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1. The lobby of a building from the stair enclosure to the exterior door is called: a. exit passageway b. exit access c. exit discharge d. exit refuge |
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2. Research is an important aspect of programming. Research involves: A. surveys, questionnaires, observation, furniture placement B. observation, interviews, comparison shopping, material selection C. interviews, surveys, questionnaires, background reading, observation D. background reading, room mock-ups, surveys, observation, focus groups |
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C. interviews, surveys, questionnaires, background reading, observation.
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3. Universal design is defined as "design for all people." The underlying principles of universal design include: A. accessibility, cost effectiveness, adaptability B. accessibility, aesthetics, affordability C. supportive, adaptable, accessible D. safety, aesthetics, supportive
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C. supportive, adaptable, accessible
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4. Including all of the following, EXCEPT ____, can facilitate a healthy and safe working environment: A. an environment that meets existing health and safety standards B. an environment where seating is chosen for individual comfort and use C. an environment that allows individual climate, acoustic, light and air quality controls D. an environment where the furnishings layout provides ease of use
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B. an environment where seating is chosen for individual comfort and use
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5. There are a number of considerations that are important in designing a safe and accessible residential bathroom. Which of the following is NOT a consideration? A. there should be at least 21 inches of clear walkway in front of a lavatory B. ground fault circuit interrupters must be specified on all receptacles C. a mechanical ventilation system must be provided D the minimum clearance from the center of the toilet to any obstruction is 20 inches
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C. A mechanical ventilation system must be provided
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6. What combination of combustible and non-combustible trim and decorations are permissible in occupancies A, E, I, R-1 and R-2? A. noncombustible 10%, combustible 5% B. noncombustible unlimited, combustible 10% C. noncombustible 20%, combustible 20% D. noncombustible 10%, combustible 30%
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B. noncombustible unlimited, combustible 10%
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7. Which of the following wall and partition assemblies is INCORRECT with respect to the indicated fire rating? A. wood 2x4 studs, 1/2" gypsum plaster on 3/8" Type-X gypsum lath each side, 5 1/4" face-to-face thickness = 1 hour fire resistance rating B. noncombustible metal studs, two layers of 1/2" Type-X gypsum lath each side, 3 5/8" face-to-face thickness = 2 hour fire resistance rating C. noncombustible metal studs, 5/8" gypsum plaster on metal lath each side, 4 3/4" face-to-face thickness = 2 hour fire resistance rating D. wood 2x4 studs, 5/8" Type-X gypsum wallboard each side, 4 3/4" face-to-face thickness = 1 hour fire resistance rating |
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C. noncombustible metal studs, 5/8" gypsum plaster on metal lath each side, 4 3/4" face-to-face thickness = 2 hour fire resistance rating
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8. Safety glass is required in which of the following conditions? A. glazing in swinging doors, storm doors, or when the bottom edge of the pane is less than 18" above the door B. glazing in showers and bathtubs or when the pane is greater than 8 sf C. glazing adjacent to a pool that is less than 48" from the pool D. glazing in unframed swinging doors or when the pane is greater than 6 sf
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A. glazing in swinging doors, storm doors, or when the bottom edge of the pane is less than 18" above the door
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9. During the design development phase of a project, the design firm will: A. inventory existing furniture to clarify furniture needs. B. develop preliminary furniture plans C. meet with executives to determine personal preferences D. prepare written bid specifications
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B. develop preliminary furniture plans
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10. When presenting preliminary design concepts to a client: A. you want the client to get a general feeling or picture about how the space will look B. a designer should document the details of the space C. it is better to use computer generated drawings rather than hand sketched drawings D. it is important that the client realize the specifics of finishes, materials, furniture and flooring
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A. you want the client to get a general feeling or picture about how the space will look
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11. During the Design Development phase of a project, the designer will: A. measure the job site to obtain necessary dimensions of the site B. ascertain potential building codes that might affect the project C. prepare a budget of expected costs for all construction and furnishing D. make preliminary space plans of project spaces
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C. prepare a budget of expected costs for all construction and furnishing
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12. The Life Safety Code has been developed by the National Fire Protection Association and is specific in the following areas: A. egress facilities, fire-protection equipment, smoke control, sprinklers B. fire-protection equipment, smoke control, egress facilities C. interior finishes, egress facilities, fire-protection equipment, smoke control D. interior finishes, sprinklers, egress, smoke control
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C. interior finishes, egress facilities, fire-protection equipment, smoke control
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17. Which of the following groups of woods is classified as a hard, closed pore wood? A. basswood, maple, birch, cherry B. ash, cottonwood, alder, oak C. teak, alder, walnut, elm D. chestnut, beech, birch, mahogany
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A. basswood, maple, birch, cherry |
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18. If you increase the window area in a sustainable building, all of the following are true EXCEPT: A. energy consumption will be decreased B. cooling load of the building will be increased C. a more worker-pleasant environment will be created D. operating cost of the building will be reduced
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20. What does VOC stand for? A. volatile off-gassing compound B. very offensive component C. volatile organic compound D. varied organic component
