Deck 7: Space Planning: Furnishings to Rooms

Question 1

The common path or walkway indicating where people walk through a room is called the

A) traffic template.
B) traffic lane.
C) furniture arrangement.
D) circulation.

Answer 1

traffic lane.

Question 2

During a programming interview, designers would request information regarding which of the following?

A) client's design preferences
B) client's functional requirements
C) client economic requirements
D) all of the above

Answer 2

all of the above

Question 3

Which of the following symbols best illustrates a dining room chair?

A)
B) ?
C) ?
D) none of the above

Answer 3

none of the above

Question 4

Which of the following symbols best illustrate a lateral file?

A)
B)
C)
D) ?

Question 5

What is the square footage of the space to the right?

A) 96
B) 126
C) 136
D) 144

Question 6

The amount of space considered to be the optimum distance across the conversation area is

A) 4'-0" to 6'-0"
B) 6'-0" to 8'-0"
C) 10'-0" to 12'-0"
D) 12'-0" to 15'-0"

Question 7

The grouping least conducive to intimate conversations is the

A) box-shaped.
B) U-shaped.
C) L-shaped.
D) straight-line

Question 8

The conversation grouping that emphasizes an existing focal point is the

A) straight-lined.
B) L-shaped.
C) U-shaped.
D) parallel.

Question 9

In a dining room or conference room how much width should be allowed for each occupant at the table?

A) 2'-0" - 2'-6"
B) 3'-0" - 3'-6"
C) 3'-6" - 4'-0"
D) none of the above

Question 10

The major function of an entry hall is to

A) permit an easy flow of traffic.
B) allow for storage of miscellaneous items.
C) permit seating for arriving guests.
D) none of the above.

Question 11

A transaction top

A) provides a sense of privacy.
B) hides clutter behind the top.
C) serves as a shelf.
D) all of the above.

Question 12

The curved side of a grand piano should be

A) placed toward a window.
B) placed toward a wall.
C) placed toward the listeners.
D) placed toward a corner.

Question 13

Computers should be positioned with the

A) back to the window.
B) back to the guests.
C) side facing the window.
D) screen facing the window.

Question 14

Desk chairs should be positioned so that the occupant

A) faces the window.
B) faces the wall.
C) faces the return.
D) faces the door.

Question 15

Which of the following will shrink the apparent size of a room?

A) high, deep pieces of furniture
B) case pieces supported on legs
C) furnishings with rounded corners
D) tailored furnishings

Question 16

What is the approximate width and depth of the following:
Lounge chair Dining chair ( no arms) Sofa

Question 17

What are the standard sizes of the following?
Executive Desk
Standard Desk

Question 18

The three standard lateral file widths are:
_________, ___________,_______.

Question 19

Insert the widths of the following beds.
Twin bed _
Double bed _
Queen bed _
King bed _

Question 20

Match The Following Clearances To Their Correct Dimension(S).
(Answers may be used more than once.)

-Major commercial

A) 12" - 15"
B) 18" - 48"
C) 32"
D) 42" - 48"
E) 60" minimum

Question 21

Match The Following Clearances To Their Correct Dimension(S).
(Answers may be used more than once.)

-Minor residential

A) 12" - 15"
B) 18" - 48"
C) 32"
D) 42" - 48"
E) 60" minimum

Question 22

Match The Following Clearances To Their Correct Dimension(S).
(Answers may be used more than once.)

-Wheelchair turnaround

A) 12" - 15"
B) 18" - 48"
C) 32"
D) 42" - 48"
E) 60" minimum

Question 23

Match The Following Clearances To Their Correct Dimension(S).
(Answers may be used more than once.)

-Space in front of desk for guest chairs

A) 12" - 15"
B) 18" - 48"
C) 32"
D) 42" - 48"
E) 60" minimum

Question 24

Match The Following Clearances To Their Correct Dimension(S).
(Answers may be used more than once.)

-Space between desk and credenza

A) 12" - 15"
B) 18" - 48"
C) 32"
D) 42" - 48"
E) 60" minimum

Question 25

Match The Following Clearances To Their Correct Dimension(S).
(Answers may be used more than once.)

-Absolute minimum passing space for wheelchair

A) 12" - 15"
B) 18" - 48"
C) 32"
D) 42" - 48"
E) 60" minimum

Question 26

Match The Following Clearances To Their Correct Dimension(S).
(Answers may be used more than once.)

-Space between sofa and coffee table

A) 12" - 15"
B) 18" - 48"
C) 32"
D) 42" - 48"
E) 60" minimum

Question 27

Match The Following To Their Critical Heights
(Answers may be used more than once.)

-Chair Seat

A) 15"- 18"
B) 18"
C) 26"- 27"
D) 29"- 30"
E) 28"- 36"
F) 36"
G) 40-42"

Question 28

Match The Following To Their Critical Heights
(Answers may be used more than once.)

-Desk

A) 15"- 18"
B) 18"
C) 26"- 27"
D) 29"- 30"
E) 28"- 36"
F) 36"
G) 40-42"

Question 29

Match The Following To Their Critical Heights
(Answers may be used more than once.)

-Keyboard Tray

A) 15"- 18"
B) 18"
C) 26"- 27"
D) 29"- 30"
E) 28"- 36"
F) 36"
G) 40-42"

Question 30

Match The Following To Their Critical Heights
(Answers may be used more than once.)

-Table

A) 15"- 18"
B) 18"
C) 26"- 27"
D) 29"- 30"
E) 28"- 36"
F) 36"
G) 40-42"

Question 31

Match The Following To Their Critical Heights
(Answers may be used more than once.)

-Kitchen Counter

A) 15"- 18"
B) 18"
C) 26"- 27"
D) 29"- 30"
E) 28"- 36"
F) 36"
G) 40-42"

Question 32

Match The Following To Their Critical Heights
(Answers may be used more than once.)

-Space between upper and lower kitchen cabinets

A) 15"- 18"
B) 18"
C) 26"- 27"
D) 29"- 30"
E) 28"- 36"
F) 36"
G) 40-42"

Question 33

Match The Following To Their Critical Heights
(Answers may be used more than once.)

-Bathroom Counter

A) 15"- 18"
B) 18"
C) 26"- 27"
D) 29"- 30"
E) 28"- 36"
F) 36"
G) 40-42"

Question 34

Match The Following To Their Critical Heights
(Answers may be used more than once.)

-Transaction Top

A) 15"- 18"
B) 18"
C) 26"- 27"
D) 29"- 30"
E) 28"- 36"
F) 36"
G) 40-42"

Question 35

Discuss the purposes in designing from the inside-out: