Midpoint IDFX Practice Test Part 2

Question 1

When audible and visual (A/V) life safety alarms are used in a combination device, a general consideration that needs to be accommodated is:

Answer 1

more devices may be required due to the requirements for visible alarms

Question 2

Upper shelves located above an accessible (barrier free) work surface must not exceed:

Answer 2

48”

Question 3

There are a number of considerations that are important in designing a safe and accessible residential bathroom. Which is the most important?

Answer 3

There should be at least 30x48 inches of clear space in front of an accessible tub or shower.

Question 4

What’s the minimum clear floor space of a shower?

Answer 4

30”

Question 5

When designing a stairway, which items must be designed to specific requirements to be accessible?

Answer 5

nosing and handrail

Question 6

The vertical grab bar at the side-wall of an accessible toilet must be mounted at:

Answer 6

39 inches (990 mm) - 41 inches (1040 mm) AFF

Question 7

What is the minimum size of the vertical grab bar at the side-wall of an accessible toilet?

Answer 7

18”

Question 8

What is the minimum clear width of a ramp?

Answer 8

36”

Question 9

The controls for all accessible (barrier free) wall mounted restroom accessories must be located how many inches/mm AFF for a SIDE reach:

Answer 9

15” (380 mm) - 48” (1220 mm)

Question 10

In an accessible shower, on how many sides of the stall are grab bars required?

Answer 10

2

Question 11

What is the minimum dimension for the bottom stair handrail extension?

Answer 11

not less than the depth of one tread beyond the bottom riser

Question 12

The centerline of accessible (barrier free) toilets must be how far from the side wall or partition of a toilet compartment?

Answer 12

16” (405 mm) - 18” (455 mm)

Question 13

What are the dimensions of an unobstructed forward reach?

Answer 13

15”min. - 48” max.

Question 14

The common path of egress travel distance cannot exceed:

Answer 14

100’

Question 15

What tests measure the moisture level of a concrete floor?

Answer 15

mat test, hygrometer test, calcium chloride test

Question 16

What test measures for alkalinity, and is used in addition to pH test testing to concrete prior to application of tile adhesives or coatings? High alkalinity in concrete can cause problems with tile installation.

Answer 16

titration test

Question 17

What cost method uses base unit pricing per material type?

Answer 17

Parameter Method

Question 18

What cost method takes specific manufacturer’s and products to get a fairly exact budget?

Answer 18

Detailed quantity takeoff method

Question 19

What cost method deals with pricing alternatives?

Answer 19

Matrix costing

Question 20

What are numerical values that reflect the relative cost of construction or various goods and services in a specific geographic area or region compared to a reference or base location?

Answer 20

local cost indices

Question 21

What are the downsides to Rayon?

Answer 21

moderate abrasion resistance, low resiliency, and specifically has very poor resistance to fading from sunlight

Question 22

What is considered trim?

Answer 22

Picture molds, chair rails, baseboards, handrails, door and window frames, and similar decorative or protective materials used in fixed applications

Question 23

What’s the max percentage of combustible trim you can have?

Answer 23

10%

Question 24

A window covering that is made from fabric and generally not intended to be opened is called

Answer 24

curtain

Question 25

On a large commercial project where the interior designer is part of the architectural team, what is the correct order for construction drawings?

Answer 25

Civil, Architectural, Structural, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical

Question 26

When would be most appropriate for an interior designer to use the prefix letter ‘I’ when numbering a set of construction drawings?

Answer 26

‘I’ should be used for interior design sheets when an architect’s drawings are included as part of the drawing set

Question 27

Which method of veneer cut results in the straightest grain possible from most species of trees?

Answer 27

quarter slicing

Question 28

What type of joinery detail is this?

Answer 28

Rabbet Joint

Question 29

What type of joinery detail is this?

Answer 29

dado joint

Question 30

What type of joinery detail is this?

Answer 30

dovetail dado joint

Question 31

What type of joinery detail is this?

Answer 31

shoulder miter joint

Question 32

In creating drawings for paneling that will be suspended from a wall with cleats, the most important piece of information is the ___

Answer 32

dimension between the panel top and ceiling

Question 33

As listed in a window schedule, which dimension is called out first?

