Interior Design Interior Design Space Planning & Ergonomics

Question 1

According to standard ergonomic guidelines, what is the recommended seat height range for a dining chair paired with a standard 30-inch dining table?

Accepted Answer

17–19 inches

Answer

12–14 inches

Answer

16–18 inches

Answer

22–24 inches

Question 2

What is the minimum recommended clearance for a main traffic path through a living area, per residential furniture planning standards?

Accepted Answer

36 inches

Answer

24 inches

Answer

48 inches

Answer

60 inches

Question 3

In kitchen design, the 'work triangle' concept refers to the relationship between which three elements?

Accepted Answer

Refrigerator, sink, and cooktop/range

Answer

Pantry, dishwasher, and microwave

Answer

Cabinets, countertop, and backsplash

Answer

Island, bar stools, and cooktop

Question 4

What is the ADA-recommended minimum clear floor space for a wheelchair turning radius in accessible design?

Accepted Answer

60-inch diameter circle

Answer

48 × 48 inches

Answer

36 × 36 inches

Answer

72 × 72 inches

Question 5

The standard counter height for kitchen work surfaces in US residential design is:

Accepted Answer

36 inches

Answer

28 inches

Answer

30 inches

Answer

42 inches

Question 6

Which space planning principle involves organizing a room layout so that a clear sightline is maintained from the entry to a focal point?

Accepted Answer

Axial planning

Answer

Radial planning

Answer

Grid planning

Answer

Organic planning