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C. volatile organic compound
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21. Interior designers are relieved of design programming responsibilities when: A. in-house facilities management staff perform these functions prior to the start of the design project B. the client indicates that, in their opinion, programming is an unnecessary aspect of interior design services C. the client's computer staff has programmed the project D. the general contractor agrees to take on that portion of the work |
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A. in-house facilities management staff perform these functions prior to the start of the design project |
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22. Progamming can be a relatively simple and easy task for the interior designer when: A. the client believes that the programming phase is unneccessary B. the client's in-house facilities management staff has performed a thorough data gathering and spatial analysis study C. the client employs a computer programmer to perform the design programming D. the client's budget indicates that most of the prgramming process must be eliminated
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B. the client's in-house facilities management staff has performed a thorough data gathering and spatial analysis study
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23. Design programming can be made difficult when: A. the client's computer system malfunctions during the programming process B. the general contractor creates delays in the project's time schedule C. the client group has unresolved internal conflict that impede the data gathering process D. detailed equipment information is not forthcoming from the manufacturer
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C. the client group has unresolved internal conflict that impede the data gathering process
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24. Which step is NOT part of the design development process? A. drawing scaled elevations of interior surfaces and elements B. research to select materials, fixtures and furnishings C. reviewing sketches of the project with the client D. preparing a detailed cost estimate
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D. preparing a detailed cost estimate
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25. A critical step in the design programming process is: A. on-site observation B. organizing contract documents C. creating design sketches D. establishing AutoCAD layering
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26. A critical step in the design programming process is: A. determining the list of the project's sub-contractors B. establishing the architectural parameters of the project C. administering a P.O.E. study D. formatting a design presentation
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B. establishing the architectural parameters of the project
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27. Design research is an integral element in: A. the selection of sub-contractors B. design sketching techniques C. design programming D. establishing the project's budget process
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28. The principle test used to determine both the flame spread and smoke development ratings for building materials and interior finishes is the: A. radiant panel test B. steiner tunnel test C. corner test D. CAL 133
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29. The Criteria Matrix is a technique for: A. establishing construction schedules B. identifying design budget processes C. creating geometric floor patterns D. organizing design programming data
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D. organizing design programming data
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30. Prototypical plans of individual rooms are primarily used for: A. estimating square foot allowances on a room-by-room basis B. formatting preliminary design presentations C. formatting contract documents D. creating marketing strategies for condo sales
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A. estimating square foot allowances on a room-by-room basis
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31. Establishing a square foot circulation factor is a necessary step in: A. creating a ceiling plenum space B. design programming C. wire management D. the purchase/ shipment/ installation process
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32. The adjacency matrix is used to: A. formulate design presentation patterns B. create pairing patterns for power and data distribution C. establish space planning relationship priorities D. establish fresh air and view requirements for habitable rooms
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C. establish space planning relationship priorities
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33. A completed design program document: A. should never be revised B. is no longer useful after the design process has been started C. is unrelated to space planning D. is often revised during the following design phases of the project
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D. is often revised during the following design phases of the project
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USE THE FOLLOWING SCENERIO IN YOUR RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS 34, 35, 36
Your firm has just signed an Owner/Designer Agreement with a new client for the design of a small boutique hotel to be located in a structurally sound, gutted and vacant light industrial/ warehouse building in a rapidly-changing area on the edge of the current central business district. Because the client is new to the hotel business, they are approaching the project from a fresh point of view. They expect the finished product to include approximately 30 guest accommodations, a small restaurant open to the public, limited conference facilities, a modest lobby, and the necessary houskeeping/ support functions. The initial programming meeting with the client has been scheduled. 34. Design programming for the boutique hotel is an important first step in the design process because: A. programming identifies and organizes the functional and environmental problems to be solved B. contractual issues pertaining to professional services are resolved C. the detailed aspects of furniture and equipment requirements are identified D. computer programming is an essential element in interior design
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A. programming identifies and organizes the functional and environmental problems to be solved
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USE THE FOLLOWING SCENERIO IN YOUR RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS 34, 35, 36
