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How can designers select better materials that are more climate-friendly?
All of the above
TRUE or FALSE: The built environment generates nearly 50%of annual global C02 emissions
True
Our perception of an object's materiality is influenced by _____.
A. Color & Finish
B. Surface Texture
C. Thermal Conductivity
D. Density
E. All of the Above
E. All of the Above
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) outlines a variety of guidelines for designers to follow in order for their projects to _______.
A. meet compliance with the local, national, and international building codes
B. Have more restrictive designs
C. Meet minimum dimensional requirements for access and egress through a building
D. Set measures and performance of selective elements for specific materials
E. A, C, & D
F. All of the above
E. A, C, & D
The primary concern of a professional interior designer should be ____.
A. The human experience of a project
B. The indoor air quality for the occupants
C. The durability and sustainability of the materials
D. The health, safety, and welfare of the occupants
D. The health, safety, and welfare of the occupants
What grouping of common materials may contain VOCs or contribute to a decrease in indoor air quality?
A. Adhesive, binders, sealants and paints
B. Solvents, thinners, and varnishes
C. Carpet, vinyl, and composite wood
D. A & B
E. A, B, & C
F. None of the above
E. A, B, & C
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is a significant concern for Interior Designers not only because it can contribute to Sick Building Syndrome, but because we spend about ________% of our time indoors.
90
"Red List" refers to common building materials that contain harmful chemicals and ____ (CHOOSE ALL THAT ARE CORRECT).
A. Pollute the environment
B. Bio-accumulate in the food chain
C. Are illegal in North America
D. Can harm construction and factory workers
E. Banned by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
A. Pollute the environment
B. Bio-accumulate in the food chain
D. Can harm construction and factory workers
A Third Party Certification serves ____.
A. To reassure those who specify materials that environmentally sustainable practices are being implemented and observed by their manufacturers
B. To show the chemical make-up and safety criteria for a product
C. As a fancy way to market a building product on a database
D. To provide a life cycle assessment for a product to show its sustainability
A. To reassure those who specify materials that environmentally sustainable practices are being implemented and observed by their manufacturers
______ is a nonprofit organization to promote environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial, and economically viable management of the world's forests.
A. Cradle to Cradle
B. LEED
C. Forest Stewardship Council (FCS)
D. Energy Star
C. Forest Stewardship Council (FCS)
_______ is a beneficial design approach integrating safe materials, continuous reclamation and reuse of materials, clean water, renewable energy, and social fairness.
A. Declare Label
B. Cradle to Cradle
C. Cruelty Free
D. Greenguard
B. Cradle to Cradle
________ is the most recognized indoor air quality (IAQ) certification standard for hard surface flooring materials, adhesives, and under-layments.
A. CRI Green Label Plus
B. Energy Star
C. LEED
D. Floorscore
D. Floorscore
_______ sets higher standards for IAQ related to carpet, adhesives, and cushions and ensures that customers are purchasing the very lowest-emitting products available on the market.
A. Floorscore
B. Cradle to Cradle
C. CRI Green Label Plus
D. Greenseal
C. CRI Green Label Plus
This program gives assurance that products designed for use in indoor spaces (primarily building materials, finishes, interior furnishings, furniture, cleaning products, and electronic equipment) meet strict chemical emissions limits, which contribute to the creation of healthier interiors.
A. LEED
B. Greenguard
C. Declare Label
D. Energy Star
B. Greenguard
Embodied energy consumed during a material's life cycle includes:
A. The amount of living, organic energy associated with a product
B. Energy to extract process, manufacture, and transport a material or component to a factory or the project site
C. The energy consumed by a product once installed
D. The environmental impact of a product
B. Energy to extract process, manufacture, and transport a material or component to a factory or the project site
A synthetic material can only be classified as inorganic
A. True
B. False
B. False
Bamboo, sisal, wool, and stone are examples of what type of material category?
A. Organic / Natural
B. Synthetic
C. Composite
A. Organic / Natural
Terrazzo, glass, stainless steel, and plastic laminate are examples of what type of material category
A. Organic / Natural
B. Synthetic
C. Composite
C. Composite
Ceramic Tile, linoleum, acrylic, and vinyl are examples of what type of material category?
A. Organic / Natural
B. Synthetic
C. Composite
B. Synthetic
True or False: "Rapidly renewable" is a resource that regenerates itself in less than ten years.
A. True
B. False
A. True
What is the difference between PRE-consumer and POST-consumer recycled content?
