CID CID Project Management and Business Practices

Question 1

Which document outlines the scope of services, fees, schedule, and responsibilities between an interior designer and client?

Accepted Answer

Letter of agreement / design contract

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Design development drawing set

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Letter of intent

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Purchase order

Question 2

In interior design billing, what does a 'cost-plus' fee structure mean?

Accepted Answer

The client pays the designer's cost plus an agreed markup percentage on all purchased items

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The designer charges a flat fee regardless of project complexity

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The designer earns a percentage of the total construction budget

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The client is billed by the hour with no markup on furnishings

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a 'punch list' in interior design project management?

Accepted Answer

A comprehensive checklist of incomplete or defective work items to be corrected before final payment

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A list of approved vendors and suppliers

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A schedule of all procurement lead times

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A prioritized list of design decisions pending client approval

Question 4

Which phase of the interior design process involves the preparation of final drawings, specifications, and schedules used for contractor bidding?

Accepted Answer

Construction documents

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Schematic design

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Programming

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Design development

Question 5

What professional liability insurance protects interior designers against claims arising from alleged errors or omissions in their professional services?

Accepted Answer

Errors and omissions (E&O) insurance

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General liability insurance

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Workers' compensation insurance

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Product liability insurance

Question 6

In a design-build project delivery method, who is responsible for both the design and construction of the project?

Accepted Answer

A single entity that provides both design and construction services

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The owner alone

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The general contractor alone

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The interior designer and a separate contractor under separate contracts