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72. A building can quality for a LEED credit if the carpet used meets the requirements of the:
CRI IAQ program
64. The interior designer wants to specify a sustainable material by giving requirements for recycled content, maximum emissions of chemicals, and other criteria, and testing standard by which products are evaluated. Which type of specification should be used?
Performance
17. Which one is NOT one of the certifications interior designers should look for specifying paint and coating?
FSC
10. Which of the following IS one of the typical chemicals found in finishes according to the Transparency site?
Cadmium
2. Commercial code is more stringent than residential code because ________.
People using the space will be unfamiliar with its safety features and egress
26. Calendaring _____.
- Imparts a luster by flattening the fiber - Imparts a moir pattern - Is not permanent if the fabric is not cared for properly or if its gets heavy used D. All of the above
29. The Wyzenbeek and Martindale tests are the two methods commonly used to predict wearability. Wyzenbeek involves rubbing along the warp and weft of the fabric whereas Martindale is a figure-8 rub. According to the ACT guidelines, for general contract upholstery, you should specify 15,000 double rubs Wyzenbeek method or 20,000 cycles (movements) Martindale method. For heavy duty use, you should specify (_____) double rubs Wyzenbeek method or 40,000 cycles Martindale method. The fabrics that meet the heavy duty standard of ACT should be appropriate are single shift corporate, hotel rooms/suites, conference rooms and dining area usage. Match each of the following fabric selection criteria with its characteristics
30,000
51. How many lineal yards will be needed for a space shown below when you use a wallcovering that is 54 inch wide?
54 in = 4'6" 14+ 14 + 8 + 8 = 44 44 x 8 = 352 352 - 21 - 12 - 12 - 12 - 12 = 283 sq ft 4'6" x 3' = 13'6" sq ft 283' / 13'6" = 20.9 21 yards needed
73. Pitch is often used for woven carpets and gauge is used for tufted carpets. Pitch is the number of ends of surface yarn in a 27" of width. Gauge also means the number of ends of surface yarn per inch counting across the carpet. A 216 pitch carpet has:
8 surface yarns per inch
66. In preparing an FF&E budget, where would the interior designer get the MOST accurate cost information on a sofa?
A furniture manufacturer
23. _____ Resilient fiber, imitates wool but less expensive, can be combined with wool, faderesistant if solution dyed
Acrylic
68. ASTM is?
An industry standard-writing organization
3. In Steiner tunnel test, a material is adhered to the top of a 25-foot chamber and gas jets burn for 10 minutes. The distance of burn indicates the rating from 0-200. Class A materials have a flame spread rating of 0-25; Class B, from 26-75; and Class C, from 76 to 200. Which material seems to have the lowest rating (close to 0) among the materials below?
Asbestos
56. Pitch and stitch are similar in that they are both _____.
Carpet construction methods (Pitch=# of tufts per inch, Stitch= # of times per inch a stitch occurs)
5. The placement of carpet in the affected public areas of commercial facilities places certain obligations on the specifier. Compliance requirements should be thoroughly understood by the specifier. Which of the following is NOT correct for the ADA requirements for carpet?
Changes in Level (1/2 max)
28. Which one does not regulate standards related to fabrics?
D. Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
12. Among the third party certifications for sustainability, which one does the description below indicate? (______ ______) focuses on life-cycle analysis of product, performance, environmental and human toxicity, packaging, biodegradability, labeling, and quality control. It certified paints & coatings, building materials, and lighting.
Green Seal
14. (_____ ______) or (______ ______) Plus are the programs of the organization called (________ _______ _______ ______). These programs test to identify products with very low emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and sets high standard for indoor air quality. They are a secondparty certification that requires third-party certification testing for VOCs and individual chemical concentrations based CA01350 offering a solid standard. Certified products by these programs include carpet, cushion, and adhesives.
Green label or Green Label Carpet and Rug Institute
62. Which carpet installation method is best when HVAC systems are installed under the floor?
Direct glue-down installation
58. Wool is most superior to all other carpet fibers in its _____.
Durability
61. NSF/ANSI 140 Sustainability Assessment for Carpet is a standard for the sustainability performance requirements of carpets through quantifiable metrics. Which one is not one of the items measured for sustainability in this standard?
Durability and life cycle cost
11. An (________) is a labeling system for products that provides information about performance, manufacturing process and/or content as it relates to the environment and/or human health. (_________) programs measure, test and verify attributes such as emissions, human and environmental toxicity, energy and water usage, social stewardship, recycled content, and durability. They are used as an initial reference when examining sustainability assertions for building materials, appliances, equipment, finishes, furniture and fixtures.
