Question 1

What is the expected service life of draperies when doing a life cycle costing ?

Accepted Answer

A) 3 years 
B) 5 years 
C) 7 years 
D) 9 years

Question 2

A hospital wants to know if a fabric retains bacteria or not so they can prevent a fabric that may make people susceptible to more germs. What is the agency that performs that test?

Accepted Answer

A) Furniture Manufactures Association 
B) American Society of Interior Designers 
C) American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorist 
D) American Chemist Society

Question 3

When considering resilient flooring for a commercial project which choices should be considered first?

Accepted Answer

A) Pattern, Wear Resistance, Use and Care 
B) Flammability, Light Reflectance, Slipperiness 
C) Maintenance, Price, Choice of Colors 
D) Availability, Density, Adhesion

Question 4

A restaurant wants to add a bathroom so the kitchen staff and waiters don't use the public space. Which entrance is not acceptable by building code?

Accepted Answer

A) The bathroom door opens near the public bathroom door. 
B) The bathroom door is seen by the patrons of the restaurant. 
C) The bathroom door is in the kitchen. 
D) The bathroom door is outside the restaurant.

Question 5

The Jones's want their kitchen cabinets to be strong and to have shelves that don't sag when they put their heavy dishes in them. Which of the following would be the best selection for the Jones?

Accepted Answer

A) Cabinets with 3/4 inch sides, bottom and shelves out of Ply core wood. 
B) Cabinets with 1/2 inch sides and shelves made out of MDF. 
C) Cabinets with 5/8 inch sides and shelves made out of particle board. 
D) Cabinets with 1/4 inch sides, 1/2 inch plywood shelves.

Question 6

Cladding in construction is an important part of a building and it can affect many factors of a structure. What is the description of cladding?

Accepted Answer

A) The foundation layer of a building in high rise construction. 
B) The settling factor of a building after the construction process is complete. 
C) The structural load of a building that can handle all weather conditions. 
D) The external finish covering the base material on a wall.

Question 7

A condition in carpet fibers that have become knotted with other strands, causing rough spotty areas is called?

Accepted Answer

A) Sprouting 
B) Pilling 
C) Plied yarns 
D) Puckering

Question 8

The floor level to the bank is 1 foot above the ground. How long does the wheelchair ramp need to be?

Accepted Answer

A) 8 feet 
B) 12 feet 
C) 16 feet 
D) 20 feet

Question 9

Building codes will state certain doors have a fire rating. What is the agency that provides that rating?

Accepted Answer

A) National Fire Protection Agency (NFP
A)  
B) UL 
C) American Institute of Architects (AI
A)  
D) National Association of Home Builders (NAH
B)

Question 10

The instrument for measuring atmospheric humidity is called a ________.

Accepted Answer

A) Vaporizer 
B) Homeostatic Chroma Meter 
C) Humidifier 
D) Psychrometer

Question 11

The college is adding a small lecture hall and wants to know which features would be the best to avoid so to have better acoustics. Which of the following would best be avoided?

Accepted Answer

A) Carpet on the Floor 
B) Textured paneling on the walls 
C) Foam Walls 
D) A Vaulted Ceiling

Question 12

Which of the following statement is true about low voltage lighting?

Accepted Answer

A) They have limited wattage. 
B) They have no hum or inherent noise. 
C) They can come on very compact sizes. 
D) They are used a current of 120 Volts .

Question 13

The knowledge of the elasticity of carpet fibers is important to know if you are going to be designing for a room in which the user is going to be frequently moving the furniture. Which of the following carpet fibers is not the best for rapid recovery from large weighty objects?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

The Johnsons are remodeling their kitchen. They want the designer to show them cabinets that will be keep within the tight allowance budget the builder has given them. Which cabinet selection below would NOT fit into the budget allowance?

Accepted Answer

A) Full overlay Doors/Drawers 
B) Inset Flush Door/Drawers 
C) Reveal Overlay Doors/Drawers 
D) Lipped Doors/Drawers

Question 15

You are designing a corridor for a commercial building. The corridor has a requirement for protrusions that enter into the walkway to consider for those that are sight impaired. What dimensions will meet those requirements for all objects.

Accepted Answer

A) Objects mounted on a wall must be mounted all on one wall so a sight impaired person can stay to only one side. 
B) Objects mounted between 27 inches and 80 inches cannot project more than 4 inches into the circulation path. 
C) Objects mounted must be mounted below 36 inches so a person does not hit an item with their head. 
D) Objects must be mounted on the floor so a sight impaired person can detect them with their cane.

Question 16

Horizontal or vertical members separating the glass surfaces when joining adjacent windows is called:

Accepted Answer

A) Mullion 
B) Jamb 
C) Flashing 
D) Muntin

Question 17

Applied strips to a wall or ceiling so other materials may be applied are called _______.

Accepted Answer

A) Lattice 
B) Furring 
C) Shims 
D) Girders

Question 18

Which of the following statements is correct when talking about the temperature in lighting?

Accepted Answer

A) The lower the number in degrees in Kelvin indicates a cooler number and the higher the number the warmer the color. 
B) The temperature of the lamp is measured in the output of the heat it produces. 
C) The lower the number in degrees of Kelvin indicates a warmer color and the higher the number in degrees indicates a cooler color. 
D) Lighting color is not measured in temperature but is measured in watts of the bulb and type of lamp.

Question 19

In accessible design a designer may have to work with the phone company for a public telephone so needs to be aware of the requirements. What is the minimum measurement of clear floor space that must be provided for a public telephone?

Accepted Answer

A) 15 x 26 inches 
B) 24 x 36 inches 
C) 27 x 42 inches 
D) 30 x 48 inches

Question 20

Which of the following deals with minimum wage laws?

Accepted Answer

A) Federal Income Tax 
B) Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 
C) Service Employees International Union 
D) Fair Labor Standards Act

Exam 1: Interior Design