IDPX Questions Flashcards
1
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The two primary methods of measuring space are based on the standards of what two organizations?
A
BOMA (Building Owners and Managers Association) and IFMA (International Facility Management Association)
2
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What is the efficiency factor of a single leased space?
A
the ratio of the net area or net assignable area to the usable area
3
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With whom should the interior designer consult to put additional stacks of shelves and books in a library?
(A) Mechanical Engineer
(B) Library Planner
(C) Structural Engineer
(D) Fire Protection Designer
A
Structural engineer
4
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Which of the following provides the MOST accurate basis for estimating project costs
(A) Square Footages
(B) Functional Unit
(C) Parameter
(D) Quanity Takeoff
A
Quanity Takeoff
5
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ASTM is a(n)
(A) Model Code Group
(B) Industry Standard-Writing Organization
(C) Test Labatory
(D) Federal Code-Writing Agency
A
Industry Standard-Writing Organization
6
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Core drilling would be MOST difficult in which type of situation
(A) Concerte over steel deck
(B) Flat Slab Concerte
(C) One-way pan joist concerte
(D) Post-tensioned concerte
A
Post-tensioned concrete
Why: Because there is a lot of reinforcements. You would literally have to x-ray your slab
7
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As it relates to leased space, which of the following would not be considered primary circulation space?
A
Main corridors in each private leased area
Primary = what can be considered public
Secondary = within private areas
8
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The two most important factors in determining the number of exits required for a particular room or space are:
A
occupancy and occupant load
9
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What is included in net floor areas?
A
spaces for a clients specific program function
Ex. offices, breakrooms, conference room,
Not space for circulation or amenities
10
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The occupant load of any portion of a building is allowed to increase as long as all other requirements are met and it does not exceed 7sf of occupicable floor space. True or False?
A
True
11
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The minimum number of toilet fixtures required is determined by occupant load and
A
occupancy group
12
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Following the final design development meeting, the client has requested to see a revised budget.
At this point in the design process, what estimating method would provide the most appropriate budget for the client’s review?
(A) parameter method
(B) square footage cost
(C) detailed quantity takeoffs
(D) matrix costing
A
Parameter Method
The parameter method using the totaled unit pricing per material type would provide the most accurate pricing at this point until all selections have been finalized.
Quantity takeoffs would be used once all specifications have been finalized.
13
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Which interior design service is specific to the contract administration phase of a project?
(A) Develop budget
(B) Review shop drawings
(C) Provide installation details
(D) Review consultant contracts
A
Review shop drawings
at the beginning or during the course of this phase, shop drawings from trades may be submitted for review
14
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What is a line chart or a line sheet?
A
list the various product lines an independent sales representative handles
15
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The bid form sent to all bidders should ask for the following information?
A
-the amount of the base bid,
-the price for alternates (if any),
-unit prices (if any)
-the number of calendar or work days in which the bidder proposes to complete the work.
Space should be provided for the bidder to acknowledge receipt of any addenda.
The bid form must be signed by someone legally empowered to bind the contractor to the owner contract.
16
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What can the designer do if the dollar amount requested on the contractors application for payment exceeds the work completed and materials stored?
A
The designer may certify an amount less than what is requested as long as a written explanation is attached.
17
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Which of the following would not be included in the project notebook?
(A) punch list
(B) copy of all bonds
(C) shop drawings
(D) submittals
A
Copy of all bonds
the project notebook is something the interior designer is responsible for. Since the designer does not have responsibility over bonds, they will not be in the notebook
18
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What are change authorization and minor work orders for?
A
only for minor changes that do not require a change in contract cost or time
19
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If a project is going to be submitted for LEED Certification, all of the requirements would be listed in which division?
(A) Division-13
(B) Division-01
(C) Division-10
(D) Division-09
A
Division -01 (General requirements)
20
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What is a project progress report?
A
The project progress report shows the hours and labor costs for each phase of a project for the current reporting period as well as the amount to date and compares these numbers with estimated hours and dollars. Direct costs for consultants, overhead allocations, and reimbursable expenses, are also shown.
one of the most important reports used by an interior design firm to monitor project progress, revenue and expenses and can be used to take corrective action for finances
21
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When preparing bid documents, what can be included to allow the owner some flexibility in modifying the cost of the project when the bids are submitted?
