Question 1

When stated for shipping FOB factory/freight prepaid. What does this stand for?

Accepted Answer

A) The factory owns the shipment and pays the expense until received by consumer. 
B) The buyer owns the items in transit and the freight has been paid in advance or by shipper. 
C) The shipment is owned by the factory and the buyer paid for the shipping in advance. 
D) The buyer pays for the shipping and owns the merchandise. 
A) The factory owns the shipment and pays the expense until received by consumer. 
B) The buyer owns the items in transit and the freight has been paid in advance or by shipper. 
C) The shipment is owned by the factory and the buyer paid for the shipping in advance. 
D) The buyer pays for the shipping and owns the merchandise.

Question 2

The design firm notices that a large item on a project has accidently been left off the specifications. The design firm needs to inform bidders of the changes in the contract documents and the contract has not yet been awarded, they should issue:

Accepted Answer

A) A change order 
B) An addendum 
C) An alternative specification form 
D) A condition change form 
A) A change order 
B) An addendum 
C) An alternative specification form 
D) A condition change form

Question 3

A common compliant in a commercial space is often the noise. A restaurant can be so noisy it chases patrons away or an office can be so noisy other workers find it hard to concentrate. It's important for a designer to find that balance for the space they are designing. When considering noise control what is the "most important" in designing the space?

Accepted Answer

A) Ceiling height 
B) Shape of the room 
C) Occupancy load 
D) Surface Materials 
A) Ceiling height 
B) Shape of the room 
C) Occupancy load 
D) Surface Materials

Question 4

The ________ serves as a temporary haven from the effects of a fire or other emergency.

Accepted Answer

A) Kitchen 
B) Area of Refuge 
C) Locked fireproof Room 
D) Safe Room 
A) Kitchen 
B) Area of Refuge 
C) Locked fireproof Room 
D) Safe Room

Question 5

When measuring carpeting which of the following should be considered?

Accepted Answer

A) Type of Carpet, Color, Material Content 
B) Seam Placement, Nap Direction, Type of Installation 
C) Pattern, Carpet Height, Width of Carpet 
D) Stairs, Color, Type of Carpet 
A) Type of Carpet, Color, Material Content 
B) Seam Placement, Nap Direction, Type of Installation 
C) Pattern, Carpet Height, Width of Carpet 
D) Stairs, Color, Type of Carpet

Question 6

When Fire-resistance treatments are applied to wood paneling which of the following is the best method?

Accepted Answer

A) Applied to the surface to the entire surface is covered to avoid penetration of the core. 
B) Applied to the secondary layer to allow the top finish to be painted if necessary. 
C) Applied as a core layer so the surface can be finished to the desired effect. 
D) Applied through impregnation of the cores and cross bands with waterborne salts. 
A) Applied to the surface to the entire surface is covered to avoid penetration of the core. 
B) Applied to the secondary layer to allow the top finish to be painted if necessary. 
C) Applied as a core layer so the surface can be finished to the desired effect. 
D) Applied through impregnation of the cores and cross bands with waterborne salts.

Question 7

ABC design firm is working on their new clients design project. They are now meeting again with their client to go over the concept of the design the firm has come up with. They are not finished with the details but will just explain to their client as they are discussing the project and see what their reaction might be. What is this part of the project called?

Accepted Answer

A) Design Development Phase 
B) Programming Phase 
C) Implementation Phase 
D) Schematic Design Phase 
A) Design Development Phase 
B) Programming Phase 
C) Implementation Phase 
D) Schematic Design Phase

Question 8

Mercury Vapor Lamps produce what color of light?

Accepted Answer

A) Blue 
B) Green 
C) Bluish-Green 
D) Yellowish-Green 
A) Blue 
B) Green 
C) Bluish-Green 
D) Yellowish-Green

Question 9

In scheduling a midsize design project why is a bar chart used?

Accepted Answer

A) The critical path is easy to maintain. 
B) The checks and balances are part of the plan. 
C) It is required in all design projects. 
D) It is simple to make, and easy to use. 
A) The critical path is easy to maintain. 
B) The checks and balances are part of the plan. 
C) It is required in all design projects. 
D) It is simple to make, and easy to use.

Question 10

The Designer needs to specify the best finish for the paint in the kitchen. The customer likes to cook a lot of greasy goods so they want a paint finish that is easy to clean. Which paint finish should the designer choose for the best cleaning of the choices given?

