Question 1

In a typical home 2 x 8 wooden joists are placed ____ on center depending on the magnitude of applied loads.

Accepted Answer

A) 6, 10 or 12 inches on center 
B) 8, 12 or 18 inches on center 
C) 12, 16 or 24 inches on center 
D) 10, 12 or 14 inches on center

Question 2

The client has called the design firm in because their walls are chalking. What does chalking mean?

Accepted Answer

A) The walls are collecting so much dust on the surface it looks like chalk. 
B) The paint is powdering on film surface. 
C) The color of the paint is getting lighter in areas. 
D) The drywall is showing through the paint in places due to poor application.

Question 3

A type of coating either on glass or over transparent plastic film suspending in the sealed space of insulating glass, transmits the visible light yet reflecting the radiant heat. This type of glass is referred to as?

Accepted Answer

A) Insulating Glass 
B) Low-emissivity (low-e) 
C) Tinted Glass 
D) Float Glass

Question 4

The method by which a designer can have the largest selection of real wood patterns for a design project is through which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Planks 
B) Veneers 
C) Laminate 
D) Plywood

Question 5

What is the definition of Millwork?

Accepted Answer

A) Wood used for baseboards, railings, chair rails, picture and corner moldings. 
B) Makes use of joinery of fine quality. It is used in the construction of built-in cabinets and shelves. 
C) Ready-made products that are manufactured a woodworking plant or mill. 
D) Custom made finish lumber made by hand piece by piece.

Question 6

The number of exits required for a building is dependent on the size of the building, the use of the building and the number of occupants. The minimum number is of exists that every building must have for each floor is?

Accepted Answer

A) One 
B) Two 
C) Four 
D) Six

Question 7

Which of the following is the description of the Crocking Resistance Test?

Accepted Answer

A) Fire Resistance testing for materials used in the structure of a building 
B) Tests Color transfer from fabrics through rubbing. 
C) The purpose of this test method is to assess the electrical resistance of flooring using similar weights and pressures. 
D) A regular program of testing insulation resistance in a commercial building

Question 8

A client wants to use her 1" round towel bar in the shower to put her wash cloth on and also use it as a grab bar. You advise her of the following reason she cannot use it for the intended purpose.

Accepted Answer

A) Towel bars cannot be used because they are not long enough for use as a grab bar. 
B) A grab bar needs to be between 1 1/4" and 2" in Diameter and support a static load of 250 pounds. 
C) A towel bar should not be used in the shower as the finish is not made for water. 
D) The finish on a towel bar does not have enough grip strength in the finish to qualify for a grab bar.

Question 9

A restaurant wants to have a buffet line but their space is not very large. What is the minimum clear space required for the aisle and yet allow for accessibility?

Accepted Answer

A) 36 inches 
B) 42 inches 
C) 54 inches 
D) 60 inches

Question 10

Buildings and structures of Types 1 and Type 2 construction are those in which the walls, partitions, floors and ceilings, etc., are constructed of what kind of materials?

Accepted Answer

A) Heat-treated nonflammable materials 
B) Wood frame materials 
C) Approved noncombustible materials 
D) Heavy timber

Question 11

Define a Post Occupancy Evaluation (POE):

Accepted Answer

A) It is typically conducted within the first three months for the contract to fix any problems that may arise after moving in. 
B) Focuses only on the structure of a building and how it is settling and normally not the interior finishes. 
C) It is the evaluation of the architect, designer, sub-contractors and contractor, on how the project performed. 
D) Involves the evaluation of the opinions from the people that use the building and how well the building matches the user's needs. It identifies ways to improve performance and building design.

Question 12

Moisture can travel upwards from lower layers of certain soils through __________ action.

Accepted Answer

A) Seepage 
B) Capillary 
C) Perk 
D) High water table

Question 13

The barrier-free unobstructed wall space on the handle side of a door should be:

Accepted Answer

A) 6 inches to 10 inches 
B) 12 inches to 15 inches 
C) 18 inches to 21 inches 
D) No restriction

Question 14

The carpet manufacturer dyes its carpet after tufting or weaving but before the finishing processes. What is this type of dyeing called?

Accepted Answer

A) Yarn Dyeing 
B) Solution Dyeing 
C) Cross Dyeing 
D) Piece Dyeing

Question 15

The Designer for the Smiths new bathroom has been asked by the electrician at what location does she want the lighting located which will provide the task lighting for the vanity area. Which of the following will provide the best location?

Accepted Answer

A) Overhead above the vanity sink. 
B) On each side of the mirror, mounted at eye level. 
C) A single light in the middle of the room. 
D) One light in the middle of the room and one in the shower area.

Question 16

Which of the following statements is not true in a bathroom?

Accepted Answer

A) All receptacles must be protected by ground-fault circuit interrupters. 
B) At least one GFCI Protected must be installed within 36" of the outside edge of the lavatory. 
C) A receptacle can be installed within a shower or bathtub space if the plug is above 36" 
D) Switches shall not be installed within wet locations in tub or shower spaces or within reach unless part of the listed tub assembly.

Question 17

How many grades of Vinyl Wallpaper are there?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 3 
C) 4 
D) 5

Question 18

The customer's drawings specify windows with an R-Value. What is the best definition of this terminology?

Accepted Answer

A) The measurement strength of glass 
B) The measurement of reflective glare 
C) The measurement strength of the window frame material 
D) The measurement of heat resistance

Question 19

Which of the following light sources used in wall washing is the least cost efficient to operate?

Accepted Answer

A) LED 
B) Halogen 
C) Incandescent 
D) Fluorescent

Question 20

What is the purpose of subflooring?

Accepted Answer

A) It is the nonstructural material that lays under the flooring as a vapor bearer to the outside elements. 
B) It is the drywall layer underneath vinyl flooring so there is a smooth finish to work with. 
C) It is the structural material that spans across floor joists, and a base for finished flooring. 
D) It acts as the cushion layer for carpeting when it's laid over concrete.

Exam 1: Interior Design