(A) substitution
(B) base bid
(C) alternative
(D) allowance
A
Alternative
a request included in the bid documents asking the contractor to supply a price for some type of variation from the base bid.
Alternatives allow the owner some flexibility in modifying the cost of a project when the bids are submitted.
22
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What is the primary advantage of reference specifications?
(A) products and workmanship will meet the designer’s specific requirements
(B) standards reduces chances of error and maximizes liability
(C) designer does NOT have to be fully aware of the up to date testing
(D) saves time
A
Saves time
23
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In which division of the CSI Master Format would you find the specifications for typical structural wood framing, rough and finish carpentry and architectural woodwork?
(A) Division 12
(B) Division 06
(C) Division 01
(D) Division 05
A
Division-06 Wood, plastics
*You can review a clickable index of the MasterFormat divisions and what they include at Sweets Catalog
24
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To encourage competitive bidding, public projects usually require what type of construction specifications?
(A) base – bid specifications
(B) prescriptive specifications
(C) proprietary specifications
(D) performance specifications
A
(D) performance specifications
tell what results the final construction assembly must achieve, but they give the contractor some choice in how they will be achieved.
25
Which of the following articles would not be included in Part 3 – Execution of a MasterFormat specification?
(A) Submittals
(B) Closeout Activities
(C) Installers
(D) Preparation
Submittals
Submittals are in Part 1–General. All others are in Part 3–Execution.
26
What analysis would be helpful to a designer who needs to modify the protective covering of a fire rated beam to accommodate the new design?
(A) An existing conditions occupancy evaluation analysis after the permit application process.
(B) A building construction type classification confirmation during the existing condition analysis.
(C) A maximum occupancy load evaluation based on the building’s occupancy classification.
(D) An incidental use classification confirmation during the code analysis process.
(B) A building construction type classification confirmation during the existing condition analysis.
construction type can affect the required fire ratings of coverings of structural elements, floor/ceiling assemblies, and openings in rated walls.
27
Moisture, nutrient and a temperature range from 40 degrees F to 100 degrees F are required to produce?
(A) chemical contaminants
(B) biological contaminants
(C) volatile organic compounds
(D) toxicity
(B) biological contaminants
Biological contaminants include bacteria, viruses, mites, cockroaches, and pollen; and in homes includes animal dander and cat saliva, house dust
controlling humidity is key
28
What can Indoor Air Quality effect?
In addition to maintaining health, the quality of indoor air affects people's sense of well being, and can affect absenteeism, productivity, creativity, and motivation.
29
The concept of “resiliency” used in design is the ability of an organization or a place to weather a catastrophic event and to come back better than it was before.
What is seen as an important factor in choosing a “resilient” site for a new project?
(A) the ability to provide remote work options
(B) transportation availability for building occupants
(C) multiple sources of public energy services to the building
(D) ample access to alternative food supply sources
(B) transportation availability for building occupants
Other design strategies:
-Green roofs as outdoor refuge spaces and food production
-On-site renewable energy
-Building elements above a floodplain
-Transportation for building occupants, including public transportation, bicycles, and inflatable rafts
-On-site storage of emergency supplies
-Emergency communications
-Shelter in place
-Training for personnel
-Communications with occupants
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Rentable Area, the portion of a tenant’s rented space plus a pro-rated portion of any shared spaces is calculated by:
(A) Dividing the Gross Occupant Area by the sum of Gross Shared Space Areas
(B) Multiplying the Net Assignable Area by the Building Load Factor
(C) Multiplying the Net Assignable area by the gross Occupant Area
(D) Multiplying the gross Occupant Area by the Building Load Factor
(D) Multiplying the gross Occupant Area by the Building Load Factor
The Rentable Area, which is the portion of a tenant’s rented space plus a pro-rated portion of any shared spaces, is calculated by multiplying the gross Occupant Area by the Building Load Factor.
31
When planning for the wall assemblies of Monarch tower, the interior designer is researching the expected wall thickness between tenant spaces.
The primary concern is fire rating and minimizing sound transfer between one tenant and another. Which of the following should the designer research?
(A) Noise cancellation sound systems
(B) NRC Noise Reduction Coefficient
(C) STC Sound Transmission Class
(D) IIC Impact Isolation Class
(C) STC Sound Transmission Class
To best provide a reduction in transfer of sound between one barrier, or tenant, to another, the sound transmission class should be used to determine the existing rating of sound transfer between the tenant spaces.
