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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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2002 McGraw-Hill Higher Education