Question 1

The Smiths want to have as part of their kitchen cabinets an appliance garage with tambour doors. Which of the following materials fulfills this choice?

Accepted Answer

A) Doors that fold back on hinges to clear the opening 
B) Doors that roll up out of the way 
C) Double doors that open wide 
D) Doors that open from one side and slide to the other

Question 2

Fabrics are measured in their wear by a double rub test. What test is the measurement for this?

Accepted Answer

A) British Standards Institution BSI BS 6165 
B) International Standards Organization ISO 105-D15 
C) American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists AATCC 
D) American Society for Testing and Materials ASTM D4157

Question 3

In a straight run staircase most building codes limit the vertical rise between landings to ___ feet in height.

Accepted Answer

A) 18 feet 
B) 12 feet 
C) 20 feet 
D) 10 feet

Question 4

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 Adaptability in the ANSI Standards.

Accepted Answer

A) The placement of building elements and structure to allow a disabled person to adapt to their environment. 
B) The building, site, facility or portion thereof that can be approached, entered by physically disabled people. 
C) Flexibility of certain building elements, such as kitchen counters, sinks and grab bars to be modified to accommodate the needs of people with different types or degrees of disability 
D) Variability in respect to, or under the influence of, external conditions; susceptibility of a space whereby it becomes suited to or fitted for its conditions for a disabled person.

Question 5

Which of the following are characteristic(s) of platform frame construction?
A.stud walls are used with platform framing
B.Post and panel walls are used with platform framing
C.Frame walls are erected on platform framing
D.The most common method of wood frame construction is platform framing

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

A ______________ is a pile less carpet using colored yarns to make the designs. The fabric is reversible, and the designs and colors on the face and back will also reverse positions.

Accepted Answer

A) Hessian 
B) Moresque 
C) Jacquard 
D) Ingrain carpet

Question 7

The form that is completed by the supplier that indicates the quantity, the contents/description, destination, weight of contents and the carrier in a shipment is called a__________?

Accepted Answer

A) Purchase Order 
B) Shipping Transmittal 
C) Bill of Lading 
D) Invoice

Question 8

A celebrity client has requested to have a beautiful crystal hanging chandelier right over her spa bathing area. She has 9 foot ceilings and the bathtub she has chosen is 23 inches high at the rim. The chandelier she has chosen is 21 inches in height. Due to code restrictions you advise her you cannot specify the fixture she desires for the following reason.

Accepted Answer

A) She must choose a fixture that is 12 inches High. 
B) The chandelier must be waterproofed before using. 
C) The lighting fixture needs to be made of acrylic not crystal. 
D) Hanging fixtures cannot be located within 8 feet vertically from the top of the bathtub.

Question 9

What is the meaning of the term Occupant Load in the building code?

Accepted Answer

A) The amount of persons that enter a facility throughout a given day. 
B) The square footage of a room which includes the walls, fixtures and people. 
C) The amount of weight a building can hold in any one square foot measurement. 
D) Occupancy load refers to the number of people permitted in a building at one time based on the building's floor space and function.

Question 10

An older couple wants to retire and decides it would be great to run a small motel. They find an older place and find it is not up to ADA standards. The amount of rooms the motel will have is 32 rooms. How many of those sleeping rooms will be required to be ADA accessible?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4

Question 11

In a commercial building when a walkway serves as a required exit, what is the maximum allowable length of exit access travel if an automatic sprinkler system is not present?

Accepted Answer

A) 100 feet 
B) 150 feet 
C) 200 feet 
D) 250 feet

Question 12

Often times in a high rise a designer has to work around fixed pipes and pipe chases that cannot be moved. One of those pipe systems is often a standpipe. Which of the following is the best description of a standpipe system?

Accepted Answer

A) A secondary fire-suppression system 
B) A dry chemical extinguishing system 
C) A standby alarm system 
D) Piping and valves for use as a fire protection system

Question 13

Your design firm has been chosen to specify the carpeting for luxury law offices. What carpeting would you not recommend?

Accepted Answer

A) Carpet Tiles that have a sticky back so they can be lifted and replaced easily. 
B) Carpet that has a rich deep 1" cut pile with a nice cushion pad to give an elegant feel. 
C) Carpet that is a short loop wall to wall carpet that has no padding. 
D) Carpeting that has a short cut pile and a firm cushion pad.

Question 14

The desks have been ordered with a circular opening so the telephones and the computer cables can drop to the connections in the lower part of the wall behind. The name of this opening is called?

Accepted Answer

A) Raceway 
B) Cut-away 
C) Power Track 
D) Grommet

Question 15

What type of construction utilizes steel I-beams, angles, channels, etc. as the main structure?

Accepted Answer

A) Wood Frame Construction 
B) Structural steel Construction 
C) ICF Construction 
D) Modular Construction

Question 16

The Jones family is going to use a drugget on the dining room floor under the dining table. What is the meaning of drugget?

Accepted Answer

A) Area rug 
B) Material placed under carpet to provide extra softness. 
C) Yarn or strips of cloth inserted into a pre woven cloth stenciled with a pattern. 
D) A course, heavy imported fabric, felted or plain woven.

Question 17

Choosing paint finishes is a normal part of most interior designer's job description. Paint finishes come in varying degrees on the gloss meter. Knowing the gloss factor on a 60 degree gloss meter helps in choosing the paint finish to use in many situations. Which gloss factor represents an Eggshell Finish?

Accepted Answer

A) 70+ 
B) 35-70 
C) 20-30 
D) Less than 15

Question 18

Which of the following codes is used to enforce new and remodel water supply systems in high hazard areas?

Accepted Answer

A) The Council of American Building Officials 
B) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design 
C) The International Building Code 
D) The National Plumbing Code

Question 19

The design firm is required on the hospital project to define the sequence of tasks that must be started or finished exactly on time to meet the total schedule. What type of method of scheduling should they do to maintain this requirement?

Accepted Answer

A) Bar Chart 
B) Milestone Chart 
C) CPM Chart 
D) Chart of Accounts

Question 20

On many jobsites employees and subcontractors working on a project where there is the possible danger of injury from a falling object must wear which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Goggles 
B) Ear Protection 
C) A hard Hat 
D) A florescent green cap

Exam 1: Interior Design