NCIDQ Chapter 4
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Ch. 4 Space Planning: short answer and multiple choice
- 1.This is the floor plan drawing of the existing space within which the new design will be placed.
- 2.These are the buildings unique characteristics that can be incorporated into the designer's planning.
- 3.These are the locations of columns and load bearing walls and are often one of the most troublesome existing factors for interior design.
- 4.These consist of a series of spaces or rooms that are placed in a single line.
- 5.These have tow or more major linear segments about which spaces or rooms are placed.
- 6.This consists of two sets of spaced elements.
- 7.These are based on one space or point about which secondary elements are placed.
- 8.This is the simplest and one of the most flexible circulation path patterns because spaces are laid out along a straight path that connects two major elements at the ends.
- 9.This layout makes a complete loop.
- 10.This layout is oriented on one major space with paths extending from this central area.
- 11.What is the minimum width an exit door should be?
- 12.Doors should not encroach more than how many inches into the exit space when fully opened?
- 13.What is the minimum corridor exit width for a residential property?
- 14.What is the minimum corridor exit width for a commercial property?
- 15.This is a horizontal surface placed above eye level that reflects direct daylight onto the ceiling while shading the lower portions of the window and the interior of the room.
- 16.This is expressed as a percentage and is the ratio of the indoor illuminance at a point on a horizontal surface to the unobstructed exterior horizontal illuminance.
- 17.Which of the following drawings would be most needed to begin space planning in an existing building?
- A.
Base plan
- B.
Circulation plan
- C.
Exiting plan
- D.
Reflective ceiling plan
- 18.For a restaurant in an old building undergoing remodeling, what would have the most influence over the planning of the dining area?
- A.
Existing structural columns and walls
- B.
Dimensions of the building
- C.
Locations of existing plumbing
- D.
Decorative millwork and existing ornate lighting fixtures
- 19.Planning an interior in a building with an atrium would suggest which of the following organizational concepts?
- A.
Axial
- B.
Grid
- C.
Radial
- D.
Centralized
- 20.In determining required space for a hospital nurses' station, which is the most important factor?
- A.
Patient files and number of patient contacts
- B.
Work surface and storage
- C.
Movable carts and space for writing reports
- D.
Electrical requirements and communication equipment
- 21.The LEAST important consideration in planning exit corridors is
- A.
Making sure dead ends do not exceed 20 ft
- B.
Providing at least two exits from rooms where they are required
- C.
Maintaining a minimum width as required by the occupancy type
- D.
Having the corridors empty into approved exitways or stairways
- 22.The most efficient type of circulation systems for the majority of planning problems is a
- A.
Radial system
- B.
Single-loaded corridor
- C.
Double-loaded corridor
- D.
Grid system
- 23.The most effective design strategy an interior designer can use to maximize daylighting involves
- A.
Changing the type of glazing
- B.
Increasing the head height of glazing
- C.
Installing a light shelf
- D.
Specifying a high-reflective paint
- 24.LEED credit is only available when
- A.
Areas for recyclables are provided
- B.
Bicycle storage is provided
- C.
Existing partitions are used
- D.
Recycled ceiling tile is used
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