CKD CKD Appliance Selection & Placement 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: According to NKBA guidelines, what is the recommended landing space on at least one side of a refrigerator?
- 12 inches
- 15 inches (Correct answer)
- 18 inches
- 24 inches
Correct answer: 15 inches
NKBA recommends at least 15 inches of landing space on the handle side of the refrigerator to set down groceries safely.
Question 2: What type of cooktop uses electromagnetic induction to heat cookware directly rather than heating a surface element?
- Gas cooktop
- Electric radiant cooktop
- Induction cooktop (Correct answer)
- Halogen cooktop
Correct answer: Induction cooktop
Induction cooktops generate heat directly in magnetic cookware via electromagnetic fields, leaving the surface itself cool to the touch.
Question 3: What minimum landing space does NKBA recommend on each side of a cooking surface (range or cooktop)?
- 9 inches
- 12 inches
- 15 inches (Correct answer)
- 18 inches
Correct answer: 15 inches
NKBA recommends a minimum of 15 inches of counter space on each side of a cooktop or range for safe pot handling and food staging.
Question 4: A dishwasher is most efficiently placed in what location relative to the sink?
- Across the kitchen from the sink
- Adjacent to the sink on either side (Correct answer)
- On the island, away from the sink
- Next to the refrigerator
Correct answer: Adjacent to the sink on either side
Placing the dishwasher adjacent to the sink minimizes water line runs, reduces plumbing costs, and makes rinsing and loading more efficient.
Question 5: What ventilation system type recirculates air through filters back into the kitchen rather than exhausting air to the outside?
- Ducted range hood
- Ductless (recirculating) range hood (Correct answer)
- Downdraft ventilation
- Island chimney hood
Correct answer: Ductless (recirculating) range hood
Ductless range hoods use charcoal and grease filters to clean air and return it to the kitchen when exterior duct routing is not feasible.
Question 6: Which refrigerator configuration places the freezer in a drawer at the bottom and is favored for ergonomic access to fresh food?
- Top-freezer
- Side-by-side
- Bottom-freezer
- Counter-depth French door (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Counter-depth French door
Counter-depth French door refrigerators combine a bottom freezer drawer with double doors for the fresh food section, placing frequently used fresh food at eye level.
CKD CKD Appliance Selection & Placement 1
According to NKBA guidelines, what is the recommended landing space on at least one side of a refrigerator?