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    An interior design project that carries a gold rating has been designed and certified under which of the following systems?

    • LEED
    • Greenguard
    • Green Seal
    • ISO 14000
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  • 2. 

    What is a drawing that shows a top view of a building and its surroundings? 

    • Site plan

    • Floor plan

    • Roof plan

    • Horizontal section

    Correct Answer
    A. Site plan
    Explanation
    If just the top of the building is shown, it is a roof plan, If the surroundings are shown, it is a site plan.

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  • 3. 

    Red line or red lining is best described as?

    • The review process where architects or designers make revisions and notes on a set of drawings, generally construction drawings

    • The terminology used to describe FF&E that has been discontinued

    • The process of running plumbing from existing plumbing chases and trenches

    • The terminology used to describe design ideas or design solutions that the client has rejected

    Correct Answer
    A. The review process where architects or designers make revisions and notes on a set of drawings, generally construction drawings
    Explanation
    Red lining - Notes or corrections made in red pencil or other media that call attention to problems or errors on drawings that a jurisdiction checks before issuing a building permit.

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  • 4. 

    Which type of construction drawing shows what existing construction is to stay and what is to be removed?

    • Demolition plan

    • As-built plan

    • Floor plan

    • Detail drawing

    Correct Answer
    A. Demolition plan
    Explanation
    Demolition plans show which existing construction is to remain and which is to be removed.

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  • 5. 
    The following represents what type of building material? - ProProfs

    The following represents what type of building material?

    • Concrete

    • Stone

    • Lath & plaster

    • Brick

    Correct Answer
    A. Concrete
  • 6. 

    Poor indoor air quality can be the result of?

    • All of these

    • Poor ventilation

    • Chemical contaminants from outdoor sources

    • Biological contaminants

    Correct Answer
    A. All of these
    Explanation
    There are 4 basic causes of poor IAQ: These include chemical contaminants from indoor sources, chemical contaminants from outdoor sources, biological contaminants and poor ventilation.

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  • 7. 

    Which would NOT be a responsibility of the interior designer?

    • Select and award the winning bid

    • Participate in bidding or negotiations

    • Participate in hiring consultants and coordinating their activities

    • Write and distribute addenda

    Correct Answer
    A. Select and award the winning bid
    Explanation
    Selecting the final bid is the owner/client's final choice. The designer may advise and assist, but does not make the final selection.

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  • 8. 

    Which test is NOT used to determine flammability of upholstery fabric? 

    • Smolder Resistance Test

    • Steiner Tunnel Test

    • Smoke Density Test

    • Radiant Panel Test

    Correct Answer
    A. Radiant Panel Test
    Explanation
    ASTM E648 (the same test as NFPA 253) is ASTM’s Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source.This test measures the flame spread of flooring systems, like carpet, in corridors and exits. Radiant heat is applied by means of a gas fueled panel, inclined at a 30º angle over horizontally installed flooring mounted on concrete (just like real carpeted corridors). This test is designed to simulate thermal radiation levels from an adjacent fire, and to rate different materials for use in different occupancies.

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  • 9. 

    Which type of concrete commonly used in construction has steel mesh or rods inserted to increase strength?

    • Reinforced concrete

    • Sealed concrete

    • High performance concrete

    • Shotcrete

    Correct Answer
    A. Reinforced concrete
    Explanation
    Rebar is the name of the steel bars used in reinforced concrete. The texture of the bars helps the concrete bond.

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  • 10. 

    When someone adds personal items to their work space they are exercising what type of human behavior?

    • Territoriality

    • Tolerance

    • Proxemics

    • Maslow's hierarchy of needs

    Correct Answer
    A. Territoriality
    Explanation
    Territoriality is a fundamental aspect of human behavior and refers to the people's need to lay claim to the spaces they occupy and the things they own.

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  • 11. 

    What is a drawing that shows a top view of a building and its surroundings? 

    • Site plan

    • Floor plan

    • Roof plan

    • Horizontal section

    Correct Answer
    A. Site plan
    Explanation
    If just the top of the building is shown, it is a roof plan, If the surroundings are shown, it is a site plan.

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  • 12. 

    When working on a complex remodeling project, what plan does a contractor need before partitions can be removed?

    • Demolition plan

    • Construction plan

    • Floor plan

    • Electrical plan

    Correct Answer
    A. Demolition plan
    Explanation
    If required by the complexity of the project, demolition plans show which construction is to remain and which is to be removed. A separate construction plan is then drawn to show new construction. A contractor needs some type of demolition plan before partitions on a remodeling project can be removed.

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  • 13. 

