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What type of insurance protects the designer in case a mistake on a drawing results in bodily injury or property damage

Some states require interior designers to have a license to practice. This requirement is based on the states

During which phase does the interior designer typically finalize the floor plan layout

A standard AIA contract between an interior designer and a client must include

Moonlighting by employees may be prohibited under

For account purposes, a copy machine is considered

What type of insurance is an owner NOT required to carry

What type of insurance is LEAST necessary for a medium sized interior design firm

AIA documnet A251, General Conditions of the Contract for Furniture, furnishings, and equipment, requires the contractot to carry insurance for all of the following

An interior designer wants to redue fees to be competitive in a local market. The designer should first consider reducing

What type of insurance protects the designer in case of a mistake on a drawing results in bodily injury or property damage

Under AIA Documents B152, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect for Architectural Interior Design Services, an interior designer's services include:

Which of the following are typically required of an interior design firm that resells furniture and bills clients

Which of the following is a design firm's principal LEAST likely to be interested in

Which accounting method is required for an interior design firm that alsosells furniture

Which of the following cost is a reimbursable expense

Which of the following has the MOST influence on the scheduling of a design project

The interior designer is NOT responsible for

The locations of firm alarm pull stations are set by the

A CPM Chart

Which chart is MOST appropriate for a short, simple project

It is solely the project manager's responsibility to schedule

When an interior designer is coordinating door locking mechanisms with the hardware consultants, the designer's drawings should include

Project documentation alone CANNOT

A project manager generally does NOT need to

At the end of a project the project manager's primary responsibility is to

In a commercial interior design project, who is ultimately responsible for the design of the HVAS system's ceiling layout

Which of the following is normally performed or overseen by the project manager during the programming and pre-design phase of s project

The method of constructing a fire-rated partition is typically indicated in the

Where on the construction drawings is it MOST appropriate to indicate the corridors conform to surface requirements for accessible routes

Smoke detector locations are shown on the

A designer has developed a new workstation layout for a large corporation client. The workstation is unlike anything the client has used previously. The designer could best communicate the design and functionality of the workstation by

Which of the following is not typically found in a programming report

After a mockup had been built and reviewed and the client has approved it, it is typically

Which type of line is rendered as a short-dashed line and represents an element not directly visible

What kind of scale is best used to measure the size of a drawn feature in feet and decimal fractions of a foot

An orthographic drawing is an unreal view of an object primarily because

Which 2 scales are most commonly used for floor plans using customary U.S. units

What caracterizes an isometric drawing

What does VP stand for in a perspective drawing

A drawing that shows the top view of a building and its surroundings is called a

To confirm that a particular project meets material flammability requirements, an interior designer should

the research the design of specialty hotel products, what would be the BEST resource for an interior designer

A manufacturer claims that its product meets an ASTM standard, but refers to the standard only by number and title. The interior designer can BEST review the standard by

Name a searchable, internet-bnased database that cna be used to find interior finish standards

Which organization would be the BEST resource for an interior designer looking for independant, third-party information on the sustainability of architectural woodwork materials

When selecting a sofa for a residential family room, an interior designer is generally least concerned with the sofa's

A designer cna most improve the safety of a restaurant's design by

A programming report for a clinic in a stand-alone building states the controlling noise transmission is of critical importance. In designing the space plan, the interior designer can MOST effectively control noise by

For most planning problems, the MOST efficient type of circulation system is a

Under the LEED for New Construction (NC) rating system, certification is NOT achievable unless

The location of a new toilet room in an existing building would be MOST limited by the

Typically, the MOST effective action an interior designer can take to maximize daylighting is to

Abuilding interior is being planned the will include an atrium. Which of the following organizational schemes does this MOST strongly suggest

Which of the following is generally NOT a critical planning concern for a commercial office space

A restaurant in an old building is undergoing remodeling. Which of the following existing elements would have the MOST influence over the space plan for the proposed dining area

Which of the following corridor elements must be finalized with the floor plan during design development

