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FIRE-RESISTANT RATED CONSTRUCTION Demising partitions between tenant spaces MUST be ___-hour fire rated

FIRE-RESISTANT RATED CONSTRUCTION Partitions along a public corridor MUST be ___-hour fire rated

Emergency illumination shall be provided for a minimum of ____ hours in the event of failure of normal lighting. Emergency lighting facilities shall be arranged to provide initial illumination along the path of egress.

1 1/2

Emergency lighting requirements for means of egress require a minimum lighting level of ______________ at the floor level upon initial operation.

1 footcandle

The means of egress illumination level shall be not less than _____ footcandle at the walking surface.

1 footcandle

Exit access corridors in nonsprinklered buildings must have a rating of

1 hour

All of the following are true about detail drawings except? 1.if the project is negotiated, the details must be very complete and fully describe the extent of the work so the client will get a valid cost quote 2.typically drawn at a large scale of 1"= 1'-0" (1:10) or larger 3.can include construction elements such as wall types, doors, glazing, ceilings, millwork, stairways, flooring and any other special construction 4.show complex information

An object located in the egress path of travel that projects more than 4″D (100 mm) must be mounted: 1. below 27" (685 mm) or above 80" (2115 mm) AFF 2. at least 80" (2115 mm) AFF 3. between 30" (750 mm) and 80" (2115 mm) AFF 4. between 27" (685 mm) and 80" (2115 mm) AFF

__________________belongs to Division 04 - Masonry, along with brick, stone and other types of blocks (including glass blocks)

Concrete block

How many stairs forumla: Convert feet to inches ADD tread DIVIDE riser = ANSWER. KNOW THIS

Convert feet to inches ADD tread DIVIDE riser = ANSWER

____________is a specially engineered fabric that is stain, water, flame and bacteria resistant, making it a good choice for retirement facilities and healthcare where durability and fire resistance are important factors.

Crypton

Evaluating the compliance of the end product with the design intent, during construction, sets the groundwork for the team in regards to preparing for ____________-__________ research.

post-occupancy

For bidding, the procedure a contractor must follow to propose a substitution is in the _________________________________.

instructions to bidders

The requirements for how bidders should propose a substitution is found in the

instructions to bidders

Which type of drawing would be used to represent a three dimensional object in two dimensions?

orthographic drawing

When merchandise is delivered to the job site and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Document A251, General Conditions of the Contract for Furniture, Furnishings and Equipment, is used, the ___________ is responsible for inspecting delivered goods, but only for the purposes of identifying the merchandise and verifying quantities. Such inspections are not considered final or as constituting acceptance of or taking control over the merchandise. If damage is found, the ______________ must notify the contractor, who then has the opportunity to correct the situation.

owner

Although most bid openings are open to anyone who wants to attend, the general contractors, ___________, and ______________are the parties commonly in attendance.

owner and interior designer

On what sheet of a construction drawing set would be the most logical location for the door schedule?

partition plan

Which type of specification is a statement setting criteria and results required for the item being specified?

performance specification

To encourage competitive bidding, public projects usually require what type of construction specifications?

performance specifications

What are the 4 possible ratings for a LEED certified project from highest to lowest?

platinum, gold, silver, and certified

You are part of the design team for a new eco-friendly daycare center, and will be specifying denim insulation. This is an example of________________ refers to materials generated in manufacturing processes (trimmings or scrap) that have been recovered or diverted from solid waste.

post consumer material

What would be the best scale to use if you were drawing a very complex elevation?

1/2" or 1:20

A vertical change in floor finish cannot exceed what height without a sloped transition piece?

1/4"

A designer could use all of the following to add visual interest to the ceiling of a space except? A. pilaster B. grass cloth or wallpaper C. beams D. coffers

_______________ is an item of fixed length such as a door or window casing, while running trim is an item of continuing length such as baseboard or chair rail

Standing trim

______________ is the vantage point of which the observer is viewing the space.

Station Point

By 1978 the carpet industry began using the _________________________ (ASTM E 648, NFPA 253) for this purpose. By 1980, members of the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) adopted this test as a new standard for carpet.

Flooring Radiant Panel Test

______________ is also placed in the stud cavities to improve the acoustical quality of the partition.

Insulation

In the event of power supply failure in buildings that require two or more means of egress, an emergency electrical system shall automatically illuminate all of the following areas:

Interior and exterior exit stairways and ramps.Exit passageways Vestibules and exit discharge

The three types of Axonometric Drawing are:

Isometric, Dimetric and Trimetric

__________________ uses medium-range, pulsing laser beams, which systematically sweep over an object or space to obtain three-dimensional coordinates of points on the surfaces of the object or space being scanned. The resulting image is a "point cloud" forming a 3D image. From this image plans, elevations, sections and three-dimensional models are developed by computer software.

LASER SCANNING

A _______________ and _______________ Bond insures payment for labor and materials in the case of a defaulting contractor. The owner is best protected if both types of bonds are acquired.

Labor and Materials

What is the best way for an interior designer to ensure that the exact product desired will be used in the final design?

List the information in a proprietary specification.

______ loads can be weights from occupants, furniture, and other movable equipment.

Live

_____________ are devices to operate a door, hold it in the closed position, and lock it. A latchset only holds the door in place, with no provisions for locking.

Locksets

______ relates to building components and their effect on hearing and sound isolation

STC

How many stairs are required to reach the second floor, when the ceiling height of the first floor is 10 feet. Allow 6″ space between floors. Step 1. Convert feet to inches. Floor 1 is 120 inches, plus 6'' between floors. 10x12=120+6=126" Step 2. Divide by 7", height of a typical riser. 126/7=____

How do you prevent spread of fire and smoke to adjacent spaces in the plenum of a multi story building? a. install fire dampers b. Install sprinkler systems c. use fiberglass material d. use fire-rated dividers

In many cases the percentage of project cost may be ill-advised because an economical or low-cost project may require just as much or more work as an expensive project. Therefore, the _____________ method would provide for fair compensation regardless of the project budget.

fixed fee

What type of floor plan related to health and safety is posted in public and commercial buildings?

egress plan

Per the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, who is responsible for documentation?

interior designer

Which drawing sheets will contain specific information about the door and window construction and location?

elevations and sections

What type of flooring would be the best choice for a commercial kitchen?____________is also resistant to heat, a particular issue in commercial kitchens, where hot items may melt the floor surface.

quarry tile

When does a designer typically create an inventory of existing furniture and equipment that will be reused in a project?

site analysis

In storage over workstations, what is the most critical in determining the mounting height for barrier free access? depth of __________________

worksurface

How high can a light switch be mounted?

48"

The minimum clear knee space at an accessible (barrier free) counter is:

30" W x 17" D

Which test is used to test flame spread of floor coverings?

Critical Radiant Flux

______________ review is done during the contract administration phase.

Shop drawing

What type of schedule would be LEAST likely to be found in a set of interior design drawings?__________are part of the architectural work in a building. 1. window schedule 2. millwork schedule 3. equipment schedule 4.finish schedule

Where would contrast be of BEST use in a facility for the elderly? THINK life safety implications. 1.Stair treads 2.Wayfinding signage 3.Furniture and flooring 4.Corridor walls and flooring

Which is the best method to minimize noise and acoustic problems when planning a space?KEYWORD SPACE PLANNING 1. Stagger the placement of doorways 2. Using white noise to mask unwanted sounds 3. Maximize common wall contact between spaces 4. Use acoustic ceiling tile

Which of the following is NOT a consideration in determining the flammability of a fabric? 1.emissions that result when chemicals that contain carbon and hydrogen vaporize at temperature 2. Steiner Tunnel test 3. increases flame spread 4. smoke developed

The International Building Code provides power-level criteria based upon the use of the building. For office buildings, the overall building is allowed to use ______watts per square foot to power the interior lighting for the entire building.

1.3

Each tenant portion of the building may use up to _______ watts per square foot, assuming that light power levels will be lower elsewhere to allow the entire building to meet the lower overall building criteria.

1.5

In which division of the CSI Masterformat System are toilet compartments likely to be found? Division __, Specialties

Under the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, if the owner or contractor has a dispute or makes a claim, the interior designer must take certain preliminary action within __ days of receipt of the claim.

A designer has determined that a client needs about 8000 ft2 of usable office space. The leasing agent for the building says that the rentable-usable ratio will be 1.25. Approximately how much area should the interior designer recommend that the client lease? The rentable area is calculated by multiplying the usable area by the rentable-usable ratio. The usable area includes the net assignable area plus allowance for circulation, so no increase for this is required. Rentable = Usable (rentable-usable ratio) = (8000 sqft) x (1.25) = __________ sqft

10,000

FIRE-RESISTANT RATED CONSTRUCTION Storage rooms exceeding ____ sq. ft. MUST be 1-hour rated.

100

The common path of egress travel distance can not exceed:

100'

"Brightness ratios should be limited to 3:1 between task and immediate surrounding (for example, between a piece of paper and the desktop), to 5:1 between the task and nearby general surroundings, and to _______ between the task and more remote surroundings."

10:1

In residential construction, outlets must be spaced no farther than how many feet apart?

12ft

Accessible toilets MUST be mounted at __"-__"AFF to the top of the toilet seat.

17" - 19"

In a new lifestyle hotel, the spa suites will have 4 poster canopy beds. How far away from the sprinkler heads should the beds and panels be? The canopy would be considered an obstruction to discharge as defined in NFPA 13, 8.5.5 Obstructions to Sprinkler Discharge, which restricts continuous or noncontinuous obstructions less than or equal to _____in below the sprinkler deflector.

Safety glazing is NOT required in which of the following locations? Glass sidelites where the sill is greater than ___" AFF and the sidelights are ____" from the door

18 26

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned the spray application of asbestos-containing fireproofing and insulation materials in 19___.

1973

FIRE-RESISTANT RATED CONSTRUCTION A ___hour fire separation is required between an Assembly Occupancy and a Mercantile Occupancy.

noncombustible metal studs, two layers of 1/2" Type-X gypsum board each side, 3 5/8" face-to- face thickness. How many hours is this wall rated?