    How can an interior designer control the acoustic quality of a room?

    • All of these

    • Through space planning

    • Design of ceilings

    • Selection of finishes

    Correct Answer
    A. All of these
    Explanation
    The interior designer can control the acoustic quality of a room with space planning, the design of walls and ceilings, and the selection of finishes.

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  • 14. 

    What mark is placed on a floor plan to indicate that an elevation of a wall or walls is drawn somewhere in the drawing set?

    • An elevation reference mark or elevation bubble

    • A section reference mark

    • A detail reference mark

    • None of these

    Correct Answer
    A. An elevation reference mark or elevation bubble
    Explanation
    An elevation reference mark, often called an elevation bubble, is placed on a floor plan to indicate that an elevation of the wall or walls is drawn somewhere in the set.

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  • 15. 

    Which of the following is true about solid-core doors?

    • All of these are true

    • Are made with a variety of core types depending on the functional requirements of the door

    • Used as acoustical barriers

    • Available with fire ratings of 20 minutes, 45 minutes, and 90 minutes

    Correct Answer
    A. All of these are true
    Explanation
    Solid-core doors are made with a variety of core types depending on the functional requirements of the door. Cores may be particleboard, stave core (solid blocks of wood), or mineral core for fire-rated doors. Solid-core doors are used for their fire-resistive properties, as acoustical barriers, for security, and for their superior durability. Solid-core doors are available with fire ratings of 20 minutes, 45 minutes, or 90 minutes.

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  • 16. 
    What is the name for this part of the door? - ProProfs

    What is the name for this part of the door?

    • Panic bar

    • Closer

    • Doorstop

    • Door latch

    Correct Answer
    A. Panic bar
    Explanation
    The panic bar is used to disengage a lock when pressed against and open the door. A closer is used to close the door. 

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  • 17. 

    For construction drawings, what is the most effective way to communicate large amounts of complex information in a small space?

    • Schedules

    • Project binders

    • CMP Chart

    • Site plan

    Correct Answer
    A. Schedules
    Explanation
    Schedules are a very efficient way to communicate a large amount of complex information in a relatively small space.

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  • 18. 

    Form, function, economy and time are?

    • 4 major considerations of any design problem

    • The 4 major tenants of Gestalt Psychology

    • The 4 primary principles of sustainability

    • Maslow's theory of the hierarchy of needs

    Correct Answer
    A. 4 major considerations of any design problem
    Explanation
    The four major considerations of any design problem are form, function, economy and time.

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  • 19. 

    Which of the following would best be communicated using an elevation drawing?

    • The finishes of wall surfaces, vertical dimensions, openings in walls, built-in items, and the location of switches, thermostats, and other wall mounted equipment

    • The location of furniture

    • Partitions that extend to the ceiling and those that extend through the ceiling

    • The arrangement of wall art

    Correct Answer
    A. The finishes of wall surfaces, vertical dimensions, openings in walls, built-in items, and the location of switches, thermostats, and other wall mounted equipment
    Explanation
    Elevations are useful for showing the configuration of a surface, vertical dimensions, opening in walls, built-in items, materials and finishes on a wall, and the locations of switches, thermostats and other wall-mounted equipment.

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  • 20. 

    Which is not a consideration when creating a detailed space plan?

    • Materials, finishes and accessories

    • Adjacencies

    • Circulation paths

    • Programmatic needs

    Correct Answer
    A. Materials, finishes and accessories
    Explanation
    Elevations can be used to show vertical dimensions and the types and extent of the materials and finishes in a room that are not be adequately described on other drawings. In addition to creating the various types of drawings and models used to communicate the three dimensional aspects of the design, the designer must also communicate decisions about the finishes and furnishings. Most often, this is done with sample boards showing exact samples of the materials proposed for use.

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  • 21. 

    A schedule for construction drawings would be use to indicate all of the following except?

    • Window treatment hardware

    • Wall finishes

    • Types of doors

    • Ceiling finishes

    Correct Answer
    A. Window treatment hardware
    Explanation
    Schedules show information in tabular format with rows and columns of data. They are used because they are a very efficient way to communicate a large amount of complex information in a small space. Common schedules for interior design construction drawings include room finish, door, kitchen equipment, millwork and hardware. Window treatment hardware is NOT part of construction, while millwork hardware is.

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  • 22. 

    If a designer is working on a project with a short completion date what might affect their furniture selections for the project?

    • Production time

    • Project location

    • Project size

    • Number of team members assigned to project

    Correct Answer
    A. Production time
    Explanation
    The time it takes to produce custom furniture or secure desired furniture will impact what selections can be made and used on a project with a short turnaround time.