Your firm has just signed an Owner/Designer Agreement with a new client for the design of a small boutique hotel to be located in a structurally sound, gutted and vacant light industrial/ warehouse building in a rapidly-changing area on the edge of the current central business district. Because the client is new to the hotel business, they are approaching the project from a fresh point of view. They expect the finished product to include approximately 30 guest accommodations, a small restaurant open to the public, limited conference facilities, a modest lobby, and the necessary houskeeping/ support functions. The initial programming meeting with the client has been scheduled. 35. Which professional or group of professionals is best prepared to perform the programming study for the boutique hotel? A. those responsible for obtaining building permits for the project B. those responsible for the actual design of the project C. those responsible for the construction of the project D. those responsible for establishing the project budget |
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B. those responsible for the actual design of the project
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USE THE FOLLOWING SCENERIO IN YOUR RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS 34, 35, 36
Your firm has just signed an Owner/Designer Agreement with a new client for the design of a small boutique hotel to be located in a structurally sound, gutted and vacant light industrial/ warehouse building in a rapidly-changing area on the edge of the current central business district. Because the client is new to the hotel business, they are approaching the project from a fresh point of view. They expect the finished product to include approximately 30 guest accommodations, a small restaurant open to the public, limited conference facilities, a modest lobby, and the necessary houskeeping/ support functions. The initial programming meeting with the client has been scheduled. 36. Which specialty consultants may be important to bring to the first programming meeting with the boutique hotel client? A. construction technologies B. attorneys specializing in construction litigation C. zoning code specialists D. construction specifications specialists
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C. zoning code specialists
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37. The programming process requires an experienced facilitator who will be responsible for all the following EXCEPT: A. periodically summarizing or recapping information for the client B. preventing the client from having too much influence on design related decisions C. asking questions pertinent to the project D. focusing discussion on the goals of the project
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B. preventing the client from having too much influence on design related decisions
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38. In presenting a design program to a client for their approval, the design firm is at greatest advantage when the presentation is: A. held in the design firm's office B. made at the project site C. held in the client's office D. made as a final, inflexible document
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C. held in the client's office
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39. The necessary tools for bubble diagramming are: A. tracing paper, templates, pencil and a base plan B. tracing paper, pencil, scale, triangles and a parallel edge C. base plan, tracing paper, a scale and a pencil D. base plan, tracing paper, a pencil, templates and triangles
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C. base plan, tracing paper, a scale and a pencil
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40. Space planning solutions are substantially controlled by: A. a building's decorative materials and details B. a building's existing lighting system C. a building's historic style D. a building's exterior configuration and its structural system |
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D. a building's exterior configuration and its structural system
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41. A qualified interior designer should: A. be able to discuss building technology with architects and engineers B. have detailed knowledge of all building technology issues C. have detailed knowledge of mechanical engineering issues D. be responsible for job site safety
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A. be able to discuss building technology with architects and engineers
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42. A building's architectural style and details: A. is rarely a significant factor in the space planning process B. can have major influence on space planning solutions C. are directly responsible for finish material selections D. control lighting design decisions
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B. can have major influence on space planning solutions |
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43. When should building code requirements first be considered? A. during the inital planning phase of design development B. after the inital schematics have been developed C. codes should be the consulting architect's responsibility D. the building's agent should inform you of all the relevant codes
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A. during the inital planning phase of design development |
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44. Producing finished, hard-line plans of furniture arrangements, including color and materials selections, is accomplished in which stage of the design process? A. preliminay design B. design development C. presentation drawings D. construction drawings
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45. Design development documents include: A. schematics, construction drawings and final cost estimates B. lists of contractors, sub-contractors and suppliers C. drawings, color boards, samples and furniture selection D. All of the above
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C. drawings, color boards, samples and furniture selection
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46. Which of the following tests are associated with vinyl wallcovering? A. ASTM E-84 Steiner Tunnel test B. Methenamine Pill test C. the Chamber test D. the Radium Flux test
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A. ASTM E-84 Steiner Tunnel test
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47. Schematic designs are: A. an aspect of the design development phase B. never shown to the clients as they are confusing C. used by contractors to give initial cost estimates to the client D. detailed finalized plans for approval by the client before work begins
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A. an aspect of the design development phase
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48. Which of the following stair types may not be used as an exit stair in a commercial building? A. straight stair B. an L-shaped stair C. a U-shaped stair D. a winder stair
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49. The schematic design phase includes: A. preliminary design decisions including floor plans B. initial selection of furniture, materials, finishes and equipment C. written design concepts, bubble diagrams, sketches D. All of the above