2 hr

An air handler access panel should measure a minimum of:

2' x 2'

A designer is working on a south Florida restaurant that includes an outdoor eating area. The client would like to create an ambient mood with lighting that can be dimmed. Which type of lighting system would best accomplish the client's goals and stay within the 1.5 watt per square foot lighting budget? 1. fluorescent fixtures on a dimmer 2. high output LED fixtures on dimmer 3. adjustable recessed halogen lighting with dimmer 4. incandescent fixtures on a dimmer

A well crafted design concept statement should be all of the following EXCEPT? 1.should be a broad approach that allows for some flexibility in deciding on the details of the design 2.should be 1-4 well developed paragraphs that discuss how the designer will specifically solve the design problem takes into consideration the size, entry point, windows and other fixed elements in the project space 3.reviewed with the client before more detailed space 4.planning and material selections begin

The interior designer has been approached by a client to modify her home to accommodate her husband, who after a car accident, is wheelchair bound. Which of the following would not meet code for a barrier free ramp? 1.a 1:10 slope if the maximum rise does not exceed 6" (150 mm) 2.a minimum clear width of 42" (1060 mm) 3.a slope that is equal to or less than 1:12 4.a landing length that is a minimum of 60" (1525 mm)

When might a designer use a materials board? 1.as part of the final design presentation 2.in all of these scenarios 3.as part of the initial presentation to allow a client to experience the finishes through touch and sight 4.to give the client an initial sense of the material and finish selections the designer has selected

Which is most important for a successful design concept? 1. how the designer addresses the location and existing conditions of the space 2. that it address a specific color palette conducive to the planned activity 3. if the concept allows for expansion to meet the client's future requirements 4. if it addresses required adjacencies

Which of the following is the correct sequence of process drawings completed in the schematic design phase? 1. concept diagram, adjacency matrix, block diagram, bubble diagram, schematic space plan, prototype sketches 2. bubble diagrams, prototype sketches, block diagram, schematic space plan 3. adjacency matrix, prototype drawing, block diagram, bubble diagram, schematic space plan 4. bubble diagram, adjacency matrix, block diagram, schematic space plan

Which type of lights can be switched together? 1. LED and fluorescent 2. none of these can be switched together 3. LED and xenon 4. LED and halogen

FIRE-RESISTANT RATED CONSTRUCTION A door assembly having a fire-protection rating not less than ___ minutes is permitted to be used in a wall assembly of a fire-resistance rating not more than 1 hour, located between a public corridor and a suite.

If an accessible route is less than 60 in wide, then passing spaces at least 60" x 60 " must be provided at intervals not to exceed ________ ft

200

Openings more than ____ inches deep shall provide a clear opening of _____ inches minimum.

24 36

FIRE-RESISTANT RATED CONSTRUCTION Glazing in fire rated partitions, doors or sidelights may not exceed ____ sq. in.

240

MEANS OF EGRESS ALL objects located on a wall between ___and ___AFF MUST NOT protrude more than ___ into an egress path of travel.

27" and 80" AFF, 4"

FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM The minimum number of fire extinguishers MUST be calculated based on one (1) fire extinguisher per _____ sq. ft

3,000

Conducting a site analysis is? 1. not necessary for smaller projects 2. the architect's responsibility 3. due diligence 4. done during the design development phase

Floor plans can be used to show which of the following? 1.furniture 2.demolition 3.all of these 4.phone and power

On a set of construction documents, a drawing view title must include all of the following except: 1. Sheet number 2. Drawing name 3. Drawing number on sheet 4. Scale

Per code, ground fault interrupters are typically required in what spaces? 1. accessory buildings at or below grade, residential and commercial bathrooms 2. outdoors, crawl spaces and unfinished basements 3. all of these 4. countertop receptacles within 6' (1.8 m) of the outside edge of a wet bar

Which of the following items would NOT typically be the responsibility of an Interior Designer to show on a Reflected Ceiling Plan? 1. Height of dados and ceiling finishes 2. Exit signs and sprinkler locations 3. Switching and circuiting for lighting fixtures 4. Full height wall partitions extending through plenum to the concrete slab above

Which of the following types of drawings might be used to illustrate a detail? 1. detail drawing, section, perspective 2. large scale partial elevation, section, perspective 3. section, isometric view, large-scale plan view 4. detail drawing, large scale plan view, perspective

Which step in the five step programming process would the designer develop abstract ideas that are functional solutions to the client's performance problems without defining the physical means to solve them? 1. Establish Goals 2. Collect and Analyze Facts 3. Uncover and Test Concepts 4. Determine Needs 5. State the Problem

3. Uncover and Test Concepts

Freestanding or built-in ranges shall have a vertical clearance above the cooking top of not less than ______ inches to unprotected combustible material.

ALL front approach accessible (barrier-free) counters MUST have clear knee space of at least __"W x __"D

30 17

A clear floor space of ___" x ___" MUST be provided in front of accessible lavatories, urinals, showers, and bathtubs.

30 48

ALL front approach accessible (barrier-free) counters MUST have clear knee space of at least ____"W x ____"D

30" 17"

While minimum code requirement for the interior dimensions of a shower are 30" x 30", this tub/shower must be accessible, so _____" x ____".

30" x 60"

Only 36" wide doors will provide an clear exit width of ___".

There shall be no projections into the required clear opening width lower than ___ inches above the finish floor or ground.

Clearance of __" deep MUST be provided in front of power panels.

The minimum clear width for an accessible route is ____ in (915 mm) continuously and 32 in (815 mm) at a passage point such as a doorway. An accessible route may have a slope up to __:___ , or 5%. A slope any greater than this is classified as a ramp and must meet requirements for an accessible ramp.

36 1:20

A retail space you are currently designing has an existing condition of a 1' vertical step across the entire width of the space. In order to provide an accessible route to this area of the store without having to provide a ramp, what is the minimum clear space needed. ___"W x ____"L with a slope of _:__ (RATIO)

36 240 1:20

A project notebook allows for quick reference and is one of the best ways to keep records for all types and size jobs. All of the following should be part of the notebook except? 1. meeting minutes 2. punch list 3. budget 4. original contract documents

All of the following are important to remember when writing specifications except? 1. specifications are legal documents 2. do not include standards that cannot be measured 3. avoid exculpatory clauses that try to shift the responsibility to the contractor or someone else in a broad, general way 4. specify the results and the methods to achieve those results together

All of the following relate to the design principle proportion EXCEPT? 1. Fibonacci series 2. golden section 3. modular system 4. Gestalt psychology

One of the primary purposes of a prototype sketch is? 1.to determine the final furniture layout for each space or room 2.a visual aid to be used in an informal design presentation 3.to quickly communicate to the client the layout of each space 4.to see how much square footage each function or space will potentially take up in the finished design

You are working on the renovation on an existing property into a small hotel convention center and meeting facility. What should you do before beginning the project? 1. Analyze codes and regulations that pertain to the project, determining sustainability requirements and goals for the project 2. Verify the capacities of the HVAC and electrical systems to handle new occupancies 3. Schedule a walk through, for measuring, photographing and determining views from the space 4. all of these

Accessible (barrier free) mirrors must be mounted with the edge of the reflective surface no higher than how many inches/millimeters AFF:

40"

What is the size of grab bars at the side of an accessible (barrier free) toilet?

Upper shelves located above an accessible (barrier free) work surface must not exceed:

44"

Where a forward reach is unobstructed, the high forward reach shall be ____ inches maximum and the low forward reach shall be ____ inches (380 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground.

48, 15

ANSI/BOMA Z65.1 uses two methods to determine the rentable area for a tenant. Both methods arrive at the rentable area by multiplying the occupant area by a building load factor (1.20). 20ft x 20ft x 1.20=

480 ft2

Stainless steel panels would be classified under division __ - metals.

_______Type X Gypsum Board would meet the requirements for a 1-hour fire rated partition

5/8"

When selecting lighting fixtures, which brightness ratio is considered acceptable in a commercial office space between the task and general surroundings?

5:1

MEANS OF EGRESS Protruding objects are permitted to extend below the minimum ceiling height provided a minimum headroom of __________ shall be provided along the path of egress, including any corridor, aisle or passageway.

6'-8"

FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM An audio/visual fire signal device MUST be visible from any location in the room or space and MUST be mounted between _____ TO_____ AFF.

6'-8" to 7'-6" AFF

MEANS OF EGRESS The means of egress MUST have a ceiling height of not less than ______

7'-6"

For most stairs a 7" (178 mm) riser and 11" (279 mm) tread is a good combination and satisfies the IBC, which limits risers to 7" (178 mm) in most stairways and (__.__" ( 197 mm) in residential stairways). The minimum tread depth by code is 11" (or ___" (254 mm) in residential stairways).

7.75 10

____% of the industry's total use of gypsum is synthetic gypsum

FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM Fire extinguishers MUST be located no more than ____ from the furthest occupant.

75'

FIRE-RESISTANT RATED CONSTRUCTION Partitions that demise an Assembly Occupancy of ___ sq. ft. or greater MUST be 1-hour fire rated.

750

216 pitch carpet has_______________,Pitch is the number of ends of surface yarn in a 27 in width. To convert this measurement to gauge (the spacing between stitches) divide 27 in into 216 stitches.

8 surface yarns per inch

Projections into the clear opening width between 34 inches and ___ inches above the finish floor or ground shall not exceed___inches .

