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1.

A critical step in the design programming process is:
- A.
  
  Determining the list of the project's sub-contractors
- B.
  
  Establishing the architectural parameters of the project
- C.
  
  Administering a P.O.E. study
- D.
  
  Formatting a design presentation
2.

Establishing a square foot circulation factor is a necessary step in:
- A.
  
  Design programming
- B.
  
  Creating a ceiling plenum space
- C.
  
  The purchase/shipment/installation process
- D.
  
  Wire management
3.

The adjacency matrix is used to:
- A.
  
  Formulate design presentation patterns
- B.
  
  Establish space planning relationship priorities
- C.
  
  Create pairing patterns for power and data distribution
- D.
  
  Establish fresh air and view requirements for habitable rooms
4.

Bubble diagramming is:
- A.
  
  A strictly controlled process for creating floor plans
- B.
  
  A technique that involves both the two- and three-dimensional aspects of design
- C.
  
  A trial and error technique used at the beginning of the space planning process
- D.
  
  A technique that does not employ the use of scale
5.

The necessary tools for bubble diagramming are:
- A.
  
  Base plan, tracing paper, a pencil, templates and triangles
- B.
  
  Base plan, tracing paper, a scale, and a pencil
- C.
  
  Tracing paper, templates, pencil, and a base plan
- D.
  
  Tracing paper, pencil, scale, triangles, and a parallel edge
6.

Space planning solutions are substantially controlled by:
- A.
  
  A building's exterior configuration and its structural system
- B.
  
  A building's decorative materials and details
- C.
  
  A building's existing lighting system
- D.
  
  A building's historic style
7.

A qualified interior designer should:
- A.
  
  Be able to discuss building technology with architects and engineers
- B.
  
  Have detailed knowledge of all building technology issues
- C.
  
  Have detailed knowledge of mechanical engineering issues
- D.
  
  Be responsible for job site safety
8.

A building's history and stylistic detail
- A.
  
  Is rarely a significant factor in the space planning process
- B.
  
  Control lighting design decisions
- C.
  
  Can have major influence on space planning solutions
- D.
  
  Are directly responsible for finish material selections
9.

When should building code requirements first be considered?
- A.
  
  The building's agent should inform you of all the relevant codes
- B.
  
  During the initial planning phase of design development
- C.
  
  After the initial schematics have been developed
- D.
  
  Codes should be the consulting architect's responsibility
10.

Producing finished, hard-line plans of furniture arrangements, including color and materials selections, is accomplished in which stage of the design process?
- A.
  
  Construction drawings
- B.
  
  Presentation drawings
- C.
  
  Design development
- D.
  
  Preliminary design
11.

Design development documents include
- A.
  
  Lists of contractors, sub-contractors and suppliers
- B.
  
  Schematics, construction drawings and final cost estimates
- C.
  
  Drawings, color boards, samples, and furniture selection
- D.
  
  All of the above
12.

Which of the following tests are associated with vinyl wallcovering?
- A.
  
  The Radium Flux Test
- B.
  
  The Chamber Test
- C.
  
  Methenamine Pill Test
- D.
  
  ASTM E-84 Steiner Tunnel Test
13.

Schematic designs are
- A.
  
  An aspect of the design development phase
- B.
  
  Never shown to the clients as they are confusing
- C.
  
  Detailed finalized plans for approval by the client before work begins
- D.
  
  Used by contractors to give initial cost estimates to the client
14.

If cotton ignites at a relatively low temperature, what happens to the ignition temperature when cotton is blended with polyester?
- A.
  
  Untreated, the fabric will ignite with the characteristics of cotton
- B.
  
  The combination of the two will ignite at a lower temperature
- C.
  
  The two different fibers will ignite at different temperatures
- D.
  
  Polyester increases the ignition temperature, therefore improving the rating
15.

Which of the following construction methods will allow a window treatment to be laundered most easily?
- A.
  
  Pinch pleats
- B.
  
  Roll pleats
- C.
  
  Roll shades
- D.
  
  French pleats
16.

With the client's acceptance of the program statement, the designer proceeds to the next stpe in the design process, which is
- A.
  
  Construction drawings
- B.
  
  Presentation drawings
- C.
  
  Design development
- D.
  
  Preliminary design
17.

The costly mistake of adding receptacles after the walls have been finished could have been avoided if proper use had been made of the ___ phase of the design process:
- A.
  
  Bidding
- B.
  
  Supervision
- C.
  
  Scheduling
- D.
  
  Specifications
18.

Egress doorways shall have a minimum clear and free width of ____ and a maximum door leaf of ____.
- A.
  
  36" and 38" respectively
- B.
  
  32" and 48" respectively
- C.
  
  32" and 36" respectively
- D.
  
  30" and 36"