Interior Design Professional Practice Exam - Question List

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76. When a designer provides detail drawings what does their purpose serve?
  1. To show samples of materials to be used.
  2. To show the quality of joinery expected.
  3. To show location of the item shown on the plan.
  4. To present the plans, elevations and section on one drawing.
77. A method of estimating is called the stick method and still used by many contractors today even though it’s not as timely on getting a bid out. All of the following are processes of the stick method of estimating except:
  1. Each subcontractor is asked to give a price on the exact specification for the job.
  2. Standard labor and material costs are established for each item.
  3. Each subcontractor reviews the plans and visits the job site.
  4. A complete materials list is made for the job.
78. Choosing paint finishes is a normal part of most interior designer’s job description. Paint finishes come in varying degrees on the gloss meter. Knowing the gloss factor on a 60 degree gloss meter helps in choosing the paint finish to use in many situations. Which gloss factor represents an Eggshell Finish?
  1. 70+
  2. 35-70
  3. 20-30
  4. Less than 15
79. Fabrics are measured in their wear by a double rub test. What test is the measurement for this?
  1. British Standards Institution BSI BS 6165
  2. International Standards Organization ISO 105-D15
  3. American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists AATCC
  4. American Society for Testing and Materials ASTM D4157
80. The Designer needs to specify the best finish for the paint in the kitchen. The customer likes to cook a lot of greasy goods so they want a paint finish that is easy to clean. Which paint finish should the designer choose for the best cleaning of the choices given?
  1. Flat Finish
  2. Silk Finish
  3. Eggshell Finish
  4. Semi-gloss Finish

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