80 4

project notebook allows for quick reference and is one of the best ways to keep records for all types and size jobs. All of the following should be part of the notebook except? A. original contract documents B. meeting minutes C. punch list D. budget

All of the following are true about detail drawings except? A. if the project is negotiated, the details must be very complete and fully describe the extent of the work so the client will get a valid cost quote B. show complex information C.can include construction elements such as wall types, doors, glazing, ceilings, millwork, stairways, flooring and any other special construction D.typically drawn at a large scale of 1"= 1'-0" (1:10) or larger

All of the following would be classified under division 09 except? A.Stainless steel kitchen panels B.Custom digital wallcovering C.Porcelain tile D. Vinyl upholstery

All of the following would require a review of a building's egress plan EXCEPT? A. changes in the finish selections B.alterations to the building construction, layout or systems C.changes in fire and rescue service response or procedures D.changes in the number of people with disabilities employed

For which will the interior designer have the most influence on life safety by coordinating with other consultants (<hint)? A. sprinklers B. compartmentation C. smoke control D. fire detection

If all of the following are present, what must be modified to achieve acoustic separation in a perimeter office? A. convector B. gypsum wallboard C. acoustical tiles D. batt insulation

In designing the new office space for a client, the lease indicates there is 8,000 square feet of rentable space available to use to develop the office. This area A. is the interior floor area excluding vertical penetrations through the floor B. contains the corridors, restrooms and elevator lobbies C. is the floor area inhabitable by the tenant D. contains the floor space within the exterior face of the building including the exterior wall

When would furniture samples or mockups be obtained by the designer? A. after the purchase orders have been issued B. after the designer has completed research and narrowed the search for furniture to a few specific types C. upon receipt of the client's deposit D. during the schematic design phase

In the programming phase of a project, an interior designer is busy collecting information during a site visit. Which is one possible reason to verify results using another method? A. observation is best used to verify information gathered in interviews or questionnaires B. observation provides the opportunity for extemporaneous exploration of needs and ideas of the user not previously considered C. observation can cause the observer to jump to conclusion about why people are doing things in a particular way D. observation can be more effective than listening to what people have to say

In which order would you create the following process drawings? A. adjacency matrices, bubble diagrams, block diagrams B. bubble diagrams, block diagrams, prototype sketches C. adjacency matrices, bubble diagrams, block diagrams, prototype sketches D. adjacency matrices, block diagrams, bubble diagrams

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

To test for flammability of a carpet, which test would be used? A. Flooring Radiant Panel Test B. The Methenamine Pill Test C. Smoke Chamber Test D. Steiner Tunnel Test

When designing a project in an unfamiliar city, what is the best source of cost data? A. a local contractor who builds projects of a similar type B. the most current cost data book with prices adjusted for geographical location and inflation C. a computerized cost database targeted for that city D. interior designers and architects who practice in that city and design projects of a similar type

Which of the following items would NOT typically be the responsibility of an Interior Designer to show on a Reflected Ceiling Plan? A. Switching and circuiting for lighting fixtures B. Full height wall partitions extending through plenum to C. the concrete slab above C. Exit signs and sprinkler locations D. Height of dados and ceiling finishes

Which surface finish provides the greatest NRC? A. acoustical ceiling tile B. 1/2" pile carpet C. 1/4" pile carpet D. plaster

While on a site visit and during construction, the designer notices unsecured objects that are likely to fall and injure a worker. What should the designer do? A. alert the contractor to the situation and write a letter to the owner stating what was observed B. nothing, this is the contractor's responsibility C. have the contractor stop work until the problem has been corrected D.tell the construction crew to stop working and add the necessary barricades

Which of following shows the incorrect numbering of a drawing set for a large high-rise? A1.1-54 54A3.2 54A1.1 A54-1

A1.1-54

The _____________ test uses a Fade-Ometer to determine the color fastness under light exposure of textile materials using six different test options. The most common test option uses xenon arc lamp with continuous light.

AATCC 16

Which measurement is best for rating speech privacy in an open office?________________considers the performance of all the elements in the space working together including floor, wall and ceiling treatments, furnishings and white noise systems.

AI articulation index

______________ is an example of: an industry standard-writing organization. Although its committees develop test methods, it is not a testing laboratory.

ASTM

Which flooring test provides the best measure of slip resistance? this test is only designed for testing dry surfaces.

ASTM D2047

Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Slip-Resistant Bathing Facilities. This test is used with soapy water for bathtubs and shower structures.

ASTM F462

On a reflected ceiling plan, what does this symbol represent? 18" x 10" =======

Air duct 18" wide by 10" high

In the event of power supply failure in rooms and spaces that require two or more means of egress, an emergency electrical system shall automatically illuminate all of the following areas:

Aisles, Corridors, Exit access stairways and ramps

_________ considers the performance of all the elements in the space working together including floor, wall and ceiling treatments, furnishings and white noise systems.

___________________ measures all elements in a room including furniture, partitions, ceiling, sound masking systems, etc.

Articulation index

________ is a much more serious contaminant and is not grouped with any of these other 3 classifications.

Asbestos

An isometric drawing is considered a ______ drawing.

Axonometric

An isometric drawing is considered a ______ drawing. Defined as using or designating an orthographic projection of an object, on a plane inclined to each of the three principal axes of the object; three-dimensional but without perspective.

Axonometric

If a designer is remodeling a building classified as TYPE V construction, what is the biggest consideration? A. the proposed building materials to be used for the new construction B. the final proposed square footage and height of the building C. none of these, a TYPE V building can be as high and large as needed as it is the most fire resistive D. the final proposed square footage of the building

This type of view, drawn in a set of construction documents, is perpendicular to the plane of construction that will be exposed, and may be a vertical or horizontal plane. Which type of view MOST accurately fits this description? A. Detail B. Section C. Isometric view D. Elevation

To specify an acceptable type of wallcovering, which of the following tests should the designer require that the wallcovering pass? A. methenamine pill test B. Steiner tunnel test C. vertical ignition test D. smoke density chamber test

Which of the following tasks is an interior designer not responsible for when acting as prime consultant? A. Informing consultants of any design decisions that may have code implications B. Being liable to the owner for the consultant's work C. Coordinate activities of various consultants involved in the project D. Ensuring that each consultant's work complies with applicable codes

All of the following are components of the programming report EXCEPT? A. summary of space needs B. design concept C. code requirements D. goals and objectives

All of the following must be included on every title block except: A. A space for professional stamps B. Copy print notice C. Sheet number D. Project Address

All of the following would be classified under division 09 except? A. Porcelain tile B. Stainless steel kitchen panels C. Custom digital wallcovering D. Vinyl upholstery

Choose the correct drawing order: A. Title, Arch, Elec, Plumb, Mech, Structure, Landscape, Civil B. Title, Civil, Landscape, Arch, Structure, Mech, Plumb, Elec C. Title, Civil, Arch, Landscape, Structure, Mech, Plumb, Elec D. Title, Arch, Structure, Civil, Mech, Plumb, Elec, Landscape

In a high rise building, a designer often has to work around fixed pipes and pipe chases that cannot be moved. One of those pipe systems is often a standpipe. Which of the following is the best description of a standpipe system? A. A dry chemical extinguishing system B. Piping and valves for use as a fire protection system C. A secondary fire-suppression system D. A standby alarm system

Not every condition can be covered in a standard document, like General Conditions of the Contract for Construction and General Conditions of the Contract for Furnishing and therefore, would require the addition of which of the following? A. additional terms and conditions B. supplementary conditions of the contract C. addendum to the the contract D. collateral conditions and information

On which drawing in a set of construction drawings would you most likely find the project's square footage noted? A. Demolition Plan B. Cover sheet C. Partition Plan D. Not typically included on the interior designer's drawings

What does the phrase "or approved equal" mean in a specification? A. An alternate product may be bid on by the contractor if he or she is sure it provides the same quality as the product specified. B. The contractor may propose a substitution, but it must be approved by the interior designer. no C. D.

What might a designer use to help them to best understand the three dimensional aspects of a space?__________ are rough models used by the designer as an aid to understanding of the three dimensional aspects of a space and are constructed in a variety of ways, depending on the needs of the designer and the time and budget available. A. 2pt perspective drawing B. study or working model C. orthographic projection drawing D. section

What would be the BEST scale to use to show a detail of a reveal for a full height millwork cabinet, which is to be scribed to a gypsum board ceiling? A. ¾"- 1" scale B. 1 ½" - 3" scale C. 3"- 6" scale D. 3/16" - ¼" scale

When do Warranties typically commence (go into effect)? A. once certificate of occupancy has been received B. on the date of substantial completion C. once owner has inspected and approved the goods D. when the items are installed

Which of the following is NOT true about the Design-Bid-Build project delivery method? A. is the traditional approach to project delivery B. the contractor may point out problems, make suggestion or propose changes in the design or specification to reduce the cost of the project C. takes longer than other delivery methods D. generally produces the lowest cost

Which of the following would be the least useful to a designer in procuring furniture and furnishing BUT are typically excellent sources of information?_____________are not considered professional procurement sources. Their resources and staff may be unreliable and they typically charge retail prices or only offer a nominal discount to the trade. A. showrooms B. internet retailer C. specialty shops D. manufacturer's website

Which of the following would not be considered a dead load? A. floors B. furniture C. mechanical equipment D. interior walls

You are about to begin work on a commercial building in Chicago. How do you find out what building codes are applicable to the project? A. use the IBC codes B. consult the local government for their building codes C. refer to federal law for applicable codes D. make sure that all accessible areas are ADA compliant

You are working on a project seeking LEED Certification and need a minimum number of credits under Building product disclosure and optimization - sourcing of raw materials, which gives preference for bio-based renewable materials. Which should you consider re-specifying? A. wheatgrass cabinetry B. marble flooring C. cotton batt insulation D. bamboo flooring

_______ is the only option that creates a 3D smart model. As you are drafting in BIM software, you are able to produce both a 3D model and 2D drawings.

BIM or building information management

In which type of construction specification is the term "approved equal" most likely to be used?

Base-bid specifications

In which type of construction specification is the term "approved equal" most likely to be used?________________calls out a proprietary material or product but allows substitutions. An interior designer can use the term or "approved equal".

Base-bid specifications

___________________ does not protect against a defaulting contractor, its purpose is to compensate the owner for the difference between the low bid and the next lowest bid. This would be necessary to protect the owner, during the bidding process, if the low bidder does not enter into an agreement after being awarded the project.

Bid Security

A commercial or industrial material or product that is composed of or derived from living matter such as plant, animal, and marine materials, or forestry materials.

Bio-based material

Buildings and structures erected or to be erected, altered or extended in height or area shall be classified in one of five construction types.

