Question 1

Applied strips to a wall or ceiling so other materials may be applied are called _______.
A)Lattice
B)Furring
C)Shims
D)Girders

Accepted Answer

Furring strips are used so materials may be applied to a wall or ceiling when those materials may not be applied directly to the wall.

Question 2

DB (decibel) is the measurement of ______ .
A)Building materials
B)Sound
C)Water weight
D)Natural Light

Accepted Answer

The scale of measurement of sound is Decibel or dB. Levels of 30 dB are considered quiet and levels 85 dB are considered noisy.

Question 3

The contractor is placing a horizontal member over a large opening to support the load above in a wall he's building. What is that horizontal member called?
A)Stud
B)Keystone
C)Beam
D)Lintel

Accepted Answer

The horizontal member over a large opening that supports the load above is called a lintel.

Question 4

The STC rating is used to evaluate of a space or material?
A)The flame resistance
B)The light refraction
C)The acoustical quality
D)The structural limit

Accepted Answer

The Sound transmission class (STC) is used to evaluate the acoustical quality of a space or a material.

Question 5

A common compliant in a commercial space is often the noise. A restaurant can be so noisy it chases patrons away or an office can be so noisy other workers find it hard to concentrate. It's important for a designer to find that balance for the space they are designing. When considering noise control what is the "most important" in designing the space?
A)Ceiling height
B)Shape of the room
C)Occupancy load
D)Surface Materials

Accepted Answer

Surface materials are the most important consideration when considering acoustical design considerations.

Question 6

Horizontal or vertical members separating the glass surfaces when joining adjacent windows is called:
A)Mullion
B)Jamb
C)Flashing
D)Muntin

Accepted Answer

The horizontal or vertical members separating the glass surfaces in a when joining adjacent windows is called a mullion. A mullion is also used when joining window to door units.

Question 7

When specifying sliding glass windows the designer may need to clarify which panels will be sliding and which one(s) are stationary. The following nomenclature represents this information so the order is placed correctly.
A)X = Sliding Panel, O = Stationary panel when viewed from the inside.
B)X = Sliding Panel, O = Stationary panel when viewed from the outside.

Accepted Answer

When specifying sliding glass windows X represents the Sliding Panel, O represents the Stationary panel when viewed from the outside. This is industry standard.

Question 8

The minimum allowable thickness for a concrete slab is _____ when it is supported directly by the ground.
A)3 inches
B)4 inches
C)5 inches
D)6 inches

Accepted Answer

The minimum allowable thickness for a concrete slab is 4 inches when it is supported directly by the ground.

Question 9

Thin Set has become a common method for setting floor tile in residential installations. Which of the following describes this type of installation?
A)Tile that is set in a mortar base that is 3/4" to 1" thick.
B)Tile that is set with organic mastic over green board .
C)Setting tile in a mud bed over thin plywood base.
D)Setting tile in an adhesive made from cement, fine sand and other chemicals that is not typically greater than 3/16th " thick.

Accepted Answer

Thin Set is the compound made with cement, fine sand and other chemicals. A .

Question 10

Knowing exists are an important part of interior space planning. Exits include:
A)Building tunnels, exit halls, balconies, roof access panels.
B)Exit doors, elevators, exits through large rooms, vertical exits, hallways.
C)Exterior exit doors, exit stairs, exit ramps, exit passageways, horizontal exits.
D)Exit doors, windows, vertical passages, ramps, corridors.

Accepted Answer

Exterior exit doors, exit stairs, exit ramps, exit passageways, horizontal exits.
The National First Protection Association states the code.
Elevators and escalators cannot be used as an exit in a fire.

Question 11

The instrument for measuring atmospheric humidity is called a ________.
A)Vaporizer
B)Homeostatic Chroma Meter
C)Humidifier
D)Psychrometer

Accepted Answer

The instrument for measuring atmospheric humidity is called a Psychrometer. Mechanical engineers use pshychrometric charts to determine the amount of heat that must be added or removed by the HVAC in a room

Question 12

The function of a ballast in a fluorescent fixture is:
A)Supply of electricity to the fixture
B)Provide rapid start
C)Internal link to combine fixtures
D)Starting voltage and operating current

Accepted Answer

The function of a ballast in a fluorescent fixture is The ballast provides the starting voltage and operating current for fluorescent, mercury, and other electric discharge lamps.

Question 13

The unit for measuring brightness or luminance is:
A)Lumens
B)Foot Lamberts
C)Foot Candles
D)Illumination

Accepted Answer

Foot Lamberts. Merriam -Webster's definition: a unit of luminance equal to the luminance of a perfectly diffusing surface that emits or reflects one lumen per square foot.

