CID CID Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the acronym FF&E stand for in interior design procurement?
- Flooring, Features, and Essentials
- Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (Correct answer)
- Fittings, Finishes, and Elements
- Furniture, Frames, and Ergonomics
Correct answer: Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment
FF&E stands for Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment — the movable items purchased for a project that are not permanently attached to the building structure.
Question 2: Which of the following would be classified as a 'fixture' rather than 'furniture' in an FF&E inventory?
- A freestanding wardrobe
- A built-in wall-mounted bookcase (Correct answer)
- A dining table
- A sectional sofa
Correct answer: A built-in wall-mounted bookcase
A built-in wall-mounted bookcase is a fixture because it is permanently or semi-permanently attached to the building structure, unlike freestanding furniture.
Question 3: The term 'casegoods' in furniture specification refers to which category of items?
- Upholstered seating pieces such as sofas and chairs
- Hard-sided storage furniture such as dressers, cabinets, and desks (Correct answer)
- Outdoor and weather-resistant furniture
- Decorative accessories and case displays
Correct answer: Hard-sided storage furniture such as dressers, cabinets, and desks
Casegoods are hard-sided storage and surface furniture — such as dressers, nightstands, armoires, and desks — distinguished from upholstered goods.
Question 4: In contract furniture specification, 'COM' stands for:
- Commercial Office Module
- Customer's Own Material (Correct answer)
- Certified Original Merchandise
- Coordinated Order Management
Correct answer: Customer's Own Material
COM means Customer's Own Material, allowing a client or designer to supply fabric or leather directly to the manufacturer for upholstering furniture outside the standard offerings.
Question 5: Which wood joinery method is generally considered the strongest for load-bearing furniture construction?
- Butt joint
- Miter joint
- Mortise and tenon joint (Correct answer)
- Rabbet joint
Correct answer: Mortise and tenon joint
The mortise and tenon joint creates a strong mechanical interlock between components and has been a standard in fine furniture construction for centuries due to its superior strength.
Question 6: Which document in an FF&E package lists all specified items with manufacturer, model number, finish, quantity, and unit cost?
- Floor plan
- Reflected ceiling plan
- FF&E schedule (Correct answer)
- Site plan
Correct answer: FF&E schedule
An FF&E schedule is the comprehensive procurement document cataloging every specified item with all relevant details needed for purchasing, budgeting, and installation coordination.
Question 7: What is the typical standard seat height for general-purpose dining chairs in residential interiors?
- 14–16 inches
- 17–19 inches (Correct answer)
- 20–22 inches
- 24–26 inches
Correct answer: 17–19 inches
Standard dining chair seat height is 17–19 inches, designed to pair comfortably with standard 29–30 inch dining table heights while allowing feet to rest flat on the floor.
CID CID Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) 1
What does the acronym FF&E stand for in interior design procurement?