Question 1

Which of the following carpets fiber choices is less resistant to stains?

Accepted Answer

A) Olefin 
B) Nylon 
C) Acrylics 
D) Wool 
A) Olefin 
B) Nylon 
C) Acrylics 
D) Wool D

Question 2

Which of the following statements is True when working with a non-bearing wall.

Accepted Answer

A) A wall that contains a door or a window in its construction. 
B) Refers to a structural part that does not carry a load. 
C) A wall that cannot be moved or altered. 
D) A wall that supports a floor and ceiling. 
A) A wall that contains a door or a window in its construction. 
B) Refers to a structural part that does not carry a load. 
C) A wall that cannot be moved or altered. 
D) A wall that supports a floor and ceiling. B

Question 3

Many commercial carpeting manufacturers agree to meet the LEED Standard for Green Label Plus testing approval as defined by the Carpet and Rug Institute. To meet the Green Label Plus Standard Carpet backing has to meet the off-gassing of VOC's from carpet adhesive to meet this standard it must be limited to less than ____________ under standard test conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) 80 grams per liter 
B) 70 grams per liter 
C) 60 grams per liter 
D) 50 grams per liter 
A) 80 grams per liter 
B) 70 grams per liter 
C) 60 grams per liter 
D) 50 grams per liter D

Question 4

A form of Green construction that is becoming more popular is a called ICF. What is the description of ICF construction?

Accepted Answer

A) Interior Concrete Foundation 
B) International Council of Framers 
C) Integral Cooling Forms 
D) Insulating Concrete Forms 
A) Interior Concrete Foundation 
B) International Council of Framers 
C) Integral Cooling Forms 
D) Insulating Concrete Forms

Question 5

Dave is always getting a sore neck and his wrist is sore after he's been working on his computer all day long. He wants to make sure the ergonomics are correct when the remodeling takes place. Ergonomics is concerned with?

Accepted Answer

A) The effect of spatial realities on social groups. 
B) The engineering aspects of furniture design. 
C) Designing to meet the needs of body mechanics. 
D) The measurement of various body dimensions. 
A) The effect of spatial realities on social groups. 
B) The engineering aspects of furniture design. 
C) Designing to meet the needs of body mechanics. 
D) The measurement of various body dimensions.

Question 6

What does a reflective ceiling plan include?

Accepted Answer

A) List of manufacturer for fixtures and their cost for the ceiling 
B) Cost of Installation for ceiling 
C) Schedule of the fixtures for ceiling 
D) Name of the contractor and electrician 
A) List of manufacturer for fixtures and their cost for the ceiling 
B) Cost of Installation for ceiling 
C) Schedule of the fixtures for ceiling 
D) Name of the contractor and electrician

Question 7

What is a suspended ceiling?

Accepted Answer

A) Panels that are directly glued to the ceiling for texture. 
B) A series of soffits that surround a room. 
C) A finished ceiling hung from the overhead by a series of wires. 
D) A series of beams and panels that make up a ceiling system. 
A) Panels that are directly glued to the ceiling for texture. 
B) A series of soffits that surround a room. 
C) A finished ceiling hung from the overhead by a series of wires. 
D) A series of beams and panels that make up a ceiling system.

Question 8

The vertical members that support the header in construction are called:

Accepted Answer

A) Beams 
B) Jack Studs 
C) Joist 
D) Jam 
A) Beams 
B) Jack Studs 
C) Joist 
D) Jam

Question 9

What does the building code recommend concerning heating in a bathroom?

Accepted Answer

A) Bathrooms are not required to have a heat source. 
B) Bathroom should have a heat source to maintain a minimum 68 degrees Fahrenheit. 
C) Bathrooms need to provide a hot water heating system that will also heat the room. 
D) Bathrooms need to have baseboard heat to bring the room temperature to 80 degrees. 
A) Bathrooms are not required to have a heat source. 
B) Bathroom should have a heat source to maintain a minimum 68 degrees Fahrenheit. 
C) Bathrooms need to provide a hot water heating system that will also heat the room. 
D) Bathrooms need to have baseboard heat to bring the room temperature to 80 degrees.

Question 10

Stairways serving an occupant load of 50 or more must be at least ___" wide or as wide as determined by multiplying the occupant load by 0.3.