A. Pre-consumer includes only raw materials and post-consumer includes only recycled materials
B. Pre-consumer relies on up-cycling while post-consumer relies on down-cycling
C. Pre-consumer includes various percentages of industrial by-products in their manufacturing and post-consumer includes waste that has been used and disposed of by consumers
D. All of the above
C. Pre-consumer includes various percentages of industrial by-products in their manufacturing and post-consumer includes waste that has been used and disposed of by consumers
Materials respond in different ways (expand/contract, fade/darken, slump/swell, patina/rust, etc.) to environment changes such as:
A. Air
B. Temperature
C. Light
D. Moisture
E. B & D
F. All of the above
F. All of the above
Which of the following is NOT associated with acoustic properties?
A. NRC
B. STC
C. VBC
C. VBC
Noise Reduction Coefficient ratio (NRC) is important when specifying interior materials because it measures _______.
A. noise reflectance
B. sound absorption
C. fire retardancy
D. sound masking levels
B. sound absorption
The following material will experience the LEAST dimensional movement:
A. Wood
B. Cork
C. Ceramic tile
D. Porcelain tile
D. Porcelain tile
Building Codes restrict the _____ ratings for materials in certain types of structures or occupancy groups
A. Sustainability
B. Durability
C. Class
D. Accessibility
C. Class
TRUE or FALSE: Flame Spread Ratings go from Class A as the most stringent to Class C which is the least stringent.
A. True
B. False
A. True
TRUE or FALSE: Flame and smoke spread ratings indicate how quickly a flame will spread along a material's surface and how much smoke is generated as it burns.
A. True
B. False
A. True
TRUE or FALSE: Many cleaning agents and products used to maintain the materials and components in our living and working environments contain toxic chemicals, such as formaldehyde, harsh acids, and solvents
A. True
B. False
A. True
The material and finish specification is part of the Contract Documents of a project and includes more detailed information organized by the CSI standard numbering system. What does CSI stand for?
A. Contract Specifications Information
B. Commercial Specifications Identification
C. Construction Specifications Institute
D. Construction Standards Information
C. Construction Specifications Institute
This type of specification is the MOST commonly used on interior projects.
A. Performance Specifications
B. Reference Specifications
C. Descriptive or Open Specifications
D. Proprietary or Closed Specifications
D. Proprietary or Closed Specifications
What is one of the most critical sustainability characteristics when selecting a flooring material to reduce waste deposited in landfills?
A. Color and Texture
B. Surface Finish
C. Durability
D. Acoustical Performance
C. Durability
The off-gassing of floor coverings and flooring components of what items can contribute to sick building syndrome by emitting harmful airborne pollutants and VOCs?
A. Dyes, stains, and pigments
B. Adhesives, sealers, and stains
C. Stains, plastic, and dust
D. All of the above
B. Adhesives, sealers, and stains
The Tile Council of North America adopted the Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (DCOF) test is 2014. This means that tiles suitable for level interior spaces expected to be walked upon when wet should have a DCOF value of __________ or greater.
A. 0.30
B. 0.40
C. 0.42
D. 0.62
C. 0.42
Which of the following flooring transitions complies with ADA requirements in a commercial project (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY):
A. A level transition between carpet tile and LVT
B. A transition between wood and broadloom carpet less than ¼" in height
C. A transition between exposed concrete and ½" thick stone without a transition strip
D. All of the above
A. A level transition between carpet tile and LVT
B. A transition between wood and broadloom carpet less than ¼" in height
TRUE or FALSE: Surface imperfections in the subfloor will telegraph through to the finishes surface of resilient and soft floor coverings.
A. True
B. False
A. True
Which flooring is as hard as Maple; more stable than Red Oak, is a grass, not a wood, comes in over 100 species and is available in various finishes and tones?
A. Papyrus
B. Sweetgrass
C. Pampus
D. Bamboo
D. Bamboo
TRUE or FALSE: Softwoods are more durable and tend to be used for furniture and flooring.
A. True
B. False
B. False
This wood flooring is made up of multiple layers of wood bonded together; it has better moisture resistance and won't expand or contract; it is also available in thinner profiles.
A. Solid wood
B. Engineered wood
C. Laminated wood flooring
B. Engineered wood
This wood flooring is made from hardwood and softwood species; the best grade is "clear" or without knots or other imperfections, such as streaks or spots.
A. Solid wood
B. Engineered wood
C. Laminated wood flooring
A. Solid wood
This wood flooring is generally comprised of three layers: decorative surface, core board, and balancing backer.
