ARTID 250 Final 2025 Frequently Tested Questions And Verified Answers With Rationales

The Evidence-based design was historically applied in the healthcare industry and involves the discussion of goals and objectives during the preliminary client contact phase.

True or False?

True

Designers are required to have a balance of technical knowledge and an appreciation of quality aesthetics, to meet human needs in environments.

True or False?

True

A current specialty area for interior designers that relates to the senior population, somewhat a bridge between residential and contract design is known as:

-Assisted Living

-Co-habitation

-Micro-housing

-Hospice care

Assisted Living

The largest interior design professional organization in North American is known by the acronym of:

-IFDA

-ASID

-IDEC

-IIDA

ASID

LEED is an acronym which stands for a credential for:

-Leadership in Education in Environmental Design

-Longitudinal Energy and Eco-friendly Design

-Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

-Leadership for Excellence in Educational Design

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

One effort on behalf of design firms to commit to "design in the public interest" is to dedicate a certain percentage of its resources to nonprofit design project at no cost. The term used for this is known as:

-Pro bono

-Reciprocal contract

-Pro active

-Barter arrangement

Pro bono

The Americans with Disabilities Act primarily require buildings to provide equal access to all people regardless of their age and ability.

True or False?

True

Edward T. Hall defines the "personal zone" as a bubble around the body at a distance of:

- 12 ft or more

- 0 to 1.5 ft

- 4 ft to 12 ft

- 1.5 to 4 ft

1.5 to 4 ft

A field of applied science developed concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that people and things interact most efficiently and safely so that the environment and its equipment fit the person, not vice versa. It is known as:

-Ergonomics

-Anthropometrics

-Biomimicry

-Proxemics

Ergonomics

Standard anthropometric data that is used to design furnishings is for what percentage of the population?

-100 percent

-50 percent

-75 percent

-90 percent

90 Percent

The term "mirror image" is often used to describe this principle of design:

-Asymmetry

-Symmetrical balance

-View and vista

-Radial balance

Symmetrical balance

Which more accurately describes the relationship of a palm tree to a nearby column?

-Proportion

-Scale

Scale

Which of the following is considered a set of elements of design?

-Line, mass, color, pattern

-Space, line, balance, color

-Shape, light, scale, harmony

-Scale, emphasis, space, texture

Line, mass, color, pattern

Which of the following is considered a set of principles of design?

-Balance, texture, pattern

-Rhythm, space, form

-Emphasis, light, color

-Emphasis, harmony, rhythm

Emphasis, harmony, rhythm

Scale depends on the known size of another project; proportion depends on other parts or a whole of one.

True or False?

True

Which of the following responsibilities is generally not to be taken on by the interior designer for a project?

- Client hand-holding

- Supervision of subcontractors

- Assuring the design concept is carried out

- On-site visits

Supervision of subcontractors

Which of the following is a phase in a standard interior design project?

- Design Development

- Programming

- Schematic Design

- All Of The Above

All Of The Above

______________ are the set of documents that are part of the legal contract for services between two or more parties.

- Title Sheets

- Contract Documents

- Bubble Diagrams

- FF & E

Contract Documents

The design phase in which merchandise such as furniture is ordered is:

- Design Development

- Schematic Design

- Contract Administration

- Programming

Contract Administration

Programming is the first phase of an interior design project.

True or False?

True

The narrative " A Story of Hospice Told in Three Parts" is presented from the following characters:

- Hospice director, employee

- Hospice director, doctor

- Nursing staff, donor

- Intern, nursing staff

Hospice director, employee

Which of the following projects require empathy or understanding of the user experience?

- Healthcare Facility

- Workplace

- Education

- All Of The Above

All Of The Above

What comprises of sensory acuteness or intuitive sensibility along with an intellectual understanding of the other person or place?

- Design Concept

- Sympathy

- Empathy

- Programming

Empathy

Empathy comes into play when designers assume client concerns and preferences.

True or False?

False

"Mozell's perfect space" has been evolved based on the client's changing needs.

True or False?

True

Which of the following is NOT one of the colors associated with the 3 cones of the human eye?

- Blue

- Red

- Green

- Yellow

Yellow

Additive color refers to the mixing of pigments (i.e. paint).

True or False?

False

Humans do not have identical rod and cone ratio and may perceive colors differently.

True or False?

True

Who is NOT one of the color theorists mentioned in the lecture?

- Itten

- Albers

- Munster

- Brewster

Munster

The way the yellow squares appear more prominent in the image below is an example of:

- Protanopia

- Advancing color

- Receding color

- Complimentary color scheme

Advancing Color

Which lamp creates shadows that provide dramatic or romantic effects and generates a less energy-efficient source of light than other types?

