1.  In the case of a conflict found in contract documents, the ___ supersede.

 

D. selections of the interior designer

 

 

C. construction specifications

2.  In which order would you find the sheets in a typical set of drawings:

 

 

 

B. title and index page, floor plans, reflected ceiling plans

3.  A finish plan is used by the:

 

D. gypsum board installer

 

 

A. wallcovering contractor

4.  On the construction drawing the hinge swing (inside or outside) was incorrectly marked or dotted.  The sub-contractor installed the doors according to this schedule with the result that the doors did not meet barrier-free standards for the push and pull clearances.  Who is responsible for correcting this problem?

 

 

 

A. the designer for not catching this error in the "review of documents" step of Project Administration

5.  A specification that requires ASTM E-648 for the carpet is:

 

D. reference standard

 

 

D. reference standard

6.  Because of problems with another interior designer, a building owner calls you to take over a project during the bidding process.  There are items that the owner wants to change, but does not want to delay the project.  Which of the following processes do you recommend to complete the job as quickly as possible?

 

D. awarding of bid, addenda, construction

 

 

B. addenda, awarding of bid, change orders

7.  When specifying pliant wallcovering according to Federal specifications, the minimum requirements are:

 

D. Class 3; restricted use

 

 

A. Type 1 as light duty; 7 ounces per square yard

8.  After visiting a furniture dealer, your client has selected a certain manufacturers line of furniture for their offices.  According to their company policy, the project must go out to bid.  Name the type of specificaion you would write to give the client a better chance of gettting the product they want:

 

 

 

B. base-bid specification

9.  A joint type used for stair construction to relieve squeaking is known as:

 

 

 

A. dado and rabbet

10.  A performance bond deals with the:

 

 

 

A. completion of the project if the contractor defaults

11.  Once a contract has been awarded for a project, who enters into the contractual agreement?

 

D. interior and general contractor

 

 

B. owner and general contractor

12.  The three parts of the technical sections in CSI specifications are:

 

D. contract forms, products, execution

 

 

B. general, products, execution

13. During construction, a specified wallcovering is backordered for several weeks and could cause a substantial delay in the completion of the project.  What is your couse of action?

 

 

 

A. you contact the client, find an acceptable substitution, and issue a change order

14.  Who is esponsible for safety precautions on a job site?

 

D. interior designer

 

 

C. general contractor

15.  During the contract administration of a project the designer is responsible for:

 

D. coordinating with sub-contractors

 

 

C. meeting with the general contractor and conducting site visits

16.  During a site visit to a project, you see that the quality of the wallcovering installation by the sub-contractor is sub-standard and does not conform with the specifications.  Your first step is to:

 

 

 

D. contact the owner and recommend that the work be rejected

17.  After the contract has been awarded on a large tenant improvement project, you notice some errors on the cabinet shop drawings.  Which of the following documents do you submit:

 

D. a stop work order

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B. a change order

18.  You have just completed the installation of a project for a large insurance company.  The client calls to voice the employees's complaints regarding the chairs that were specified.  You should:

 

 

 

A. contact the local representative of the manufacturer to hold a meeting with the employees to demonstrate the mechanisms and how to adjust the chairs for individual needs

19.  While you are finalizing the lighting plan for the boutique, your client calls with the news that she will be featuring a new line of crystal jewelry.  She wants you to specify lighting to highlight this new merchandise.  The best solution would be:

 

D. direct / low voltage tungsten halogen

 

 

D. direct / low voltage tungsten halogen

20.  The contractor will send to the interior designer ___ for final approval for all materials to be used in the project.

 

D. sample books

 

 

C. a submittal

21.  The client cannot take occupancy of the building or move any FF&E into the building until:

 

 

 

C. substantial completion has been documented

22.  Any documentation sent to the contractor or sub-contractors during construction will be sent via:

 

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A. a transmittal

23.  Your contract with a client states that the interior design fee of $20,000 will be paid upon the completion of each phase of the project as follows:

 

You are reviewing the shop drawings from the millwork contractor.  How much of the fee has the client paid as this point of the project?

 

 

 

 

C. $14,000

28.  What is the method of charging fees that gives the interior designer the MOST vulnerability?

 

D. square footage

 

 

B. flat fee

29.  Which item will NOT be included in an acknowledgement:

 

 

 

D. a copy of the confirmation of purchase

30.  The designer wants to photograph an installation for inclusion in his work portfolio.  He has the right to do this because:

 

 

 

31.  The wallcovering you have specified has 75 sf in each double roll.  The room is 12'x16', with an 8' ceiling, one 30" door, and one 48"h x 36"w window.  How many single rolls will you need to order?

 

 

 

C. 12

32.  You have specified a 54" wide wallcovering for a corridor in an office building.  The corridor is 50'-0" long and 6'-0" wide with a 10'-0" ceiling.  There are six 36" doors along the corridor.  The price is $10.00 a linear yard for materials.  What will the estimated cost be for materials of the wallcovering?