EcoLabel Third-Party Certification
Which interior paint sheen is most popular for high traffic areas?
Eggshell -creates a softly polished flow with an easy to clean surface
48. True or False: American and European rolls are the same width but it takes two European rolls to make up one American
False EURO=29 sq ft. American= 36 sq ft.
34. Which fabric criterion does the description below indicate?
Flammability - NFPA = National Fire Protection Association
60. Which one is NOT true?
For the bedroom carpet cushion, a thinner and firmer cushion is a good choice
13. (_______ ______) Indoor Air Quality Certified certifies products and materials for low chemical emission. Products must meet stringent chemical emissions standards based on established criteria from key public health agencies. It certifies paint, adhesive, building materials, and flooring.
GREEN GUARD
15. Product certifications for sustainability vary in complexity, ranging from an assessment of a single product attribute to a multi-attribute assessment or even an objective product disclosure. Single-attribute certifications and validations assess one item in particular. For example, low-VOC emissions, recycled content, bio-based content or landfill waste diversion. This type of certification or validation is good when you want to set specifications or select products that meet very specific targeted sustainability goals. These types of evaluations are also helpful to address hot button issues. For example, your goal is to create a healthier indoor environment where occupants are not exposed to high levels of VOCs in the air they breathe. Multi-attribute certifications are life-cycle-based product certifications which help manufacturers communicate a product's reduced environmental impact to the marketplace. To achieve this certification, products should meet criteria in some or all of the following categories: materials, energy, manufacturing and operations, health and environment, product performance and use, product stewardship and innovation.Which of the following is NOT a multi-attribute certification?
GREENGUARD Gold Certification
65. The CSI MasterFormat system establishes a standard way of organizing any particular specification section. The first level of division within a section is the three part format. In which section would the goals of the project for sustainability and environmental quality be stated?
General Requirements
The most durable paint surface is________.
Gloss
8. There is a growing phenomenon of companies claiming to produce green products when their products don't meet "green" standards. What is this phenomenon called?
Greenwashing
Which of the following conceals the most imperfections in the wall surface?
Heavy primer coat Primers are undercoats put on the wall before painting. It ensures better adhesion of paint to the surface, increase paint durability, and provides protection to the wall
44. Different levels of paint finish quality can be specified to accommodate the different needs of situations such as a living room vs. a boiler rooms. A job like a residential living room may require a high level of finish, but a boiler room in a school will not be subject to the same high expectations as the living room. Which level of finish quality is necessary for flat paints or wallcoverings?
Level 4
6. (________________) costing includes the cost of the material and installation along with maintenance costs over the expected life of the material, the cost of removal and disposal of existing material, and eventually removing and disposing of the material currently under consideration.
Life cycle
16. American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), in conjunction with its national Sustainable Design Council, developed a guide to help interior designers navigate the plethora of ecolabels and certifications for building materials and interior finishes, furniture, fixtures, and equipment. According to the guide, which one is NOT one of the certifications interior designers should look for specifying seating and systems furniture?
Indoor Advantage
35. Which of the following is NOT true about this fabric?
It can be cleaned with water CLEANING CODES: w= water based s= solvent based ws= water or solvent x= vacuum only
9. The Transparency site, developed by Perkins+Will, is a database designed to raise awareness about the materials in building products used in places like schools, hospitals, and offices that can have an adverse effect on our health. It identified the Precautionary List of 25 most potentially harmful chemicals and which building materials contain these. Which of the following is NOT one of the typical chemicals found in furnishings?
Lead http://transparency.perkinswill.com/precautionarylistDivisions.cshtml?division=10
43. (______ ______ _____) of materials is important since it contributes to the overall amount of light available in the space. (______ ______ _____) of paints is a numerical rating assigned by paint manufacturers to each color they make. (______ ______ _____) of an individual color is a scientifically determined assessment of the amount of light and heat that individual color will reflect on a scale of 0 to 100. Dark, matt and/or textured surfaces absorb a lot of light and have a low (______ ______ _____). Light, glossy and/or smooth surfaces reflect most of the light that falls on them and have a high (______ ______ _____).