Answer 33

width

Question 34

What are the four areas of measurement of a window?

Answer 34

(1)Unit Size (2)Rough Opening (3)Sash (size of the glass and material that grips it) (4) glass size (measure of the glass alone)

Question 35

In interiors, the term millwork is often used interchangeably with

Answer 35

architectural woodwork

Question 36

What is the Exit access?

Answer 36

leads from any occupied portion of the building to an exit

Question 37

What is an exit?

Answer 37

provides a protected path between the exit access and exit discharge or public way

Question 38

What is the Area of Refuge?

Answer 38

An area where persons unable to use stairways can wait for assistance during an emergency

Question 39

What symbol does this represent?

Answer 39

Supply air diffuser

Question 40

What symbol does this represent?

Answer 40

supply air diffuser that indicates the direction the air is blowing

Question 41

What does this symbol represent?

Answer 41

supply air diffuser (slot air diffuser)

Question 42

What does this symbol represent?

Answer 42

Return air diffuser

Question 43

What does this symbol represent?

Answer 43

Smoke detector (found on RCP)

Question 44

What is “benchmarking”?

Answer 44

The process of studying performance statistics of one firm against another that is considered an industry leader.

Question 45

In terms of the programming process, what is one of the most reliable ways to gather information for a commercial project?

Answer 45

observations

Question 46

While as a competent designer needs to understand issues across all phases of the design process, zoning requirements are usually thoroughly investigated, satisfied and resolved in which phase of the design?

Answer 46

Design development

Question 47

When starting a project within a structure located within a designated historic district, why is an historical analysis important?

Answer 47

the “historical significance” must be taken into account when applying accessibility requirements

Question 48

Ideas are sketched, during the schematic design phase, in abstract forms/shapes in plan view that represent the program’s spaces, activities, and circulation patterns. What are these conceptual sketches referred to as?

Answer 48

bubble diagrams

Question 49

A rational approach to design that emphasizes human-environment interaction would most likely be based on

Answer 49

environmental design research

Question 50

Beyond overall safety considerations, what would be important when you are designing the surface materials/finishes of a ramp in a facility for the visually impaired to help them with changes in direction?

Answer 50

tactile considerations

Question 51

Which of the following design considerations LEAST affects the customer in a retail space?

Answer 51

Display adjustability

Question 52

What design principle is gradation apart of?

Answer 52

Rhythm

Question 53

In what three ways does the body lose heat?

Answer 53

convection, evaporation and radiation

Question 54

During the schematic design phase, which is the most appropriate sequence of steps for producing a space plan?

Answer 54

Spaces requiring plumbing, largest spaces, general circulation, public spaces, then other room allocations

Question 55

What are the three basic adjacency needs?

Answer 55

people, products and information

Question 56

Bubble diagrams are most often part of which design phase?

Answer 56

schematic

Question 57

What information does the designer need before space planning?

Answer 57

occupancy groups, req. for special occasions, gross area, occupant loads, req. for common path of travel, and # of req. exits

Question 58

What does a test fit plan do?

Answer 58

generally shows most of the furniture and equipment and is drawn to scale

Question 59

“Precept” drawings are what type of design document?

Answer 59

Idea sketches developed during programming about how the final design solution might respond to the identified design problems.

Question 60

The main purpose of interior design professional associations is:

Answer 60

they provide both tangible and intangible business benefits.

Question 61

When the term “social responsibility” is used in relation to the Interior Design profession it usually means:

Answer 61

It is the use of the interior designer’s expertise to enhance public places.

Question 62

What is true about a low voltage lamp?

Answer 62

Can be an LED, incandescent, or halogen. Operate at lower voltage than 120V (typically 12V). Provide better beam control than a standard incandescent lamp.

Question 63

A product that is reusable after it has served its purpose in the original building is what in the life cycle of another building?

Answer 63

salvaged materials

Question 64

What type of light source is the smallest lamp size?

Answer 64

MR16

Question 65

The best way to avoid fabric slippage over a cushion would be to specify

Answer 65

channeling

Question 66

As an interior designer, what is the best method to make sure old carpet from the renovation of an office building will be recycled?

Answer 66

Include a specification on the drawing set detailing the recycling procedure for the old carpet

Question 67

What fabric standard tests and certifies to be free from harmful levels of more than 100 substances known to be harmful to human health?

