Question 1

An elderly couple are going to remodel their bathroom. They want to plan for the future in the event that one or both may ever find themselves confined to a wheelchair. The depth of the passage inside the bathroom is 21". What is the minimum size of the swinging door you as the designer would specify for the entrance to the space?

Accepted Answer

A) 36" 
B) 32" 
C) 34" 
D) 38"

Question 2

Thin Set has become a common method for setting floor tile in residential installations. Which of the following describes this type of installation?

Accepted Answer

A) Tile that is set in a mortar base that is 3/4" to 1" thick. 
B) Tile that is set with organic mastic over green board . 
C) Setting tile in a mud bed over thin plywood base. 
D) Setting tile in an adhesive made from cement, fine sand and other chemicals that is not typically greater than 3/16th " thick.

Question 3

Which of the following are characteristics of balloon frame Construction?
A.It is commonly used today
B.It has studs which are two stories in height
C.It has second floor joists supported by a ribbon
D.It may be used in single story homes

Accepted Answer

A) A & B 
B) A & C 
C) B & C 
D) All of the above

Question 4

Mr)& Mrs. Jones have asked that there be insulation added to the walls of the interior bedroom walls. What is the purpose of this additional material?

Accepted Answer

A) To prevent heat loss in the bedrooms. 
B) To reduce the sound transmission between rooms. 
C) To prevent fires from spreading from room to room. 
D) To strengthen the wall.

Question 5

Which of the following is a deciding factor when determining a footing depth?

Accepted Answer

A) The ambient temperature of the footings at time of installation 
B) The weight of the foundation 
C) The distance of the ground to the rock surface below 
D) The depth of the frost line

Question 6

The ABC cabinet company has come up with a new product which helps in the production of their cabinetry manufacturing business. They want to protect this new product so it can't be reproduced the same as theirs and protect their rights. The way to protect this product is by?

Accepted Answer

A) Copyrighting 
B) Patenting 
C) Registering 
D) Notarizing

Question 7

DB (decibel) is the measurement of ______ .

Accepted Answer

A) Building materials 
B) Sound 
C) Water weight 
D) Natural Light

Question 8

Knowing exists are an important part of interior space planning. Exits include:

Accepted Answer

A) Building tunnels, exit halls, balconies, roof access panels. 
B) Exit doors, elevators, exits through large rooms, vertical exits, hallways. 
C) Exterior exit doors, exit stairs, exit ramps, exit passageways, horizontal exits. 
D) Exit doors, windows, vertical passages, ramps, corridors.

Question 9

Which room cannot be used as an exit to pass through unless the occupancy load has the minimal number of occupants?

Accepted Answer

A) Lobby 
B) Kitchen 
C) Vestibule 
D) Hallway

Question 10

What is the guideline for a hinged shower door?

Accepted Answer

A) Hinged Shower door must be 1/4" thick. 
B) Hinged shower door shall open inward. 
C) Hinged Shower door must be made of plate glass. 
D) Hinged Shower Door Shall open outward.

Question 11

If design firm ABC wanted to add funds to the budget to account for unforeseen change requests by the client and other conditions what is this called?

Accepted Answer

A) Safety Net 
B) Contingencies 
C) Credit fund 
D) Back up withholding

Question 12

What is amperage?

Accepted Answer

A) Amperage the potential energy that makes the electrical current flow in a circuit by pushing the electrons around 
B) How we measure the difference in electric potential energy 
C) Amperage is a unit of power 
D) The amount of electrical energy flowing through an appliance at any given time

Question 13

2x 4 Studs in wall construction are usually placed ____ inches on center.

Accepted Answer

A) 8" 
B) 12" 
C) 14" 
D) 16"

Question 14

What is the purpose of a Gantt Chart ?

Accepted Answer

A) Standards 
B) Scheduling 
C) Cost control 
D) Specifications

Question 15

What does not change significantly when you dim a fluorescent fixture?

Accepted Answer

A) Wears out easier 
B) The amount of light output 
C) Color Temperature 
D) Lumens

Question 16

When life cycle costing of window systems it is important to; understand the expected service life. The estimates are based on normal usage and adequate maintenance. What is the expected service life of blinds?

Accepted Answer

A) 4 years 
B) 6 years 
C) 8 years 
D) 10 years

Question 17

The ADA protects qualified individuals that have disabilities from which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Disability Pay 
B) Getting paid while working at home. 
C) Overtime Pay 
D) Employment discrimination

Question 18

The clients live in a dry part of the country and are going to be building a new home in a tropical location. They have asked their local designer to design their new homes interiors. The designer needs to specify the kitchen cabinets that will work for the environment. Which of the following are the best choices?

Accepted Answer

A) Five piece oak door with miter joints, full overlay door, and European style box 
B) Solid flat maple doors, face frame style box 
C) Mahogany Veneer over composite full overlay door, and European style box 
D) Cherry wood five piece inset door, face frame style box

Question 19

The design coordinator for the new law offices requested to have pieces of the wood finish for the tables ordered for the conference room. The client wanted to make sure the tables ordered match the wainscot paneling in the same room. The vender provided the stain along with wood pieces for other desks on the office plan. As a group these are referred to as _____________?

Accepted Answer

A) Specimens 
B) Submittals 
C) Segments 
D) Samples

Question 20

The minimum slope for flat or corrugated plastic skylights is ____ in 12.

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 4 
C) 5 
D) 6

Exam 1: Interior Design