32
Changing a ceiling from gypsum wallboard to acoustic tile would most affect the room’s
(A) decibel loss
(B) sound transmission
(C) reverberation
(D) impact insulation class
(C) reverberation
Changing from wallboard to acoustic tile affects the total absorption of a room and thereby changes the reverberation time.
33
What must be used when separating different occupancies in a mixed-occupancy situation?
A fire barrier must be used to separate different occupancies in a mixed-occupancy situation. A fire barrier offers more protection than a fire partition.
34
Residential stairways are limited to what height on a riser?
What about the minimum depth of treads for residential stairs?
7.75" risers
10" tread
*normally it is a 7" riser and 11" tread (this is for commercial)
35
A demountable partition is:
(A) Any wall used with a raised floor system.
(B) A type of interior wall that is built at a factory.
(C) A wall built on site to separate phased work.
(D) A wall that separates two adjacent tenants.
(B) A type of interior wall that is built at a factory.
Demountable wall: An interior partition that is built at a factory and held in place by tension.
36
A retail space has an existing condition of a 1′-0″ (305 mm) vertical step across the entire width of the space.
In order to provide an accessible route to this area of the store without having to provide a ramp, what is the minimum clear space needed?
(A) 60” (1524 mm) x 144” (3658 mm) with a slope of 1:12
(B) 36” (915 mm) x 144” (3658 mm) with a slope of 1:12
(C) 36” (915 mm) x 240” (6096 mm) with a slope of 1:20
(D) 60” (1524 mm) x 240” (6096 mm) with a slope of 1:20
(C) 36” (915 mm) x 240” (6096 mm) with a slope of 1:20
An accessible route may have a slope up to 1:20 (1 in of rise for every 20 in of distance) or 5%.
A slope greater than this is classified as a ramp and must meet requirements for an accessible ramp. The minimum clear width for an accessible route is 36 in (915 mm) continuously and 32 in (815 mm) at a passage point such as a doorway.
37
Who is responsible for making sure the project design complies with all applicable codes and regulations?
The interior designer
The interior designer is ultimately responsible for the drawing contents and ensuring that they comply with local building codes, not the general contractor.
38
How much does a typical building permit cost?
(A) $1,000.00
(B) Set fee for any type
(C) No fee, covered by inspections
(D) Fee based on square footage
(D) Fee based on square footage
The code uses the concept of valuation to establish the permit fee.
This concept is based on the proposition that the valuation of a project is related to the amount of work to be expended in the various aspects of administering the permit.
39
A residential kitchen remodeling project has reached the stage of relocating appliances.
The client decides to enlarge the kitchen by extending it six feet into the back yard.
Which document(s) MUST be obtained prior to construction?
(A) Building permit
(B) Structural inspection report
(C) Designer's plans and specifications
(D) Certificate of Occupancy
(A) Building permit
A building permit is required whether or not the kitchen is extended into the yard, or any structural work is necessary, and must be issued prior to demolition.
40
Two exits are required for Occupancy groups A (assembly), B (business), and M (mercantile) when the occupancy load exceeds:
(A) 50
(B) 74
(C) 75
(D) 49
(D) 49
41
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?
(A) make sure the total area of the training room does not exceed an occupant load of 49.
(B) provide a sprinkler system within the training room and separate the space with a smoke barrier.
(C) keep the area of the training room below 10% of the total area so it can be classified as an incidental use area.
(D) keep the area of the training room below 10% of the total area so it can be classified as an accessory occupancy.
(A) make sure the total area of the training room does not exceed an occupant load of 49.
The IBC And NFPA codes use occupancy of 50 people or more as the cutoff point for assembly occupancies. In many cases, the codes will allow any assembly-type use with an occupant load less than 50 to be considered as the same occupancy type that it serves. So a training room with a load of less than 50 in a business occupancy, is also classified as a business.
42
Within the IPC or International Plumbing Codes, proper water-quality analysis includes “turbidity.” What is turbidity?
Cloudiness
43
The program that has been developed by BIFMA to address sustainability in the contract furniture industry is called the:
(A) SMaRT (Sustainable Materials Rating Technology) Program
(B) Greenguard Product Guide
(C) Energy Star Program
(D) Furniture Sustainability Standard
(D) Furniture Sustainability Standard
Based on a point system by an accredited third party certifier (e.g., NSF International or Scientific Certification Systems), a product can achieve a level rating of 1, 2, or 3.
