CKD CKD Appliance Selection & Placement

Question 1

According to NKBA guidelines, what is the recommended landing space on at least one side of a refrigerator?

Accepted Answer

15 inches

Answer

12 inches

Answer

18 inches

Answer

24 inches

Question 2

What type of cooktop uses electromagnetic induction to heat cookware directly rather than heating a surface element?

Accepted Answer

Induction cooktop

Answer

Gas cooktop

Answer

Electric radiant cooktop

Answer

Halogen cooktop

Question 3

What minimum landing space does NKBA recommend on each side of a cooking surface (range or cooktop)?

Accepted Answer

15 inches

Answer

9 inches

Answer

12 inches

Answer

18 inches

Question 4

A dishwasher is most efficiently placed in what location relative to the sink?

Accepted Answer

Adjacent to the sink on either side

Answer

Across the kitchen from the sink

Answer

On the island, away from the sink

Answer

Next to the refrigerator

Question 5

What ventilation system type recirculates air through filters back into the kitchen rather than exhausting air to the outside?

Accepted Answer

Ductless (recirculating) range hood

Answer

Ducted range hood

Answer

Downdraft ventilation

Answer

Island chimney hood

Question 6

Which refrigerator configuration places the freezer in a drawer at the bottom and is favored for ergonomic access to fresh food?

Accepted Answer

Counter-depth French door

Answer

Top-freezer

Answer

Side-by-side

Answer

Bottom-freezer