Textbook Practice Exam Flashcards
What are 4 critical planning concerns for a commercial office space?
Adjacencies, daylighting, means of egress, and efficiency factor
What existing building element has the MOST influence over the space plan for the proposed dining area?
building dimensions
How do you calculate rentable area?
Multiply usable area by rentable-usable ratio
What is the BEST way to gather programming information from workers in a large office?
interviews
What existing condition in a building would MOST affect the cost of a new interior design?
lack of a sprinkler system
What is order of the 5 step process in programming?
est. goals, collect & analyze facts, uncover & test concepts, determine needs
The primary advantage of an oblique drawing is that
existing orthographic drawings can be used a starting point
___ is the most realistic view of an object.
Perspective
What is the best source an interior designer could use to research the flammability and VOC ratings of several sofas the designer was considering specifying for a client?
each manufacturer’s local representative
How can the designer BEST communicate the design to a client if cost is not a factor?
commission a fully rendered 3-D computer model that can show a “fly-through”
What characterizes an isometric drawing?
All axes are drawn to the same scale.
What type of drawing has lines of projection that are perpendicular to the picture plane?
orthographic
What two building code requirements are MOST critical for the designer to know before starting the preliminary space planning?
number of exits & maximum distance to exits
If a large space requires 3 exits, where does the code require the third exit to be located?
a reasonable distance from the others
What is the basic assembly for a 1-hour rated partition?
5/8” Type X gypsum wallboard on both sides of either wood or metal studs
In starting a design project in a multi-use building, what information would an interior designer need to determine?
construction type, adjacent occupancies, and sprinkler conditions
What does the designer need to know in order to determine the maximum travel distance allowed by the IBC?
occupancy classification and whether the building is sprinklered
What are 3 characteristics of corridors?
They are part of the exit access, they must be used exclusively for egress, and they are included in calculating the travel distance.
How do you get the clear width of a door?
Subtract 3” for the thickness and hinges
How high must a handrail be placed?
Between 34” and 38”
In which building type are fire-resistive construction requirements likely to be MOST restrictive?
Type V
In which building type are fire-resistive construction requirements likely to be LEAST restrictive?
Type I
What types of glazing should be used for safety glazing?
Tempered or Laminated Glass
What is the max spacing between sprinkler heads?
15’
What is the max spacing between sprinkler heads and walls?
7.5’
What are the two main factors used to determine whether a space must have more than one exit?
occupant load and occupancy
How do you get the occupant load?
divide the square footage by the occupant load factor
How many exits are required if your occupant load is between 501-1,000
3 exits
How many exits are required if your occupant load is more than 1,001?
4 exits
Which type of wall sink is BEST for barrier-free design?
wall hung
The flame-spread rating of wood panel wainscoting must be
based on location & occupancy
What’s the minimum knee space height for a sink in a bathroom?
29” min.
What’s the minimum depth of a lavatory sink?
17”
How much clear floor space is needed at the sink?
30”w x 48”d
NFPA requires one sprinkler for every ___
225 sq. ft.
The best source for independent, third-party information specifically about a carpet’s VOC emissions is the __
Carpet and Rug Institute’s Green Label Plus Program
What is the GreenSpec Directory?
directory of environmentally preferable products
What information can you get from Greenguard Environmental Institute?
Est. indoor air standards for indoor products
How can a drapery treatment be BEST changed to minimize its hazard during a fire?
shorten the length of fabric
Which seismic design categories are most restrictive and require the ceiling-high partitions be braced independently from the ceiling grid?
D, E, and F
What is must happen for the seismic design of category C?
the grid must not be attached to any of the perimeter trim
What characteristics do you need to consider for room identifaction signs?
amount of Braille lettering is raised above the surface, whether or not the width of the accessible route is reduced, mounting height to center of sign, uppercase lettering
What type of system would be MOST appropriate in a large commercial remolding project where a decorative acoustical ceiling and plenum access are required?
concealed spline
What method of tile installation allows the tile setter to adjust the bed according to the exact thickness of each stone?
thick-set method
How do you get the gauge of a carpet?
Divide pitch by 27
What type of resilient flooring would be the BEST choice for a commercial kitchen?
sheet vinyl
What fire rating does a wainscotting have to have?
at least class III (or c)
Building codes generally require flame-spread classification for _____ only
wall finishes (wainscoting)
What is the formula for illumination?
E = I/d^2
What plan normally shows the location of exit signs?
reflected ceiling plan
The cover sheet should typically include:
bldg. department data, client’s name and address, index to drawings, symbols used on the drawing
CSI Specification Divisions saying
Getting Extra Creative Makes Me Want To Observe Fancy Spaces Except For Super Crazy High-rise Elevators
What interior design service is usually performed during a project’s contract document phase?
preparing furniture drawings
Dimensions on interior design floor plans are commonly drawn from the
finish faces of partitions
What information about gypsum wallboard partitions should be part of a project’s specifications, not its drawings?
fastener spacing
What are the common schedules found in a set of interior design drawings?
luminaire schedule, door schedule, equipment schedule, and millwork schedule
The purpose of a curtain wall mullion is to__
provide for lateral movement of the building
What is included in the ASID Code of Ethics but not the IIDA Code of Ethics?
responsibility to the employer
