NCIDQ Chapter 6
Ch. 6 Selection of materials, finishes, and furnishings: short answer and multiple choice
- 1.
This relates to a materials ability to absorb sound or to block the transmission of sound.
Correct Answer
Acoustic qualities - 2.
This is the standard classification of wallcovering by durability characteristics.
Correct Answer
ASTM F793 - 3.
THis is the ability of a material or finish to resist being worn away or to maintain its original apperance when rubbed with another object.
Correct Answer
Abrasion resistance - 4.
This is the method by which one material is conneced to another.
Correct Answer
Attachment - 5.
This is the capability of material to resist adhesion or sticking between two surfaces of a wall covering.
Correct Answer
Blocking resistance - 6.
This refers to the load that, when placed on a material is just great enough to break the material.
Correct Answer
Breaking strength - 7.
This is a materials resistance to damage, change of finish or other deleterious changes resulting fron exposure to chemicals.
Correct Answer
Chemical resistance - 8.
This refers to the ability of thin coating to adhere to its substrate.
Correct Answer
Coating adhesion - 9.
THis is the resistance of a finish to change or loss of color when exposed to light, most commonly the ultraviolet light of the sun.
Correct Answer
Colorfastness - 10.
This is a products resistance to deterioration by a chemical or electrochemical reaction resulting from exposure to moisture, chemicals, or other elements.
Correct Answer
Corrosion resistance - 11.
Fabric that is obtained from the fleece of sheep. It has an excellent elasticity and is self extingusihing although it will burn when exposed to flame.
Correct Answer
Wool - 12.
Fabric that is regenerated ellulosic fiber. It has very poor resistance to sunlight and poor resilency. It has high absorbency, low resistance to water and moisture, and is flammable. It is seldom used for upholstery.
Correct Answer
Rayon - 13.
Fabric is a regenerated cellilosic fiber composed of cellulose, aetic acid and other chemicals.
Correct Answer
Acetate - 14.
Popular synthetic fiber that is exceptionally strong with high resilency and elasticity.
Correct Answer
Nylon - 15.
This synthetic fiber is ofton used as a replacement for wool.
Correct Answer
Acrylic - 16.
This is a fabric covered cord sewn into the seam of upholstery for ornamental purposes or to improve the durability of the covering.
Correct Answer
Welt - 17.
NFPA 701
Correct Answer
Vertical ignition test - 18.
NFPA 260
Correct Answer
Cigarette ignition resistance test of furniture componets - 19.
NFPA 266
Correct Answer
Full seating test - 20.
ASTM D4966
Correct Answer
Martindale abrasion test - 21.
AATCC test method 16
Correct Answer
Fade-Ometer test - 22.
AATCC test method 8
Correct Answer
Crocking resistance test - 23.
ASTM D2261
Correct Answer
Tearing strength test - 24.
AATCC test method 147
Correct Answer
Bacterial resistance test - 25.
What fabric would have the best apperance for the longest time when used in theater seating?
- A.
Vinyl
- B.
Wool/nylon blend
- C.
Acrylic/acetate blend
- D.
Cotton/rayon blend
Correct Answer
B. Wool/nylon blend -
- 26.
What type of cushioning would be best for a hospital waiting room?
- A.
High-density foam
- B.
Cotton batting
- C.
Combustion modified foam with a low ILD
- D.
Low-density polyurethane
Correct Answer
A. High-density foam -
- 27.
In what order of importance should tables for a college library be selected?
- A.
Flammability, design, then comfort
- B.
Finish, flammability, then design
- C.
Durability, cost, the design
- D.
Quality, comfort, the finish
Correct Answer
C. Durability, cost, the design -
- 28.
Which type of seaming would be LEAST appropriate for seating where cigarettes are likely to be dropped?
- A.
Channeling
- B.
Buttoning
- C.
Railroading
- D.
Welt Cording
Correct Answer
D. Welt Cording -
- 29.
What performance test should be specified for a custom blended fabric to be used in a recreation center reception area?
- A.
Flammability and fade ometer
- B.
Wyzenbeek and fading
- C.
Taber and wysenbeek
- D.
Indentation load deflection and taber
Correct Answer
B. Wyzenbeek and fading -
- 30.
How can a draoery treatment be changed to minimize its hazard during a fire?
- A.
Shorten the length of the fabric
- B.
Use an open weave fabric
- C.
Increase the amount of fabric
- D.
Use a composite fabric
Correct Answer
A. Shorten the length of the fabric -
- 31.
A class A fabric will not
- A.
Char
- B.
Igninte
- C.
Smolder
- D.
Produce smoke
Correct Answer
B. Igninte -
- 32.
What most affects the flammability of upholstery?
- A.
Type of chemical retardant used
- B.
Cushioning and surface fabric
- C.
Surface fabric and interliner
- D.
Surface fabric
Correct Answer
B. Cushioning and surface fabric -
- 33.
If you were specifying the fabric for sofas in a sunroom which would be the LEAST desirable choice?
- A.
Polyester
- B.
Modacrylic
- C.
Rayon
- D.
Acrylic
Correct Answer
C. Rayon -
- 34.
The best way to avoid fabric slippage over a cushion would be to specify
- A.
A heavy fabric pulled tightly over the cushion
- B.
A high density foam cushion with an interliner
- C.
Rounded corners with welts
- D.
Channeling
Correct Answer
D. Channeling -
- 35.
NFPA 701 relates to which of the following items
- A.
Wallcoverings
- B.
Fabrics
- C.
Draperies
- D.
Floor coverings
Correct Answer
C. Draperies -
- 36.
When a frabric has been fire retardant treated it will
- A.
Resist ignition
- B.
Not burn
- C.
Contribute to smoke inhibition
- D.
Have a lower flame spread
Correct Answer
B. Not burn -
- 37.
When selecting paint for a hospital, which of the following criteria is most important?
- A.
Abrasion resistance
- B.
Chemical resistance
- C.
Flammability
- D.
VOC emissions
Correct Answer
D. VOC emissions -
- 38.
INformaiton regarding standard test methods for evaluating a product can be found
- A.
Through ASTM
- B.
On the internet
- C.
At CSI
- D.
In Sweets catalog
Correct Answer
A. Through ASTM -
- 39.
The most naturally fire resistant untreated fabric is
- A.
Acrylic
- B.
Cotton
- C.
Nylon
- D.
Wool
Correct Answer
D. Wool -
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