CA Sustainability & Eco-Design 3

Question 1

Which principle of green chemistry is most relevant when an artist chooses non-toxic pigments?

Accepted Answer

Design for reduced toxicity and hazard

Answer

Choosing pigments with lower toxicity directly applies the green chemistry principle of designing safer chemicals to minimize hazard to humans and ecosystems.

Question 2

What is the primary environmental benefit of using cold-process soap in printmaking cleanup versus petroleum-based solvents?

Accepted Answer

It is biodegradable and non-toxic to aquatic life

Answer

Cold-process soaps are biodegradable and safe for waterways, unlike petroleum-based solvents that are toxic and slow to break down in the environment.

Question 3

An artist sells prints on paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). What does this certification guarantee?

Accepted Answer

The paper comes from responsibly managed forests that protect biodiversity

Answer

FSC certification ensures that forests are managed according to strict environmental, social, and economic standards that protect ecosystems and biodiversity.

Question 4

Which concept best describes designing art products so that components can be easily separated and recycled at end of life?

Accepted Answer

Design for disassembly

Answer

Design for disassembly ensures that a product's parts can be efficiently separated, enabling materials to be recovered and recycled rather than landfilled.

Question 5

A muralist is selecting exterior paints for a public artwork. Which attribute is most important from a sustainability perspective for long-term durability?

Accepted Answer

High UV resistance that extends the mural's lifespan and reduces repainting frequency

Answer

UV-resistant paint prolongs the mural's life, reducing the resources and emissions associated with frequent repainting over the artwork's lifetime.

(CA) Certified Artist Practice Test

(CA) Certified Artist Practice Test

CA Sustainability & Eco-Design 3