Calculations NCIDQ, IDFX + IPDX

A hospital wants to know if a fabric retains bacteria or not so they can prevent a fabric that may make people susceptible to more infections. What is the agency that performs that test?

AATCC

Walls adjoining a corridor or an adjacent tenant space require how long of a fire rating?

1 hr

which scales are most commonly used for in interior building elevations?

1/4";3/8";1/2"

You are planning a wood paneling, ceiling coffers, and wainscoting design for a restaurant. What percentage of wall and ceiling area cannot be exceeded?

10%

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

12'

Unobstructed forward reach views

308.2.1 Unobstructed. Where a forward reach is unobstructed, the high forward reach shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum and the low forward reach shall be 15 inches (380 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground.

How high can a light switch be mounted?

48" (1200 mm) ALL accessible (barrier-free) wall-mounted controls MUST be located between 15" [380 mm] and 44" [1100 mm] AFF for a Forward Reach and between 9" [230 mm] and 48" [1200 mm] AFF for a Side Reach.

what construction should be used to enclose a 1 hr rated corridor?

5/8" type x gyp on 3 5/8" metal studs

Which of the following would be the correct way to number a fire protection plan in a set of construction drawings for a high rise office space?

5FP4.1

morphological chart

A chart used to generate ideas about the desirable qualities of a product and all of the possible options for achieving them.

A home run noted on the contract documents is:

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

What type of plan is always needed to begin space planning in an existing building?

Base plan

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

By definition, curtains are generally not intended to be opened, as opposed to drapery, which open and close.

what furniture test requires that an actual piece of furniture be tested for flammability in a large furnace?

CAL TB 133

Wallpaper (plain, residential)

Calculate perimeter of room in feet. Multiply by ceiling height. Add 20% for waste. Minus 15 sq. Ft per 1 door or 2 windows. Divide by 36 to get how many single rolls. ROUND UP.

Wallpaper 54" wide (commercial)

Calculate perimeter of room. Multiply perimeter by height. Take no deductions for windows and doors unless o we 54". Divide by 13.5 to get yards. Times by 3 if linear feet are needed. Times by $ if cost is needed.

CAL TB 116

Cigarette ignition resistance test of furniture composites

To test for flame spread of a carpet, which test would be used?

Flooring Radiant Panel Test

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

what are 4 critical planning concerns for a commercial space?

adjacencies, daylighting, means of egress, and efficiency factor

thermal comfort depends on

air movement, air temperature, radiation, and humidity

Trade association Standards

are excellent sources of UNBIASED, accurate information on a particular material or product type. Many standards that trade associations develop become adopted as industry standards and are referenced by building codes and regulatory agencies.

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

axial

Wallpaper (w/repeat, residential, half drop)

Divide height to be covered by repeat. (Minus any base or crown) ROUND UP. Take that number and times it by the repeat. Convert inches to feet by dividing by 12. Calculate the perimeter of the space in feet. Times that by modified ceiling height (from before). Add 20% for waste. Minus windows and doors. Divide by 36 for SR or 72 for DR.

Draperies with Repeats

Divide window width by 3 to get stacking space in inches. Add window width, stacking space and overlap (12"). Multiply that number by fullness factor. Divide by fabric width (given). ROUND UP. (Number of panels) Multiply window height by 12 to get inches. Plus header and hem. Divide by repeat. ROUND UP. Times by repeat. Times number of panels by modified cut length and divide by 36.

Calculating Draperies (no pattern)

Divide window width by 3 to get stacking space. Add window width, stacking space, return and overlap together. Return & Overlap = 12" Multiple this number by fullness factor. Divide by fabric width (54"). ROUND UP. Determine cut length by multiplying height of window by 12 to get inches. Add header and hem. (Given) Take panel number times it by cut length number and divide by 36". ROUND UP.

Your project manager is working with a new and inexperienced design team to build and design a small medical office. Which of the following design and scheduling methods would be the easiest for her team to understand and suitable for this particular project?

Gantt chart

Which types of light fixtures require a ballast?

HID and fluorescent

What ratings are the most important in evaluating the acoustic quality of a floor and ceiling assembly? I. STC II. NRC III. IIC IV. NC

IIC and STC

The flame-spread rating of wood panel wainscoting must be

based on location and occupancy

What type of product would BEST minimize the quantity of items that go to a landfill and also save raw materials?

biobased

What is the net area or net assignable area of a building?

It is the space a client needs for their specific program functions like offices, work rooms or conference rooms. It does not include the space needed for circulation, partitions or building amenities, like restrooms. It is measured from the centerline of interior partitions of a space.

Carpet

Length needed in stripes. (Ft) Add together and divide by 3' to get yards. Times by 4' for waste. ROUND UP.

