Question 1

When it comes to quality of paint, which of the following best describes what to look for?

Accepted Answer

Durability, washability, hiding power, uniformity of color and surface finish, longevity of color

Question 2

The carpet manufacturer dyes its carpet after tufting or weaving but before the finishing processes. What is this type of dyeing called?

Accepted Answer

Piece Dyeing
The manufacturer can offer smaller lot sizes with this type of dying.

Question 3

The designer is considering the acoustical aspects of the hospital design to make sure it will be as quiet as possible. What is the most important in considering acoustical design?

Accepted Answer

Room shape
The most important in considering acoustical design is the structure or shape of the space.

Question 4

Mr)& Mrs. Jones have asked that there be insulation added to the walls of the interior bedroom walls. What is the purpose of this additional material?

Accepted Answer

To reduce the sound transmission between rooms.
The purpose of the insulation added to the interior walls is to reduce sound transmission?

Question 5

What is the expected service life of draperies when doing a life cycle costing ?

Accepted Answer

5 years
The expected service life of draperies when doing a life cycle costing is five years.

Question 6

The Design Firm is redecorating the Day Care Center. They want to make sure the correct window coverings are specified to protect the children. Which of the following selections is the best choice for the space if the windows are 36 inches wide, 36 inches high, and 36 inches off the finished floor?

Accepted Answer

The best choice for window coverings is Cordless Blinds on a Remote Control. Children can get caught up in cords and be strangled even if the cords are anchored to the floor, so they should never be used in around children.

Question 7

A new warehouse complex wants to add offices to an upstairs mezzanine. The head clearance for the mezzanine would be 92 inches. There is only enough room to put in a 24 inch staircase. The building department won't approve the final plans. What is the possible cause?

Accepted Answer

The staircase isn't wide enough.
The minimum width for a staircase for one person is 26 inches.

Question 8

Mercury Vapor Lamps produce what color of light?

Accepted Answer

Bluish-Green
Mercury Vapor Lamps produce a bluish-green light.

Question 9

The Designer for the Smiths new bathroom has been asked by the electrician at what location does she want the lighting located which will provide the task lighting for the vanity area. Which of the following will provide the best location?

Accepted Answer

On each side of the mirror, mounted at eye level.

Question 10

Where is the best location for a "panic switch" to turn on the exterior lights in a home?

Accepted Answer

Master Bedroom by the bed

Question 11

When placing lighting into a walk-in clothes closet which of the following is recommended to achieve the best color rendering index for this situation?

Accepted Answer

Natural Daylight
The colors of the clothes are best rendered when illuminated with natural daylight.

Question 12

Which of the following statements is correct when talking about the temperature in lighting?

Accepted Answer

The lower the number in degrees of Kelvin indicates a warmer color and the higher the number in degrees indicates a cooler color.

Question 13

What is the meaning of light layering?

Accepted Answer

Using the four functions of lighting (task, ambient, accent and decorative) together in other to have a cohesive design.

Question 14

When using sandstone in flooring and it has been cleaved from the original rock it is called?

Accepted Answer

Flagstone
When using sandstone in flooring and it has been cleaved from the original rock it is called flagstone.

Question 15

Carpeting is installed typically in one of ____ways.

Accepted Answer

Three
Carpeting is either installed by direct glue-down installation or stretched-in installation or double glue-down.

Question 16

The Jones family is going to use a drugget on the dining room floor under the dining table. What is the meaning of drugget?

Accepted Answer

A course, heavy imported fabric, felted or plain woven.

Question 17

What is amperage?

Accepted Answer

The amount of electrical energy flowing through an appliance at any given time. Amperage is the strength of an electrical current, measured in amperes.

Question 18

The college is adding a small lecture hall and wants to know which features would be the best to avoid so to have better acoustics. Which of the following would best be avoided?

Accepted Answer

A Vaulted Ceiling
A vaulted ceiling would lead to more echoes or harder places to hear in the hall.

Question 19

Mrs)Abrams requested that her mother's bathroom vanity area be easy to keep clean. Mrs. Abrams' mother, the primary user of the bathroom, has failing eyesight. Which of the following material and fixture combinations will best meet the needs of both users?

Accepted Answer

Solid surface countertop with lighter color integral sink.

Question 20

The new clothing store wants to make sure their lighting is humanizing. What is meant by humanizing light?

Accepted Answer

Designing lighting to have people look their best and feel comfortable.

Quiz 1: Interior Design