44
In an assembly occupancy, when are two egress doors required?
when the occupancy load is 50 or more and the travel distance to egress exceeds 75 feet
45
When designing a prototype for a new restaurant chain, how do you determine how much seating should be accessible?
(a) ADA Accessibility Guidelines
(B)International Building Codes
(C) local city regulations issued by the AHJ
(D) scoping provisions
(D) scoping provisions
Scoping provisions are requirements that dictate how many accessible elements must be provided. For example, scoping provisions tell the designer how many seats in a restaurant must allow for wheelchair access or how many housing units in a complex must be accessible.
46
What are hard costs?
Hard costs are the costs of material and labor that go in the physical construction of real estate. These are sometimes referred to as “brick-and-mortar costs”.
Ex. MEP costs, FF&E costs
47
What are soft costs?
Permits are soft costs associated with general and administrative costs of the project. Soft costs are typically fees associated with the project and are not physical costs, for example inspection fees, permits, taxes, and insurance. Soft costs can range from 15-40% of the project cost.
48
According to the AIA document B254-2019 Standard Form of Architect's Services: Purchasing Agent Services for Furniture, Furnishings, and Equipment; what does the interior designer have the authority to do?
Purchase FF&E on behalf of the owner
49
What is the intended purpose of an indemnification clause in a contract?
to hold harmless both the owner and interior designer for any damages, claims or losses resulting from the performance of any work on the project, whether by the contractor or others with whom the interior designer has no contractual relationship
50
additional service according to AIA B152
Art procurement, wayfinding, post-occupancy evaluations
51
John set up an interior design business and is in the process of determining his billing rates. Which of the following would not be a consideration in determining billing rates?
(A) employee fringe benefits
(B) travel costs
(C) office overhead
(D) profit allowance
(B) travel costs
Billing rates are determined based on the amount of money an employee is paid (salary rate) plus the costs of the employee's fringe benefits, plus the cost of office overhead, plus an allowance for profit.
Travel costs are reimbursable expenses and typically an additional fee to the client.
52
After defining the exact scope of work and selecting individual floor finish types for each area of your project, you must provide your client with an updated working budget number.
Which method of estimating would be used at this time?
(A) Square Footage Method
(B) Detailed Quantity Takeoff Method
(C) Parameter Method
(D) Matrix Costing
Parameter Method
At this time in a project, floor finishes can be broken down into individual types (carpeting, vinyl tile, wood-strip flooring) and multiplied by an estimated cost per square foot; however, since specific products have not been selected, the parameter method estimate typically uses base unit pricing per material type.
53
Which of the following is not part of interior design delivery service?
(A) removal of all cartoning and packaging materials
(B) installation
(C) checking in the merchandise at the local warehouse from the freight company truck and inspecting items for damage
(D) simple assembly of goods
Installation
Although the two terms may seem like the same thing, in reality they are not. Delivery means taking the tangible goods to the job site and placing them in their correct location.
Installation means that some additional services are involved in the delivery process, such as assembly or construction of the products.
An area rug is delivered to the site and placed where the interior designer has specified. Wall to wall carpet must be installed to complete the job.
54
Midway into a project, the interior designer realizes they have forgotten to order the fabric needed for the guest room draperies.
Since time is critical what is the best way to expedite the order?
(A) contact the vendor to let them know of your challenges and immediately issue a purchase order
(B) contact the vendor, place the order via the phone and ask for an acknowledgment
(C) change the draperies to a pre-fabricated product that can be delivered in time to complete the project
(D) contact the vendor and place the order via the phone
(A) contact the vendor to let them know of your challenges and immediately issue a purchase order
The best solution would be to contact the vendor to check stock, make them aware of the situation, and immediately issue a Purchase Order.
In no case should telephone orders be made because of the potential for mistakes, misunderstandings, and misinterpretations. Most vendors do not even accept telephone orders unless followed by written purchase orders.
55
What is an expressed warranty?
promises, claims, descriptions, or affirmations made about a product's performance, quality or condition that form the "basis of the bargain"
56
Which type of lights can be switched together?