Building Types

_________ symptoms can be directly attributed to certain building contaminants.

Building-related illness

Which would be a benefit to the Owner of using a Construction Manager in the project delivery method? A. Can speed up the construction schedule by overlapping trades B. Lowers owner's liability C. Early pricing information D. CM responsible for "means and methods"

All of the following are examples of trim or molding EXCEPT? A. panel B. casing C. wainscoting D. chair rail

Choose the correct drawing order: A. Title, Arch, Structure, Civil, Mech, Plumb, Elec, Landscape B. Title, Arch, Elec, Plumb, Mech, Structure, Landscape, Civil C.Title, Civil, Landscape, Arch, Structure, Mech, Plumb, Elec D.Title, Civil, Arch, Landscape, Structure, Mech, Plumb, Elec

For which will the interior designer have the most influence on life safety by coordinating with other consultants? A. smoke control B. compartmentation C. sprinklers D. fire detection

In developing a signage system for a health care clinic, the designer decides that the room identification signs should be mounted perpendicular to the wall near the door to each room. What would be of LEAST concern in the design work? A. the amount the Braille lettering is raised above the surface B. whether or not the width of the accessible route was reduced C. the color of the lettering and its background D. the mounting height to the center of the sign

On a new design and construction project, what is CPM best used for? A. tracking the latest date for submittals B. noting important dates that building inspections must be scheduled by C. identifying final delivery date of consultant drawings D. tracking the shipping status of critical items needed for installation by a certain date

One of the primary goals of the design you are currently working on is to reduce energy consumption. Which of the following would NOT be a strategy to accomplish this goal? A. avoid the use of CFC based refrigerants in tenant spaces B. specify high reflective finishes C. control ventilation D. complete the building commissioning process

The project manager is involved in the initial determination of the scope of work and estimation of fees. Which of the following is not under the project manager's responsibility during this phase? A. Time Planning B. Fee Projection C. Monitoring D. Quality Planning

What additional costs might a client might want to include in the budget? A. inflation factor B. contingency C. financing and inflation factor D. financing and contingency

What areas must an accessible route must serve? A. the corridors, stairs, elevators, and toilet rooms of a building B. entrances, corridors, toilet rooms, and elevators except those available only for maintenance personnel C. all accessible spaces and parts of a building D. entrances, parking, toilet rooms, corridors, and drinking fountains

What determines the maximum travel distance? A. number of sprinklers B. entry to the exit C. furthest point of the tenant space to an exit D. number of exits

What is NOT allowed in a return-air plenum?Hint:Combustible A.fire dampers B.electrical cable C.wood blocking D.water supply pipes

What is the PRIMARY reason to review the budget and estimated return on investment during the design development phase? A. To determine the cost to conduct research after the project is completed. B. To identify first-time costs for new capital equipment. C. To validate alignment with the project's design goals. D. To gather and review baseline financial data to inform post-occupancy evaluations

What would be the quickest method to produce a presentation worthy hand sketch? A. create a parti diagram B. create a 2pt perspective C. sketch over a computer rendering D. create a 3 dimensional drawing using BIM software

When working in commercial construction what should an interior designer have the mechanical engineer or architect check to ensure that it does not create a problem with the HVAC system? A. smoke detectors B. sprinkler head location C. window treatments D. speakers

When would be most appropriate for an interior designer to use the prefix letter 'I' when numbering a set of construction drawings? A. 'I' should be used for small interior design projects only B. 'I' should always be used for all interior design sheets in a drawing set C. 'I' should be used for interior design sheets when an architect's drawings are included as part of the drawing set D. 'I' should never be used; the letter 'A' should always be used for any sheets pertaining to either architectural or interior design

Which of the following items would NOT typically be the responsibility of an Interior Designer to show on a Reflected Ceiling Plan? A. Exit signs and sprinkler locations B. Full height wall partitions extending through plenum to the concrete slab above C. Switching and circuiting for lighting fixtures D. Height of dados and ceiling finishes

This system is divided into the following three parts: General/Products/Execution?

CSI MasterFormat

When a change needs to be made right away but the owner and contractor cannot agree on a price or time revision, the interior designer may issue a construction ______ ________. requires the approval of the designer and the client. This allows the work to continue and the agreement on cost and time to then be discussed further between the designer and contractor until the matter can be settled.

Change Directive

The portion of the exit access [access to an exit] that must be traversed BEFORE two separate and distinct paths of travel to two exits are available.

Common Path of Egress Travel

In the MasterFormat System, which of the following does not belong in Division 03 - Concrete?

Concrete block

According to the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, all of the following are true about communication during construction observation except? A. communication between the owner and consultants should be through the interior designer B. the interior designer and subcontractors must communicate through the general contractor C. the owner and contractor must communicate through the interior designer unless otherwise specified in the owner-designer agreement D. the owner and subcontractors must communicate through the interior designer

Acquiring which of the following would be the best way to protect the owner from a defaulting contractor? A. Performance Bond B. Bid Security, Performance Bond, and Labor and Materials Payment Bond C. Bid Security D. Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond

To detail a doorframe for a conference room where privacy is critical, which of the following is LEAST likely to be required? A. an automatic door bottom B. neoprene gasketing C. a solid-core door D. a heavy-duty, silent door closer

Which of the following concepts would be most critical during a fire in a high rise building? A. sprinklers B. containment C. emergency lighting D. compartmentation

A criteria matrix is used for: A. construction schedules B. creating symmetrical floor plans C. design budgets D. organizing programming information

A perspective is the best drawing type to use when presenting to a client because it: A. offers the widest choice of viewpoints B. most accurately shows vertical dimensions relative to the viewer C. is the quickest method of rendering space D. is most like the way space and objects are perceived

In a successful presentation all of the following should happen EXCEPT? HINT: SIMPLE A. the designer should actively listen to the client B. the designer should ask clarifying questions C. should be a give and take of questions, discussions, input, and answers between the designer and client D. the designer should use a lot of visuals and graphics to help the client understand the design concepts and ideas

On which drawing would you find the abbreviations NIC, BRK, FPL? A.lighting plan B. power plan C. millwork elevation D. working drawings

One of her services will be the purchase and resale of furniture. Besides making sure that local zoning permits retail sales to be made from her home office location, what must she obtain in order to resell goods? A. a local business license, corporate identification number and resale license B. corporate identification number and resale license C. a local business license and corporate identification number D. a sales tax license and local business license

This type of balance is very stable and typically connotes formality. If your goal is to create a relaxed and casual environment, which is not appropriate? A. horizontal lines B. curved lines C. occult balance D. symmetrical balance

Utilizing BOMA standards, gross building area for a two-story building leased to a single tenant is measured: A. To the inside dominant face of the building and includes all interior area, excluding major vertical penetrations B. To the inside dominant face of the building and includes all interior area C. To the interior glass surface of exterior walls and includes all interior area, excluding circulation D. To the outside face of the building and includes all interior area

Where would application instructions for vinyl wallcovering be found? A. in Part 1 of Section 097200, Wall Covering B. in a finish schedule at the end of Section 097200, Wall Covering C. in Part 2 of Section 097200, Wall Covering D. in Part 3 of Section 097200, Wall Covering

Which measurement is best for rating speech privacy in an open office? A. CAC ceiling attenuation class B. NRC noise reduction coefficient C. STC or sound transmission class D. AI articulation index

Which of the following construction drawing types provides primary dimensions for new construction elements? A. Reflected Ceiling Plans B. Detail Elevations C. Demolition Plans D. Construction Plans

Which of the following is not a database used to research industry standards? A. ANSI B. ASTM C. Techstreet D. Sweetstreet

Which of the following is the easiest and least expensive type of construction to enclose a 1-hour rated corridor? A. two layers of 1/2 in (13 mm) Type X gypsum wallboard on 2 1/2 in (64 mm) metal studs B.3/4" (19 mm) gypsum wallboard on 3 5/8 in (92 mm) metal studs C. two layers of 1/2 in (13 mm) Type X gypsum wall board on 3" metal studs D.5/8 (16 mm) Type X-gypsum wallboard on 3 5/8 in (92 mm) metal studs

Which step in the product research process can be the most difficult? A. establishing a strategy and schedule B. recording source information C. contacting sourcing D. determining the appropriate sources

Which type of drawing is used to show items that are up to 48" (1.2 m) AFF? A. axonometric B. orthographic projection C. elevation D. floor plan

Your new client is considering leasing the top two floors of a converted office building for their marketing agency, approximately 24,000 square feet. There is a large centrally located staircase between the floors. What are the most important items you need to review in order to determine if the space will work for their needs? A. location of structural elements, usable area, number of employees B. access to elevators, window placement, usable area, location of structural elements C. window placement, structural elements, location of plumbing, number of employees D. location of elevators, structural elements, number of employees

When selecting the upholstery and window treatment fabrics for a hotel lobby design, which of the following standards would NOT be a consideration for the fabric? ____________the Standard for Fire test for window and glass block assemblies. A. Vertical Ignition Test B. Cigarette Ignition Resistance Test of Furniture components C. Cal TB 116 D. NFPA 257

D. NFPA 257

Generally anything denoted as a ________ line on a Partition Plan means it is an element happening above.

Dashed

_________loads are the permanent material weights of the building components, equipment, and other fixed elements.

Dead

You are specifying for a health care system who will be using a solution-dyed antimicrobial carpet in a custom pattern and colors for use in some of the corridors. What type of specification should you use?

Descriptive

What type of drawing satisfies the requirements of either design intent, constraints, function or constructability?

Detail drawing

Procurement and Contracting Requirements

Division 00

General Requirements

Division 01

Existing Conditions

Division 02

Concrete

Division 03

Masonry

Division 04

Metals

Division 05

Wood, Plastics, Composites

Division 06

Thermal and Moisture Protection

Division 07

Openings

Division 08

Finishes

Division 09

Specialties

Division 10

In which CSI Master Format section would you most likely find stainless steel corner guards?

Division 10, Specialties

Equipment

Division 11

Furnishings

Division 12

In which CSI MasterFormat section would you most likely find acoustical ceilings?

Division 9, Finishes

If a project is going to be submitted for LEED Certification, all of the requirements would be listed in which division?

Division-01

_________ loads that include snow, wind, or earthquake tremors, as they do not always occur in a vertical loading.

Dynamic

Which consultant is most likely to be responsible for designing the security systems on the majority of projects?

Electrical Engineer

Which technique would be a more accurate measuring procedure for documenting large spaces?