Which type of plan is always needed to begin space planning in an existing building

Who is responsible for determining the condition of an existing floor as part of a due diligence investigation

Which of the following will NOT contribute to certification under the LEED for Commercial Interiors rating system

Due dilligence requires the investigation and documentation of the

An interior designer is qualified to investigate all of the following during a site analysis

a new office suite is planned for the 5th floor of a building. Which of the following characteristics would MOST affect egress planning

A residential design in a rural area involves the addition of 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Which of the following should be the 2 greatest concerns during the home's due diligence investigation

As part of an ergonomic workstation desihn, how high should a keyboard be from the floor

Which of the following statements regarding programming interviews is generally false

An interior designer would be MOST likely to suggest to a mechanical engineer that additional ventilation or exhaust be provided in a

An interior designer is researching ergonomic chairs for an office. Which of the following design criteria is LEAST important to consider

Interior spaces often need to be multifunctional or flexible. What are the 3 components fo flexibility as a programmatic design concept

Apart from being decorative, the primary advantage of using tapestries in Gothic and Renaissance castles was that they

According to William PEns's book, Problem Seeking, all design problems cna be stated in terms if form and wich other 3 factors

The 5-step process outlined in William Pena's book, Problem Seeking, suggest that the first step in gathering information about a client's needs is to establish goals. what is the suggested order of the remaining 4 steps

Which of the following would be MOST useful in selecting office locations within a corporate headquarters

A composition of furniture and acrchitectural elements is organized around 3 or more axes intersecting at a common point. What type of balance is BEST illustrated by this composition

A designer used the principal of harmony in order to

When black is added to a color, the result is called a

When 3 colors near each other on the standard color wheel are used together, the scheme is called

Designers most commonly use wallpaper to create

The prong system organizes colors according to

Which of the following design principals would MOST approprately govern the design of a hotel lobby

what does proxemics deal with

Which of the following is MOST difficult to adopt into a general theory of design

MOSY people in the U.S. typically consuct business and relate to strangers at a distance

Which of the following should the interior cite ti support the includion of a large expansion of glass in a new office design

When an interior designer is coordination with an acoustical consultant, the designer's drawings should show

Which follow-up activity is specifically required as part of an interior designer's standard service ofr interior construction

what should the interior designer do first if a client decides to make major revisions after a project has been tendered but before construction has started

Which of the following should NOT be evaluated as part of a post-occupancy evaluation conducted as an additinal service under AIA's Standard Owner-Designer Agreement

an interior designer has reviewed and approved the shop drawings fo the installation of a door with glazing between 2 existing block walls. During construction, the subcontractor responsible for installing the door discoveries tha it will not fit as planned. who is responsible for correcting and paying for the error

A rational approach to design that emphasizes human-environmental interaction would MOST likely be based on

Organic, humanistic interior design of houses is BEST represented by the work of

A college formitory room shared by 2 people contains 2 identical sets of furnishings, symmetrically postioned. which of the following psychological needs is this arrangement attempting to satisfy

an interior designer talking with a client could justify the use of bright colors in an elderly facility by referring to

Funstionalism emphasizes the use of the following

What should a designer first take into account when designing a church's interior

Proxemics would be MOST helpful to a designer who is deciding on the

An interior designer is creating the design concept for a home. In addition to satisfying the program and meeting the specific needs of the client, the designer would typically be MOST responsive to the influence

A client has asked a designer to create an intimate seating area for a hospitalwaiting room. Which of the followingwill be MOST important in achieving the client's goal

Which type of lighting would BEST enhance the apperance of a rough, plastered wall

A designer wants to give viual weight to a sofa. Which of the following color combinations would be best choice for the sofa and the surrounding wall

Which pair of design elements does a Parsons table primarily make use of

Which design element could be used to make a ceiling appear lower

An interior design, the MOST difficult element of form to convey is the

In an art gallery, an interior designer has provided space for hanging art by using partitions that are completely seperate from one another, never meeting at interior or exterior corners. What elemant of design had the designer utilized