(A) LED and halogen
(B) LED and fluorescent
(C) LED and xenon
(D) none of these can be switched together
None of these can be switched together
Switching can be determined by function and lighting or lamp type. Different functional zones should be switched separately. Because different lamp types are used for different purposes, it is not always desirable to switch them together, even when you can. Lights on a dimmer should also be on a separate switch.
57
Examples of items included in a complex water conservation system that requires more involvement by the Interior Designer and the full design team include:
(A) purple color coded graywater piping and dual piped potable/non-potable water systems.
(B) dual piped potable/non-potable water systems and water efficient plumbing fixtures.
(C) flow restrictors on showerheads and faucets and water efficient plumbing fixtures.
(D) purple color coded graywater piping and flow restrictors on showerheads and faucets.
(A) purple color coded graywater piping and dual piped potable/non-potable water systems.
Interior designers are in an excellent position to advocate the use of efficient plumbing fixtures and water‐using appliances and equipment, as well as water restrictors and aerators for faucets and showerheads and sensor‐activated faucets on sinks and lavatories.
More complex conservation strategies that would require the involvement of the entire design team include dual plumbing that separates potable and nonpotable systems, using purple pipes for graywater, using tankless water heaters where appropriate, and recirculating hot water. Leak control also saves water.
58
What type of slab CANNOT be penetrated for a stair opening?
(A) reinforced concrete
(B) post-tensioned
(C) post and beam
(D) waffle slab
post-tensioned
Post-tensioned slabs could not be penetrated, because a stair opening would typically require cutting an area larger than the spacing of the post-tensioning cables.
If one of the cables were severed, the slab could collapse. In the other types of slabs listed, the locations of reinforcing and beams could be easily determined, and those elements could be avoided or reinforced when cutting large or small openings.
59
An air handler access panel should measure a minimum of:
(A) 3' x 4' (900 mm x 1200 mm)
(B) 3' x 3' (900 mm x 900 mm)
(C) 2' x 2' (600 mm x 600 mm)
(D) 2' x 4' (600 mm x 1200 mm)
(C) 2' x 2' (600 mm x 600 mm)
In a typical commercial reflected ceiling plan demonstrating integration of building systems, a designer is often required to coordinate the location of a minimum 2′ x 2′ (600 mm x 600 mm) access panel for the air handling unit where required, without interference with other building systems or lighting.
60
Which measurement is best for rating speech privacy in an open office?
(A) STC
(B) NRC
(C) AI
(D) CAC
AI (articulation index) considers the performance of all the elements in the space working together, including:
floor,
wall and ceiling treatments,
furnishings
white noise systems.
61
The absorption of material is defined by the ratio of the sound intensity absorbed by the material to the total intensity reaching the material.
This is called the:
(A) coefficient of absorption
(B) noise reduction coefficient
(C) sound transmission
(D) noise criteria
Coefficient of absorption
is used to control unwanted sound reflections (noise), improve speech privacy, and decrease or increase reverberation.
Materials with a coefficient of absorption below 0.2 are reflective.
Materials with a coefficient of absorption above 0.2 are sound absorbing.
62
Challenges with acoustic separation are most often caused by?
(A) mechanical and electrical services
(B) lack of sound batting
(C) hard surface flooring
(D) smooth ceiling finishes
Mechanical and Electrical services
Mechanical and electrical services often pose problems with maintaining acoustic separation, especially in offices spaces where ducts, convectors and piping run continuously along an exterior wall while partitions intersect the exterior wall at regular intervals.
Special detailing or construction may be required to create a continuous sound seal around the floor, around the ceiling, above the ceiling and along the perimeter wall. For example, the cracks between the wallboard and all pipe and duct penetrations must be sealed with acoustic sealant.
63
On a new design and construction project, what is CPM best used for?
(A) tracking the latest date for submittals
(B) tracking the shipping status of critical items needed for installation by a certain date
(C) identifying final delivery date of consultant drawings
(D) noting important dates that building inspections must be scheduled by
(C) identifying final delivery date of consultant drawings
The critical path method depicts the dates of all tasks needed for completion of a project, the order in which they happen and most importantly – the sequence of events that must be completed on time for the project to be finished without delay.
64
The project manager is involved in the initial determination of the scope of work and estimation of fees.
Which of the following is not under the project manager’s responsibility during this phase?