Question 14

The vertical members that support the header in construction are called:
A)Beams
B)Jack Studs
C)Joist
D)Jam

Accepted Answer

The vertical members that support the header in construction are called Jack Studs. Jack studs are nailed to full studs on each side of the header.

Question 15

Your client wants to add another bathroom in his home. He has to take space from two closets in two bedrooms to make enough room. He wants a shower, a toilet and a small sink. He does not have room for a tub. What is the minimum shower size you can specify and still meet the code requirement for the interior dimensions of a residential shower?
A)28" x 30"
B)36" x 36"
C)30" x 30"
D)30" x 60"

Accepted Answer

The minimum code requirement for the interior dimensions of a shower are 30" x 30" or 900 square inches, in which a circle of 30" in diameter must fit. (IRC P 2708.1, ICP 417.4)

Question 16

The clients have requested to have their tub/shower remodeled. They want new shower valves. The wife has arthritis so she needs handles that will also work for her. What is your recommended tub/shower handle that you specify.
A)Cross Handle - Standard Valves
B)Lever Handle - Pressure Balance Control Valves
C)Round Handles - Thermostatic Mixing Valves
D)Knob Handle - Standard Valves

Accepted Answer

Code Requirement: Shower and tub/shower control valves must be one of the following:
Pressure balanced
Thermostatic mixing
Combination pressure balance/thermostatic mixing valve types
2006 International Residential Code (IRC P2708.3)

Question 17

An elderly couple are going to remodel their bathroom. They want to plan for the future in the event that one or both may ever find themselves confined to a wheelchair. The depth of the passage inside the bathroom is 21". What is the minimum size of the swinging door you as the designer would specify for the entrance to the space?
A)36"
B)32"
C)34"
D)38"

Accepted Answer

The Designer should specify a 36" Door. The clear opening of the door should be at least 34".
Code reference: Clear openings of doorways with swinging doors shall be measured between the face of door and stop, with the door open 90 Degrees. 2003 Accessible and Useable Building and Facilities (ANSI 404.2.3)

Question 18

Your client has decided they do not want to put a vent hood over their electric range but they do want a wall cabinet above. At what height is the bottom of the wall cabinet above the cooking surface according to the International Building Code?
A)18"
B)24"
C)30"
D)36"

Accepted Answer

A clearance of at least 30" is required between a cooking surface and an unprotected/combustible surface above it.

Question 19

Your Client's husband is a private person and wants to have an enclosed toilet compartment in their new remodeled bathroom. The bathroom space is not very large so the designer needs to design the minimum enclosed area and yet still meet code requirements. What is the minimum size that an enclosed toilet compartment can be made?
A)36" x 66"
B)30" x 60"
C)32" x 58"
D)29" x 58"

Accepted Answer

The Code requirement for a separate toilet compartment is 30" x 60" according to the International Plumbing Code. (IPC 405.3.1)

Question 20

Often times in a high rise a designer has to work around fixed pipes and pipe chases that cannot be moved. One of those pipe systems is often a standpipe. Which of the following is the best description of a standpipe system?
A)A secondary fire-suppression system
B)A dry chemical extinguishing system
C)A standby alarm system
D)Piping and valves for use as a fire protection system

Accepted Answer

Piping and valves for use as a fire protection system
A standpipe system is a fire protection system that consists of a network of piping, valves and hose connections that provides fire-water supply.

Quiz 1: Interior Design

Applied strips to a wall or ceiling so other materials may be applied are called _______.

DB (decibel) is the measurement of ______ .

The contractor is placing a horizontal member over a large opening to support the load above in a wall he's building. What is that horizontal member called?

The STC rating is used to evaluate of a space or material?

Horizontal or vertical members separating the glass surfaces when joining adjacent windows is called:

When specifying sliding glass windows the designer may need to clarify which panels will be sliding and which one(s) are stationary. The following nomenclature represents this information so the order is placed correctly.

The minimum allowable thickness for a concrete slab is _____ when it is supported directly by the ground.

Thin Set has become a common method for setting floor tile in residential installations. Which of the following describes this type of installation?

Knowing exists are an important part of interior space planning. Exits include:

The instrument for measuring atmospheric humidity is called a ________.

The function of a ballast in a fluorescent fixture is:

The unit for measuring brightness or luminance is:

The vertical members that support the header in construction are called:

The clients have requested to have their tub/shower remodeled. They want new shower valves. The wife has arthritis so she needs handles that will also work for her. What is your recommended tub/shower handle that you specify.

Your client has decided they do not want to put a vent hood over their electric range but they do want a wall cabinet above. At what height is the bottom of the wall cabinet above the cooking surface according to the International Building Code?

Often times in a high rise a designer has to work around fixed pipes and pipe chases that cannot be moved. One of those pipe systems is often a standpipe. Which of the following is the best description of a standpipe system?