A. Solid wood
B. Engineered wood
C. Laminated wood flooring
C. Laminated wood flooring
For sustainable interiors, the preferred installation methods for bamboo and wood flooring is:
A. Nailed, stapled, or screwed to surface
B. Glued or adhered to a surface
C. Glued or adhered over an existing flooring
D. Nailed and glued to an existing flooring
A. Nailed, stapled, or screwed to surface
What are the 3 major factors (3 "C's") for residential carpet?
A. Cushion, crushing, color
B. Comfort, color, cost
C. Color, cleanliness, customization
D. Cut pile, color, cushion
B. Comfort, color, cost
Major factors for commercial carpet selection are:
A. Use, program, color
B. Wear, density, cleanability
C. Durability, traffic, cost, ease of maintenance
D. All of the above
C. Durability, traffic, cost, ease of maintenance
TRUE or FALSE: Tufting is the method used to make the majority of the carpet used in the commercial industry today.
A. True
B. False
A. True
This carpet pile type can have an uneven, velvety texture or firm-ended appearance; looks more luxurious, but can show footsteps and flaw due to the consistent texture of the pile
A. Loop Pile
B. Cut Pile / Plush
C. Tip-sheered / Cut & Loop
D. Frieze
B. Cut Pile / Plush
This carpet pile type has a surface consisting of uncut loops including high and low loops or multilevel loops; durable and engineered for high traffic areas
A. Loop Pile
B. Cut Pile / Plush
C. Tip-sheered / Cut & Loop
D. Frieze
A. Loop Pile
This carpet pile type has some loops are sheared on the surface to create areas of a sculpted look. This adds subtle patterns and interest, but isn't too distracting; wears well and multi-colored effects can help hide soils and stains
A. Loop Pile
B. Cut Pile / Plush
C. Tip-sheered / Cut & Loop
D. Frieze
C. Tip-sheered / Cut & Loop
This highly twisted pile yarn sometime has a snarled configuration; it hides footsteps and shedding
A. Loop Pile
B. Cut Pile / Plush
C. Tip-sheered / Cut & Loop
D. Frieze
D. Frieze
This synthetic yarn accounts for 90% of all carpet sold today
A. Wool
B. Acrylic
C. Polyester
D. Nylon
D. Nylon
You are designing a medical office building for a large healthcare client and they want a carpet tile that resists stains, is durable in heavy traffic, and has permanent color (dye method) that allows stains to be cleaned with bleach. Which option below would be the best solution:
A. A wool and polyester blend carpet tile; stock-dyed
B. A nylon carpet tile; solution-dyed
C. A polyester carpet tile; solution-dyed
D. A wood and nylon blend carpet tile; piece-dyed
B. A nylon carpet tile; solution-dyed
A tech company has signed a short-term lease for a space and wants to add carpet tile to select areas (not installed across the entire floor). They also tend to rearrange and move furniture around frequently and want the carpet to be able to be flexible as well. What would be your recommendation for installation method?
A. Direct Glue
B. Free lay / no adhesives
C. Stickers or dots
D. Stretched in
C. Stickers or dots
Brick flooring is ________:
A. Fire resistant
B. Slip resistant
C. Acid / abrasion resistant
D. Fading resistant
E. All of the above
E. All of the above
You are designing a locker room for a spa and the client has requested a durable, monolithic material that is also slip-resistant. Which of the following would you recommend?
A. Mosaic tile
B. Large format stone tile
C. Epoxy / resin cementitious flooring
D. Sealed concrete
C. Epoxy / resin cementitious flooring
TRUE or FALSE: The term "cement" and "concrete" are interchangeable?
A. True
B. False
B. False
What are 3 ways concrete can be finished (SELECT 3)
A. Painted
B. Sealed (tinted or clear)
C. Dyed
D. Printed
A. Painted
B. Sealed (tinted or clear)
C. Dyed
Terrazzo floors are random mosaic floors made by suspending marble chips in a matrix of ______or _______ (Choose 2)
A. Cement
B. Stone
C. Epoxy
D. Water
A. Cement
C. Epoxy
______ can be precast in decorative slabs and tiles, but more often is installed in-situ (original position or place) for larger spaces.
