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1
Which of the following aspects of interior design is most important?
A)Reproducing the historic styles of the past.
B)Nonresidential design.
C)Meeting the needs of the people who will use the interior.
D)Following the most recent trends and fashions.
2
Programming in interior design is:
A)refurbishing or updating.
B)identifying the users and their needs and preferences.
C)writing computer programs that will execute a design.
D)using a computer to draw and describe the design.
3
Before the post-occupancy evaluation, the final step in the design process is:
A)writing the program.
B)the problem statement.
C)working drawings and specifications.
D)executing the design.
4
The problem statement in interior design is:
A)a very brief description of the primary nature of the project.
B)a detailed description of the project.
C)a legal document in which the client states what is wrong with the design.
D)a written version of the program.
5
In interior design, demographics are:
A)an important consideration.
B)statistical data about prospective users.
C)revealed by profiles of prospective users.
D)all of the above.
6
Considering lifestyle and function allow the designer to:
A)express his or her creativity to the fullest.
B)convince the client to spend as much money as possible on the design.
C)save space and therefore expense by combining functions in a single room.
D)implement the latest fashion trends.
7
A great room is:
A)a room whose design is excellent.
B)a large eat-in kitchen.
C)any room larger than 20 x 20 feet.
D)a large kitchen/dining/family room space.
8
Issues such as privacy, cultural links, safety, and familiarity are:
A)known as psychological and sociological considerations.
B)personal matters unrelated to professional interior design.
C)the most important aspects of all interior design.
D)resolved by the use of automated security systems and smoke alarms.
9
The designer can make a project less expensive by specifying:
A)standard size doors and windows and in-stock plumbing fixtures.
B)materials that are plentiful in the local area.
C)high quality materials that will not wear out in a short time.
D)all of the above.
10
Designers are legally responsible for complying with:
A)client design preferences.
B)federal, state, and local codes and restrictions.
C)psychological and sociological considerations.
D)user lifestyle and function.
11
Drawing schematics and renderings and selecting materials and finishes are:
A)steps in design concept development.
B)steps in design programming.
C)steps in executing the design.
D)not part of the designer's responsibility.
12
Nonresidential interior design is:
A)a narrow specialty covering only a few types of buildings.
B)always created for generic users rather than specific individuals.
C)very often contracted on the basis of competing bids.
D)a good choice for designers wishing to avoid large, complex projects.
13
The Uniform Building Code is:
A)applicable only to residential design projects.
B)a set of guidelines for construction that is accepted nationwide.
C)the only set of guidelines that the designer needs to be concerned with.
D)written for commercial buildings in which the employees wear uniforms.
14
Today's interior design profession:
A)evolved from two fields: architecture and decorative arts.
B)requires mixing historic classic styles with modern contemporary fashions.
C)is based on the Bauhaus ideal of "less is more."
D)is irrelevant to the average consumer.
15
The skills required to become an interior designer:
A)cannot be learned; one must have innate good taste and creativity.
B)include business and industrial expertise as well as design vocabulary.
C)are primarily those of drafting and CAD.
D)are primarily mathematical, needed for measuring and budgeting.
16
The requirements for becoming a licensed interior designer are:
A)met by passing the NCIDQ examination in addition to working a minimum number of years.
B)the same in all states nationwide.
C)generally met by passing an exam and working a certain number of years.
D)met by passing the FIDER examination.
17
An open showroom is:
A)a retail showroom.
B)a to-the-trade showroom that is open to the public.
C)a showroom area in a warehouse or other open-plan building.
D)a to-the-trade showroom that allows designers to bring their clients inside.
18
Interior designers use computers and the internet for:
A)managing accounts payable and receivable.
B)nearly every aspect of their work.
C)CAD and CADD.
D)project management.
19
A written outline of the services a designer will be responsible for is called:
A)the problem statement.
B)letters of agreement.
C)a retainer fee.
D)the program.
20
In the foreseeable future, the interior design profession is likely to:
A)experience increased specialization as designers sharpen their expertise.
B)utilize computers to a greater degree than it currently does.
C)become more highly regarded by other professions and the public.
D)all of the above.







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