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  • 23. 

    Territoriality is best described as?

    • A fundamental aspect of human behavior that attempts to lay claim to the space people occupy and the things they own

    • How people relate to a space based on their cultural background

    • A fundamental of the Gestalt theory that focuses on the interaction between humans and their environment

    • The concept of designing all products and the built environment to be usable by the everyone, regardless of their age, ability, or status in life

    Correct Answer
    A. A fundamental aspect of human behavior that attempts to lay claim to the space people occupy and the things they own
    Explanation
    Territoriality is a fundamental aspect of human behavior and refers to people's need to lay claim to the spaces they occupy and the things they own. Although partially based on the biological imperative for protection, territoriality in humans is more related to the needs for self-identity and freedom of choice.

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  • 24. 

    Which of the following is NOT true about sample or material boards?

    • Renderings, sketches and computer drawings are preferred to actual samples

    • Used to convey accurate color, texture and look of a finish

    • Samples should be sized in proportion to the amount they will be used in the space

    • Used to communicate decisions about the finishes and furnishings

    Correct Answer
    A. Renderings, sketches and computer drawings are preferred to actual samples
    Explanation
    In addition to creating the various types of drawings and models used to communicate the three-dimensional aspects of the design, the designer must also communicate decisions about finishes and furnishings. Most often, this is done with sample boards showing exact samples of the materials proposed for use. Actual samples are preferred to sketches, renderings or computer drawings because only a real sample can convey the accurate color, texture and look of a finish.

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  • 25. 

    A special type of adjacency diagram that shows the locations of major spaces or departments when a project occupies more than one floor of a multistory building is?

    • Stacking diagram

    • Multi level adjacency matrix

    • Folded adjacency matrix

    • Multi floor schedule

    Correct Answer
    A. Stacking diagram
    Explanation
    A special type of adjacency diagram is the stacking diagram. This drawing show the locations of major space or departments when a project occupies more than one floor of a multistory building.

    A stacking diagram based on departments or major groupings of spaces is usually worked out before each floor area is planned in detailed.

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  • 26. 

    To avoid conflicting requirements, duplication, omissions and errors what must the specifications be checked against?

    • Construction documents

    • Contract

    • Purchase orders

    • Bid requirements

    Correct Answer
    A. Construction documents
    Explanation
    The technical specifications and the drawings are complementary. They must be written and checked to avoid conflicting requirements, duplication, omissions and errors. Although the specifications and drawings are complementary, the specifier must give careful attention to the written word. When there is a conflict between the drawings and specifications, the courts have held that the specifications are more binding and take precedence.

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  • 27. 

    A lintel is another name for a?

    • Header

    • Cripple stud

    • Girder

    • Pier

    Correct Answer
    A. Header
    Explanation
    When openings for doors and small windows are required, they are framed at the top with lintels (also called headers).

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  • 28. 

    What considerations may influence the selection of FF&E?

    • All of these

    • Life safety

    • Budget

    • Sustainability

    Correct Answer
    A. All of these
    Explanation
    In making furnishing decisions, the designer should consider all of these items.

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  • 29. 
    What type of scale is the following?  - ProProfs

    What type of scale is the following? 

    • Graphic scale

    • Engineer scale

    • Imperial scale

    • ASNI scale

    Correct Answer
    A. Graphic scale
  • 30. 

    Jack has recently been promoted and now has his own office. He has been busy adding his own personal touches to the space to include his diploma, and framed award certificates, pictures of his wife and kids and memorabilia from his college. What type of human behavior is Jack exercising?

    • Territoriality

    • Proxemics

    • Gestalt psychology

    • Maslow's hierarchy of needs

    Correct Answer
    A. Territoriality
    Explanation
    Territoriality is a fundamental aspect of human behavior and refers to the people's need to lay claim to the spaces they occupy and the things they own. Territoriality is related to proxemics, but is its own concept

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  • 31. 

    What can an interior designer do to improve indoor air quality?

    • Specify low-emitting interior finishes

    • Specify operable windows to let in fresh air

    • Bring in outdoor air via the HVAC system

    • Specify non-toxic cleaning chemicals

    Correct Answer
    A. Specify low-emitting interior finishes
    Explanation
    An interior designer has the most control over interior finishes that are specified. An interior designer does not typically specify windows or HVAC systems. The cleaning chemicals used in the space may be determined by the maintenance staff in that building, not the interior designer.

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  • 32. 

    A client has requested that she be able to look at a sofa the interior designer is proposing to use. What is the best course of action for the designer?

