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| What is a bathroom called when it has a shower instead of a tub? |
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| What does the ADA recommend when specifying door ‘knobs’? |
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| What does ‘light’ refer to when specifying doors? |
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| Small panes of glass, often rectilinear in shape |
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| The minimum size for a bathroom is approximately |
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| A __________ is required for such items as kitchen cabinets and dressers, to provide a recessed space under doors or drawers and is usually ____ high and ____ deep |
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| Number of hinges per panel door = one hinge for every ______ of door height. |
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| When applying tile onto counter tops, what must be done to the grout? |
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| Maximum combination of lengths in the work triangle? |
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| What is needed on the other side of the substrate when using a decorative laminate? |
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| What 2 materials for hinges have the best rust resistance |
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a. Stainless steel
b. Brass |
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| What type of hinge is completely hidden? |
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| What does FOB stand for? What does it mean? |
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Free On Board
ownership is transferred to the buyer as soon as the shipping company picks up the product from the factory |
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The Flush inset construction is the most expensive because it requires the most time and skill for fitting and aligning of the doors and drawers. |
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| What must you do to the grout of a counter surface? |
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The Spread Fit faucet keeps hot cold and the spout independent of each other. |
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| What is the difference between Crown and Cove mouldings? |
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| - Crown moulding is an intricate formed moulding and a cove moulding is a simple curved moulding |
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| In a commercial building, is the door supposed to swing OUT from the building or IN? |
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| A load in motion is what type of load? |
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| What is the maximum allowable pile height of carpet to meet ADA requirement? |
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| What synthetic fiber used in carpets has the greatest abrasion and crush resistance? |
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| ________flooring is installed using the floating floor system. |
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| __________is the setting material used to install natural stones, ceramic tile, quarry tile, and other types of hard surface materials |
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| The _________ and ___________ of natural stones needs to be calculated to ensure proper installation. |
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| The plants for clean air council recommends one potted plant for each ______ sq ft of floor space. |
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Construction Specifications are open for interpretation of the bidder. |
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The heavier the traffic, the thinner the carpet cushion should be. |
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Wool is a carpet fiber that is prone to produce static. |
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| Face weight is more important to the quality of the carpet than the depth of pile. What is the FACE WEIGHT a measurement of? |
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| In the construction of carpet, the __________ method is used in more than 90% of all carpet sold in the U.S. because it is fast, efficient and simple. |
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| What label should you look for on the packaging or labeling of a product when looking for home electronics, appliance or lighting options that actively use less energy or water when operating? |
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| The ___________method of carpet dyeing has the color applied to the fibers when it is still in its liquid state. |
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| Name the 3 main causes (and sub-categories) of poor indoor air quality. For each catgory, list 2 examples of each. |
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a. Chemical (formaldehyde, cleaning compounds.
b. HVAC (unclean air ducts, tightly sealed buildings)
c. biological (mold, asbestos) |
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| List 3 advantages to using porcelain tile instead of ceramic tile. |
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| 1.impermeable to water 2. abrasion resistant 3. color through the entire mass |
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| _________________ is a test that provides a comparative measure for slipperiness of a floor. The ADA recommends a measurement of _______ or greater for tile flooring. |
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| Coefficient of Friction, .6 |
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| Weight is usually a good indicator of the relative strength of wood. The ________ measurement is a test that measures the hardness of wood with a stell ball. |
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| List 2 areas you should not locate seams when installing carpet. |
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1. Middle of a path
2. Where there is a high density of furniture. |
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| What is the minimum recommended thickness of the sub-floor in the installation of strip or plank flooring? |
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| You have a client who wants to refinish her home with carpet. Your client is an educated consumer and is aware that 2.5 million tons of carpet are discarded in the US each year. Give your client 3 different options one can be aware of when making responsible and sustainable decisions in regards to the carpet. After each option, briefly describe why the choice/carpet type is a sustainable option. |
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| a. Wool, Why? It's made from renewable and biodegradable resource. b. Tacked-down Nylon, Why? Saves on the glue and off-gassing c. Seagrass, Why? Renewable resource |
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| You have a client that is trying to make the decision between linoleum and VCT flooring in his marketing firm’s company kitchen and lunchroom. To help him make his decision compare and contrast the two resilient flooring options. |
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VCT: used for less expensive installation, color and pattern are commonly distributed evenly throughout the thickness of the tile. Easy to install.
Linoleum: Durable, resistant to acids, grease and oil. Performance is enhanced by time |
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| Name two methods in reducing formaldehyde emissions caused from their use in the bonding process for cabinets. |
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| a. aging b. use of a coating/laminate |
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| What carpet fiber accounts for 90% of all carpet sold today? |
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| What synthetic carpet fiber feels the most like wool but is highly static resistant? |
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Your client wants to install marble on the floor of her custom design jewelry shop. She is convinced that she wants a polished finish on the marble, what 2 disadvantages of installing a marble with a polished finish would you be sure to inform her of?
Part 2) What Finish would you recommend on the marble instead? |
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a. less abrasion resistance
b. higher likelyhood of slip-related injury
Part 2) Honed |
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| The bid for the marble floor came back too high. The client wants a very clean, modern, and durable floor that will not visually compete with the jewelry in the custom steel display boxes. What two different flooring options would you recommend? Briefly describe WHY |
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Recommendation A. Why?
