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NCIDQ Section 2
practice set 2
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Art/Design
Professional
03/10/2009

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1.  In the case of a conflict found in contract documents, the ___ supersede.
 
A. project emails
B. wishes of the owner
C. construction specifications
D. selections of the interior designer
Definition
 
 
C. construction specifications
Term
2.  In which order would you find the sheets in a typical set of drawings:
 
A. floor plans, details, elevations
B. title and index page, floor plans, reflected ceiling plans
C. title and index page, sections, elevations
D. floor plans, electrical plan, elevations
Definition
 
 
B. title and index page, floor plans, reflected ceiling plans
Term
3.  A finish plan is used by the:
 
A. wallcovering contractor
B. furniture installer
C. electrician
D. gypsum board installer
Definition
 
 
A. wallcovering contractor
Term
4.  On the construction drawing the hinge swing (inside or outside) was incorrectly marked or dotted.  The sub-contractor installed the doors according to this schedule with the result that the doors did not meet barrier-free standards for the push and pull clearances.  Who is responsible for correcting this problem?
 
A. the designer for not catching this error in the "review of documents" step of Project Administration
B. the contractor who know the door swing did not follow the floorplan
C. the hinge manufacturer who knows that all residential doors swing in
D. the contractor's Error and Omissions insurance policy
Definition
 
 
A. the designer for not catching this error in the "review of documents" step of Project Administration
Term
5.  A specification that requires ASTM E-648 for the carpet is:
 
A. proprietary
B. descriptive
C. performance standard
D. reference standard
Definition
 
 
D. reference standard
Term
6.  Because of problems with another interior designer, a building owner calls you to take over a project during the bidding process.  There are items that the owner wants to change, but does not want to delay the project.  Which of the following processes do you recommend to complete the job as quickly as possible?
 
A. change orders, awarding of bid, construction
B. addenda, awarding of bid, change orders
C. addenda, change orders, finish specifications
D. awarding of bid, addenda, construction
Definition
 
 
B. addenda, awarding of bid, change orders
Term
7.  When specifying pliant wallcovering according to Federal specifications, the minimum requirements are:
 
A. Type 1 as light duty; 7 ounces per square yard
B. Type 1 as heavy duty; 22 ounces per square yard
C. Class 1; mildew resistant
D. Class 3; restricted use
Definition
 
 
A. Type 1 as light duty; 7 ounces per square yard
Term
8.  After visiting a furniture dealer, your client has selected a certain manufacturers line of furniture for their offices.  According to their company policy, the project must go out to bid.  Name the type of specificaion you would write to give the client a better chance of gettting the product they want:
 
A. descriptive specification
B. base-bid specification
C. performance specification
D. proprietary specification
Definition
 
 
B. base-bid specification
Term
9.  A joint type used for stair construction to relieve squeaking is known as:
 
A. dado and rabbet
B. half lap
C. spline
D. stopped dado
Definition
 
 
A. dado and rabbet
Term
10.  A performance bond deals with the:
 
A. completion of the project if the contractor defaults
B. assurance of payments to sub-contractors
C. assurance the client will pay the general contractor
D. assurance that all materials used in the project will be as specified
Definition
 
 
A. completion of the project if the contractor defaults
Term
11.  Once a contract has been awarded for a project, who enters into the contractual agreement?
 
A. owner and architect
B. owner and general contractor
C. architect and general contractor
D. interior and general contractor
Definition
 
 
B. owner and general contractor
Term
12.  The three parts of the technical sections in CSI specifications are:
 
A. bidding requirements, products, performance bond
B. general, products, execution
C. bidding requirements, contract forms, general and supplementary requirements
D. contract forms, products, execution
Definition
 
 
B. general, products, execution
Term
13. During construction, a specified wallcovering is backordered for several weeks and could cause a substantial delay in the completion of the project.  What is your couse of action?
 
A. you contact the client, find an acceptable substitution, and issue a change order
B. you tell the contractor to select another wallcovering
C. you contact your client, find an acceptable substitution, and issue and addendum
D. you inform the contractor that he must use the specified product
Definition
 
 
A. you contact the client, find an acceptable substitution, and issue a change order
Term
14.  Who is esponsible for safety precautions on a job site?
 