- Incandescent lamps

- Fluorescent lamps

- LED lamps

- HID lamps

Incandescent lamps

Which light source comes directly from the sun and can cause glare and excessive heat in a space?

- LED light

- Daylight

- Sunlight

- Skylight

Sunlight

Flame is considered a natural source of light.

True or False?

True

It's important to consider lighting and materials together to achieve the most successful design.

True or False?

True

The term chandelier is rarely used in the professional interior design industry. The technical terms are what?

- Pendant Lights

- Semi-Flushmount lights

- Flush-mount lights

- All of The Above

All of The Above

In regards to upholstery double rub ratings, the lower the double rub score, the higher the durability.

True or False?

False

Which is NOT an example of an accessory?

- Books

- Plants

- Artwork

- Wall covering

Wall covering

Casegoods are used in both residential and commercial spaces.

True or False?

True

Which designers experimented with bent plywood, and started a new technique in furniture called bent lamination?

- Isamu Noguchi

- Marcel Breuer

- Mies Van der Rohe

- Charles & Ray Eames

Charles & Ray Eames

____________________ are important to include in construction documents to communicate the furniture pieces you have specified for a project and where exactly they are placed in the plan.

- Sections

- Reflected Ceiling Plans

- Elevations

- Furniture Schedules

Furniture Schedules

Which of the following does NOT explain the Passive House?

- Allows for heating- and cooling-related energy savings of up to 90 percent.

- Provides for a high level of comfort using energy sources come from inside the building.

- A highly efficient heat recovery unit allows fresh air supply.

- Windows can be very thin without insulation because of other advantages.

Windows can be very thin without insulation because of other advantages.

The depth of treads and length risers don't matter as long as the stairs are at least 4ft wide.

True or False?

False

What part of the foundation extends below the soil to provide stability by distributing the load?

- Rebar

- Subfloor

- Concrete Wall

- Footing

Footing

The general rule of thumb for all drawings is that the boldest line weight (darkest or thickest) is used to signify the ________.

- Walls

- Surface Details

- Furnishings

- Fixtures

Walls

Elevations are slices through the structure of a building or interior that show greater detail.

True or False?

False

In the narrative covering the study of "Southwestern Design" the researcher found that the accessories and furniture were the only important factors in identifying style and metaphor, and not the walls, floors, and overall architecture.

True or False?

False

What makes chain restaurants feel less authentic?

- Expected Uniformity

- Inaccurate Color Palette

- Furniture Specifications

- Wayfinding

Expected Uniformity

People intuitively recognize when a design is contrived or invalid, even when it isn't their home region being represented.

True or False?

True

The aquarium covered in the reading narrative was different from precedent aquariums because of it's curved layout and the varying exhibits that each evoked unique sense of place.

True or False?

True

What do designers incorporate into projects to reflect vernacular traditions of a region, making a space feel authentic?

- Geographical Features

- Indigenous Materials

- Cultural Practices

- All Of The Above

All Of The Above

In the narrative from the reading there were two opposing sides in regards to the "Hull House" neighborhood. The current residents and who?

- ADA

- University of Illinois

- The Original Designer

- All Of The Above

University of Illinois

Official written codes, unwritten codes, and sometimes legal action promote contextual civility by ensuring what?

- Security and Safety

- Programming

- Timely Schedules

- Budget

Security and Safety

Civility does NOT prescribe a given look but DOES provide style qualities where a presence elicits deeper appreciation.

True or False?

True

Which impact marker is seen in multiple narratives where a project speaks to the cultural and social impact of design?

- Innovation

- Place Identity

- Empathy

- Contextual Civility

Contextual Civility

Civility, in general, centers on respect for the common good.

True or False?

True

The American author of The House in Good taste, 1913, considered the first decorator was:

Elsie de Wolfe

Florence Schust

Albert Hadley

Elieen Gray

Elsie de Wolfe

Currently there is a growth in the areas of hospitality and another sector of contract interior design defined as:

Healthcare

Retail

Ecciesiastical

Corporate

Healthcare

Following WW II, an American company that expanded office furniture and space planning design was:

Van der Rohe & Partners

Frank Lloyd Wright & Associates

Louis Sullivan Co.

Knoll Associates

Knoll Associates

Aging in place is the concept that records the greatest number and proportion of people aged 65 and older.

True or False?