Accepted Answer

A) Flat Finish 
B) Silk Finish 
C) Eggshell Finish 
D) Semi-gloss Finish 
A) Flat Finish 
B) Silk Finish 
C) Eggshell Finish 
D) Semi-gloss Finish

Question 11

What is the maximum threshold height for a sliding door in barrier free design with a beveled edge on each side?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 inch 
B) 2 inches 
C) 3/4 inch 
D) 3 inches 
A) 1 inch 
B) 2 inches 
C) 3/4 inch 
D) 3 inches

Question 12

For people interested in architecture or design for the disabled and using the ANSI standards, it is helpful to understand the difference between accessibility and adaptability. Which description best describes Accessibility in the ANSI Standards.

Accepted Answer

A) The placement of the building to the parking lot so a person's travel is kept at a minimal distance. 
B) The site, building, facility or portion thereof that can be approached, entered and used by physically disabled people. 
C) The approachability of a door, sidewalk or room and the path of travel is the most direct route for a physically disabled person. 
D) The placement of furniture, fixtures, doors, building elements such as kitchen counters and sinks to provide ease for a special needs person. 
A) The placement of the building to the parking lot so a person's travel is kept at a minimal distance. 
B) The site, building, facility or portion thereof that can be approached, entered and used by physically disabled people. 
C) The approachability of a door, sidewalk or room and the path of travel is the most direct route for a physically disabled person. 
D) The placement of furniture, fixtures, doors, building elements such as kitchen counters and sinks to provide ease for a special needs person.

Question 13

A ________ is a deviation in the face of a piece of wood from a straight line drawn from edge to edge. It is measured at the point of greatest distance from the straight line.

Accepted Answer

A) Bowl 
B) Cup 
C) Swag 
D) Crook 
A) Bowl 
B) Cup 
C) Swag 
D) Crook

Question 14

Hardwoods: Red Alder, Beech, Birch, Cherry, Maple are all examples of __________grain.

Accepted Answer

A) Open 
B) Light 
C) Dark 
D) Closed 
A) Open 
B) Light 
C) Dark 
D) Closed

Question 15

The concert hall was having problems with the level of reverberation. Which best describes reverberation?

Accepted Answer

A) The amount of sound transmission from outside sources. 
B) The prolongation of sound as it repeatedly bounces off hard surfaces. 
C) The absorption of sound by the materials used on the concert hall floors. 
D) The distance between the pressure fronts that measure sound in the hall. 
A) The amount of sound transmission from outside sources. 
B) The prolongation of sound as it repeatedly bounces off hard surfaces. 
C) The absorption of sound by the materials used on the concert hall floors. 
D) The distance between the pressure fronts that measure sound in the hall.

Question 16

The owners are complaining about the noise in their restaurant and want to avoid some of the problems in the new renovation. Which of the following items can add greatly to the noise?

Accepted Answer

A) Leather Booths 
B) Wood Tables 
C) Tile Floors 
D) Ceiling Tiles 
A) Leather Booths 
B) Wood Tables 
C) Tile Floors 
D) Ceiling Tiles

Question 17

Curtain walls are an example of a non-load bearing wall.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When a designer provides detail drawings what does their purpose serve?

Accepted Answer

A) To show samples of materials to be used. 
B) To show the quality of joinery expected. 
C) To show location of the item shown on the plan. 
D) To present the plans, elevations and section on one drawing. 
A) To show samples of materials to be used. 
B) To show the quality of joinery expected. 
C) To show location of the item shown on the plan. 
D) To present the plans, elevations and section on one drawing.

Question 19

What is the typical height off the floor that institutional cubicle curtains are hung at?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 - 3 Inches 
B) 4 - 7 inches 
C) 10 - 13 inches 
D) 14 - 16 inches 
A) 1 - 3 Inches 
B) 4 - 7 inches 
C) 10 - 13 inches 
D) 14 - 16 inches

Question 20

Test results show carpets provide valuable acoustic qualities in three areas of concern. Which of the following are those areas?

Accepted Answer

A) Concert Halls, Public Speaking Halls, Banquet Rooms 
B) Walking traffic areas, Large public spaces, Conference/Meeting rooms 
C) Surface noise reduction, Impact noise reduction, Airborne sound absorption. 
D) Airborne noise pollution, Room noise transference, Reduce echo transmission in large areas. 
A) Concert Halls, Public Speaking Halls, Banquet Rooms 
B) Walking traffic areas, Large public spaces, Conference/Meeting rooms 
C) Surface noise reduction, Impact noise reduction, Airborne sound absorption. 
D) Airborne noise pollution, Room noise transference, Reduce echo transmission in large areas.

Exam 1: Interior Design