(A) Monitoring
(B) Quality Planning
(C) Fee Projection
(D) Time Planning
(A) Monitoring
Though the project manager is responsible for monitoring which is keeping track of the progress of the job to see if the planned aspects of time, fee and quality are being accomplished, this responsibility falls during the progress of the project rather than the initial phase of planning for time, fees and quality.
65
in designing a new space, the interior designer can influence life safety the most by coordinating with consultants concerning:
(A) fire detection
(B) sprinklers
(C) smoke control
(D) compartmentation
sprinklers
The interior designer would most likely be able to influence the design of sprinklers by coordinating with the mechanical or fire protection engineer during the construction documents phase of a project.
For example, the interior designer could request that sprinklers be placed in certain positions or that additional sprinklers be installed. Compartmentation and smoke control are already designed by the architect and mechanical engineer in the original plans of the building, and there would be little the designer could do to change these elements. Fire detection is determined by the local building code and the type of building and occupancy, so little influence by the designer is possible.
66
“Division 09 – Finishes” is an example of:
(A) A Master Specification division
(B) A Descriptive Specification
(C) A Guide Specification division
(D) A MasterFormat division subgroup
(D) A MasterFormat division subgroup
This is an example of a division found under a subgroup in the MasterFormat system.
There are major subgroups and individual divisions within each subgroup. It was developed by the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) and Construction Specifications Canada (CSC) to standardize the numbering and format of project related info for use in specifying, cost estimating and data filing.
67
What is the MOST important activity that the project team does during the construction phase to prepare a project for post-occupancy research?
(A) Verify that the building and systems comply with the intent of the research plan, design strategies, and business case
(B) Develop a training and operational plan for the staff about the new processes and equipment to support achieving the planned outcomes
(C) Develop and use a commissioning plan to evaluate requirements in construction documents
(D) Verify that the installation and implementation of systems were completed as specified by the manufacturer
(A) Verify that the building and systems comply with the intent of the research plan, design strategies, and business case
Evaluating the compliance of the end product with the design intent, during construction, sets the groundwork for the team in regards to preparing for post-occupancy research.
68
The building commissioning of an interior design project seeking LEED credit is the responsibility of the
(A) project's mechanical engineer
(B) architect
(C) independent commissioning team
(D) project's interior designer
Independent commissioning team
To get LEED credit, an independent commissioning team must be used. Even without seeking LEED credit, commissioning requires a joint effort of the engineer, the contractor, the electrical engineer, the building owner, and others.
69
In what phase of the design process are all parts pulled together to form a solution and develop the design intentions?
(A) feedback
(B) synthesis
(C) implementation
(D) analysis
(B) synthesis
Generally, a design process can be thought of as three phases—
1.) the analysis phase
2.) the synthesis phase
3.) the implementation phase
In the analysis phase, the problem is identified, researched, dissected, and analyzed. From this phase, designers develop ideas or proposals about how to solve the problem. Pre-design and programming tasks would fall into the analysis phase.
The second phase, or synthesis phase, is where the parts are pulled together to form a solution and develop your design intentions. These would then be implemented through the next phase of construction drawings, specifications, and contracts. Synthesis would begin with schematic design.
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Which type of specification is a statement setting criteria and results required for the item being specified?
(A) technical specification
(B) base-bid specification
(C) reference standard specification
(D) performance specification
(D) performance specification
A pure performance specification is a statement setting criteria and results required for the item being specified. The results can be verified by measurement, tests, or other types of evaluation. The means of achieving the required results are not specified; this is left up to the contractor or vendor.
71
In which case would the number of people occupying a space NOT be critical to the programming effort?
(A) the dining room of a housing complex for the elderly
(B) a multipurpose meeting room in a neighborhood recreation center
(C) a waiting area in a hospital
(D) the workroom of a commercial laundry
(D) the workroom of a commercial laundry
The space in a laundry workroom would be determined more by the size, number, and configuration of equipment than by the limited number of people who would operate the equipment.
The other options all are highly dependent on the number of people that must be accommodated. The size of the space and the occupancy classification will determine the occupancy load, means of egress requirements, and more code related parameters.
This information is collected during the programming phase.
72
The circulation of a building is included in what square foot calculation total?
(A) Incidental SF
(B) Load factor
(C) Net assignable area
(D) Occupant area
(D) Occupant area
The occupant area includes the Net Area (NSF) or programmed areas, plus the circulation area, including primary and secondary circulation.
