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The designer is assigned the task of field measuring a large church with a school and living quarters attached to the sanctuary.
Which measuring method would be the most accurate when measuring this large, complex interior?
- reflectorless electronic distance measurement (REDM)
- rectified photography
- laser scanning
- photogrammetry
laser scanning
If two people are seated at a rectangular table with one person at each end this indicates what type of relationship/interaction between the two people?
- competitive
- cooperative
- intimate
- instructional
competitive
Which occupancy group is most restrictive?
- A
- R
- B
- I
A
Where are flame-spread ratings in a building most restrictive?
- in exit enclosures
- in access ways to exits
- in enclosed spaces
- on corridor floors
in exit enclosures
If you were specifying the fabric for sofas in a sunroom, which would be the LEAST desirable choice?
- rayon
- modacrylic
- acrylic
- polyester
rayon
Which of the following is the BEST approach to designing an accessible lavatory?
- None of these
- Wall mount at 34" AFF with insulated wrapped pipes
- Mount in a vanity base cabinet, with top of counter no higher than 34" AFF
- Mount in a counter at 34" AFF with insulated wrapped pipes and clear floor space of 30x40
Wall mount at 34" AFF with insulated wrapped pipes
"Inclusive" design, sometimes referred to as "universal" design, is characterized by what main feature?
- inclusive design addresses only the needs of public facility users
- inclusive design promotes the needs of senior's safety and independence
- inclusive design is accessible for all people regardless of ability
- inclusive design addresses the needs of the broadest range of individuals
inclusive design addresses the needs of the broadest range of individuals
What is the minimum information that should be included in every programming document?
- a statement of the goals and objectives, budget, schedule, furnishing, and equipment
- a statement of the goals and objectives, required spaces and area requirements, budget, and mechanical systems
- a statement of the goals and objectives, furniture and equipment requirements, required spaces, and area requirement, budget
- a statement of goals and objectives, a list of client requirements to include adjacencies between people and activities, a list of spaces, and their square footages
a statement of goals and objectives, a list of client requirements to include adjacencies between people and activities, a list of spaces, and their square footages
Dead end corridors must not exceed:
- 20' (6 m)
- 25' (7.5 m)
- 22' (6.7 m)
- 27' (8.2 m)
20' (6 m)
Which test is NOT used to determine flammability of upholstery fabric?
- Radiant Panel Test
- Steiner Tunnel Test
- Smolder Resistance Test
- Smoke Density Test
Radiant Panel Test
The designer is working on a remodel of a public restroom and are required to bring it up to code when completing the work. The toilet partitions are currently held off the ground 3 inches.
Based on this information, which of the following design solutions will ensure that these partitions are accessible?
- Ensure 60" turning circle.
- Raise the toilet partitions to 6 inches maximum AFF on all sides of the stall.
- Raise the toilet partitions to 9 inches minimum AFF at the front and at least one side of the stall.
- Relocate the plumbing fixtures so that the centerline is between 16 and 18 inches from a wall.
Raise the toilet partitions to 9 inches minimum AFF at the front and at least one side of the stall.
What two aspects of sustainable interior design have a direct effect on human health?
- Sustainable materials and energy conservation.
- Energy conservation and building re-use.
- Indoor air quality and energy conservation.
- Indoor air quality and sustainable materials.
Indoor air quality and sustainable materials.
A client proposes using the entire second floor of a mansion converted into retail suites for a new clothing boutique.
The proposed suite has a calculated occupancy load of 45 people and a single common path of egress travel distance of 74 feet (22.6 m) maximum.
How many exits are required?
- One
- Two
- Three
- Four
- Two
An office tenant space design currently meets the maximum occupancy load allowed on the floor due to the egress counts provided by the exit widths and stairs of the existing building.
The client would like to adjust the design to add a training room in the space.
What must be done to ensure the occupant load does not grow to exceed the maximum allowed?
- make sure the total area of the training room does not exceed an occupant load of 49.
- provide a sprinkler system within the training room and separate the space with a smoke barrier.
- keep the area of the training room below 10% of the total area so it can be classified as an incidental use area.
- keep the area of the training room below 10% of the total area so it can be classified as an accessory occupancy.
make sure the total area of the training room does not exceed an occupant load of 49.
Which flooring test provides the best measure of slip resistance?
- ASTM F1679
- ASTM D2047
- ASTM F1677
- ASTM C1028
ASTM D2047
Using behavioral analytics as part of the Interior Design programming process is helpful as it does which of the following?
- It provides lists of monitored sites within an existing building.
- It allows real time data gathering of how users experience a space.
- It develops useful information on employee interpersonal interactions.
- It generates comparisons between similar types of spaces.
It allows real time data gathering of how users experience a space.
The interior designer is working on the renovation of a home for a growing family, including a child with special needs.
In what aspect of the Programming phase would they gather information on the child's special needs?
- Goals and Objectives
- Activity Needs
- User Needs
- Adjacency Requirements
User Needs
In which case would the number of people occupying a space NOT be critical to the programming effort?
- the dining room of a housing complex for the elderly
- the workroom of a commercial laundry
- a multipurpose meeting room in a neighborhood recreation center
- a waiting area in a hospital
the workroom of a commercial laundry
Determine the gross area of an office space with a net area of 6,000SF and an efficiency factor of .75:
- 8,500 SQ FT
- 2,000 SQ FT
- 8,000 SQ FT
- 4,500 SQ FT
8,000 SQ FT
Which of the following is NOT true of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory of behavior?
- Basic needs can be simultaneously met while moving to other levels of needs
- Humans have a variety of needs divided into deficiency needs and growth needs
- Meeting needs and moving to the next highest level provides the motivation for behavior
- Basic needs must be met first before you can move to the next highest level
Basic needs can be simultaneously met while moving to other levels of needs
Why are ozone generators rarely recommended in building ventilation systems?
- They chemically cover up foul-smelling outside air odors before they enter the interior environment.
- They mask important odors that help us smell the quality of our indoor air environmental quality.
- They provide the means to absorb toxic indoor odors and release them when no longer dangerous.
- They increase the perception of indoor warning odors to long-term occupants of the space.
They mask important odors that help us smell the quality of our indoor air environmental quality.