Electronic Distance Measurement

________________ is best located with the help of drawings, as much of it is related to the communication, electrical, and other architectural features of the building.

Equipment

One useful technique for developing a schedule while at the same time involving all members of the design and construction team including the client is the ______ ______ schedule.

Full wall

This plan is used to tell the installer the locations of the different types of furniture. Outlets are often included on this plan to help determine where certain pieces may need to be located.

Furniture Plan

The _________ ____________ of the Contract states that the owner has the right to perform work separate from the main construction contract.

General Conditions

_______________ holds that humans innately perceive things as a whole so that what is perceived is complete and comprehensible

Gestalt psychology

Which of the following light fixtures would not be appropriate to use in a residential space? ________warm-up process can take three to seven minutes, depending on ambient temperature conditions, so this not appropriate for residential use where someone would want the light to come on instantly.

HID Lamp

_______________ in an arrangement is the agreement of each part to each other and as a whole.

Harmony

__________________ furring channels are used for ceiling framing and to fur out from concrete or masonry walls if the walls are uneven or if additional depth is needed for electrical outlets or insulation.

Hat-shaped

_____________ are chemical or biological substances that pose a threat to the environment or to human health if released or misused. There are thousands of products and substances that can be defined as hazardous. A few of the more common ones are asbestos, vermiculite, radon, lead and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)

Hazardous materials

Where the line of the picture plane touches the plan drawing, the vertical line is projected down to intersect the horizon line. This becomes the true _______ line, and is the only line on the perspective drawing where vertical dimensions can be directly scaled.

Height

A single number rating called the sound transmission class (STC) is often used to rate the transmission loss of construction. The ________ the STC rating the better the barrier is in stopping sound.

Higher

When evaluating the acoustic quality of a floor and ceiling assembly, which of the following ratings are most important?

IIC and STC

___________ describes a set of principles that must be followed by any practitioner of environmental labeling.

ISO14020

Which of the following covers labeling programs and specifies the procedures and principles that third-party certifiers or ecolabelers must follow?

ISO14024

__________covers labeling programs and specifies the procedures and principles that third-party certifiers, or ecolabelers, must follow.

ISO14024

Acoustic glass is also known as:__________ should be used in areas where acoustic properties are desired. Is actually 2 layers of glass with an inner layer of PVB, and provides superior acoustic privacy.

Laminated glass

In a small lounge area with exposed mechanical systems, you have designed two walls to receive a custom wood planked finish on the entire wall up to 10'. Above this 10' mark the wall will continue up with a painted finish into the exposed plenum space. What gypsum wallboard finish level would be most appropriate for this wall?___________two coats of joint compound are used and the surface is free of tool marks and ridges. This level is used where the surface will receive heavy- or medium-textured finishes or where heavy-grade wallcoverings are to be applied.

Level 3

You are asked to specify a product that is Greenguard Certified for a sustainable project your firm is working on. Which type of product would you need to search for?

Low emitting building material

__________ lamps are the smallest of the choices given and could fit within the small area of a display case. Because it is relatively small, the point source reflection on a reflective surface is also small. This enhances sparkle in materials such as jewelry, glass, and metallic thread.

MR-16

What type of specification is the most complete and detailed type of specification, usually requiring a specialized employee or consultant to write them?

Master Specification

The below section is part of which division-based standardized system? Division 9 - Finishes 9100 Metal Support Assemblies 9200 Plaster and Gypsum Board 9300 Tile 9400 Terrazzo 9500 Ceilings 9600 Flooring 9700 Wall Finishes 9800 Acoustical Treatment 9900 Paints and Coating

MasterFormat

What standardized system is generally used to organize technical specifications?

MasterFormat system

Which well-known proportioning system uses the human body as a starting point?A well-known proportioning system is the ____________ system, developed by the architect Le Corbusier. It is loosely based on the golden section but uses the human body as a starting point.

Modulor

_________is a condition brought on by exposure to VOCs or other chemicals.

Multiple chemical sensitivity

Which standards should window treatments in an office building meet?

NFPA 701

What structural drawing components are also found on an interior designer's drawings?

Outline of structural walls, columns & framing

A ______________________ ensures completion of the contact in the case of a defaulting contractor.

Performance Bond

___________________ is the imaginary vertical plane onto which all points of the object are projected to create the two-dimensional image, drawn at the top of the orthographic drawing.

Picture Plane

Furniture plans can typically be doubled with which two plans since the exact locations of outlets can be directly related to the location and orientation of furniture?

Power and Communications

____________________ would encourage competitive bidding while only allowing those bidders that the owner and interior designer thought were most qualified.

Prequalifying bidders

Create a transmittal form and send one copy of each finish to the client for their record, keep one copy of each finish for your own record, and review and return the submittal with the remaining finishes.

Process for submittals

_____________slicing creates the most straight grained pattern because the cutting knife strikes the growth rings at a 90 degree angle.

Quarter

The purpose of an _________ form is to allow the contractor to submit questions about the construction of a project to the designer in an organized and recordable fashion.

RFI

_____________________ heating systems employ tubing or pipes that are embedded in the floor, ceiling, or walls of a space and circulate hot water for heating. This type of radiant heating can also be done with electric-resistance heating cables embedded in those surfaces.

Radiant

_______________ is one of the least desirable fabrics in general. regenerated cellulosic fiber. It has very poor resistance to sunlight and poor resiliency. It has high absorbency, low resistance to water and moisture and is flammable. It is seldom used for upholstery.

Rayon

________________ improve the acoustical properties of a wall by isolating the wallboard from rigid attachment to the framing.

Resilient channels

___________________are used to improve the acoustical properties of a wall by isolating the wallboard from rigid attachment to the framing.

Resilient channels

_____________ is accomplished by quartering a log and cutting it at 15 degree angle to the growth rings. Like quarter slicing, it results in a straight-grained pattern and is commonly used with oak to eliminate the appearance of markings perpendicular to the direction of the grain.

Rift Sliced

You need to specify a veneer cut for oak paneling. Which type of cut would you recommend for this species if the desired effect is a straight grain pattern with no perpendicular defects?____________is commonly used to gain this type of appearance from oak. It produces a straight grain and eliminates the appearance of markings perpendicular to the grain caused by medullary rays.

Rift Slicing

Your client has requested the construction of a material sample board, as depicted below. In which phase of the design process are you most likely in if these finishes represent the types and quality of materials and finishes?

Schematic

If an occupant of a building is experiencing a variety of health-related symptoms that cannot be directly linked to a particular cause, what might they be suffering from?

Sick-building syndrome

____________ is generally not linked to any particular cause, but occupants find that symptoms disappear after they leave the building.

Sick-building syndrome

Windows facing what direction will maximize daylighting without the use of special equipment or additional architectural features? South West North East

South

What construction material is represented by a series of 2 diagonal lines?

Steel

___________is used to measure the flammability of wall finishes and is the test most often required in building codes.

Steiner tunnel test (ASTM E84)

Which of the following articles would not be included in Part 3 - Execution of a MasterFormat specification?

Submittals

________________________ are often connected to the main ductwork with flexible ducting. This allows some adjustability in the exact location of an ______________(same term) if its location conflicts with some other ceiling mounted item.

Supply air registers

Many manufacturers of architectural, engineering and interior design products publish all or a portion of, their product information in the ______ Directory and on ______Network Online.

Sweets

Many manufacturers of architectural, engineering, and interior design products also publish all, or a portion of, their product information in the _______________ online.

Sweets Directory

Exit signs with a directional indicator (illuminated) showing the direction of travel shall be placed in every location where the direction of travel to reach the nearest exit is not apparent. TRUE OR FALSE

TRUE

FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM Smoke and Heat Detector coverage MUST include all rooms, corridors and storage areas. TRUE OR FALSE

TRUE

FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM There MUST be an audio/visual fire signal device located in each restroom, hallway, lobby, and general assembly area. TRUE OR FALSE

TRUE

For a set of construction drawings created by an interior designer the drawings are usually organized in the following sequence: TRUE OR FALSE title and index sheet floor plans reflected ceiling plans elevations details mechanical drawings electrical drawings fire protection drawings

TRUE

In addition to evaluating the project itself, the design firm should review how the project delivery process worked or did not work so improvements can be made for future jobs. The design office should review design processes, programming information, project management techniques and scheduling, fee allotment, specification and detailing methods, and construction documentation procedures. TRUE OR FALSE

TRUE

MEANS OF EGRESS Protruding objects MUST NOT reduce the minimum clear width of accessible routes. TRUE OR FALSE

TRUE

Rift Sawn and Plain Sawn are types of solid stock lumber cutting, not a veneer as indicated in the question. TRUE OR FALSE

TRUE

The seller of the goods is the one who transfers the warranties and manuals to client so only time a designer would do this is when the designer is the seller. TRUE OR FALSE

TRUE

Two weeks before the bids are due on a large restaurant project, one of the contractors asks if he can price a type of ceiling tile that was not listed in the specifications. What action should the interior designer take?

Tell the contractor to request approval in writing.

What does the phrase "or approved equal" mean in a specification?

The contractor may propose a substitution, but it must be approved by the interior designer.

When goods are shipped FOB destination, who has title to them while they are in transit?

The seller

Which of the following sources would be LEAST useful for obtaining current information on a manufacturer's building product?____________ would be the least likely to have current information on a specific manufacturer's product. A manufacturer's website and a manufacturers' representative would have the most current information, followed by the manufacturer's catalog found in Sweets Catalog.

Trade Association

____________ are designed to catch and hold a quantity of water to provide a seal that prevents gases from the sewage system from entering the building.

Traps

The distance measured from the most remote point within a story to the entrance to an exit along the natural and unobstructed path of egress travel.

Travel Distance

A wood member in a floor or roof used to support a header is a _______________

Trimmer

During this time, the owner and contractor must communicate through the interior designer, unless otherwise provided in the Owner-Designer Agreement and the General Conditions. Communication between the contractor and consultants should also be through the interior designer. Communications between the interior designer and the subcontractors and material suppliers should be through the contractor. True or False

True

Which vinyl wall covering should be recommended for the family room in a single-family dwelling? TYPE____ wall covering is the lightest weight of the three types and is appropriate for residential use. There is no Type IV wall covering.

