Interior Design Final Exam

Mosaic Tile

Stone, ceramic, porcelain, or glass 6 sq. in or less

3 classifications of flooring

hard, resilient, soft

what tends to characterize the appearance of carpet

carpet pile

reflected ceiling plan

topdown mirror view shows mirrors, door openings, ceiling finishes

what makes way finding difficult

circuitous pathways

what type of solid wood is most often used in flooring

The five steps of design thinking perfectly align with the five steps of the design process

false

Tread

portion of each step that supports the foot

a hallway aligned with fixed partitions is an example of

defined horizontal circulation

a path articulated by furniture placement is an example of

flexible horizontal circulation

circulation space is the floor area consumed by walls, columns, doors, and interior components such as furniture

false

code compliant ramp-slope

what material has replaced the use of plaster

gypsum board

the designer coordinates the work of engineering consultants resolving any conflicts during the planning process

true

guardrail

safety feature that prevents user from falling over the edge of a stairway

two broad categories of millwork are

manufactured and custom

3 finish systems

floors, walls, and ceilings

occupied space is the open floor area that allows users to travel, navigate around or through architectural elements

false

masonry

stone, brick, tile, assembled in modules mortar grout or drylaid

what finish systems requires the highest durability?

floors

what characterizes slate?

what characterizes marble?

very hard, porous, expressive veining and color

what characterizes substrate?

the construction materials under the finishes themselves

what floor wood flooring installation method results in simple geometric patterns such as herringbone?

parquetry

what are the most common brick positions?

stretcher, soldier, header

what has the most influence on the texture of poured concrete?

the formwork

what is often used to cover a plywood or particle board substrate and still provide the appearance of solid wood?

veneer

synthetic materials in furniture construction include which of the following?

molded plastics, acrylic and fiberglass

What ceiling material reduces echos?

ACT

Furniture Fixtures, and Equipment is abbreviated FF&E

true

a furniture piece more than 100 years old is considered

antique

a furniture piece that is a prime example of a type of furniture from a specific period or style is considered

vintage

what is the side of door opening that commonly contains the hinges or latch assembly?

jamb

what type of sofa is specifically designed to accommodate one person in a reclined position?

chaise

what non-flat ceiling slopes in one direction?

shed

the quality of furniture piece relies on

what is NOT a door classification category based on upon operation?

automatic

what is the horizontal solid portion of a door?

rail

for ADA purposes what’s the minimum front approach on the pull side of the door next to the door handle?

18”

what is the most durable method of dying in textile manufacturing?

solution dyeing

systems furniture

used in open office environments and include desks, storage, and partitions

which window type allows 100% ventilation for the window opening size while also offering protection against rain?

awning

which window type allows daylight to penetrate the interior while offering visual privacy?

clerestory

floor light fixtures functions best if they are recessed and covered with a protective lens or glass plate

true

what is an example of hard window covering?

window screens

what is NOT an aspect of textile testing performance?

greige goods

what is not included in the electrical systems of an interior?

diffusers

the measurement of the amount of light produced by a single light source is

lumen

an adjustable track luminaire is an example of

accent lighting

the measurement of the intensity of light in a given direction is

candela

wall-mounted luminaires are also called

sconces

accurate color rendition needs a minimum CRI rating of

80

lighting temperature is measured in

degrees kelvin (k)

moonlight is an example of

natural reflected light

what is an example of manufactured textile fiber?

synthetic

smoke and heat detecters are an example of

fire monitoring devices

what lamp type has the longest useful lifespan?

LED

a recessed can luminaire is an example of

ambient lighting

another term for suspended luminaire

pendant fixture

non-architectural luminaires include portable luminaires and adjustable pendant luminaires

true

the appropriate industry term for “bulb” is

lamp

in terms of installation, luminaires are divided into which two categories?

architectural and non-architectural

what lamp type has the lowest efficacy?

incandescent

mechanical, electrical, plumbing engineering principles is abbreviated MEP

true

interior designers can make structural interventions without the input of a structural engineer or architect

false

a term that measures the amount of sound passing through a material or construction is

sound transmission class

why have incandescent lamps been banned in some countries?

low efficacy

which lighting control allows a luminaire to be controlled from two places?

3-way-switch

The RCP is a list of graphic symbols and their meanings

false

Pitch, measured in hertz (HZ) is known as

Sound Frequency

HVAC is an abbreviation for heating, ventilation, and air control

false

what is not included in the four factors of the human comfort zone?

Convection of heat

What is the most common discharge lamp type?

Fluorescent

Conduction

Heat transferring through a solid material

Convection

Heat transferred through air movement

The result of high concentration of airborne contaminants is known as

Indoor Air Quality

The air exchange within a room, expressed as cubic feet per minute, is known as

Ventilation

Horns, strobes, and alarms are examples of

Fire notification devices

The term to describe the amount of sound absorbed by a material is known as

Noise reduction coefficient

the science of sound is

acoustics