A. Concrete
B. Cementitious flooring
C. Cement
D. Terrazzo
D. Terrazzo
What is the difference between porcelain and ceramic tile? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
A. Porcelain tiles are a type of ceramic tile
B. Porcelain tile is for commercial and ceramic is for residential
C. Porcelain tile is made from porcelain and ceramic tile is made from ceramic
D. Porcelain tile is fired at a higher temperature
E. Porcelain tile often has a through-body color while ceramic tiles are glazed
A. Porcelain tiles are a type of ceramic tile
D. Porcelain tile is fired at a higher temperature
E. Porcelain tile often has a through-body color while ceramic tiles are glazed
A client found a glazed ceramic tile online that they want to use for a restaurant/bar flooring application. Why would this not be an appropriate selection? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
A. If the tile chips it will be noticeable
B. The tile is not slip resistant
C. The tile will be too reflective
D. The glaze will penetrate the entire tile making it too brittle
E. All of the above
A. If the tile chips it will be noticeable
B. The tile is not slip resistant
________ is a tool used to precision cut smaller shapes from larger format flooring materials including tile, stone, and resilient flooring:
A. Laser forming
B. Water-jet cutting
C. CNC routing
D. Band sawing
B. Water-jet cutting
TRUE or FALSE: A polished finish on stone or tile is recommended for flooring in a wet area like a shower, locker room, dish room, etc.
A. True
B. False
B. False
________________ is the most common application used to install porcelain floor tiles and stone floor tiles because it maintains an overall assembly height that will transition well with adjoining floor coverings
A. Thick set
B. Mortar set
C. Grout set
D. Thin set
D. Thin set
A client wants to create a tile or stone flooring surface with a high level of contrast and increased slip resistance. Which of the following would be the best approach?
A. Seamless flooring contrasting the wall surface
B. Monochromatic mosaic flooring with contrasting grout color
C. Mixed glass mosaic flooring with multiple colors and finishes
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
B. Monochromatic mosaic flooring with contrasting grout color
This product is extremely absorptive, considered rapidly renewable, and suitable for allergy sufferers because it is hypoallergenic, antifungal, and antimicrobial. For flooring applications, it typically comes in tiles or planks.
A. Cork
B. Linoleum
C. Rubber
D. Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT)
E. Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT)
A. Cork
This product is made from primarily natural raw materials including linseed oil, resins, and a natural jute backing; it has antimicrobial and anti-static propertied; it is also biodegradable and has zero harmful VOC emissions.
A. Cork
B. Linoleum
C. Rubber
D. Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT)
E. Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT)
B. Linoleum
This material is resistant to spills from chemicals and other corrosive materials; textures are often applied to the finish to offer protection from slips; designers need to be aware of the composition of this material to ensure it does not negatively contribute to Indoor air-quality (IAQ); solid colors can show scuffs
A. Cork
B. Linoleum
C. Rubber
D. Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT)
E. Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT)
C. Rubber
This tile and plank product is a heterogeneous flooring products (their wear layer is applied to a backing or cushion); they use a photographic image of other materials such as bamboo, brick, granite, marble, porcelain tile, slate, or wood
A. Cork
B. Linoleum
C. Rubber
D. Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT)
E. Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT)
E. Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT)
This resilient tile flooring contains vinyl and is considered durable and has the most economical price point; if clients are worried about PVC on their project, this material should be avoided
A. Cork
B. Linoleum
C. Rubber
D. Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT)
E. Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT)
D. Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT)
Which of these is NOT considered a resilient flooring surface?
A. Rubber
B. Ceramic Tile
C. Vinyl
D. Luxury Vinyl Tile
B. Ceramic Tile
What are the two typical framing (stud) materials for wall assemblies? (SELECT 2)
A. Steel / metal
B. Wood
C. Concrete
D. Brick
A. Steel / metal
B. Wood
You are working with a high-end residential client in Santa Fe, New Mexico, who wants to utilize a natural, thermally conductive material to enhance the warm palette of oranges, reds, and purples they are drawn to. Which material would you recommend to achieve this criteria?
A. Concrete
B. Brick
C. Flagstone
D. Rammed Earth
D. Rammed Earth
TRUE or FALSE: Cast-in-place concrete can be utilized to showcase the inversion of the on-site formwork to achieve a board-form aesthetic.
