NCIDQ Chapter 1

Which of the following would be the most important consideration in the design of ergonomically correct chairs for air traffic controllers?

• A.

  Adjustability

• B.

  Firm cushions

• C.

  Lumbar support

• D.

  Tilt and swivel capability

When designing a computer work station, which of the following factors is LEAST important?

• A.

  Keyboard height

• B.

  VDT angle

• C.

  Screen glare

• D.

  Work-surface depth

Symmetrically positioned identical furnishings in a college dormitory room shared by two people represent an attempt to satisfy which psychological need?

• A.

  Personal space

• B.

  Territoriality

• C.

  Group interaction

• D.

  Personalization

Proxemics might assist a designer in?

• A.

  Deciding on the size of a doctor's examination room

• B.

  Determining where to locate the office of the president within an office suite

• C.

  Planning the size and shape of a conference table

• D.

  Making decisions about the type and spacing of seating in an audiovisual presentation room

Most People in the United States typically conduct business and relate to strangers at which distance?

• A.

  1.5 ft to 4ft

• B.

  4ft to 12ft

• C.

  7ft to 12ft

• D.

  12ft to 25ft

A clinet complains that her office is too hot. The interior designer could most easily improve the situation by suggesting an accessory that affects what?

• A.

  Convection

• B.

  Ventilation

• C.

  Evaporation

• D.

  Conduction

An interior designer would most likely use anthropometric information to?

• A.

  Design counter tops for a public rest room

• B.

  Determine the percentage of children who would be comfortable on custom-designed benches in a puppet theater

• C.

  Develop the best position for multiple VDT screens in a stock trader's workstation

• D.

  Evaluate a new chair design that has just come on the market

Which type of information regarding a multipurpose room in an apartment building for the elderly would be LEAST important for the interior designer to give to the mechanical engineer?

• A.

  The ages of the residents in the apartment building

• B.

  The types of activities that commonly occur in the space

• C.

  An estimate of the number of people using the room

• D.

  A copy of the reflected ceiling plan

In addition to being decorative tapestries in Gothis and Renaissance castles also?

• A.

  Reduced the amount of sound reflection within a room

• B.

  Minimized drafts

• C.

  Increased the mean radiant temperature

• D.

  Reduced heat loss by increasing the insulation value of the walls

An interior designer would be most likely to suggest to the mechanical engineer that additional ventilation or exhaust be provided in?

• A.

  A private toilet room

• B.

  Commercial kitchen

• C.

  A corporation conference room

• D.

  A exercise room in a community recreation center

A library is being designed to occupy only one portion of a building, and a complete set of drawings is available for the building. What information would be the most important to obtain from the field survey?

• A.

  The locations of structural elements

• B.

  Existing natural light sources

• C.

  Sources of noise within the building

• D.

  The locations and capacities of electrical power

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

• A.

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

• B.

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

• C.

  A design concept is a performance requirement.

• D.

  Programmatic concepts are developed concurrently with design concepts.

For an interior designer conducting a programming interview with a client for a small clothing boutique, which is the LEAST important questions to ask?

• A.

  Which items are most frequently purchased on impulse?

• B.

  Will rest rooms be available to the customers?

• C.

  What amount of merchandise will be on display?

• D.

  What is the relationship between the cash/wrap counter and the dressing room?

Which of the following statements is generally false regarding programming interviews?

• A.

  They can verify the accuracy of questionnaires.

• B.

  They minimize inaccurate results from ambiguous questions.

• C.

  They allow for the revelation of information that the programmer may not have considered.

• D.

  They make efficient use of the interviewer's time.

An interior designer has been hired to redesign a Victorian B&B into the best in town. During the interview the client says he wants to enlarge some rooms. What is the designers FIRST course of action?

• A.

  Suggest retaining an architect

• B.

  Ask client for budget

• C.

  Ask what the client what their idea of the best B&B in town is.

• D.

  Conduct a field measurement of the house.

What is the Programming Five-Step Process?

• A.

  Establishing goals

• B.

  Collection and analyzing facts

• C.

  Uncovering and testing concepts

• D.

  Determining needs

• E.

  Stating the problem

What are the steps in the Five Step Programming Process?

Definition: Establishes the order of importance of things such as size position or social values. 

• A.

  Priority

• B.

  Hierarchy

• C.

  Character

• D.

  Density

Definition: Relates to the idea of the Exercise of Authority and is expressed in physical symbols of authority. 

• A.

  Priority

• B.

  Hierarchy

• C.

  Character

• D.

  Density

What are the four major considerations to take when programming?

Definition: Is a response to the desired image the client wants to project. (use of material, lighting, space and etc.)

• A.

  Density

• B.

  Service groupings

• C.

  Character

• D.

  Hierarchy

Definition: Include mechanical systems, as well as other functions that support the use of a space.

• A.

  Priority

• B.

  Service Groupings

• C.

  Activity Groupings

• D.

  People Groupings

Definition: States whether activities should be integrated or separated and compartmentalized. 

• A.

  Character

• B.

  Service Groupings

• C.

  People Groupings

• D.

  Activity Groupings

Definition: States the degree of massing of people in a space and is derived from the physical, social and emotional characteristics of the group. 

• A.

  Density

• B.

  People Grouping

• C.

  Activity Grouping

• D.

  Service Grouping

Home Base is related to the concept of territoriality and is a place where a person can maintain his or her individuality. 

• A.

  True

• B.

  False

This is one of the most common programming concepts and includes the affinities of people and activities. 

This concept is a response to the goal of promoting the effective exchange of information or ideas. 

This concept refers to how the project will promote or prevent sociability and how it will relate to its neighboring spaces. 

This concept relates to the idea of entry to a building or space and to making the facility accessible to the disabled. 

This concept relates to segregating the flow of people, service access and other activities of a building or space. 

This is a concept that is a response to the goal of promoting interaction among people. 

This is a concept that is often required for both people and objects where a specific series of events or processes is required. 

This refers to providing a point of reference within a space or building to help keep people from feeling lost within a larger context. 

What are the three components of Flexibility?

This allows for extra space for a dynamic activity (one likely to change) instead of fitting the space precisely to a static activity. 

This focuses attention on life safety and the conceptual ways to achieve it. 

This refers to ways that both people and property can be protected based on the value of the potential loss--Minimum, medium or maximum. 

This can be achieved by keeping the heated area to a minimum, keeping heat flow to a minimum, using materials produced using low amounts of energy, using recycled materials, and using recyclable materials. 

This explores the kinds of controls necessary to meet human comfort needs, including air temperature, light, sound, and humidity. 

This determines if the project must be completed in stages to meet time and cost schedules. 

This explores ways to establish a realistic preview of costs and a balanced budget to meet the clients available funds. 

This is the measure of the size, proportions and range of motion of the human body

This is the study of the relation between human physiology and the physical environment. 

This measures the human body at rest. 

This measures the body while performing activities. 

What is the most important factor to include in the design of workstations and selection of chairs?

What is a BTU

This is the transfer of heat through the movement of a fluid either a gas or liquid.

This occurs when moisture changes into vapor as a person perspires or breathes.

This is the transfer of heat energy through electromagnetic waves from one surface to a colder surface.