Deck 9: Floors

Question 1

Resilient flooring refers to

A) the degree of softness a material possesses.
B) the material's ability to spring back when pressed.
C) the material's ability to resist damage.
D) flooring that has a high gloss.

Answer 1

the material's ability to spring back when pressed.

Question 2

Masonry flooring is all of the following EXCEPT

A) extremely durable.
B) very versatile.
C) nonresilient.
D) relatively inexpensive.

Answer 2

relatively inexpensive.

Question 3

Wood is considered

A) the most versatile of all flooring materials.
B) beautiful, but difficult to maintain.
C) most appropriate in a traditional setting.
D) most appropriate in a modern setting.

Answer 3

the most versatile of all flooring materials.

Question 4

The parquetry method of laying a wood floor

A) makes use of long lengths of boards, arranged in various designs.
B) makes use of short lengths of boards, arranged in various designs.
C) makes use of long lengths of boards of varying width.
D) is sometimes called random plank.

Question 5

Sheet vinyl and VCT's are used in commercial environments because

A) high grade varieties have anti-microbial finishes.
B) they have similar properties to Epoxy.
C) they provide resiliency.
D) A and C only.

Question 6

History reveals that rugs were used as early as

A) 2000 B.C. in Greece.
B) 4000 B.C. in China.
C) 1000 B.C. in Persia.
D) 3000 B.C. in Egypt.

Question 7

Functional values of soft floor coverings include all of the following EXCEPT

A) safety.
B) noise absorption.
C) basis for the color scheme.
D) insulation against heat and cold.

Question 8

The single most important synthetic fiber, accounting for about 90 percent of carpeting sold today, is

A) acrylic.
B) polyester.
C) nylon.
D) olefin.

Question 9

Which combination of design and fiber characteristics should produce the best carpet?

A) Wool/nylon blend, tightly twisted yarns, properly heat set, with a compatible pile height and density and a heavy latex backing
B) Polyester/nylon blend, tightly twisted yarns, properly heat set, with a face weight of 48oz
C) Olefin/nylon blend, level loop construction, properly heat set, with a pile height equal to the pile density
D) Wool/nylon blend, tufted carpet, with a face weight of 32oz., adhered to a latex backing

Question 10

Which of the following are the three types of woven carpets?

A) Axminster, Savonnerie, and Velvet
B) Wilton, Dhurries, and Axminster
C) Velvet, Dhurries, and Axminster
D) Wilton, Axminster, and Velvet

Question 11

Which of the following lists the Oriental rugs from the Near East that are most pleasing to the American taste?

A) Kirman, Sarouk, and Sehna
B) Kirman, Sarouk, and Bokhara
C) Sehna, Tekke, and Sarouk
D) Ghiordes, Tekke, and Kirman

Question 12

If a client is concerned about using natural products and wants a firm feel under foot, an appropriate carpet pad would be

A) urethane foam.
B) fiber cushion.
C) rubber cushion.
D) both b and c.

Question 13

The Carpet Cushion Council or CCC states

A) "The heavier the traffic, the thicker the cushion."
B) "The heavier the traffic , the more need for padding."
C) "The heavier the traffic, the thinner the cushion."
D) "Class I ratings are acceptable for heavy traffic."

Question 14

The stretch and pad method of installing carpet employs

A) a plywood strip nailed around the perimeter of the room.
B) a stretching machine that secures the carpet to the floor.
C) the glue-down method.
D) securing the pad to a strip and gluing the carpet over it.

Question 15

If a living room is 14'-0" X 20'-0" and the attached dining room is 12"-0" X 15'-0", how many square yards of carpet are required to cover both rooms with minimal waste?

A) 20 sq. yds.
B) 56 sq. yds
C) 153 sq. yds.
D) 460 sq. yds.

Question 16

Broadloom carpets are sold in rolls 27" to 18'-0" wide.

Question 17

Cork flooring is a good green design alternative.

Question 18

The nap of the pile refers to the pile density.

Question 19

Polyurethane and jute are the most common carpet backing materials.

Question 20

A static rating of 3.5 KV or less for carpet is considered appropriate in areas with electronic equipment.

Question 21

Match the following:

-Wool

A) Tatami mats
B) Regarded as the top carpet fiber, great resiliency and soil resistance
C) Stain and soil resistance, but lacks resiliency
D) Excellent abrasion resistance, resists crushing and matting, non-allergenic
E) Non absorbent, easy to care for, melts easily
F) Wool-like appearance, fairly resilient

Question 22

Match the following:

-Nylon

A) Tatami mats
B) Regarded as the top carpet fiber, great resiliency and soil resistance
C) Stain and soil resistance, but lacks resiliency
D) Excellent abrasion resistance, resists crushing and matting, non-allergenic
E) Non absorbent, easy to care for, melts easily
F) Wool-like appearance, fairly resilient

Question 23

Match the following:

-Acrylic

A) Tatami mats
B) Regarded as the top carpet fiber, great resiliency and soil resistance
C) Stain and soil resistance, but lacks resiliency
D) Excellent abrasion resistance, resists crushing and matting, non-allergenic
E) Non absorbent, easy to care for, melts easily
F) Wool-like appearance, fairly resilient

Question 24

Match the following:

-Polyester

A) Tatami mats
B) Regarded as the top carpet fiber, great resiliency and soil resistance
C) Stain and soil resistance, but lacks resiliency
D) Excellent abrasion resistance, resists crushing and matting, non-allergenic
E) Non absorbent, easy to care for, melts easily
F) Wool-like appearance, fairly resilient