Colors near each other on the color sheel are called analogous colors

Architectural mesh is MOST commonly used to create

A designer wants to emphasize one particular item in a client's retail store. which of the following design features would best achieve this goal

At a casual restaurant, the dining tables have identical base, but the tabletops are in differnt shapes and colors. The tables are equally spaced and distrubted evenly within a square space. Which design principal does this configuration BEST illustrate

What represents the golden proportion

which architect developed the modular system

13 black and white photographs, all in frames of differnt styles and colors, are grouped on a wall that is painted a lght, cool gray. Which design principal does this illistrate

MOST church plans are based on the design principal of

The Parthenon, as it originally stood, was an excellent example of what design

The principal of design that is usually MOST difficult to achieve is

The Greek word phi, when used to stand for the irrational number 1.618 represents the

What would be the most important consideration in the design of ergonomically correct chairs for air traffic controllers

What is the least important factor in the design of a computer workstation

An interior designer is conductiong a programming interview with a client for a small clothing boutique. What question is the LEAST important for the designer to ask

A client complains that her office is too hot. The interior designer could MOST easily and economically improve the situation by suggesting an accessory that affects

An interior designer would MOST likely use anthropometric information to

In the 5 step programming process outlined by the book Problem Seeking, the 5th step is to state the problem. What is the order of the forst 4 steps

In addition to function, the book Problem Seeking names 3 other considerations for design problems, which are

What should be included in a project's programming documents

When selecting an ergonomically correct chair for a laboratory bench, the interior designer should be MOST concerned with its

The height of a desk work surface used for writing and other manual activities should be

Thermal comfort for a person sitting in a classroom depends on

When developing adj. requirements, the interior designer must consider

Spacing between people seated at a table, as measured form the center of one person to the center of another, should be atleast

The BEST way to gather programming info. from workers in a large office is through

Understanding a client's sustainability goals will help the interior designer

What existing condition in a building would MOST affect the cost of a new design

Which constitutes due dilligence in the field of interior design

Who is responsible for determining the location and general condition of existing light fixtures as part of a due dilligence investigation

In determining whether a concrete floor slab in a multistory building cna be penetrated easily for electrical and data outlets, the interior designer should consult with the

List facts about the surrounding neighborhood that is relevant to whether a building can achieve LEED CI certification

Before preparing construction documents, the interior designer should verify whether any particular types of lighting fixtures are required by coordinationg with the

The most appropriate time to determine the exact requirements for grab bars in a building's toilet room is during which project phase

Which pairs of building coderequirements is MOST critical for the interior designer to know before starting the preliminary space planning

In which type of business would direct space adj. be LEAST necessary

Which type of plan arrangement would be MOST appropriate for the entry, nave, alter, and choir of a church that is moving into an existing rectangular space

The overall departmental relationships within a large company planning to occupy a multistory building would MOST likely be shown in

preliminary space planning shows that it is impossible to satisfy all the programmed adj. shown on the adj. matrix, which has been approved by the client. What is the BEST course of action

Which is the most cost effective construction element for defining a space

A design concept statement for a public gathering area around a fireplace in a ski lodge would probably NOT include

adj. requirements for the physical movement of goods in a manufacturing plant would best be illustrated with

which are the most important factors in determining the space required for a nurses' station in a hospital

The LEAST important consideration in planning exit corridors is

In preparing an FF&E budget, where would the interior designer get the MOST accurate cost information on a sofa

Information concerning limitations on the use of product can BEST be obtained from the

An interior designer is looking for independent, 3rd party information specifically about a carpet's volatile organic compound emissions. THe BEST source would be the

Which pair of performance tests should be specified for a custom-blended fabric that will be used in a recreation center's reception area

What are the 3 most important characteristics to assess in a custom blendedfabric that will be used in a public area

To verify a manufacturer's claim that its product has met hte requirements of an ASTM standard, the interior designer should

What item does NFPA 701 relate to

To learn what regulations may apply to a project using window blinds with cords, the interior designer should contact the

