Interior Design Practice Test

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Which sort of color harmony is defined by combinations of three to five colors on the color wheel that are adjacent to one other.

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Explanation
Analogous shades have a great deal of harmony, and when used together, they create a relaxing and relaxing atmosphere. The usage of similar concepts of blending warm and cold colors is recommended by interior designers.

The decibel (dB) scale measures:

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Explanation
The decibel (abbreviated dB) is a unit of measurement for sound intensity. Because the human ear is so sensitive, the decibel scale is a little strange. Everything from your fingertip barely brushing across your skin to a noisy jet engine can be heard by your ears.

What is evaluated by the STC (Sound Transmission Class)?

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Explanation
The ability of a building material to absorb sound is measured using the Sound Transmission Class (STC), which is expressed in decibels. In single and multifamily constructions, the STC can be used to assess sound absorption for both external and internal building walls.

Please tick the term that represents a horizontal part that is placed over a huge aperture to support the weight above in the construction of a wall:

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Explanation
A lintel is a horizontal element that is put over a big aperture to sustain the load above it in the construction of a wall.

Please tick the term that represents the strips that are put to a wall or ceiling to allow for the application of other materials:

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Explanation
Furring (furring strips) are thin strips of wood or other material used to level or raise the surface of another material in order to prevent moisture, create space for insulation, or level and resurface ceilings or walls. Furring refers to both the installation technique and the strips themselves.

When joining adjacent windows, please use the following terms to describe the horizontal or vertical members that separate the glass surfaces:

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Explanation
When connecting adjacent windows, a mullion is a horizontal or vertical component that separates the glass surfaces.

In terms of interior space planning, what does exit mean?

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Explanation
Exterior exit doors, exit stairs, exit ramps, exit passageways, horizontal exits.

When a concrete slab is supported directly by the ground, what is the least thickness that can be used?

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Explanation
When a concrete slab is supported directly by the ground, the minimum thickness allowed is 4 inches.

Please check the box next to the description that defines a Thin Set setup:

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Explanation
The Thin Set method involves laying tile in an adhesive comprised of cement, fine sand, and other chemicals that is no more than 3/16" thick.

What is the most significant aspect of noise control in interior design?

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Explanation
The surface materials are most important.

Please tick the word that best describes the vertical members that hold the header in place during construction:

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Explanation
On each side of a window or door opening, the jack stud is shorter than the full-length king stud, but it's critical for holding up the ends of the header that spans the gap. The jack stud is also known as the trimmer stud.

What is the purpose of a fluorescent fixture's ballast?

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Explanation
In a fluorescent fixture, the ballast's job is to start the voltage and run the current.

The aim of subflooring is to:

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Explanation
Subflooring serves as a structural component that spans floor joists and serves as a foundation for finished flooring.

Please choose the best of the following standpipe system descriptions:

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Explanation
Piping and valves for a fire-fighting system.

What is the name of the instrument used to measure the humidity in the air?

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Explanation
A psychrometer is a device that measures the amount of moisture in the air; it commonly determines the dew point and relative humidity.

Please check the box next to the statement that will help with drainage:

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Explanation
Grade the lot so the drainage is away from the house.

Please mark the most important consideration when determining the depth of a footing:

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Explanation
The frost line depth is the most important factor in determining the depth of a footing.

Please mark one of the following options as open grain hardwood:

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Explanation
Walnut is an open grain hardwood.

Please identify the main structure, which includes steel I-beams, angles, and channels, among other things:

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Explanation
Structural steel is a type of steel that is used to create a wide range of construction materials. Many structural steel forms are in the shape of an extended beam with a specified cross section profile. In most developed countries, structural steel shapes, sizes, chemical composition, mechanical attributes such as strengths, storage procedures, and so on are governed by standards.

What is the definition of a suspended ceiling?

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Explanation
A suspended ceiling is a form of finish system that hangs below a room's or building's ceiling structure. It could be suspended from a roof or ceiling deck, which is made up of structural framing joists that sustain loads from above and below.

Please mark the correct POE (Post Occupancy Evaluation) description:

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Explanation
It entails assessing how well the facility meets the needs of those who use it, as well as evaluating the opinions of those who use it. It pinpoints solutions to enhance building performance and design.

Please tick the term that defines the form that the supplier fills out in a shipment to identify the amount, contents/description, destination, weight of items, and carrier:

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Explanation
A bill of lading is a document that a carrier issues to acknowledge the receipt of cargo for shipping. A bill of lading can now be used for any sort of freight transportation, despite its historical association with sea freight. Bills of lading are one of three important documents used in international trade to ensure that exporters get paid and importers get their merchandise.

Please mark the recommended fastening method for hanging cabinets built with a wood frame:

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Explanation
Screws are the preferred way of fastening hanging cabinets in wood frame construction.

What is the name of a document that is typically completed at the conclusion of a project and identifies defects that the contractor must address?

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Explanation
A punch list is a document created at important milestones or at the end of a construction project that lists work that does not meet contract specifications and that the general contractor must perform before final payment.

Please tick the term that best represents the circumstance when a bank project incurs more expenses than anticipated:

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Explanation
Unexpected costs are incurred in a cost overrun, also known as a cost increase or budget overrun. These words are used to describe costs that exceed planned levels due to a value engineering miscalculation of the real cost during budgeting.