    • Accompany the client to the nearest designer's showroom

    • Tell the client to visit the local dealership

    • Suggest that the client visit the manufacturer

    • Request that the manufacturer's rep have a sample delivered

    Correct Answer
    A. Accompany the client to the nearest designer's showroom
    Explanation
    The most common method for showing clients an actual sample of furniture is to visit the nearest showroom.

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  • 33. 

    When creating a drawing that will be used for reproduction in a magazine, it is best to use

    • A graphic scale

    • An architect's scale

    • A metric scale

    • An engineer's scale

    Correct Answer
    A. A graphic scale
    Explanation
    Magazines and other publications typically reduce original drawings to fit the format of the publication. Only a graphic scale would enlarge and reduce in the same proportion as the drawing.

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  • 34. 

    Which of the following is a true statement about the difference between a programmatic concept and a design concept? 

    • A design concept specifies a particular way to achieve the programmatic concept.

    • There are as many programmatic concepts for a problem as there are design concepts.

    • Programmatic concepts are developed concurrently with design concepts.

    • A design concept is a performance requirement.

    Correct Answer
    A. A design concept specifies a particular way to achieve the programmatic concept.
    Explanation
    Design concepts are based on and generated after programmatic concepts, of which there are usually only one. Programmatic concepts deal with performance requirements, which are then developed into a solution expressed as a design concept.

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  • 35. 

    A composition of furniture and architectural elements organized around three or more axes intersecting at a common point most likely represents what type of balance?  

    • Radial

    • Symmetrical

    • Asymmetrical

    • Bilateral

    Correct Answer
    A. Radial
    Explanation
    By definition, bilateral symmetry is organized around only one axis. In an asymmetrical arrangement, the axes would probably not intersect in a common point. Radial balance is a type of symmetrical balance, but the question states that the three or more axes intersect in a common point, which makes it more likely that such a composition is radial.

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  • 36. 

    A slip joint at the top of a partition is required to account for

    • Movement

    • Clearance

    • Tolerance

    • Structure

    Correct Answer
    A. Movement
    Explanation
    A slip joint allows the floor above a partition to move without damaging the partition.

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  • 37. 

    A designer has determined that a client needs about 8000 ft2 of usable office space. The leasing agent for the building says that the rentable-usable ratio will be 1.25. Approximately how much area should the interior designer recommend that the client lease? 

    • 10,000 ft2

    • 10,700 ft2

    • 13,300 ft2

    • 7500 ft2

    Correct Answer
    A. 10,000 ft2
    Explanation
    The rentable area is calculated by multiplying the usable area by the rentable-usable ratio. The usable area includes the net assignable area plus allowance for circulation, so no increase for this is required.
    Rentable = Usable (rentable-usable ratio) = (8000 ft2) x (1.25) = 10,000 ft2

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  • 38. 

    When designing an open office area, which is not one of the five important factors in designing for speech privacy?

    • The ceiling must be highly reflective

    • The ceiling must be highly absorptive

    • Activities should be distanced to take advantage of the normal attenuation of sound with distance

    • Area should have a properly designed background masking system

    Correct Answer
    A. The ceiling must be highly reflective
    Explanation
    There are five important factors in designing for speech privacy in an open area. All of these must be present to achieve the optimum acoustic environment. The ceiling must be highly absorptive NOT reflective. The idea is to create a "clear sky" condition so that sounds are not reflected from their source to other parts of the space.

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  • 39. 

    Using which of the following would be the best way for a designer to reduce heat loss and heat gain in space?

    • Window treatments

    • Carpeting

    • Programmable thermostat

    • Fluorescent lighting

    Correct Answer
    A. Window treatments
    Explanation
    Window treatments are used to enhance the appearance of windows, control light, provide privacy, reduce heat gain and heat loss, block undesirable views, and reduce sound reflections within a space.

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  • 40. 

    Which of the following best describes the difference between a programmatic concept and a design concept?

    • Programmatic concepts are statements about a client's functional problems, while design concepts are the physical means to solve the functional problems

    • Programmatic concepts and design concepts are two different terms to describe the same thing

    • A design concept is short,while a programmatic statement is longer with more detailed information

    • A programmatic concept is something tangible that the designer can actually put on paper and that would determine a portion of the spacing planning for the project

    Correct Answer
    A. Programmatic concepts are statements about a client's functional problems, while design concepts are the physical means to solve the functional problems
    Explanation
    Programmatic concepts are statements about a client's functional problems, while design concepts are the physical means to solve the functional problems.

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  • 41. 

    Which of the following would NOT be a feature appropriate for aging in place?

