Deck 1: Understanding Interior Design

Question 1

Interior design integrates the seemingly opposite disciplines of

A) art and science.
B) art and philosophy.
C) the physical and the psychological.
D) art and space.

Answer 1

art and science.

Question 2

The concept of universal design requires projects to

A) universally meet cross-cultural needs.
B) adapt to those with temporary disabilities regardless of culture.
C) integrate the needs of a variety of clients.
D) meet the diverse needs of clients regardless of age and abilities.

Answer 2

meet the diverse needs of clients regardless of age and abilities.

Question 3

A project incorporating green design solutions would

A) involve the use of environmentally sustainable products.
B) involve the use of products made from the environment.
C) involve the use of products made from plants.
D) involve the use of organic design solutions.

Answer 3

involve the use of environmentally sustainable products.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for good design?

A) designing to meet the human factor.
B) current fashion trends.
C) integrity.
D) simplicity.

Question 5

Through _______the designer focuses on gathering information. Once this information is established it is_________ into a design solution.

A) synthesis: analyzed
B) the initial client contact; configured
C) programming; synthesized
D) analysis; synthesized

Question 6

The information gathering phase is called

A) initial client contact.
B) programming.
C) analysis.
D) schematic design.

Question 7

Design decisions involving broad-based concepts including the character, function, and aesthetics of the space describe which phase of design?

A) programming
B) conceptual design
C) design development
D) design concept

Question 8

The use of bubble diagrams, matrices, and blocking diagrams are all part of

A) programming.
B) space planning.
C) working drawings.
D) design development.

Question 9

The section of specific furniture, fabrics, and finishes occurs during which phase?

A) programming
B) conceptual design
C) design development
D) contract documentation

Question 10

The presentation of a series of boards and visual drawings of the desired space occurs in which phase?

A) programming
B) conceptual design
C) design development
D) contract documentation

Question 11

Visual Communications involves which of the following?

A) perspectives, elevations, floor plans
B) CAD drawings, elevations, design concepts
C) models, elevations, specifications
D) working drawings, elevations, contracts

Question 12

Writing purchase orders or developing a spec book is completed during which phase?

A) schematic design
B) conceptual design
C) contract documentation
D) contract administration

Question 13

Detailed plans, elevations, and sections are all part of the

A) construction package.
B) written specifications.
C) furniture, finish, and equipment package.
D) construction drawings.

Question 14

Overseeing the actual work of the painter and carpet layer occurs during

A) schematic design.
B) conceptual design.
C) contract documentation.
D) contract administration.

Question 15

The best definition of the punch list is

A) a list (developed at the end of contract administration) of all items not yet finished on the job.
B) a list shared with the contractors indicating items to be "punched" or placed into walls such as light switches.
C) a list (developed during post-occupancy evaluation) that defines problems with the design.
D) a list of all the ingredients to be added to the holiday punch bowl.

Question 16

Identify the following:
-ASID or IIDA or IDC

Question 17

Identify the following:
-NCIDQ

Question 18

List and describe the three goals of interior design.

Question 19

Discuss discernment.

Question 20

List and describe two Allied Professions.

Question 21

Identify (3) areas of design specialties.

Question 22

Explain the differences between an interior decorator and an interior designer.

Question 23

Why is the design process cyclical?

Question 24

What does a design concept statement do?

Question 25

What is the difference between conceptual design and design development?