Question 25

Match the following:

-Olefin

A) Tatami mats
B) Regarded as the top carpet fiber, great resiliency and soil resistance
C) Stain and soil resistance, but lacks resiliency
D) Excellent abrasion resistance, resists crushing and matting, non-allergenic
E) Non absorbent, easy to care for, melts easily
F) Wool-like appearance, fairly resilient

Question 26

Match the following:

-Grasses

A) Tatami mats
B) Regarded as the top carpet fiber, great resiliency and soil resistance
C) Stain and soil resistance, but lacks resiliency
D) Excellent abrasion resistance, resists crushing and matting, non-allergenic
E) Non absorbent, easy to care for, melts easily
F) Wool-like appearance, fairly resilient

Question 27

Match the following:

-Level tip shear

A)
B)
C)
D)
E) ?
F)

Question 28

Match the following:

-Level loop

A)
B)
C)
D)
E) ?
F)

Question 29

Match the following:

-Velour

A)
B)
C)
D)
E) ?
F)

Question 30

Match the following:

-Sculptured

A)
B)
C)
D)
E) ?
F)

Question 31

Match the following:

-Plush or Velvet

A)
B)
C)
D)
E) ?
F)

Question 32

Match the following:

-Multilevel loop

A)
B)
C)
D)
E) ?
F)

Question 33

Match the following:

-Bokhara

A) Contains a central medallion, available with Ivory background, from the Near East
B) Predominant color is red, consists of repeated guls
C) Geometric designs, Chinese Rug, Central Medallion
D) Soft muted pastels, French origin
E) High pile shag rug, traditionally imported from Scandinavia
F) Originally made from clothing and scraps of fabric

Question 34

Match the following:

-Aubusson

A) Contains a central medallion, available with Ivory background, from the Near East
B) Predominant color is red, consists of repeated guls
C) Geometric designs, Chinese Rug, Central Medallion
D) Soft muted pastels, French origin
E) High pile shag rug, traditionally imported from Scandinavia
F) Originally made from clothing and scraps of fabric

Question 35

Match the following:

-Braided

A) Contains a central medallion, available with Ivory background, from the Near East
B) Predominant color is red, consists of repeated guls
C) Geometric designs, Chinese Rug, Central Medallion
D) Soft muted pastels, French origin
E) High pile shag rug, traditionally imported from Scandinavia
F) Originally made from clothing and scraps of fabric

Question 36

Match the following:

-Kirman

A) Contains a central medallion, available with Ivory background, from the Near East
B) Predominant color is red, consists of repeated guls
C) Geometric designs, Chinese Rug, Central Medallion
D) Soft muted pastels, French origin
E) High pile shag rug, traditionally imported from Scandinavia
F) Originally made from clothing and scraps of fabric

Question 37

Match the following:

-Rya

A) Contains a central medallion, available with Ivory background, from the Near East
B) Predominant color is red, consists of repeated guls
C) Geometric designs, Chinese Rug, Central Medallion
D) Soft muted pastels, French origin
E) High pile shag rug, traditionally imported from Scandinavia
F) Originally made from clothing and scraps of fabric

Question 38

Match the following:

-Peking

A) Contains a central medallion, available with Ivory background, from the Near East
B) Predominant color is red, consists of repeated guls
C) Geometric designs, Chinese Rug, Central Medallion
D) Soft muted pastels, French origin
E) High pile shag rug, traditionally imported from Scandinavia
F) Originally made from clothing and scraps of fabric

Question 39

Match the following:

-Wall-to-Wall

A) Used to define a specific space
B) Creates continuity, provides maximum safety, wears unevenly
C) Portions can be easily replaced
D) Used as a focal point
E) Creates continuity, provides flooring variety, two Step cleaning process
F)Protects high traffic areas

Question 40

Match the following:

-Tie

A) Used to define a specific space
B) Creates continuity, provides maximum safety, wears unevenly
C) Portions can be easily replaced
D) Used as a focal point
E) Creates continuity, provides flooring variety, two Step cleaning process
F)Protects high traffic areas

Question 41

Match the following:

-Room-sized

A) Used to define a specific space
B) Creates continuity, provides maximum safety, wears unevenly
C) Portions can be easily replaced
D) Used as a focal point
E) Creates continuity, provides flooring variety, two Step cleaning process
F)Protects high traffic areas

Question 42

Match the following:

-Throw Rug

A) Used to define a specific space
B) Creates continuity, provides maximum safety, wears unevenly
C) Portions can be easily replaced
D) Used as a focal point
E) Creates continuity, provides flooring variety, two Step cleaning process
F)Protects high traffic areas

Question 43

Match the following:

-Art Rug

A) Used to define a specific space
B) Creates continuity, provides maximum safety, wears unevenly
C) Portions can be easily replaced
D) Used as a focal point
E) Creates continuity, provides flooring variety, two Step cleaning process
F)Protects high traffic areas

Question 44

Match the following:

-Area Rug

A) Used to define a specific space
B) Creates continuity, provides maximum safety, wears unevenly
C) Portions can be easily replaced
D) Used as a focal point
E) Creates continuity, provides flooring variety, two Step cleaning process
F)Protects high traffic areas

Question 45

Discuss the use of pattern and color in carpet and rug selection.

Question 46

Develop a seaming diagram for 15' X 21' room. Include the seaming diagram for the room and a cut diagram for the roll of carpet; include the quantity of yardage required. (Please use the back of the page.)