A. owner
B. architect
C. general contractor
D. interior designer
Definition
 
 
C. general contractor
Term
15.  During the contract administration of a project the designer is responsible for:
 
A. furniture specifications
B. finish specifications
C. meeting with the general contractor and conducting site visits
D. coordinating with sub-contractors
Definition
 
 
C. meeting with the general contractor and conducting site visits
Term
16.  During a site visit to a project, you see that the quality of the wallcovering installation by the sub-contractor is sub-standard and does not conform with the specifications.  Your first step is to:
 
A. shut down the job
B. contact the general contractor to shut down the job
C. reject the work
D. contact the owner and recommend that the work be rejected
Definition
 
 
D. contact the owner and recommend that the work be rejected
Term
17.  After the contract has been awarded on a large tenant improvement project, you notice some errors on the cabinet shop drawings.  Which of the following documents do you submit:
 
A. an addendum
B. a change order
C. a notice of error to the cabinet shop
D. a stop work order
Definition
 *
 
B. a change order
Term
18.  You have just completed the installation of a project for a large insurance company.  The client calls to voice the employees's complaints regarding the chairs that were specified.  You should:
 
A. contact the local representative of the manufacturer to hold a meeting with the employees to demonstrate the mechanisms and how to adjust the chairs for individual needs
B. send brochures about the chair to the client
C. tell the client that this is not in your scope of services
D. tell the client to contact the furniture dealer to voice his/her complaints
Definition
 
 
A. contact the local representative of the manufacturer to hold a meeting with the employees to demonstrate the mechanisms and how to adjust the chairs for individual needs
Term
19.  While you are finalizing the lighting plan for the boutique, your client calls with the news that she will be featuring a new line of crystal jewelry.  She wants you to specify lighting to highlight this new merchandise.  The best solution would be:
 
A. indirect / incandescent
B. direct / compact fluorescent
C. semi-direct / high intensity discharge
D. direct / low voltage tungsten halogen
Definition
 
 
D. direct / low voltage tungsten halogen
Term
20.  The contractor will send to the interior designer ___ for final approval for all materials to be used in the project.
 
A. a transmittal
B. a specification
C. a submittal
D. sample books
Definition
 
 
C. a submittal
Term
21.  The client cannot take occupancy of the building or move any FF&E into the building until:
 
A. the final payment has been made
B. the post-occupancy evaluation has been completed
C. substantial completion has been documented
D. the phone system has been installed
Definition
 
 
C. substantial completion has been documented
Term
22.  Any documentation sent to the contractor or sub-contractors during construction will be sent via:
 
A. a transmittal
B. a submittal
C. a phone call
D. a meeting
Definition
*
 
A. a transmittal
Term
23.  Your contract with a client states that the interior design fee of $20,000 will be paid upon the completion of each phase of the project as follows:
 
  • Retainer - 10%
  • Programming - 20%
  • Preliminary Design - 20%
  • Design Development - 20%
  • Contract Administration - 20%
  • Final Payment - 10%
You are reviewing the shop drawings from the millwork contractor.  How much of the fee has the client paid as this point of the project?
 
A. $6,000
B. $12,000
C. $14,000
D. $16,000
 
Definition
 
 
C. $14,000
Term
28.  What is the method of charging fees that gives the interior designer the MOST vulnerability?
 
A. hourly rate
B. flat fee
C. retail basis
D. square footage
Definition
 
 
B. flat fee
Term
29.  Which item will NOT be included in an acknowledgement:
 
A. the design firm's purchase order number
B. a scheduled shipping date
C. billing address
D. a copy of the confirmation of purchase
Definition
 
 
D. a copy of the confirmation of purchase
Term
30.  The designer wants to photograph an installation for inclusion in his work portfolio.  He has the right to do this because:
 
A. photographic rights were included in the Collateral Section of this contract
B. he owns the creative rights to the work he has created
C. the client came to him through other works of his that had been published and they were hoping he would photograph this installation as well
D. he would be able to sell them back to suppliers and make additional profit to cover some of his losses on this installation
Definition
 
 
A. photographic rights were included in the Collateral Section of this contract 
Term
31.  The wallcovering you have specified has 75 sf in each double roll.  The room is 12'x16', with an 8' ceiling, one 30" door, and one 48"h x 36"w window.  How many single rolls will you need to order?
 