73
Buildings constructed prior to which year are likely to contain spray-on fireproofing and insulation containing asbestos?
(A) 1978
(B) 1970
(C) 1968
(D) 1973
(D) 1973
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A building can receive LEED credit if the carpet used meets the requirements of the
(A) South Coast Air Quality Management District
(B) Green Seal product standards
(C) Greenguard registry
(D) CRI IAQ program
(D) CRI IAQ program
A building can receive a LEED credit for using a carpet system that meets or exceeds the requirements of the Carpet and Rug Institute's (CRI) IAQ Carpet Testing Program.
In 1992, CRI launched its Green Label program to test carpet, cushions and adhesives to help specifiers identify products with very low emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). In the 2000s, CRI launched the Green Label Plus programs for carpet, adhesives, and cushion. These enhanced programs set higher standards for IAQ and ensure that customers are purchasing the very lowest emitting products available on the market.
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What does the South Coast Air Quality Management District do? (SCAQMD)
Sets standards for VOCs
Indoor air quality standards
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Why is it important to include the building’s “construction type” in your existing conditions analysis?
(A) To confirm if proposed occupancy changes do not exceed the maximum allowable area.
(B) To confirm if upgrades proposed by the design team will be necessary due to the new occupancy.
(C) Because code officials will need to establish it based on the new project’s size and occupancy.
(D) To allow the designer to implement as many “changes in use” as the project scope requires.
(A) To confirm if proposed occupancy changes do not exceed the maximum allowable area.
“Interior designers must know the construction type if major changes are being made. For example, if a building or portion of a building is being changed from a Group B (business) to a Group A (assembly) occupancy, the interior designer must know the construction type to verify that the maximum area is not exceeded. If the maximum area is being exceeded, it may be necessary to construct a firewall or add sprinklers.”
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Other than occupancy type, what is the primary factor in determining the allowable area of a building?
(A) use type of building
(B) building construction type
(C) existence of sprinkler system
(D) maximum occupancy load
(B) building construction type
The first two primary factors in determining the allowable area are the Occupancy Classification and Type of Construction. Once these are determined, the next factor is whether the building has an automatic sprinkler system.
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An interior designer is working with a client to demise a larger vacant suite into two smaller suites on a multi-tenant leased floor in order to give their client the square footage they require to operate their business.
What might the building owner need from the interior designer in order to calculate how much rent the client/tenant will pay for their newly demised suite?
(A) Load factor and rentable/useable ratio
(B) The client’s rentable area
(C) The client’s occupant area
(D) BOMA measurement of the space
(C) The client’s occupant area
The amount a tenant pays for a leased space is determined by the rentable area. The rentable area is a product of the tenant’s occupant area and a load factor to account for the shared portions of the building.
When an interior designer is working on a space plan for a client, they are dealing with the occupant area – the actual area used/occupied by the client.
The building owners require the occupant area so they can apply the appropriate load factor to obtain rentable area for that particular tenant, and therefore know what to charge them in rent.
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Which of the following does not describe the correct relationship between parties under the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction?
(A) Communication between the designer and the subcontractors and material suppliers should be through the contractor.
(B) Communication between the owner and contractor should be through the designer.
(C) Communication between the subcontractors and the owner should be through the contractor.
(D) Communication between the contractor and consultants should be through the designer.
(C) Communication between the subcontractors and the owner should be through the contractor.
During construction observation, definite lines of communication among the parties are established by the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction. During this time, the owner and contractor must communicate through the interior designer unless otherwise provided in the Owner-Designer Agreement and the General Conditions.
Communications between the contractor and consultants should also be through the interior designer.
Communications between the interior designer and the subcontractors and material suppliers should be through the contractor. There should be little to no need for the owner to communicate with the subcontractors, which would be managed by a discussion between the contractor and designer if needed.
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Within the scope of the regulated Interior Design profession, while terms including “Registered,” “Certified” and “Licensed” are used, what are the main differences in certifications versus licensure?
a certification proves you have attained a certain level of knowledge that qualifies you for your line of work; licensure is a legal designation, with a clear set of requirements, with enforceable penalties, to work in your profession.
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After meeting with clients to make changes to the tile design in the bath, the designer meets with the contractor and tile supplier to convey the intended changes. What is the legal concept that the designer is practicing?
