Deck 14: Interior Design As a Career

Question 1

Interior designers are qualified by

A) education, experience, and examination.
B) education, professional involvement, and continuing education.
C) education, licensure, and advanced degrees.
D) education, examination, and licensure.

Answer 1

education, experience, and examination.

Question 2

The IDEP is a (n)

A) professional design organization.
B) internship program.
C) accreditation.
D) national exam.

Answer 2

internship program.

Question 3

In order to sit for the NCIDQ exam, designers must

A) complete college level educational credits.
B) complete work experience under the direction of an NCIDQ holder or registered/licensed designer.
C) complete an IDEP approved internship.
D) both a & b.

Answer 3

both a & b.

Question 4

To maintain professional registration, most states and provinces require professionals to

A) practice.
B) complete their education.
C) complete CEUs.
D) pass an exam.

Question 5

This type of insurance protects designers when mistakes are made in contract documents.

A) property
B) errors and omissions
C) liability
D) life and health

Question 6

Emerging changes in the workplace include

A) multigenerational workplaces.
B) globalization.
C) environmental concerns.
D) all of the above.

Question 7

Some of the most prominent trends in interior design concern

A) the virtual office.
B) single family residences.
C) hospitality design.
D) A & B only.

Question 8

ASID is a professional organization specifically for educators.

Question 9

A title act requires professionals to become registered before they can practice.

Question 10

Approximately 70% of all bachelor level programs are accredited by CIDA.

Question 11

association

A) A form of business where a designer collaborates with a firm.
B) A form of business where two or more individuals share the benefits and the risks.
C) A form of business where the company is separate from its owners.
D) The simplest form of business, yet the most risky.

Question 12

partnership

A) A form of business where a designer collaborates with a firm.
B) A form of business where two or more individuals share the benefits and the risks.
C) A form of business where the company is separate from its owners.
D) The simplest form of business, yet the most risky.

Question 13

corporation

A) A form of business where a designer collaborates with a firm.
B) A form of business where two or more individuals share the benefits and the risks.
C) A form of business where the company is separate from its owners.
D) The simplest form of business, yet the most risky.

Question 14

Match the following:

-flat or fixed fee

A) Used by experienced designers knowledgeable in estimating cost based on the project's size.
B) A set rate for the project.
C) Varies based on the designer's experience, status, and geographic location.
D) Profits are made through mark up on product sales.

Question 15

Match the following:

-hourly fee

A) Used by experienced designers knowledgeable in estimating cost based on the project's size.
B) A set rate for the project.
C) Varies based on the designer's experience, status, and geographic location.
D) Profits are made through mark up on product sales.

Question 16

Match the following:

-cost plus

A) Used by experienced designers knowledgeable in estimating cost based on the project's size.
B) A set rate for the project.
C) Varies based on the designer's experience, status, and geographic location.
D) Profits are made through mark up on product sales.

Question 17

Match the following:

-square footage fee

A) Used by experienced designers knowledgeable in estimating cost based on the project's size.
B) A set rate for the project.
C) Varies based on the designer's experience, status, and geographic location.
D) Profits are made through mark up on product sales.

Question 18

23 There are twelve items that should be included in a letter of agreement or other professional contract. List five of them.

Question 19

Discuss professional ethics in interior design.

Question 20

Discuss multiculturalism with respect to interior design.

Question 21

Discuss environmental sustainability with respect to interior design.

Question 22

Discuss the use and application of a concept in an interior design project.

Question 23

Discuss the significance of evidence based design to the interior design profession.

Question 24

List and describe the five main phases of the design process.

Question 25

Discuss the value of interior design in relationship to the general public.

Question 26

List and describe the three main goals of design.