Type I

construction are those types of construction in which the building elements are of noncombustible materials.

Type I and II

construction is that type of construction in which the exterior walls are of noncombustible materials and the interior building elements are of any material permitted by this code. Fire-retardant-treated wood framing shall be permitted within exterior wall assemblies of a 2-hour rating or less.

Type III

construction (heavy timber, HT) is that type of construction in which the exterior walls are of noncombustible materials and the interior building elements are of solid laminated wood without concealed spaces.

Type IV

construction is that type of construction in which the structural elements, exterior walls and interior walls are of any materials permitted by this code.

Type V

_______governs the sale of goods in the U.S. and is an important part of interior design contracts, especially for for the resale of FF&E. Also covers product liability, warranty, terms of delivery and who is responsible for damage during shipment or transit.

UCC

Which label is required by code for a 20-minute-rated wooden door?

_____________ sprinklers disperse the water upward so coverage is provided above and below the suspended wood-slat ceiling.

Upright

After construction is completed, the research team is preparing to collect the post-occupancy data. What should the team do PRIOR to collecting the data?

Validate the research tools

What is the best drawing to use when communicating the depth and dimensions of various moldings and reveals on a decorative wall in a conference room?

Vertical Section

_______________________________ of nominal 10 3 20 (25 mm 3 51 mm) size can also be used in some situations.

Wood furring strips

If you wanted to determine the durability of a woven textile which test would be appropriate?___________ test is considered the industry standard abrasion resistance test for durability of woven textile fabrics.

Wyzenbeek abrasion resistance test

All of the following are true about a 2 1/2 in (64 mm) steel studs EXCEPT? a. are used for high partitions or where structural considerations are important B. allows enough room for electrical boxes and small small pipes C. sufficient for normal ceiling heights D. most commonly used size stud

A direct personnel expense or DPE multiplier and a net multiplier would be used when calculating?

a billing rate

An interior designer has been retained for a building project that is currently being planned by an architect. On the second floor of the building, slate flooring over a concrete subfloor is being used. What type of installation should ideally be designed for?

a thick-set application using a cleavage membrane

Wood flooring will expand when it becomes damp. What type of materials can be used in the subfloor installation to prevent moisture from seeping up and to allow for expansion? a.#15 asphalt felt and polyethylene film b.polyethylene film or 3/4" plywood c.none of these d.Layer of polyethylene film

The ______________ ceiling will not prevent much sound transmission but the absorption will reduce the noise within a room, and improve speech privacy. Can help with absorption of impact noise from the flooring above. Absorption of noise will improve speech privacy while reflection can create undesirable echoes. A slab to slab partition will provide the best control for sound transmission between rooms.

acoustic tile

STC rating is used to provide an evaluation of the building materials in terms of:___________________ STC has to do with sound transmission loss of building materials and sound quality, while NRC has to with sound transmission loss, the area of the partitions surrounding the space, and increased absorption of sound.

acoustical quality

Document that modifies the bidding documents. A designer will issue the ____________ to all bidders four days or less before bids are due. This gives all bidders a chance to change their proposals if necessary.

addenda

During bidding and prior to contract award, changes are made by ______________. During construction, work changes in construction are accomplished in one of three ways: - by minor changes in work - construction change directive - by formal change order

addenda

What is one of the most important factors to include in the design of workstations?

adjustability

_________________have directional fins at different angles (sometimes adjustable) to distribute the air throughout the space.

air diffusers

What type of system would be best for an open office plan so the heating and cooling for each workstation could be individually controlled?An _______________ system can be subdivided into as many individually controlled areas as needed.

all-air

An _________________ is a request included in the bidding documents asking the contractor to supply a price for some type of variation from the base bid. This variation may be a change in materials or level of quality of a material, a deletion of some component, or the addition of some construction element.

alternate

______________ report shows the status of all invoices for all projects, whether they have or have not been paid and the "age" of each invoice - that is the amount of time that passed between invoice date and payment date.

an aged accounts receivable

A variation of a base-bid specification with "______________" language, gives a designer more control. This type of specification states that one product or an approved equal must be used. This means that the contractor may submit a substitution, but the substitution would be subject to review and approval by the designer.

approved equal

An interior designer is working on the design for a new restaurant in an existing building. As part of the design, the interior designer would like to increase the amount of windows in order to bring more natural light into the space. What should the interior designer do as a first step in confirming the feasibility of this new design feature? Hint: Exterior of building

architect

What is the measure of how well ceilings absorb sound coming over a partition?one of 2 methods used to measure speech privacy in open office environments.

articulation class

If a designer wanted to emphasize a significant feature at both ends of a space, which plan arrangement would best achieve this goal?

axial

Forwarding all warranties, manuals, certificates of inspection and bonds is the sole responsibility of the ______________ during the project close-out phase, not the responsibility of the interior designer.

contractor

If a designer wanted to emphasize a significant feature at both ends of a space, which plan arrangement would best achieve this goal? The space creating the _____ is important and is significant, either symbolically or functionally, and the direction of the _____ focuses attention not on the space, but usually on something at one or both ends of the ______.

axis

Which is NOT true about noise reduction between two rooms? a. The stiffness of the wall can affect noise reduction. b. To improve noise reduction, the designer should place absorptive materials on both sides of the wall. c. Noise reduction increases with an increase in the transmission loss of the wall separating the two rooms. d. An increase in wall area separating the two rooms is detrimental

Your client has an account for special pricing with a particular manufacturer. However, they are unsure if the product they are getting is the best price they can receive for the same level of product. What type of specification would be best to include in the bid documents to ensure your client's concerns are addressed?

base - bid specification

A_________________specification calls out a proprietary material or product but allows substitutions. An interior designer can use the term or "approved equal"

base bid

In which structural system do large members span between columns with smaller members framed into them?_____________ system large members, called girders, span between columns and small beams are framed into them. The girders span shortened distances because they carry the weight of the beams. The beams span the longer distances and are framed into the girders.

beam-and-girder system

The interior designer is utilizing a color palette that you wish to achieve a restful, natural, cheerful space that will help maintain a calm environment. Which colors are most likely to be a part of your palette?

blue green yellow

The locations of return air grilles are shown on drawings provided by

both the interior designer and the mechanical engineer

Before preparing construction documents, the interior designer should verify if any particular types of lighting fixtures are required by coordinating with the________,sets standards and regulations regarding the type of building standard light fixtures, if any.

building owner

Which of the following is NOT one of the most important considerations for light quality? color glare bulb type uniformity

bulb type

A transaction privilege tax license allows an interior design firm to?

buy and sell furniture

The ______________ is the part that supports the tread and risers. Wood stairs are used for residential construction.

carriage

With a __________ workflow, the work is controlled from one central position.

centralized

_______________is a written order by the interior designer BEFORE owner and contractor have agreed on an adjustment to the contract in terms of time or cost. If the contractor agrees, the change is recorded as a __________________.

change directive, change order

The ____________ _____ is the percentage of time, or dollars, spent on direct labor divided by the total time or dollars spent on direct and indirect labor in addition to vacation, holiday and sick leave.

chargeable ratio

The _________________ is the percentage of time, or dollars, spent on direct labor divided by the total time or dollars spent on direct and indirect labor in addition to vacation, holiday and sick leave.

chargeable ratio

A ___________________ should be performed during schematic design and design development.

code review

Which element of design is one of the most powerful tools for the interior designer and is also one of the most complex to understand and apply?

color

__________________________ is a critical concept in fire and life safety. To contain a fire and limit its spread, to allow building occupants to escape and to protect other parts of the build that are not initially subject to the fire. In a high-rise building, where it may not be practical to evacuate the building immediately, can provide places of refuge where occupants can wait until the fire is extinguished or until they can exit safely. Also provides time for fire suppression by automatic sprinklers or by fire fighting personnel.

compartmentation

During what design phase does drawing review take place?

construction documentation

During what design phase does drawing review take place?_______________ _____________________ Review drawings with clients at intermediate completion points. Review documents with building department and other regulatory agencies as required. Schedule a check of working drawings and specifications by an experienced person in the office. Recheck drawings against building code search developed in the programming phase.

construction documentation

Although the interior designer is responsible for ensuring that the drawings and specifications conform to the applicable codes, the _____________ are responsible for code compliance regarding their area of work in the same way the interior designer is responsible to the owner.

consultants

The designer only has the right to photograph the work if included in the ___________.

contract

The designer review shop drawings and other submittals for the limited purpose of checking for conformance with the design concept expressed in the contract documents during the __________________________ phase.

contract administration

The three areas of the implementation phase of a project include: the construction drawings, written specifications; and the legal contracts that bind all the concerned parties. What are these three components referred to as?

contract documents

Communications between the interior designer and the subcontractors and material suppliers should be through the _____________.

contractor

Forwarding all warranties, manuals, certificates of inspection and bonds is the sole responsibility of the ________ during the project close-out phase

contractor

During the bidding process, a contractor would like to request a substitution for the specified carpet. What is the appropriate process for making the substitution?

contractor submits request for approval at least 10 days before the bid opening, request includes name and complete backup information about proposed new carpet, designer reviews request and approves or rejects; if approved, designer issues an addendum and sends to all bidders

Standard professional practice and ethical guidelines require that before taking on a job, an interior designer know that another design professional does not have any _______________ relationships with the client.

contractual

___________ is one of the 4 broad categories for maintaining good indoor air quality, but not conserving energy.

control ventilation

A ___________ transfers heat from a hot water system to the air.

convector

A ________________________, capabilities brochure and webpage would be the most appropriate type of marketing for a new design firm.

corporate identity package

Cash accounting is fairly simple, and is often used by single person or small firms. However, it cannot be used by a ______________ or if the business maintains an inventory.

corporation

A window covering that is made from fabric and generally not intended to be opened is called:

curtain

Typically what are the first items of FF&E that an interior designer should research? a.casegoods b.finishes c.flooring d.furniture or accessory items

Which of the following lighting strategies would provide the most significant energy savings and benefit occupants psychologically in a commercial space?

