Question 1

The finish carpenter stated to the designer he would cope the trim wood he was working on. What does cope mean when applied to this situation?

Accepted Answer

A) Make sure he picks up and organize the wood trim to keep the area clean. 
B) To apply the stain to blend with the other existing pieces on site. 
C) To deal with the problem of it not fitting properly. 
D) To cut the end of one piece of trim to match the profile of the other piece of trim.

Question 2

When specifying sliding glass windows the designer may need to clarify which panels will be sliding and which one(s) are stationary. The following nomenclature represents this information so the order is placed correctly.

Accepted Answer

A) X = Sliding Panel, O = Stationary panel when viewed from the inside. 
B) X = Sliding Panel, O = Stationary panel when viewed from the outside.

Question 3

Designers will work with many trades throughout their design career, knowing those trades and what work they perform is necessary and beneficial in ones line of work. Which of the following trades would be responsible for the installation of dumbwaiters and escalators?

Accepted Answer

A) General Contractor 
B) Roofing Contractors 
C) Electrical Engineers 
D) Elevator Contractors

Question 4

Which of the following is not true of handrails on a ramp that has a rise of 7" and horizontal projection of 84"

Accepted Answer

A) Gripping surfaces shall be continuous. 
B) Top of handrail gripping surfaces shall be mounted between 30 inches and 36 inches above ramp surfaces 
C) It shall have handrails on both sides 
D) Handrails shall not rotate within their fittings.

Question 5

The bank project has run into more expenses on the project than were estimated. What is this called?

Accepted Answer

A) Cost performance index 
B) Cost management 
C) Cost forecasting 
D) Cost overrun

Question 6

What is the meaning of light layering?

Accepted Answer

A) To take lighting sources at different heights of the room to get rid of shadows. 
B) The use of lighting with the addition of filters or shades to create different effects. 
C) The art of using objects and light to create patterns as part of the overall design. 
D) Using the four functions of lighting (task, ambient, accent and decorative) together in other to have a cohesive design.

Question 7

A new warehouse complex wants to add offices to an upstairs mezzanine. The head clearance for the mezzanine would be 92 inches. There is only enough room to put in a 24 inch staircase. The building department won't approve the final plans. What is the possible cause?

Accepted Answer

A) Mezzanine's can't be added in a warehouse after the fact. 
B) Offices aren't allowed over warehouses. 
C) There is not enough height for the offices. 
D) The staircase isn't wide enough.

Question 8

The unit for measuring brightness or luminance is:

Accepted Answer

A) Lumens 
B) Foot Lamberts 
C) Foot Candles 
D) Illumination

Question 9

What is the "most common" width and length of plywood used in typical residential construction?

Accepted Answer

A) 4 feet wide by 12 feet long 
B) 5 feet wide by 10 feet long 
C) 4 feet wide by 8 feet long 
D) 3 feet wide by 6 feet long

Question 10

New carpeting most often has that new carpet smell. Unfortunately that smell can linger for weeks. A client has a problem with that strong carpet smell and asks for a carpet with low-VOC. What is VOC?

Accepted Answer

A) Volatile Organic Conformity 
B) Volatile Organic Compounds 
C) Volatile Organic Contaminant 
D) Volatile Organic Concentrator

Question 11

Which of the following statements would help insure proper drainage?

Accepted Answer

A) Grade the lot so the land slopes toward the house 
B) Use wide roof overhangs 
C) Connect downspouts to footing drains 
D) Grade the lot so the drainage is away from the house

Question 12

Which of the following best describes the meaning of the rating called NIC (Noise Isolation Class)?

Accepted Answer

A) The measurement of surfaces in which sound transmits off of. 
B) A measures the effectiveness of panels in reducing speech intelligibility. 
C) The measurement of placement of elements that block direct line-of-sight travel paths for sound waves. 
D) An interzonal rating that evaluates panels in terms of both absorption and transmission of sound.

Question 13

The function of divider panels which also have an internal core of heavy and stiff material used in an office setting is called?

Accepted Answer

A) Privacy 
B) Sound Blocking 
C) Sound Absorption 
D) Sound Masking

Question 14

The wood extending from the pith of the tree to the sapwood and usually darker in color than the sapwood is called? This wood term describes:

Accepted Answer

A) Grain figure 
B) Center grain 
C) Hardwood 
D) Heartwood

Question 15

What is the minimum allowable unobstructed width of a wheelchair ramp?

Accepted Answer

A) 30 inches 
B) 42 inches 
C) 48 inches 
D) 36 inches

Question 16

In the following examples below which is the best description for flush overlay construction?

Accepted Answer

A) The face of the drawer or door is installed flush with the face frame. 
B) The edges of adjacent doors and door fronts are separated enough to reveal the face frame behind. 
C) The face of the doors overlap the face frame of the cabinet, the drawers are flush with face frame. 
D) The fronts of the doors and drawers overlap the face frame of the cabinet.

Question 17

The contractor is placing a horizontal member over a large opening to support the load above in a wall he's building. What is that horizontal member called?

Accepted Answer

A) Stud 
B) Keystone 
C) Beam 
D) Lintel

Question 18

What is the organization that tests furniture cushions/upholstery for Cigarette Ignition?

Accepted Answer

A) Industrial Fabrics Association International 
B) American Home Furnishings Alliance 
C) National Fire Protection Association 
D) American Society of Interior Design

Question 19

Which of the following statement(s) are true about knots in lumber?
A.Knots may be either tight or loose
B.Knots strengthen a piece of lumber
C.The portion of a branch or limb that is embedded in the wood
D.Knots are caused by improper drying.

Accepted Answer

A) b & c 
B) a & c 
C) a & d 
D) c & d

Question 20

Your Client's husband is a private person and wants to have an enclosed toilet compartment in their new remodeled bathroom. The bathroom space is not very large so the designer needs to design the minimum enclosed area and yet still meet code requirements. What is the minimum size that an enclosed toilet compartment can be made?

Accepted Answer

A) 36" x 66" 
B) 30" x 60" 
C) 32" x 58" 
D) 29" x 58"

Exam 1: Interior Design