Light reflectance value (LRV) (LRV) (LRV) (LRV)
21. _____ Best fiber with crisp hand, wrinkles and responds noticeably to changes in humidity by exhibiting "yo-yo" or "accordion" effect
Linen
45. Which statement is true of commercial wallpaper?
May be paper or fabric backed
46. Which of the following is true of American rolls?
May be paper or fabric backed
59. Carpet padding may be specified because _____.
Padding is recycled so it is more sustainable than carpet, it can extend the life of the carpet by allowing the vaccum to work more efficiently, It will outlast the carpet so only has to be purchased once D. All of the above
53. If initial appearance of the installation is most critical, the most important consideration for the seaming diagram will be _____.
Number of seams and rotation goods
24. _____Abrasion-resistant fiber frequently selected for high-use commercial upholstery
Nylon
25. Which of the following characteristics will combine to produce the most durable fabric?
Nylon fiber, tight plain weave, single-ply, medium-denier yarn, stock dyed
42. Water-based and oil-based paint are the two broad categories of formulation commonly referred. Which one is known to be more toxic?
Oil based - today about 80% of paints are Water Based because solvent based paints release VOC's when they dry (New paint smell)
19. _____ "Springy" fiber, oleophillic, resists fading even if washed with bleach
Olefin
31. ( ) Abrasion and yarn characteristics combine to create abrasion problems when the short ends of a staple fiber stick and get matted together from abrasion
Pilling
22. _____Good dimensional stability. Resists abrasion, will not pleat, frequently used as a fiber in a blend
Polyester
7. There are four types of specification. It is important for an interior designer to understand what is allowed in each type of specification. Identify the specification type of the following.
Proprietary (name and model number) Spec types are Reference, performance, open, and closed
20. _____ Artificial silk, responds to changes in moisture in atmosphere, made from wood or other source of cellulose
Rayon
47. Wallpaper is sold in double rolls, not in single rolls, because _____.
Repeats need to be positioned carefully so extra length is required
30. ( ) Stress at stitched seams causes fabric to open up in the direction of the stress
Seam slippage
Which interior paint sheen is best for a bathroom?
Semi-gloss - it can withstand heat, humidity, and washing
32. ( ) If a fiber is oleophilic, it will tend to soak up oil-based stains; if it is hydrophilic, it will soak up water-based stains; so you will consider the fiber chemistry as well as the test methods to make sure fabric resists what it must for your client's site
Stain Resistance
4. Carpet manufacturers object to this test because the carpet is not tested in a manner imitating typical uses since it is tested on the ceiling instead of the floor. What is this test?
Steiner Tunnel test
71. In order to specify an acceptable type of wall covering for flammability, which of the following tests should an interior designer require that the wall covering pass
Steiner tunnel test
27. True or False: The durability of a fabric depends on the fiber chemistry, the characteristics of the yarn, the kind of weave, and the finishing processes and not on the fiber chemistry alone.
TRUE
57. To insure the most stability in the carpet installation, you would specify _____.
Tackless installation
33. ( ) Upholstery fabric that will be subject to high or rough use or where fabric might become caught in a hinge or cart, or a briefcase which pointy corners might be set on upholstery
Tear Strength
55. When considering stain-resisting properties of carpet fiber for an installation, the most important considerations will be _____.
The dying method and fugitive pigments
Which of the following in NOT correct?
The fabric on the right is a good option for eliminating unnecessary seams in the seat of a sofa Railroad= horizontal Up the roll= Vertical
1. Occupancy classification refers to (______)?
The use of the space
54. If durability of the installation is critical, the most important considerations for the seaming diagram will be _____.
Traffic patterns and direction of traffic
49. True or False: Specification-grade paint is more durable and is of higher quality than contractor grade.
True
52. Most carpet sold today is produced by what method?
Tufting
50. Which one is the standard for evaluating and certifying sustainability of wallcovering products across their entire product life cycle?
W-101 standard
18. _____ Resilient fiber, easily dyed, self-extinguishing, renewable
WOOL
67. Which of the following would be the LEAST desirable choice for a carpet installation for hotel rooms that have concrete subfloors?
acrylic carpet direct-glued
A primer is the performance-improving base coast for paint. Which one is NOT the function of primers?
add sheen to the finish coats
69. An interior designer is evaluating various alternatives for a particular building product as they relate to sustainability. The interior designer would MOST likely use:
an impact assessment
63. Which one is NOT true regarding dyeing methods of carpet?
post-dyeing is dyeing the tufted fabric before the application of the secondary backing and the finishing process.
70. Wood chips and sawdust made into panel products are examples of:
post-industrial materials
