CBD Digital Tools & Software 2

Question 1

Which file format is most appropriate for sharing a bathroom design rendering with a client who only needs to view — not edit — the file?

Accepted Answer

PDF

Answer

PDF is universally viewable without specialized software and preserves layout fidelity, making it ideal for client presentations.

Question 2

In BIM software such as Revit, what does a 'family' refer to?

Accepted Answer

A parametric component like a toilet or vanity fixture

Answer

In Revit, a family is a parametric building component (e.g., fixture, cabinet) whose dimensions and properties can be modified.

Question 3

A bathroom designer wants to test multiple tile layouts on the same floor plan without duplicating the file. Which software feature best supports this workflow?

Accepted Answer

Layer states / design options

Answer

Layer states or design options allow multiple versions of a design element to coexist in one file and be toggled for comparison.

Question 4

What is the primary advantage of using a parametric cabinet tool (e.g., in 2020 Design or Cabinet Vision) over placing generic CAD blocks?

Accepted Answer

Automatic generation of cut lists and material counts

Answer

Parametric cabinet software links design dimensions directly to manufacturing data, auto-generating cut lists, part counts, and quotes.

Question 5

When a designer overlays a plumbing plan on an architectural floor plan in CAD, which technique keeps the two drawings manageable and printable separately?

Accepted Answer

External references (Xrefs)

Answer

Xrefs allow a separate drawing file to be linked into the host file so each discipline's plan remains independent yet coordinated.

(CBD) Certified Bathroom Designer Practice Test

(CBD) Certified Bathroom Designer Practice Test

CBD Digital Tools & Software 2