A. 6
B. 8
C. 12
D. 16
Definition
 
 
C. 12
Term
32.  You have specified a 54" wide wallcovering for a corridor in an office building.  The corridor is 50'-0" long and 6'-0" wide with a 10'-0" ceiling.  There are six 36" doors along the corridor.  The price is $10.00 a linear yard for materials.  What will the estimated cost be for materials of the wallcovering?
 
A. $900
B. $4000
C. $2500
D. $1600
Definition
 
 
A. $900
Term
33.  You are asked to estimate the amount of fabric your client will need for draperies for windows in her office.  The two windows are 4'-0" wide by 7'-2" tall above the finished floor.  The ceiling height is 10'-0".  The fabric has no pattern.  Allowing 18" for headers and hems, how much fabric will you need?  Use 48" wide fabric and double fullness.
 
A. 12 yards
B. 15 yards
C. 9 yards
D. 18 yards
Definition
 
 
D. 18 yards
Term
34.  When a client fails to pay the interior design fee according to the contract payment schedule:
 
A. the client may be sued by the designer
B. a breech of contract has occurred
C. a court of law will need to determine the amount of damages
D. the contract will have to be reviewed by legal counsel
Definition
 
 
B. a breech of contract has occurred
Term
36.  Your contract states that all purchases will be made on a cost-plus-10% mark-up.  Afer submitting a budget, your client takes three months to place the orders.  In the meantime, one vendor has initiated a special discount.  What should you do?
 
A. pass the additional discount on to your client
B. accept the additional income as part of normal business procedures
C. inform the client of the discount and tell them you will split the difference
D. tell the vendor you cannot accept the additinal discount
Definition
 
 
A. pass the additional discount on to your client
Term
37.  During construction of a renovation of a branch bank, the contractor calls to question the specifications of the ceramic tile for the public lobby for ADA requirements.  You send him a copy of the manufacturer's specifications and the ADA's minimum which show:
 
A. since this is renovatin, ADA does not apply
B. the tile has a coefficient of less than 0.60
C. the tile has a coefficient of greater than 0.50
D. the file has a coefficient of greater than 0.60
Definition
 
 
D. the file has a coefficient of greater than 0.60
Term
39.  The standard testing method used to measure durability of suitable upholstery fabrics is:
 
A. Steiner Tunnel test
B. ASTM E-84 test
C. Wyzenbeek test
D. ASTM E-648 test
Definition
 
 
C. Wyzenbeek test
Term
40.  With the Wyzenbeek upholstery durability test method, the minimum "good" measurement is:
 
A. 50,000 double rubs
B. 30,000 double rubs
C. 25,000 double rubs
D. 15,000 double rubs
Definition
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D. 15,000 double rubs
Term
41. In commercial office spaces, wall switches must be placed:
 
A. 24" - 29" AFF
B. 30" - 45" AFF
C. 41" - 48" AFF
D. 36" AFF
 
Definition
 
 
B. 30" - 45" AFF
Term
45.  After construction has begun on a new assisted-living housing project, your client changes his mind and decides to use the wallcovering in the public corridors you had initially specified and was deleted.  Your next step is to:
 
A. send a transmittal to the contractor with the specification of a 54" Type II wallcovering
B. send a submittal to the contractor with the specification of a 27" Type II wallcovering
C. send an addendum to the contractor with the specification of a 54" Type I wallcovering
D. send a change order to the contractor with the specification of a 54" Type II wallcovering
Definition
 
 
D. send a change order to the contractor with the specification of a 54" Type II wallcovering
Term
46.  A commercial real-estate agent hires you to do a schematic plan to see if her client will fit in a proposed space.  The agent provides the base plan instead of having you site measure.  The agent gave your schematic plan stamped "not for construction" to a contractor for construction.  The base plan was not accurate, the schematic plan does not work and the agent is threatening to sue you.  What is the best course of action?
 