(A) agency
(B) due diligence
(C) privity
(D) restrictive covenant
(A) agency
The legal concept of agency is that one person, the “agent” acts on behalf of another, the “principal” in dealings with another “third party”.
In interior design, the agent is the interior designer, the principal, the owner or client and the third party is the contractor or vendor.
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All of the following are reasons why the contractor or owner might make a claim EXCEPT?
(A) seeking an interpretation of the contract terms
(B) seeking correction of unsafe conditions on the job site
(C) seeking payment of money
(D) seeking an adjustment of the contract terms
(B) seeking correction of unsafe conditions on the job site
A claim is a demand or assertion by the contractor or owner seeking payment of money, an extension of time, an adjustment or interpretation of the contract terms, or other relief from terms of the contract.
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During furniture delivery to the fifth floor of a building, elevator transportation is the responsibility of the
(A) general contractor
(B) owner
(C) building manager
(D) FF&E vendor
Owner
As stated in the Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Vendor for Furniture, Furnishings, and Equipment (FF&E), the owner must provide vertical transportation necessary for the execution of the work.
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What distinguishes BIFMA e3 Furniture Sustainability Standard from BIFMA’s LEVEL Certified program?
BIFMA e3, titled “Furniture Sustainability Standard,” is the standard developed in conjunction with NSF, a standards organization that focuses on food, water, indoor air, consumer products, and the environment; it is directly connected to BIFMA’s product certification program called LEVEL.
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What is meant by a methodology that provides a way to evaluate the environmental impact of a material used in a project?
(A) green label-plus assessment
(B) life cycle cost analysis
(C) life-cycle assessment
(D) cradle to cradle review
life-cycle assessment
A life-cycle assessment (LCA) provides the methodology to evaluate the environmental impact of using a particular material or product in a building. (Note that this is not the same as a life-cycle cost analysis)
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Which is the standard test for flammability for wall and ceiling assemblies in building construction?
(A) ASTM E-84
(B) ASTM E-119
(C) NFPA 358
(D) UL 268
ASTM E-119
These test methods are intended to evaluate the duration for which the types of building elements noted retain their structural integrity.
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Where should permanent tactile signage be mounted?
will be mounted on the wall adjacent to the latch side of the door, so that there is a minimum clear floor space of 18" x 18" (455 mm x 455 mm) centered on the tactile characters beyond the arc of the door swing
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How many square feet does 1 fire extinguisher cover?
you will need 1 fire extinguisher for every 3000 SF,
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Which two factors most typically determine whether a room must have at least two exits?
(A) occupancy and travel distance
(B) exit width factor and occupancy
(C) occupant load and occupancy
(D) travel distance and occupant load
occupant load and occupancy
The two most important variables are the use of the space (occupancy) and the number of people that must exit the space (occupant load).
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Your drawing solution includes a kitchen with an island and a second prep sink. Which electrical outlets must be GFI?
all within 72" (1500 mm) of the prep sink and any other water sources
All receptacles serving a countertop shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel, and all receptacles within 6ft, or 72″ (1.8 m) from the top inside edge of the bowl of a sink.
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The common path of egress travel distance cannot exceed:
*Assume a sprinklered building, business occupancy, spaces with 1 exit or exit access doorway.
100'
IBC 2018, Table 1006.2.1 SPACES WITH ONE EXIT OR EXIT ACCESS DOORWAY
Per the table, a B occupancy with a sprinkler system has a maximum common path of egress travel of 100′-0″.
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Of the following, what is the interior designer not responsible for in the close-out phase of contract administration?
(A) Issuing a certificate of substantial completion
(B) Issuing a final certificate for payment
(C) Forwarding warranties and other maintenance manuals received from the contractor to the owner
(D) Issuing a punch list (deficiency list)
Forwarding warranties and other maintenance manuals received from the contractor to the owner
Forwarding all warranties, manuals, certificates of inspection and bonds is the sole responsibility of the contractor during the project close-out phase, not the responsibility of the interior designer.
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All of the items listed below are necessary to be included on a copy of meeting minutes except?
(A) Agenda items
(B) Meeting attendees
(C) To do list
(D) Company logo
Company logo
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What is the purpose of an RFI form?
The purpose of an RFI form is to allow the contractor to submit questions about the construction of a project to the designer in an organized and recordable fashion.
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The requirements for how bidders should propose a substitution is found in the what?
Instructions to bidders
