CID Practice 2

Question 1

A client with a wheelchair user in the household requests a bathroom design. What minimum clear floor turning space diameter must be provided for a standard wheelchair to make a 180-degree turn?

Accepted Answer

60 inches

Answer

ADA standards require a 60-inch diameter clear turning circle for a wheelchair to complete a 180-degree turn.

Question 2

Which color scheme uses three colors equally spaced on the color wheel?

Accepted Answer

Triadic

Answer

A triadic scheme uses three hues evenly spaced (120 degrees apart) around the color wheel.

Question 3

In space planning, what does the term 'circulation' primarily refer to?

Accepted Answer

The pathways people use to move through a space

Answer

Circulation refers to the pathways and routes occupants use to move through and between spaces.

Question 4

What is the standard minimum width for a residential hallway serving as a primary circulation route?

Accepted Answer

36 inches

Answer

A minimum hallway width of 36 inches is standard for residential primary circulation under most codes.

Question 5

Which lighting type is best suited for reading, cooking, and detailed tasks?

Accepted Answer

Task lighting

Answer

Task lighting provides focused illumination for specific activities requiring visual detail.

Certified Interior Designer (CID) Practice Test

Certified Interior Designer (CID) Practice Test

CID Practice 2