An interior designer can determine what products an independant rep. is handling by consulting

What organization sets standards for commercial office furniture

What does SP indicate in a perspective drawing

A perspective drawing if the BEST type of drawing to use when presenting to a client because it

Which scale should never be used for interior design construction drawings

When creating a scale drawing thet will be reproduced in a printed publication, what is generally the best type of scale to include on the drawing in order to accurately show the sizes of features not specifically dimensioned

A quick sketch perspective drawing cna MOST easily be made by

An accurate representation of materials can BEST be shown with a

The primary advantage of an oblique drawing is that

To show code compliance with fire-resistive construction for a complex project, an interior designer would use

Profile lines are most often used on

The model number and color of a piece of furniure would commonly be found on

what normally shows the location of exit signs

What characterizes a dimetric drawing

Mockup requirements are often include in the

An oblique drawing is an imaginary view of an object, primarily because

List what is typically found in a programming report

The purpose of a final programming presentation to the client is primarily

It is essential that samaple boards include

Which drawing type will MOST realistically show the design of a large lobby space

which scales are most commonly used for interior building details

The position and height of a toilet room's grab bars are BEST shown in the construction plans by using

Door fire ratings are typically given in the

What are responsibilities of a project manager

Spending additional time on a design task while making little actual progress is MOST likely an indication of

During a projects planning stage, a project managr is responsible for

the project manager should document

Under AIA documentA251, General conditions of the Contract for Furniture, Furnishings, and Equipment, the inspection and acceptance of furniture on delivery to the job site is the responsibility of the

With a large commercial project, who is responsible for the final design of the lighting and switching system

The project manager is responsible for all of the following schedules

Which type of chart is MOST often used with complex projects to show critical tasks and their associated times

One of the primary advantages of a full wall schedule is that it

A Gantt chart is another name for a

Who is responsible for follow up activities on an interior design project

when coordinating with a security consultant, the interior designer's drawings should show

Thermostat locations are determined by the

At a minimum, a programming report should include all of the following

In investigating the existing conditions of an older building before beginning space planning, a project manager would probably need to seek expert consulting assistance to determine the

An interior designer could determine which clients have not paid by looking at the

If, during construction, an interior designer repeatedly tells a contractor how to install certain finishes, this could give rise to

A shipment of furniture is fandalized in a storage area at the job site. Whose insurance will cover the loss

Which business organization would allow the MOST control by the business's two founders

A contractor requests that amaterial or method of construction be substituted for the one specified in the contract documents. What is the designer responsible for doing?

What type of insurance covers personal injury caused by an interior designer;s employees

According to AIA Document B152, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect for Interior Design Services, the interior designer muct prepare cost estimates for the project during the

Half of an employees time is spent working on projects and the other half on marketing. For accounting purposes, the cost of paying the employee is chargeable as

which type of accounting would MOST liely be chosen by an interior designer working alone as a sole proprietorship

Which report should be checked periodically by a project manager, as well as by the design firm principal

A transaction privilege tax license allows an interior design firm to

Under a policy of at-will employement, an employer can

If an interior designer specifies file cabinets that do not fit within a space the contractor built according to the contract documents, who is responsible for paying for hte correction

Which type of fee is most likely to be disadvantageous to the interior designer

A project construction budget prepared by the interior designer would generally NOT include the

What document is used to approve the release of funds for furnishing a project

an interior designer typically develops color and material boards during the

In addition to meeting the requirements of the ADA, what other accessibility requirements should the interior designer be most concerned with when doing design development for a commecial project

An accessible route must serve

What are the most important design elements to incorporate into a hotel, to provide safe egress for physically disabled people
1. Visual alarms
2. Audible alarms
3. flashing smoke detectors
4. large emergency lettering

when considering the intial space planning of an accessible toilet room, which if the following design elements shoule be the most concern

Which type of sink is best for barrier free design

As measured from the nosing, a handrail for barrier-free design must have a height of

The minimum clear width for a door is

What is included in the rise of a stair