Answer 67

Oeko-Tex standard

Question 68

How many double rubs does a fabric have to withstand to be considered durable?

Answer 68

15,000

Question 69

What standard uses the Martindale test?

Answer 69

ASTM D4966

Question 70

What does Greenguard Certification mean?

Answer 70

helps manufacturers create –and helps buyers identify–interior products and materials that have low chemical emissions, improving the quality of the air in which the products are used

Question 71

Windows facing what direction will maximize daylighting without the use of special equipment or additional architectural features?

Answer 71

south

Question 72

What is the most important aspect of acoustics in the design of interior spaces that designers should be most concerned about addressing?

Answer 72

control of sound

Question 73

Which element of design is created with lines, planes, volumes, and to a lesser extent, points?

Answer 73

form

Question 74

What is primarily concerned with measuring the size of the human body and developing dimensional ranges within which certain percentages of a given population fall?

Answer 74

Anthropometrics

Question 75

How are composite wood veneers used?

Answer 75

As a "green" alternative to standard wood veneers

Question 76

Which types of luminaires require a ballast?

Answer 76

HID and fluorescent

Question 77

What is required in an LED light?

Answer 77

transformer or driver

Question 78

4 important considerations for light quality?

Answer 78

glare, contrast, uniformity and color

Question 79

What index is used to rate how well one light source renders the color of an object when compared with a reference source of similar chromatic properties?

Answer 79

color rendering index (CRI)

Question 80

What testing refers to the ability of a coated fabric , such as vinyl or faux leather, to withstand extended exposure to heat and humidity? Also known as the jungle test. It is only used for polyurethane-coated fabrics because the coating is water-based and may react to warmth or moisture when used for seating.

Answer 80

hydrolysis resistance

Question 81

What does this symbol represent?

Answer 81

data and telephone

Question 82

What are 3 types of wayfinding?

Answer 82

change in floor direction, wall color, and signage

Question 83

What type of signage must 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?

Answer 83

permanent tactile signage

Question 84

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

Answer 84

34 to 38 in.

Question 85

What is the minimum clear floor space required for side transfer for an accessible (barrier free) shower?

Answer 85

36" x 48"

Question 86

The common path of egress travel distance cannot exceed:

Answer 86

100'

Question 87

Exit access corridors in non-sprinklered buildings must have a rating of

Answer 87

1 hr.

Question 88

The minimum clearance at an accessible (barrier free) counter is:

Answer 88

30"W x 17"D

Question 89

Accessible (barrier free) work counters should be no higher than:

Answer 89

34"

Question 90

This measuring technique creates a “point cloud” forming a 3D image of the object or space being measured.

Answer 90

laser scanning

Question 91

Which method of information gathering entails using photographs from different angles to create a three-dimensional model?

Answer 91

convergent photogrammetry

Question 92

Per the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, who is responsible for documentation?

Answer 92

interior designer

Question 93

What would be the best scale to use if you were drawing a very complex elevation?

Answer 93

1/2" or 1:20

Question 94

What would be the BEST scale to use to show a detail of a reveal for a full height millwork cabinet, which is to be scribed to a gypsum board ceiling?

Answer 94

1 ½” – 3” scale

Question 95

Of the options, which line weight would you most likely use for the profile of a cabinet in a custom millwork section?

Answer 95

.70

Question 96

What millwork finish should be used for high traffic area?

Answer 96

polyurethane

Question 97

Which is the most common method of veneer matching?

Answer 97

book matching

Question 98

A home run noted on the contract documents is:

Answer 98

A graphic indication showing which lights and outlets are connects to a particular circuit breaker in an electrical panel box

Question 99

What is a study based on the program to determine a project budget, schedule, and requirements for starting a construction or renovation project?

Answer 99

Feasibility study

Question 100

On what sheet of a construction drawing set would be the most logical location for the door schedule?

Answer 100

On the partition plan

Question 101

A dead-end corridor may not exceed how many feet in a sprinklered building?

Answer 101

50'

Question 102

What is not typically required by the AHJ to appear on the first sheet of the drawing set?

Answer 102

The number of occupants to be accommodated on every floor and in all rooms and spaces