Which of the following is the correct sequence of process drawings completed in the schematic design phase?

bubble diagrams, prototype sketches, block diagram, schematic space plan

Which of the following is NOT one of the most important considerations for light quality?

bulb type

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

Master Spec

Division 6

Millwork

On a set of construction documents, a drawing view title must include all of the following except:

Sheet number

Division 10

Specialties

What product information resource indexes products by MasterFormat number?

Sweets Directory

Which of the following items would NOT typically be the responsibility of an Interior Designer to show on a Reflected Ceiling Plan?

Switching and circuiting for lighting fixtures

what is included in the rise of a stair?

The distance from finish floor slab to finish floor slab.

Carpet on Stairs

Times number of risers by inches (height). Times same number of treads by inches (depth) Add those numbers together. Add 1" per riser for nosing and wrapping. Divide by 12 to get feet. ROUND UP. Take (ft) number and times by width of stairs. Divide by 9 to get square yards.

what label is required by code for a 20 min rated wooden door?

UL

Which window treatment is best for controlling lighting in an open office area?

Venetian blinds would allow for the most flexibility to control lighting, allowing for more or less light control depending upon how the louvers are tilted.

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

The units used for the measurement and description of the brightness of a direct glare source are

candela per square meter

Planning an interior in a building with an atrium would suggest which of the following organizational concepts?

central

Which type of seaming would be LEAST appropriate for seating where cigarettes are likely to be dropped?

channeling

What combination of combustible and non-combustible trim and decoration is permissible in occupancies A, E, I, R-1, and R-2?

combustible 10%, noncombustible unlimited,

Anthropometrics

concerned with measuring the size of the human body and developing dimensional ranges withing certain percetages of a given population.

mockup requirements are often included in the

construction specifications

what most affects the flammability of upholstery?

cushioning and surface fabric

A compact filing system is an example of A - dead load B - dynamic load C - lateral load D - live load

d live load

Proxemics

deals with spacing between people and organization of those spaces

Specifications can be made most concise by

using reference standard specifications

how to increase the STC of an interior partition?

double layer of gyp, sealant at all joints, resilient channels,insulation in the stud cavity

For most planning problems, the most efficient type of circulation system is what?

double loaded corridor

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

egress plan

Division 11

equipment

CSI Part 3

execution

These drawings come next after the client has approved the preliminary plans and other details of the project:

final design drawings

Division 9

finishes

what device wold be used to prevent the spread of smoke during fire?

fire damper

In a plenum, how can a fire be prevented from spreading horizontally?

fire-rated dividers

which would you use to separate a building into 2 different construction types?

firewall

adjanceny requirements for the physical movement of goods in a manufacturing plant would best be illustrated with

flowchart

Partition details

framing, type, thickness of gyp, edges

Division 12

furnishings

CSI Part 1

general, contains requirements

what is a cost effective construction element for defining a space?

gyp wallboard partition

Which of the following is true about the Critical Path Scheduling Method?

identifies interrelationships of tasks

what is the purpose of insulation?

improve acoustic characteristics of the wall

what is a slip joint

it allows the floor above a partition to move without damaging the partition

An interior designer is designing a feature wall in an office reception area that is to have a specialty high-gloss paint finish applied. The area will use directional lighting to accent the wall and company logo located on the feature wall. What level of drywall finishing should the designer specify?

level 5

What is needed to determine rentable floor area?

net assignable area, efficiency factor, rentable-usable ratio

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

noncombustible

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

not burn

the method of constructing a fire-rated partition is typically indicated in the

partition details

What are the three basic adjacency needs?

people, products and information

what type of 3D drawing gives the most accurate representation of a space?

perspective drawing

Where is the junction box for a power pole located?

plenum

What would NOT be allowed in an access floor with removable panel?

plumbing

For the most durable wood finish, which of the following finish types should be specified? A - lacquer B - penetrating oil C - polyurethane D - varnish

polyurethane

What type of slab CANNOT be penetrated for a stair opening?

post tensioned

In a project for a large call center, which plan would show the locations of computers?

power or telephone plan

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

power plan

CSI Part 2

products

which type of seaming is most appropriate for upholstered furniture in a smoking lounge?

railroading

what is the primary advantage of reference specs?

saves time

Bubble diagrams are most often part of which design phase?

schematic

an interior designer typically develops color and material boards during the

schematic and design development phases

Which is the best method of acoustical privacy?

slab to slab partition

on a negotiated contract, what is typically included in the project manual?

technical specs and general conditions of the contract

CAL TB 129

tests flammability of mattress

Which statement is most true about an acoustical ceiling system:

the ceiling will not prevent any meaningful transmission of sound

when a project includes both fixed partition walls and full-height moveable partition system, on what plans should the moveable partition system be shown

the construction floor plan

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

the reflected ceiling plan

when reviewing a detail of a gyp wallboard niche to receive a built-in millwork cabinet, the interior designer should be most concerned with

tolerance

One of the most effective ways to minimize glare and heat gain when using daylighting in a building that has large, high south facing windows is?

use a light shelf