A. True
B. False
A. True
This image showcases a pattern bond for brick walls know as:
A. Common Bond
B. Herringbone Bond
C. Flemish Bond
D. Stack Bond
D. Stack Bond
______ is most commonly used as a substrate and painted or clad with other surface materials
A. Gypsum Board / Drywall
B. Concrete
C. Plywood
D. Wall Base
A. Gypsum Board / Drywall
This is a fire-rated wallboard that contains additives in the gypsum core which increases its fire-resistant properties
A. Greenboard
B. Paperless Wall Board
C. Type X Gypsum Board
D. Cement Board
C. Type X Gypsum Board
This is a moisture-resistive wallboard that is made with thicker, wax coated paper; specified in wet applications with tile
A. Greenboard
B. Paperless Wall Board
C. Type X Gypsum Board
D. Cement Board
A. Greenboard
This is wrapped in fiberglass and specifically engineered to reduce the growth of mold and mildew in humid locations
A. Greenboard
B. Paperless Wall Board
C. Type X Gypsum Board
D. Cement Board
B. Paperless Wall Board
This finish can show surface imperfections due to its light reflecting capabilities. It has a low concentration of pigments, but can easily be scrubbed.
A. Flat
B. Eggshell, Pearl, or Satin
C. Semi-Gloss
D. Gloss or High Gloss
D. Gloss or High Gloss
This finish has moderate scrubability with a slightly lower concentration of pigment than the highest volume finish Laser forming
A. Flat
B. Eggshell, Pearl, or Satin
C. Semi-Gloss
D. Gloss or High Gloss
B. Eggshell, Pearl, or Satin
This finish has limited cleanability but the highest pigment volume concentration
A. Flat
B. Eggshell, Pearl, or Satin
C. Semi-Gloss
D. Gloss or High Gloss
A. Flat
This finish can be used where a significant amount of scrubbing may be needed. It also has a mid-range sheen
A. Flat
B. Eggshell, Pearl, or Satin
C. Semi-Gloss
D. Gloss or High Gloss
C. Semi-Gloss
_____ feet x ______ feet is the common size for gypsum board panels, plywood, and many other interior panelized surfaces
A. 3 x 6
B. 4 x 6
C. 4 x 8
D. 4 x 10
C. 4 x 8
_________ is one of the most important design features to consider when you have specified a dark, dimensional wall tile.
A. Gloss finish
B. Grout
C. Backing
D. Lighting
D. Lighting
This stone or tile wall finish will create a mirror gloss effect with sharp reflections:
A. Glass finish
B. Polished finish
C. Honed finish
D. Flamed finish
B. Polished finish
This material can be used as a substrate OR a finished wood product
A. Veneer
B. Studs
C. Piles
D. Plywood
D. Plywood
What type of veneer cut is pictured here?
A. Plain / Flat Slicing
B. Rift Slicing / Cut
C. Rotary
C. Rotary
What type of veneer cut is pictured here?
A. Plain / Flat Slicing
B. Rift Slicing / Cut
C. Rotary
A. Plain / Flat Slicing
What type of veneer cut is pictured here?
A. Plain / Flat Slicing
B. Rift Slicing / Cut
C. Rotary
B. Rift Slicing / Cut
What type of veneer match is pictured here?
A. Book Matching
B. Slip Matching
C. Random Matching
D. End Matching
A. Book Matching
What type of veneer match is pictured here?
A. Book Matching
B. Slip Matching
C. Random Matching
D. End Matching
C. Random Matching
What type of veneer match is pictured here?
A. Book Matching
B. Slip Matching
C. Random Matching
D. End Matching
D. End Matching
What type of veneer match is pictured here?
A. Book Matching
B. Slip Matching
C. Random Matching
D. End Matching
B. Slip Matching
______________ is the most common type of glass produced
A. Frosted
B. Clear
C. Float
D. Dimensional
C. Float
A retail client has engaged you to design seasonal graphics for their storefront that can be easily swapped out. The current glazing system includes clear glass. What additive approach would you recommend for temporary, applied graphics to the surface of the glass?
A. Polished
B. Frosted
C. Film
D. Etched
C. Film
This type of glass is used for safety reasons as well as for sound insulation and aesthetic purposes; if broken, the glass will adhere to the elastic polymer film.
A. Laminated Glass
B. Tempered Glass
A. Laminated Glass
This type of glass is used whenever glass is used in a door or within 18 inches of the finished floor surface; if broken, the glass will break into thousands of tiny blunt pieces instead of dangerous shards.
A. Laminated Glass
B. Tempered Glass
B. Tempered Glass
______ metals contain iron and are more susceptible to oxidation and acids
A. Ferrous
B. Non-ferrous
C. Steel
D. Lead
A. Ferrous
Which one of the metals below is NOT a ferrous metal?
A. Steel
B. Cast Iron
C. Stainless Steel
D. Aluminum
D. Aluminum
Which one of the metals below is NOT a non-ferrous metal?
A. Copper
B. Brass
C. Carbon Steel
D. Nickel
C. Carbon Steel
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