daylighting

Which partition system consists of individual components that can be quickly assembled, disassembled, and reused with nearly total salvageability?

demountable partitions

A ____________ workflow is hierarchical, typically with one group controlling work divided into separate departments.

departmental

All of the following are components of the programming report EXCEPT? executive summary design concept goals and objectives budget requirements

design concept = physical solution

The determination of exact requirements for grab bars in toilet rooms is most appropriately made during which design phase?

design development

A large tech company has acquired another company and is redesigning their office space to fit their new combined workforce. Who should be present at the final design development presentation for changing the office layout from private offices to hoteling?

design principal, project manager, general contractor, client

The four major considerations of any _______________ are form, function, economy and time.

design problem

What type of drawing satisfies the requirements of either design intent, constraints, function or constructability?

detail drawing

Which type of drawing has 2 of their 3 principal axes foreshortened?

diametric

Lights on a _______________ should be on a separate switch.

dimmer

All labor of technical staff, principals, and support staff that is directly chargeable to projects.

direct labor

The most efficient type of circulation system for the majority of planning problems is a _________ corridor serves rooms on both sides of it in a straight line, this is the most efficient option.

double-loaded corridor

The most efficient type of circulation system for the majority of planning problems is a____________________. serves rooms on both sides of it in a straight line, this is the most efficient option.

double-loaded corridor

NFPA 701 relates to _____________

draperies

A _________ simply directs the transfer of air from one point to another.

duct

Cars moving in a parking garage and elevators traveling in a shaft are examples of? When a load is applied suddenly or changes rapidly it is called a_________load

dynamic load

Cars moving in a parking garage and elevators traveling in a shaft are examples of? When a load is applied suddenly or changes rapidly.

dynamic load

Snow on a building's roof top is an example of?

dynamic load

In cooler climates, the HVAC system can employ ___________ to capture exhausted heated air and return that energy to augment the building's heating system.

energy recovery vents

A rational approach to design that emphasizes human-environment interaction would most likely be based on _________________.

environmental design research

As the job is refined, however, more and more time is required to achieve this "perfect" level of quality. There is a point at which a great deal of additional time and therefore fees is required to make marginal progress toward "perfection" The desire to put in this extra time is the

excess perfection syndrome

The primary advantage of an oblique drawing is that

existing orthographic drawings can be used as a starting point

The main thing to remember is that corridors are part of the _______________ .

exit access

An express agreement between a buyer and seller that the seller will provide repair or replacement of a particular product for a specified period of time usually because of, but not necessarily limited to, manufacturer's defects. For example, a ten-year limited warranty on stain resistant carpeting.

express warranty

Door hand is determined by standing on the _____________ of the building or the side from which security is desired.

exterior

A ______________ takes the total fee the designer will receive for the project and allocates it to the schedule and staff members who will work on the project, after deducting amounts for profit, overhead, and other expenses that will not be used for professional time.

fee projection

After the preliminary plans and other elements of the project are approved by the client, these drawings are further developed into _____________ drawings. These include plans, sections, elevations, and other details, such as lighting, color, material, and finish selections. The plans are drawn to scale and illustrate all spaces, including architectural details, such as doors, windows, and built-in millwork and cabinetry.

final design

What additional costs might a client might want to include in the budget?

financing and inflation factor

Complex finish configurations, when there are several finish types on each wall. What plan would you use to communicate these?

finish plan

A ____________ must be used to separate different occupancies in a mixed-occupancy situation. A ____________offers more protection than a fire partition.

fire barrier

Which type of fee is most often disadvantageous to the interior designer?A _____________ ____________ requires that the interior designer perform the services listed in the contract for a set amount, regardless of any issues that may arise, caused by either the client or the designer.

fixed fee

For most materials,______________ is rated in terms of flame spread, smoke developed and fuel contributed.

flammability

Which of the following structural systems could small ductwork MOST easily be placed within? A _____________ concrete structure consists of just a slab of concrete and columns making it possible to run ductwork in any direction and in any portion (except for the column locations) without interference from any structure.

flat plate

Which type of drawing is a horizontal cross section that shows everything approximately 4′ -5′ (1200 mm-1500 mm) AFF?

floor plan

Which type of drawing is used to show items that are up to 48" (1.2 m) AFF?

floor plan

Which cabinet door and drawer construction type is most problematic in a space where there is a constant variation in humidity?____________________the face of the drawer or door is installed flush with the face frame. Extra care and expense are required to fit and align the doors and drawers within the frame. In many cases, the doors and drawers may sag, resulting in non-uniform spacing between fronts and causing some doors and drawers to "stick" in the frame. This problem is worsened by humidity causing the continual swelling and shrinking of the wood.

flush construction

This plan is sometimes aligned with the electrical and power/communication plans, because the exact location of many of these outlets is directly related.

furniture

An interior designer has written furniture specifications for a project and has put the job out for bid to several dealerships. In this situation, purchase orders are most likely to be written by the

furniture dealership

Your design assistant will be meeting the delivery crew at the job site, which plan should you be sure to provide to the installers and your assistant?

furniture plan

If an interior designer did not find an error in a dimension on the shop drawings for a custom steel door frame and the door frame was fabricated, who is responsible for paying to have the mistake corrected?________ is responsible for coordinating the job, checking dimensions, and in general, building the job according to the contract documents.

general contractor

The 3-part technical sections in the CSI MasterFormat specs refer to:

general, products, execution

A series of workstations is arranged in a row. All are identical except that the acoustical panels surrounding each workstation are covered with a fabric that has a color of a lighter tint than the workstation in front of it. This best illustrates an example of which design technique? ___________________is the gradual modification of some feature of a composition, like a series of color changes.

gradation

How wastewater is removed through the sanitary sewer system by_____________

gravity

A _________ may control the distribution of air but has no provisions for controlling the volume of air.

grille

Which type of specifications used by most design firms, are pre written specifications that cover nearly all types of products, methods of installation, and other variables that relate to a specific product or construction activity?

guide specifications and Master specification

_____________________ in an arrangement is the agreement of each part to each other and as a whole.

harmony

The _______________ the STC rating the better the barrier is in stopping sound.

higher

A graphic indication showing which lights and outlets are connects to a particular circuit breaker in an electrical panel box

home run

___________________ is the place where the earth meets the sky, and is the location where both vanishing points dropped down to from the picture plane.

horizon line

The field of ___________________ involves the correctness of fit between objects and spaces and the needs of the people using those objects and spaces

human factors

Critical Path Scheduling Method?

identifies interrelationships of tasks

An unwritten and unspoken guarantee to the buyer of goods that the product being purchased is of reasonable quality compared to similar products, and that is will be usable for its intended purpose.

implied warranty

In order to reduce fees to be competitive in a local market, an interior designer should first consider reducing: _________accounts for the largest percentage of overhead in a design firm

indirect labor costs

Which ceiling system would you use to accommodate acoustical ceiling tile, light fixtures, supply and return air grilles, fire sprinklers and partitions attachments in a consistent, unified way?

integrated ceiling system

Which of the following would be the least useful to a designer in procuring furniture and furnishing BUT are typically excellent sources of information?

internet retailer

What building material can be used along the bottom of a door to prevent the passage of fire, heat and smoke? _______________ materials respond to fire by expanding rapidly, insulating the surfaces they protect by filling the gaps to prevent the passage of fire, heat and smoke.

intumescent

In an__________drawing, the lines of projection make equal angles with the picture plane.

isometric

Which of the following measuring tool or technique produces a 3D image from which plans, elevations, sections, and three-dimensional models are developed by computer software?

laser scanning

_____________________ uses medium-range, pulsing laser beams, which systematically sweep over an object or space to obtain three-dimensional coordinates of points on the surfaces of the object or space being scanned. The resulting image is a "point cloud" forming a 3D image. From this image plans, elevations, sections and three-dimensional models are developed by computer software.

laser scanning

Which of the following hardware holds a door in place, with no provisions for locking?

latchset

centerlines of walls separating tenants, and to the inside finish face of the partition separating the tenant space from the public corridor. Calculating __________

lease area

___________________ evaluates the environmental impact of using a particular material over its entire useful life, including disposal. It could be used to compare the impacts of two or more materials so the architect could select the most sustainable one.

life-cycle assessment

Which test determines the colorfastness under light exposure of textile materials?

light resistance test

Basically each is formed like a partnership where the investors are called members and those who manages are called managers. The main advantage of these types of organizations is that liability is limited to a member's investment; a member has no personal liability.

limited liability company (llc)

With a ______ workflow, the work or business process proceeds from one location to another in a strict sequence.

linear

This classification of a roof assembly of a building depends on the costs/maintenance, appearance, energy conservation, ventilation of the attic/roof joist space, and weight of the roof parts (including imposed live loads of snow, etc.).

low-slope or steep-slope

When specifying a specialty flooring material, the interior designer can obtain unbiased information on the hazards of a cleaning agent, required for maintenance, from the

material safety data sheet

When specifying a specialty flooring material, the interior designer can obtain unbiased information on the hazards of a cleaning agent, required for maintenance, from the:

material safety data sheet

The ___________ test is for carpet.

methenamine pill

Which test is most frequently used to evaluate carpet in the United States?

methenamine pill test

How can the project manager monitor the original project fee to ensure that the project is staying on budget? By ________________________ weekly, the project manager can compare the actual hours (or fees) expended against the budgeted time (or fees) and take corrective action if actual time exceeds budgeted time.

monitoring time sheets

___________ locks are installed in a door as a deadbolt and a latch bolt, which can both be retracted with a single operation. They provide a much stronger locking operation than the bored lock and are used in high-security areas.

mortise

the _________ lock is named for the complete assembly that is installed in a cut-out door recess, thus making it one of the most secure locking units.

mortise

A _________________ method uses more than one contractor and is becoming more common for highly specialized projects, and may be required for large public projects.

multiple prime delivery

In addition to analyzing space needs, the requirements for the client's workflow or business process should be compared with the space available. Which workflow type does not have a strict organized method of workflow?

network

With a ______________ workflow organization, there is no strictly organized method of workflow.

network

who signs the General Conditions of the Contract for Furniture, Furnishings and Equipment, AIA Document A251?

no one

If a material does not ignite and burn it is considered to be?

noncombustible

When designing a stairway, which items must be designed to specific requirements to be accessible?

nosing and handrail

When a fabric has been fire-retardant treated, it will

not burn

To receive periodic payment, the contractor must submit to the interior designer a _______________ application for payment at least ________ days before the date established for each payment in the owner contract agreement.

notarized 10

Wood wall finishes of paneling or wainscoting are regulated in the same way as other wall and ceiling finishes. The minimum flame-spread rating depends on the ___________ and the _____________ in the building.

occupancy location

Calculate the rentable area? multiplying the ___________ area by a building ______ ______________.

occupant load factor.