 

 

 

A. $900

33.  You are asked to estimate the amount of fabric your client will need for draperies for windows in her office.  The two windows are 4'-0" wide by 7'-2" tall above the finished floor.  The ceiling height is 10'-0".  The fabric has no pattern.  Allowing 18" for headers and hems, how much fabric will you need?  Use 48" wide fabric and double fullness.

 

 

 

D. 18 yards

34.  When a client fails to pay the interior design fee according to the contract payment schedule:

 

 

 

B. a breech of contract has occurred

36.  Your contract states that all purchases will be made on a cost-plus-10% mark-up.  Afer submitting a budget, your client takes three months to place the orders.  In the meantime, one vendor has initiated a special discount.  What should you do?

 

 

 

A. pass the additional discount on to your client

37.  During construction of a renovation of a branch bank, the contractor calls to question the specifications of the ceramic tile for the public lobby for ADA requirements.  You send him a copy of the manufacturer's specifications and the ADA's minimum which show:

 

 

 

D. the file has a coefficient of greater than 0.60

39.  The standard testing method used to measure durability of suitable upholstery fabrics is:

 

 

 

C. Wyzenbeek test

40.  With the Wyzenbeek upholstery durability test method, the minimum "good" measurement is:

 

D. 15,000 double rubs

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D. 15,000 double rubs

41. In commercial office spaces, wall switches must be placed:

 

D. 36" AFF

 

 

 

B. 30" - 45" AFF

45.  After construction has begun on a new assisted-living housing project, your client changes his mind and decides to use the wallcovering in the public corridors you had initially specified and was deleted.  Your next step is to:

 

D. send a change order to the contractor with the specification of a 54" Type II wallcovering

 

 

D. send a change order to the contractor with the specification of a 54" Type II wallcovering

46.  A commercial real-estate agent hires you to do a schematic plan to see if her client will fit in a proposed space.  The agent provides the base plan instead of having you site measure.  The agent gave your schematic plan stamped "not for construction" to a contractor for construction.  The base plan was not accurate, the schematic plan does not work and the agent is threatening to sue you.  What is the best course of action?

 

 

 

D. write a letter to all concerned, reiterating the order events and state why your firm is not responsible

47.  As part of contract specifications, which of the following is the best way to designate finishes in an irregularly-shaped office space with walls receiving two finishes?

 

D. talk to the general contractor

 

 

C. use a combination of lines, symbols and elevations

48.  While completing a finish schedule, a design assistant transposes two digits in a wallcovering item number.  The wrong wallcovering is the same color palette as the orginal and looks terrific installed.  The client is not happy and wants the original choice installed.  How could this have been avoided?

 

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A. enclose samples with your specification

49.  What is the primary purpose of an arbitration clause in a contract?

 

 

 

D. to ensure timely resolution of disputes

50.  Electrical, plumbing and HVAC details are developed during what step of the design process?

 

D. construction drawings

 

 

D. construction drawings

 

51.  Which of the following statements is TRUE about treads on a straight stair:

 

D. is a standard 10 1/2" for each step.

 

 

B. may not be less than 11" in depth

 

52.  What is the minimum dimension for the bottom handrail extension on a stair handrail?

 

 

 

C. the depth of the bottom tread plus 12" minimum

*note: The original question has a technical drawing for reference.  The following question has been modified for use without the technical drawing.

 

53.  Which of the following statement is TRUE about handrail for the stairs?

 

 

 

 

B. must have a 1 1/2" clear space between the handrail and the wall

 

54.  The minimum head room height allowance above the stairs is:

 

 

 

A. 6'-8"

55.  To read/verify specific details about door and window construction and placement, you would refer to the:

 

D. details and schedules

 

 

C. elevation and section sheets

56.  You have been retained to do the space planning and furniture layout for the expansion of a real estate office.  You have determined that an additional egress is required to meet the occupancy code.  Who is responsible for the construction cost of this new egress?

 

 

 

A. the property owner

57.  Designers' professional code of ethics dictate that, when performing professional services, designers shall at all times consider:

 

 

 

A. the health, safety and welfare of the public

58.  Partnership agreements do NOT cover:

 

 

 

B. responsibilities to shareholder

59.  The biggest operating expense of a design business is:

 

D. its insurance, accountants' and lawyers' fees

 

 

A. its employees

60.  An expensive oriental rug being stored for a client at the designer's office is ruined as a result of a small electrical fire.  The office is leased.  What insurance would cover the loss?

 

A. client's property insurance

 

 

D. designer's property insurance

61.  A space planner may take advantage of the services of a manufacturer or office supply distributor, but only:

 

 

 

B. with the approval of the client

62.  You and a partner are opening an interior design firm.  Your partner is concerned about personal liability.  What type of business formation would be best?

 

D. limited partnership

 

 

C. corporation