Question 1

The client has called the design firm in because their walls are chalking. What does chalking mean?

Accepted Answer

The paint is powdering on film surface.

Question 2

A condition in carpet fibers that have become knotted with other strands, causing rough spotty areas is called?

Accepted Answer

Pilling
A condition in carpet fibers that have become knotted with other strands, causing rough spotty areas is called pilling.

Question 3

The design firm specifications have a splush finish for the carpeting for a new home. What is a splush finish?

Accepted Answer

A semi-dense cut pile halfway between a shag and a plush.
The tufts lay less than shag, but not as much as a plush.

Question 4

The concert hall was having problems with the level of reverberation. Which best describes reverberation?

Accepted Answer

The prolongation of sound as it repeatedly bounces off hard surfaces.

Question 5

What are three disadvantages of low-voltage lighting?

Accepted Answer

Hum, Voltage Drop, Limited Wattage

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the meaning of the rating called NIC (Noise Isolation Class)?

Accepted Answer

An interzonal rating that evaluates panels in terms of both absorption and transmission of sound.

Question 7

Which of the following carpets fiber choices is less resistant to stains?

Accepted Answer

Wool
Wool is less resistant to stains.

Question 8

What is the typical height off the floor that institutional cubicle curtains are hung at?

Accepted Answer

14 - 16 inches
Institutional cubicle curtains are typically hung at is 14 - 16 inches off the floor.

Question 9

Dave is always getting a sore neck and his wrist is sore after he's been working on his computer all day long. He wants to make sure the ergonomics are correct when the remodeling takes place. Ergonomics is concerned with?

Accepted Answer

Designing to meet the needs of body mechanics.

Question 10

The desks have been ordered with a circular opening so the telephones and the computer cables can drop to the connections in the lower part of the wall behind. The name of this opening is called?

Accepted Answer

Grommet
A grommet is the circular opening in a desk so that power cords can pass through to the floor.

Question 11

The three main areas to consider regarding acoustics within Interior space are?

Accepted Answer

Reverberation, Reflection, Absorption
The three main areas to consider regarding acoustics within Interior space are reverberation, reflection, absorption.

Question 12

What is the meaning of Intumescent?

Accepted Answer

The ability of a material to swell and char when exposed to heat.

Question 13

Numerous tests indicated that ________ used at seam edges presented a flammability hazard unless treated.

Accepted Answer

Welt Cords

Question 14

When considering resilient flooring for a commercial project which choices should be considered first?

Accepted Answer

Flammability, Light Reflectance, Slipperiness

Question 15

What is the best description of the "black-mirror" effect?

Accepted Answer

Windows become black mirrors at night when exterior lighting isn't present.
Exterior lighting helps eliminate this problem.

Question 16

The placing of elements that block direct line-of-sight travel paths for sound waves is called?

Accepted Answer

Acoustical Shadow
The placing of elements that block direct line-of-sight travel paths for sound waves is called acoustical shadow.

Question 17

In a commercial building when a walkway serves as a required exit, what is the maximum allowable length of exit access travel if an automatic sprinkler system is not present?

Accepted Answer

200 feet

Question 18

A restaurant wants to add a bathroom so the kitchen staff and waiters don't use the public space. Which entrance is not acceptable by building code?

Accepted Answer

The bathroom door is in the kitchen.

Question 19

Which of the following statements is not true in a bathroom?

Accepted Answer

A receptacle can be installed within a shower or bathtub space if the plug is above 36"

Question 20

What is the minimum allowable unobstructed width of a wheelchair ramp?

Accepted Answer

36 inches

Quiz 1: Interior Design