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

Answer

A letter of agreement or design contract formally defines the scope, compensation, schedule, and responsibilities to protect both the designer and client.

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

Answer

In a cost-plus structure, the designer purchases items at trade pricing and resells them to the client at that cost plus an agreed percentage markup.

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

Answer

A punch list documents all outstanding deficiencies, incomplete installations, or damaged items that must be resolved before the project is considered complete.

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

Answer

The construction documents (CD) phase produces the complete, detailed drawings and written specifications that contractors use to bid and build the project.

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

Answer

Errors and omissions (E&O) insurance, also called professional liability insurance, protects designers if a client claims a design error or oversight caused financial loss.

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CID CID Project Management and Business Practices