    • Area rugs

    • Lever handles

    • Lower electrical switches

    • Personal alert system

    Correct Answer
    A. Area rugs
    Explanation
    Area rugs create tripping hazards and would not be an appropriate feature to use for an aging person living in their own home.

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  • 42. 

    Which drawing would an interior designer create to document the lighting system to include the location of all light fixtures specified?

    • Reflected ceiling plan

    • Switching plan

    • Electrical Plan

    • Detail drawing

    Correct Answer
    A. Reflected ceiling plan
    Explanation
    A reflected ceiling plan shows a view of the ceiling as though it were reflected onto a mirror. RCPs show partitions that extend to the ceiling and those that extend through the ceiling. They also show ceiling materials, building grid lines, notes calling out ceiling heights, changes in ceiling heights, location of all lights (including exit lights) sprinkler heads, air diffusers and vents, access panels, speakers and any other item that is part of or touches the plane of the ceiling.

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  • 43. 

    Floor plans can be used to show which of the following?

    • All of these

    • Telephone and power

    • Demolition

    • Furniture

    Correct Answer
    A. All of these
    Explanation
    All of these drawings are floor plans that are used to communicate different information. Floor plan - a drawing that represents the horizontal design or arrangement of building parts and possible interior furnishings.

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  • 44. 

    For many different reasons in a construction project the final space may be different than the space reflected in the original construction drawings. When this happens what type of document must be produced and given to the client?

    • As-built drawings

    • Revised construction drawings

    • One - no new documents are necessary

    • Redlined drawings

    Correct Answer
    A. As-built drawings
    Explanation
    As built drawings show what was actually built, which often is different from the construction drawings. A set of as built drawings is retained by the design firm and given to the client.

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  • 45. 

    Animal dander, pollen, and insects are?

    • Three of the nine common biological contaminants often found in buildings

    • Often do not irritate those occupants who suffer from allergies

    • Contribute to chemical contaminants from outdoor sources

    • All of these

    Correct Answer
    A. Three of the nine common biological contaminants often found in buildings
    Explanation
    Potential biological contaminants in a building include mold, mildew, bacteria, mites, pollen, animal dander, dust and insects.

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  • 46. 

    You are working on the renovation on an existing property into a small hotel convention center and meeting facility. What should you do before beginning the project?

    • All of these

    • Verify the capacities of the HVAC and electrical systems to handle new occupancies

    • Schedule a walk through, for measuring, photographing and determining views from the space

    • Analyze codes and regulations that pertain to the project, determining sustainability requirements and goals for the project

    Correct Answer
    A. All of these
    Explanation
    Site analysis is the investigation and evaluation of conditions within which the project will be completed. It is a form of due diligence in that the designer can only competently design the interior space after knowing the context of the project. Site analysis includes the following tasks: walking through the space, reviewing the architectural plans (if any), measuring the space, photographing the space, determining views from the space, understanding both the neighborhood and social context of the project, documenting the space with drawings including locating structure, utilities, built-ins, and other relevant construction elements, making an inventory of existing furniture and equipment that will be reused, analyzing codes and regulations that pertain to the project, determining sustainability requirements and goals for the project, for commercial design, verifying the capacities of the heating, ventilating, and air conditions (HVAC) and electrical systems to handle new occupancies, for residential design and if expansion is contemplated, determining constraints such as zoning setbacks limitations, heating and plumbing capacities and septic tank capacities.

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  • 47. 

    When might a designer use a materials board?

    • In all of these scenarios

    • To give the client an initial sense of the material and finish selections the designer has selected

    • As part of the final design presentation

    • As part of the initial presentation to allow a client to experience the finishes through touch and sight

    Correct Answer
    A. In all of these scenarios
    Explanation
    In all of these scenarios a materials board would be an appropriate communication tool.

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  • 48. 

    All of the following are digital graphic software that an interior designer might use EXCEPT?

    • ViziWig

    • Sketch Up

    • Building Information Modeling

    • 3D Studio Max

    Correct Answer
    A. ViziWig
    Explanation
    All of these are digital graphic software programs that an interior design might use except ViziWig, which doesn't exist.

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  • 49. 

    Which type of matrix records the relationships between rooms in a plan and identifies the required levels of closeness and reasons why rooms need to be near each other?

    • Adjacency matrix

    • Data matrix

    • Schematic matrix

    • Criteria matrix

    Correct Answer
    A. Adjacency matrix
    Explanation
    Matrices are another useful tool in programming, incorporating a wealth of information into an easily comprehended visual tool. An adjacency matrix is commonly used as a means of visually documenting spatial proximity, identifying related activities and services and establishing priorities.

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