Recommendation B. Why? |
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| What is a floating floor? |
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| Bonds tiles together and places them above a cushion on the sub-floor; no direct nailing or glueing directly to the subfloor. |
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| Name 2 different types of wood flooring that can be installed below grade. |
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| When specifying wood for a project what 3 characteristics or qualities of the wood you should be sure to specify? |
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a. hardness
b. installation method
c. stain |
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| _________ is a liquid applied to a wall surface prior to a wall covering being hung and reduces absorption of the adhesive being used. |
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| When selecting an acoustical ceiling, the _________ is a measure of sound absorbed by the material |
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| When selecting an acoustical ceiling, the ___________ rates how much sound will be reduced when it is transmitted through a shared plenum |
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| Name the 3 main causes of poor indoor air quality. For each category list 2 examples of each. |
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a. inadequate ventilation
(unclean air ducts, tightly sealed space)
b. chemical contaminants
(formaldehyde, emissions from carpet/paint)
c. biological contaminants
(asbestos, mold) |
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| The manner by which a log segment is cut in relation to its annual rings will determine the appearance of the veneer. When a narrow, straight grain of parallel lines is desired a _________ cut should be used. When you need a more economical options, and a cathedral patterened grain is acceptable, a ______________ cut can be specified. |
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| When a log is cut, each slice (or ply) is referred to as a _________ and is numbered and kept in order. This group of slice is called a ___________. |
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Smooth ceiling textures will reflect less light than heavy textured ceilings. |
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| What is the measurement of a MIL? |
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| What finish would you specify when a more matte/dull sheen is desired on a marble/granite wall? |
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| Describe the characteristics of plywood paneling. |
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| odd number of layers, face veneer is decorative surface, layers are perpendicular, no warping, 3 layers (decorative surface, core, balancing backer), cheaper |
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| List 3 main components of paint and what purpose they serve |
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1. solvents: the liquid part of the paint that make it spread-able over the surface
2. Binders: adhesives that make the paint/color stick to the wall and be left behind after the solvent evaporates
3. Additives: give special properties to the paint (i.e. anti-microbial) |
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| What does high pigment/volume concentration mean in regards to paint? |
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| Determines the luster of the paint (high = flat paint finish) |
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| What are 3 things you need to specify before painting in order to save time? |
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| Substrate material, application method, and time |
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| How do you apply heavy stone to a wall? |
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| Hang by mechanical fasteners |
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| When designing a high traffic corridor of an elementary school, what are three main design decisions you would make in regards to the construction, substrate, or finish of the walls? |
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• Vinyl beads
• Type II wall covering/vinyl wall covering
• High gloss paints
• CMU |
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| Name the three layers which comprise most wall coverings and describe their function in a wallcovering performance |
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a. decorative the ink
b. intermediate surface to be printed on
c. third connects to walls |
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| durable decorative surfaces that are not stone + 2 advantages for each |
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| you are replacing exterior windows in an old building… what type of glass would you use? |
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| what type of glass would you specify in a doctors office so that parents can meet with the doctor and still keep an eye on their kids while the kids can’t see them |
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| Describe the 3 main steps to the process of installing and priming gypsum board for paint |
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Nail/screw the gyp board to studs every 16”
Putty holes and tape joints
Sand
Mud/spackle holes and unwanted imperfections
Sand until smooth
Add beads
prime |
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| Which type of vinyl wall covering should be applied in a high traffic corridor (type 1 or 2)? |
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| 5 reasons to use wallcoverings |
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1. abrasion resistant
2. peelable or strippable
3. color preserving
4. 10-year life span; 3-1 durability comopared to paint
5. Stain resistant |
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| are 3 the advantages of using suspended¬ ceiling tiles? |
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a. Can vary the height of the ceiling
b.Easy access to HVAC units
c.Easy to remove/ replace individual tiles if they are damaged |
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Commercial wall coverings are measured by the lineal yard. You have chosen a commercial wall covering whose width is 54” • How many square ft. are in a lineal yard?
Part 2 (• In one roll there is a total of 30 lineal yards. You have a room whose total wall area is 15,000 sq ft. how many rolls must you order to cover all the walls?)
Part 3 (How many square feet are useable?) |
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13.5"
Part 2 (4 rolls
(30X12.5=150+600+3000=375square feet per roll total of 4 rolls)
Part 3 (12.5) |
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| What type of backing is required for a fabric wall covering to have dimensional stability? |
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| You are renovating a historic home into a financial office. They desire a carrara Italian marble in the reception area and main conference room. As a designer what should you be aware of before applying marble to existing wall? |
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| Foundation; how much much weight the wall can handle. Is it load bearing or non-bearing; also, how is it supported by the ground beneath |
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| 41. When clarity and limited imperfections in the finish of glass is desired would you specify plate glass or sheet glass? |
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| 42. What are 2 advantages for installing mirrors in an interior? |
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a. Increases the amount of light within a space
b. Gives the appearance of a larger room |
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| Be able to Compare Pigment Volume Concentration and Volume of Solids |
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| Give 2 places where you should not use high pigment volume concentration paints. |
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| What are the 3 finishes used on marble and granite? |
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| You are the designer of a children's pediatric and psychiatric center. The client wants a play space for children that will be immediately adjacent to a consultation room where parents and doctors can comfortably meet. What type of glass would you specify. List 2 reasons why. |
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| What is the standard size of a gypsum panel board? |
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| When applying a metal, wood veneer, or painting a finish to a standard acoustical ceiling fiberboard, what should you be sure to specify to ensure the acoustical qualities of tile is maintained? |
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