False

The author of the book The Hidden Dimension, which proposed theories about distance relationships (or proxemics) is:

Wright

Hall

Adam

Le Corbusier

Hall

A document that outlines outstanding or deficient items at the final stages of installation, to be reviewed with the client is known as a: ____________________.

Punch list

POE

Performance Specification

Bid Procurement

Punch list

The typical scale used to draw a floor plan for a large contract space is:

1/8"

1/4"

1/16"

1/2"

1/8"

The narrative " A Story of Hospice Told in Three Parts" is presented from the following characters:

Hospice director, employee

Hospice director, doctor

Nursing staff, donor

Intern, nursing staff

Hospice director, employee

What is the broadest aspect of human perception of color (applicable to the most situations)?

Physiology

Culture/society

Personal taste

Physiology

Which of the following are the two tools for coordinating and planning color mentioned in the lecture? (check 2 answers)

-Staging studio

-Lighting Lab

-Materials Board

-Repository of photographed works

-Lighting Lab

-Materials Board

The measurement of a lamp's color temperature is called ___________________.

Light reflectance value (LRV)

Lumen

Kelvin scale

Watts

Kelvin scale

Which type of light has begun to replace traditional Neon lights?

Natural lighting

LED lighting

Florescent lighting

Halogen lighting

LED lighting

Additional layers of glazing for windows and the use of double doors help ensure appropriate acoustical values.

True or False?

True

If something is drawn at 1" scale that means that 1" drawn on paper represents what?

1 foot

1 inch

10 feet

Full Scale

1 foot

Proxemics merge cultural, physical, and psychological components to create adequate space in interior environments.

True or False?

True

A field of applied science developed concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that people and things interact most efficiently and safely so that the environment and its equipment fit the person, not vice versa. It is known as:

Ergonomics

Biomimicry

Proxemics

Anthropometrics

Ergonomics

The term "mirror image" is often used to describe this principle of design:

Symmetrical balance

View and vista

Asymmetry

Radial balance

Symmetrical balance

The successful application of elements includes implementing them with purpose toward a larger goal.

True or False?

True

Humans generally respond similarly to __________________ within cultural boundaries.

None of the above

Balance

Scale

Color combinations

Color combinations

Circular kitchen design promotes efficient movement to accomplish a variety of tasks.

True or False?

False

How many colors are in the standard color wheel?

10

9

12

6

12

What are the three layers of lighting that designers use for their lighting plans based on the purpose?

Natural, artificial, accent lighting

Recessed, suspended, wall-mounted lighting

Natural, ceiling, floor lighting

Ambient, task, accent lighting

Ambient, task, accent lighting

Which of the following does NOT explain the Passive House?

-Allows for heating- and cooling-related energy savings of up to 90 percent.

-Windows can be very thin without insulation because of other advantages.

-A highly efficient heat recovery unit allows fresh air supply.

-Provides for a high level of comfort using energy sources come from inside the building.

Windows can be very thin without insulation because of other advantages.

Which of the following considers saving energy?

-Consult with a store seller to select appliances that are temporarily cheap.

-Maximize the use of electrical lighting within the building.

-Use materials that are imported and unique.

-Select kitchen and bathroom fixtures that have water-control devices.

Select kitchen and bathroom fixtures that have water-control devices.

The East had, and continues to have, a major influence on design styles and periods in the West. Most prominently, _________. The aesthetics celebrate the transcendence of nature, it's random natural imperfections, and the beauty in everyday objects and rituals of living.

China

Egypt

Turkey

Japan

Japan

See the given images of their representative chairs and textiles. Based on their region's influence after World War II era, their designs were well known for functionalism and humanism. They creatively mastered the challenge of combining good design with economy. Which of the following indicates this modern style? (red chair, wood chair, circle painting, black circles painting)

-Organic design by Frank Lloyd Wright

-De Stijl

-American industrial design

-Scandinavian design

Scandinavian design

What kind of furniture became popular in the 1960s that is flexible, portable, multifunctional, and can better accommodate the needs of those living in smaller spaces? (hint: Taylor's thesis project is studying this kind of furniture and to improve it for Millennials)

-Office furniture

-Antique furniture

-Modular furniture

-Smart furniture

Modular furniture

The entrances to the Metro, the Paris underground rail system, several of which remain today, are a legacy of which early modern style?

Avant garde

Secession

Art Deco

Art Nouveau

Art Nouveau

Design change occurred much more slowly in early periods than in modern times because of what?

-Both geographical constraints and technological constraints

-Better design

-Technological constraints

-Geographical constraints

Both geographical constraints and technological constraints