Accepted Answer

A) 36 inches 
B) 44 inches 
C) 60 inches 
D) 54 inches 
A) 36 inches 
B) 44 inches 
C) 60 inches 
D) 54 inches

Question 11

Which of the following lamp categories does a halogen lamp fits into?

Accepted Answer

A) Incandescent 
B) LED 
C) Fluorescent 
D) HID 
A) Incandescent 
B) LED 
C) Fluorescent 
D) HID

Question 12

A method of estimating is called the stick method and still used by many contractors today even though it's not as timely on getting a bid out. All of the following are processes of the stick method of estimating except:

Accepted Answer

A) Each subcontractor is asked to give a price on the exact specification for the job. 
B) Standard labor and material costs are established for each item. 
C) Each subcontractor reviews the plans and visits the job site. 
D) A complete materials list is made for the job. 
A) Each subcontractor is asked to give a price on the exact specification for the job. 
B) Standard labor and material costs are established for each item. 
C) Each subcontractor reviews the plans and visits the job site. 
D) A complete materials list is made for the job.

Question 13

In ADA requirements a door must have a clear width of ______?

Accepted Answer

A) 30 inches 
B) 32 inches 
C) 34 inches 
D) 36 inches 
A) 30 inches 
B) 32 inches 
C) 34 inches 
D) 36 inches

Question 14

What is the purpose of adding polyvinyl fluoride film to wall covering?

Accepted Answer

A) To make vinyl wall covering flame resistant. 
B) To add stiffness to the wall covering when applying to ceiling installation. 
C) To add an adhesive backing so wallpaper paste is not needed. 
D) To provide added stain resistance and extra protection for vinyl wall covering. 
A) To make vinyl wall covering flame resistant. 
B) To add stiffness to the wall covering when applying to ceiling installation. 
C) To add an adhesive backing so wallpaper paste is not needed. 
D) To provide added stain resistance and extra protection for vinyl wall covering.

Question 15

Some Kitchen cabinets can have strong VOC's and can outgas for a long time. A designer can reduce the VOC's by specifying three of the following. Which answer is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Specify that all particle board is wrapped in laminate even the edges in the cabinets. 
B) Specify cabinets that are made out of wheat straw. 
C) Specify cabinets that are made with fiberboard with standard glues. 
D) Specify cabinets that are made with formaldehyde-free glues. 
A) Specify that all particle board is wrapped in laminate even the edges in the cabinets. 
B) Specify cabinets that are made out of wheat straw. 
C) Specify cabinets that are made with fiberboard with standard glues. 
D) Specify cabinets that are made with formaldehyde-free glues.

Question 16

Your client has decided they do not want to put a vent hood over their electric range but they do want a wall cabinet above. At what height is the bottom of the wall cabinet above the cooking surface according to the International Building Code?

Accepted Answer

A) 18" 
B) 24" 
C) 30" 
D) 36" 
A) 18" 
B) 24" 
C) 30" 
D) 36"

Question 17

Carpeting is installed typically in one of ____ways.

Accepted Answer

A) Two 
B) Three 
C) Four 
D) Six 
A) Two 
B) Three 
C) Four 
D) Six

Question 18

What is the name of the federal law that guarantees equal opportunity for persons with disabilities which was enacted in 1990. What is this Act called?

Accepted Answer

A) AMA 
B) ADA 
C) ADD 
D) AEA 
A) AMA 
B) ADA 
C) ADD 
D) AEA

Question 19

Your client wants to add another bathroom in his home. He has to take space from two closets in two bedrooms to make enough room. He wants a shower, a toilet and a small sink. He does not have room for a tub. What is the minimum shower size you can specify and still meet the code requirement for the interior dimensions of a residential shower?

Accepted Answer

A) 28" x 30" 
B) 36" x 36" 
C) 30" x 30" 
D) 30" x 60" 
A) 28" x 30" 
B) 36" x 36" 
C) 30" x 30" 
D) 30" x 60"

Question 20

Your client has a lovely view out her 2nd story bathroom window and her neighbors are not able to see in so she wants to put a bathtub in front of a large window that comes down to the tub level. You have to specify which type of window to order to meet the building code.

Accepted Answer

A) A Picture window with duel pane glass 
B) A French picture window with mullions 
C) A tempered glass or approved equal window 
D) Jalousie windows 
A) A Picture window with duel pane glass 
B) A French picture window with mullions 
C) A tempered glass or approved equal window 
D) Jalousie windows

Exam 1: Interior Design