Design Theory Interior Design Theory 5

Question 1

A designer places a bold sculptural fireplace on the main wall so the eye lands there first. The fireplace serves as the room's:

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Focal point

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Accent lighting

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Negative space

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Datum line

Question 2

An analogous color scheme for a bedroom could include:

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Blue, blue-green, and green

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Red and green

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Black and white only

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Purple, orange, and green

Question 3

Standard dining table height in the US is approximately:

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30 inches

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36 inches

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42 inches

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24 inches

Question 4

Biophilic design primarily seeks to:

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Connect occupants with nature through light, plants, and natural materials

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Eliminate all windows to control glare

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Maximize synthetic materials for durability

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Standardize identical layouts across all rooms

Question 5

Which of the following is an element of design rather than a principle of design?

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Line

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Balance

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Emphasis

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Rhythm

Question 6

A client wants an intimate, cozy den. Which combination best supports that goal?

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Warm deep wall colors, layered textiles, and low-level warm lighting

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Minimal furniture spaced far apart in a large open plan

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Mirrored walls and high-Kelvin task lighting

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White glossy walls, bare floors, and cool bright overhead light

Question 7

In a floor plan, a consistent horizontal reference such as continuous wainscoting that visually organizes varied elements is called a:

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Datum

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Cornice

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Mullion

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Parti