Doors are classified according to their method of ________________ , or how they open and close.

operation

A review of a completed project after a period of time evaluate the design process, client satisfaction, and any maintenance issues. The purpose of the review is to see potential improvements for future jobs.

post-occupancy evaluation (POE)

Where is information about electrical outlets for portable lamps most likely to be found?

power plan

Many states have laws regulating the practice of interior design. Some states have ______________ , which require that anyone who wants to practice as an interior designer meet certain requirements and obtain a license from the state to practice.

practice acts

What interior design service is normally performed during the contract document phase of a project?

prepare furniture drawings

The client wants to hire the best contractor for a project at the best price and limit companies who do not have a history of successful completion of similar projects. The interior designer should suggest________________

prequalification of bidders

The plumbing system in a building serves a number of different functions, such as delivering water to people and machines through ________________

pressurization

At what stage in the design process should views be considered and incorporated into the design process? Views and windows can be a functional or code requirement and can also be a sign of status or hierarchy in a company. Undesirable views can also be used for less important rooms. It is important to determine the priority of views within the site context early in the design process, in the _____________ phase, before any further design is completed.

programming

If consultants are being used, during which phase of design would you involve them in the project?

programming/pre-design

During the contract administration phase the interior designer is responsible for verifying the correction of punch list items. Which phase happens after the contract administration phase.

project close out

The following _____________ ___________________ task checklist is a detailed inventory of some of the jobs that need to be completed by the design office in following order: Pre-contract Post Contract Programming and Pre-design Schematic Design Design Development Construction Documentation Bidding and Negotiating Contract Administration Project Closeout and Follow Up

project management

This chart shows budgeted weekly fees compared with actual fees throughout the design phases and a running total of the difference is kept by week.

project monitoring chart

Your design firm is acting as purchasing agent for a major renovation project, which paperwork is prepared first in the procurement process?

proposal

What type of specification gives a designer complete control over what is installed?

proprietary specification

____________ deals with the issues of spacing between people, territoriality, organization of space and positioning of people in space, all relative to their culture.

proxemics

intimate (0 to 18 inches [0 to 0.5 m]) personal-casual (1½ to 4 feet [0.5 to 1.2 m]) social-consultative (4 to 12 feet [1.2 to 3.7 m]) public (12 feet [3.7 m] and beyond)

proxemics

Detailed ___________ _____________ are the most precise method for determining budget.

quantity takeoffs

You have been asked to create working drawings for a major structural penetration in a high-rise building. What is the best way to proceed?

recommend the appropriate licensed professional

The ability of a previously used material to be used as a resource in the manufacture of a new product is?

recyclability

The full extent of slab-to-slab partitions on a project is best shown on: __________________

reflected ceiling plan

Which drawing would an interior designer create to document the lighting system to include the location of all light fixtures specified? (show partitions that extend to the ceiling and those that extend through the ceiling. They also show ceiling materials, building grid lines, notes calling out ceiling heights, changes in ceiling heights, location of all lights (including exit lights) sprinkler heads, air diffusers and vents, access panels, speakers and any other item that is part of or touches the plane of the ceiling.)

reflected ceiling plan

The device that controls the volume of air and its distribution in an HVAC system is called a:

A non compete clause, sometimes called a _______________ ________________ , may include limits or prohibitions on such things as who the employee may work for during a specified amount of time after leaving the present employer, whether or not the employee may set up a competing business in the same geographical area, working for firm's clients, or passing on confidential information to others.

restrictive covenant

The owner is protected from incomplete work by the contractor by the use of _________ is a percentage of each payment that is withheld by the owner and not paid until the contractor has completed the work.

retainage

Once construction begins, the interior designer has a number of responsibilities under the owner-designer agreement and in accordance with the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction and the General Conditions of the Contract for Furniture, Furnishings and Equipment. Which of the followings is NOT one of the interior designer's responsibilities?

right to reject furniture and equipment

Which type of door typically used in commercial construction contains one or more glass lights?

sash

What is the primary advantage of reference specifications?

saves time

This is the relative size of an object or element in comparison to another element of known size:

scale

Consultant contract coordination should be done early in the project, prior to beginning the project or during _______________ _______________ .

schematic design

Consultants may work with designers throughout the project including all phases of design. During programming, the consultant's involvement is planned out and billing is first reviewed and approved in __________________.

schematic design

___________________are requirements that dictate how many accessible elements must be provided. For example, scoping provisions tell the designer how many seats in a restaurant must allow for wheelchair access or how many housing units in a complex must be accessible.

scoping provisions

This is NOT a primary factor for determining the estimated design schedule?

selection of contractor

FIRE-RESISTANT RATED CONSTRUCTION All door assemblies requiring a fire-protection rating shall have _______ _______ devices.

self-closing

fire doors must be _____________ and have proper latching devices to contain the possible spread of fire, smoke, and toxic gases.

self-closing

Switching can be determined by function and lighting type. Switch functional zones ____________.

separately

Both pieces of a miter are joined at a right angle and the "_______________" is hidden, but provides more strength and resistance against twisting.

shoulder

The typical size of an office's projects, the filing system used by the office, the capabilities of the reproduction and plotting equipment, and client requirements all determine:

size of the drawing sheet used for an interior design project

What would be the quickest method to produce a presentation worthy hand sketch?

sketch over a computer rendering

The thick-set method allows the tile setter to adjust the bed according to the exact thickness of each stone, and a cleavage membrane (with reinforcement) allows the finish floor to float above any slight deflection of the concrete floor.

slat flooring example

A ______________ allows the floor above a partition to move without damaging the partition.

slip joint

The _____________ test does not measure flame spread, which is of vital importance.

smoke density

The _______________ test does not measure flame spread, which is of vital importance.

smoke density

Generally,_________________ the the bearing capacity of the soil (soft clay, mud, and sand), the larger and more spread out the footing.

softer

______________________ uses two overlapping photographs that are loaded into a computer program to produce a digital stereo image. The image can then be used to extract information to make a three-dimensional drawing. In addition to producing an accurate three-dimensional drawing, this technique also produces a photographic record.

stereophotogrammetry

During a renovation project, which of the following team members would a project manager NOT communicate with directly?

subcontractors

In what phase of the design process do all the parts get pulled together to form a solution and develop our design intentions?

synthesis

A ___________is a common commercial lighting system. This kind of system provides a general background illumination level with separate light fixtures used at individual workstations or wherever light is needed.

task/ambient system

A designer selecting glass to meet the requirements for safety glazing in a hazardous location should specify. only __________ and ___________ are considered to be safety glazing. Wire glass is fire resistant glazing, and tempered glass is heat-strengthened.

tempered and laminated glass

____________is a supplement to the lease contract that details how the space will be built out or finished by the landlord and what will be provided by the tenant.

tenant work letter

A _________ or ____ form is a part of the contract documents that provides space for the bidding vendor to fill in the required information including pricing

tender bid

A __________________ plan generally shows most of the furniture and equipment and is drawn to scale. This gives designers and students an opportunity to see if the actual spaces will "fit" into the proposed building space. is part of the overall space-planning process as it addresses the physical and functional aspects of a project and will allow the designers to coordinate corridors and adjacencies.

test fit

Who is responsible for the inspection of furniture delivered and final inspection of furniture installed? What constitutes "acceptance of" or "taking charge or control over the furniture"?

the owner

In a set of construction drawings, where would you find the general notes?

title and index sheet

The _________________ test measures for alkalinity

titration

Which programmatic concept is a designer addressing for the programming of a health club if they opt to provide additional room in an indoor pool area beyond the space needed for the pool and circulation?allows for extra space for a dynamic activity (one likely to change) instead of fitting the space precisely to a static activity.

tolerance

_______________would be the least likely to have current information on a specific manufacturer's product. A manufacturer's website and a manufacturers' representative would have the most current information, followed by the manufacturer's catalog found in Sweets Catalog.

trade association

With a _________ drawing, all three of the principal axes are foreshortened.

trimetric

With a ___________ drawing, all three of the principal axes are foreshortened.

trimetric

uncovering and testing concepts

Permanent rooms and spaces must be identified with signs having lettering from 5/8" to 2" (16 mm to 51 mm) high, depending on the viewing distance. Lettering must be ____________, in sans serif or simple serif type accompanied with Grade 2 Braille. If pictograms are used, they must be at least 6 in (150 mm) high and be accompanied by the equivalent verbal description, placed directly below the pictogram. Signs must have an eggshell, matte, or other non glare finish with characters and symbols contrast with the background.

uppercase

_______________sprinklers disperse the water upward so coverage is provided above and below the suspended wood-slat ceiling.

upright

An efficiency factor is simply the mathematical ratio between one area and another. For a single leased space, the interior layout efficiency is the ratio of the net area (or net assignable area) to the _____________.

usable area

In a small lecture hall, it would be best to avoid: A ______________ would focus sound reflections into one concentrated area and produce annoying echoes or quiet spots in the hall.

vaulted ceiling

Any lights in the ceiling of a drafting room are reflected off plastic triangles, parallel bars and similar instrument, causing_______________

veiling glare

Which window treatment is best for controlling lighting in an open office area?________________would allow for the most flexibility to control lighting, allowing for more or less light control depending upon how the louvers are tilted.

venetian blinds

The ______________ test is for window coverings.

vertical ignition

The vertical ignition test is for __________________________.

window coverings

When using wood flooring, what could be done during installation to provide a more resilient floor that is more comfortable underfoot and allows for extra moisture to escape? Lay the floor on _____ ________

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