • True
  • False
A

True

38
Q

Designers can not influence design, construction, and operation all together.

  • True
  • False
A

False

39
Q

Operable windows don’t help saving of energy in commercial buildings

  • True
  • False
A

False

40
Q

Licensed interior designs with practice act are qualified to practice according to specific criteria of education, work experience, and tests.

  • True
  • False
A

True

41
Q

A green building is also sustainable

  • True
  • Flase
A

False

42
Q

….. provides different levels of opportunity of people who have historically been misrepresented

a) Sustainable design

b) Inclusive design

c) Equity focused design

d) Universal design

A

c) Equity focused design

43
Q

LEED changes the way designers think about how buildings are in

a) design

b) planning

c) construction

d) All of the above

A

d) All of the above

44
Q

what does LEED stand for?

a) Low-Emission Energy Efficiency Design

b) Landmark Environmental Efficiency Directive

c) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

d) Leadership in Environmental and Energy Efficiency Development

A

c) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

45
Q

health and safety are under which bottom line of sustainable design?

a) Social values

b) Environmental values

c) Economic values

A

a) Social Values

46
Q

Flexibility in use is one of the principles of …….

a) Inclusive design

b) Equity focused design

c) Sustainable design

d) Universal design

A

d) Universal design

47
Q

What are the different rating levels in the LEED certification system?

a) Gold, Silver, Bronze, Platinum

b) Certified, Silver, Gold, Platinum

c) Certified, Accredited, Verified, Distinguished

d) Basic, Advanced, Premium, Elite

A

b) Certified, Silver, Gold, Platinum

48
Q

……. describes methodologies to create products that understand and enable people of all backgrounds and abilities.

a) Sustainable design

b) Universal design

c) Inclusive design

d) Green design

A

c) Inclusive design

49
Q

Designing for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Dyslexia are examples of …..

a) Sustainable design

b) Universal design

c) Design for neurodiversity

d) Inclusive design

A

c) design for neurodiviersity

50
Q

List the principles of Universal Design (all 7)

A
  1. Equitable use
  2. Flexibility in use
  3. Simple and intuitive use
  4. Perceptible information
  5. Tolerance for error
  6. Low physical effort
  7. Size and space for approach and use

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