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50. An interior designer who sells merchandise (such as furniture, antiques and accessories) from his or her home or office: A. must sell this merchandise to clients at the same percentage markup as agreed to in the contract B. must make sure that the local zoning laws allow retail sales to be made from that location C. only have to charge sales tax on the difference between cost and selling price D. should not make retails sales, as it is not considered professional
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51. Slate, as a flooring, may have a honed surface. This means that: A. it has a satin or dull sheen with no gloss B. it is highly polished C. its surface is rough D. its edges are cut straight
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A. it has a satin or dull sheen with no gloss
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52. During the schematic design phase, material selections: A. should be presented as finalized decisions B. are presented to clients on formal sample boards C. are not presented to clients D. may be presented loosely to clients as preliminary selections
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D. may be presented loosely to clients as preliminary selections
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53. The net gross ratio of an office lease space compares: A. the legal occupancy of a space and the square footage allowed for each workstation B. the number of square feet that is leased and the floor plate size C. the perimeter measure and the leasable area D. the area used for programmed spaces (such as offices) and the area used for non-programmed spaces (such as circulation spaces and partition walls)
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B. the number of square feet that is leased and the floor plate size
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54. If cotton ignites at a relatively low temperature, what happens to the ignition temperature when cotton is blended with a polyester? A. untreated, the fabric will ignite with the characteristics of cotton B. polyester increases the ignition temperature, therefore improving the rating C. the two different fibers will ignite at different temperatures D. the combination of the two will ignite at a lower temperature
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55. Which of the following construction methods will allow a window treatment to be laundered most easily? A. pinch pleats B. french pleats C. roll pleats D. roll shades
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56. With the client's acceptance of the program statement, the designer proceeds to the next step in the design process, which is A. preliminary design B. design development C. presentation drawings D. construction drawings
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57. During the design process, a costly need to add receptacles after the walls have been finished could have been avoided by better: A. bidding B. design development C. specifications D. scheduling
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58. Egress doorways shall have minimum clear and free width of ___ and a maximum door leaf of ___. A. 30" and 36" respectively B. 32" and 36" respectively C. 32" and 48" respectively D. 36" and 38" respectively |
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C. 32" and 48" respectively
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59. A Designer will develop a budget during which phase of the project? A. contract documentation B. contract administration C. design development D. programming
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60. When calculating floor area of a building for egress considerations, which is included in the net floor area of the building? A. corridors B. toilet rooms C. kitchens D. stairways
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61. Which is not considered part of the main egress system? A. exit access B. exit enclosure C. exit D. exit discharge
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62. Openings in a fire barrier wall shall be limited to a maximum aggregate width of what percent? A. 25% B. 20% C. 30% D. 15%
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63. NIC, BRK and FPL are abbreviations found on which drawings? A. electrical drawings B. lighting plan C. working drawings D. cabinetry or millwork drawings
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65. What is one of the most commonly used flammability tests for building contruction, such as wall and ceiling assemblies? A. UL B. NFPA 358 C. ASTM E-84 D. ASTM E-119
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66. When discussing building limitations in the building code, the issue of "protected" and "unprotected" is often a source of confusion. "Protected" means: A. the building uses an automatic sprinkler system b. mill construction or heavy timers are used C. a fire wall or party wall has been used D. the structural elements of the building have been treated to increase their fire resistance
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D. the structural elements of the building have been treated to increase their fire resistance
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67. When completing an interior design furniture plan, it is important to give consideration to any furnishings that could come close to the sprinkler heads of the building. The codes require that any panels or furnishings be at least ___ away from the sprinkler head deflectors. A. 9 inches B. 12 inches C. 15 inches D. 18 inches |
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68. Which of the following is NOT part of the fire suppression system? A. smoke detectors B. standpipes C. sprinklers D. fire extinguishers
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69. ASTM E-84 is also referred to as ___ and is used to rate ___. A. Radient panel test - Floor covering B. Steiner tunnel test - Wall and ceiling finishes C. Pill test - Upholstery D. Mattress test - Bedding
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B. Steiner tunnel test - Wall and ceiling finishes
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70. Fire separation walls, which include demising walls, typically require a ___-hour rating? A. 1/2-hour B. 3/4-hour C. 1-hour D. 2-hour |
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72. A senior citizen center is helping children with after-school tutoring. To research the differences in the two groups' sitting, reaching and bending abilities, you would explore: A. ergonomics b. anthropometrics C. ekisticks D. proxemics
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73. At least two egress doorways are reuired when the occupancy load is more than ___ and the travel distance to the egress exceeds ___. A. 20 occupants and 50 feet B. 50 occupants and 75 feet C. 75 occupants and 150 feet D. 100 occupants and 250 feet |
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B. 50 occupants and 75 feet
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74. Recent advances in communication techniques: A. have allowed design ideas to be stolen or compromised B. allow design firms to compete globally C. have had limited impact on the design industry D. are too costly for most design firms to use
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B. allow design firms to compete globally
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