A. contact your attorney, surely it will get messy
B. ignore the real-estate agent, she just needs to blow off steam
C. report the contractor to local authorities for constructing with your plan when it clearly indicated not to
D. write a letter to all concerned, reiterating the order events and state why your firm is not responsible
Definition
 
 
D. write a letter to all concerned, reiterating the order events and state why your firm is not responsible
Term
47.  As part of contract specifications, which of the following is the best way to designate finishes in an irregularly-shaped office space with walls receiving two finishes?
 
A. use symbols only
B. use a finish schedule with N, S, E, W designations
C. use a combination of lines, symbols and elevations
D. talk to the general contractor
Definition
 
 
C. use a combination of lines, symbols and elevations
Term
48.  While completing a finish schedule, a design assistant transposes two digits in a wallcovering item number.  The wrong wallcovering is the same color palette as the orginal and looks terrific installed.  The client is not happy and wants the original choice installed.  How could this have been avoided?
 
A. enclose samples with your specification
B. order samples using the numbers from your spec's
C. site visits during installation
D. designer should purchase wallcovering directly from the manufacturer
Definition
 *
 
A. enclose samples with your specification
Term
49.  What is the primary purpose of an arbitration clause in a contract?
 
A. to settle a serious dispute out of court
B. to eliminate the requirement for a retainer fee
C. to ensure payment of services
D. to ensure timely resolution of disputes
Definition
 
 
D. to ensure timely resolution of disputes
Term
50.  Electrical, plumbing and HVAC details are developed during what step of the design process?
 
A. preliminary design
B. design development
C. presentation
D. construction drawings
Definition
 
 
D. construction drawings
Term
*note: The original question has a technical drawing for reference.  The following question has been modified for use without the technical drawing.
 
51.  Which of the following statements is TRUE about treads on a straight stair:
 
A. can be between 8" and 12" in depth
B. may not be less than 11" in depth
C. may not vary along the run of the stairs
D. is a standard 10 1/2" for each step.
Definition
 
 
B. may not be less than 11" in depth
Term
*note: The original question has a technical drawing for reference.  The following question has been modified for use without the technical drawing.
 
52.  What is the minimum dimension for the bottom handrail extension on a stair handrail?
 
A. 18" fom the bottom of the tread
B. a total of 34" minimum
C. the depth of the bottom tread plus 12" minimum
D. depends on the depth of the tread, but cannot be less than 30"
Definition
 
 
C. the depth of the bottom tread plus 12" minimum
Term
*note: The original question has a technical drawing for reference.  The following question has been modified for use without the technical drawing.
 
53.  Which of the following statement is TRUE about handrail for the stairs?
 
A. must be mounted between 36" and 42" above the front edge of the step
B. must have a 1 1/2" clear space between the handrail and the wall
C. should have a diameter between 1 1/4" to 2"
D. must be made of a non-slip material
 
Definition
 
 
B. must have a 1 1/2" clear space between the handrail and the wall
Term
*note: The original question has a technical drawing for reference.  The following question has been modified for use without the technical drawing.
 
54.  The minimum head room height allowance above the stairs is:
 
A. 6'-8"
B. 7'-6"
C. 8'-0"
D. the same height as the ceiling at the top of the stairs
Definition
 
 
A. 6'-8"
Term
55.  To read/verify specific details about door and window construction and placement, you would refer to the:
 
A. gneral notes
B. floor plan
C. elevation and section sheets
D. details and schedules
Definition
 
 
C. elevation and section sheets
Term
56.  You have been retained to do the space planning and furniture layout for the expansion of a real estate office.  You have determined that an additional egress is required to meet the occupancy code.  Who is responsible for the construction cost of this new egress?
 
A. the property owner
B. the franchise that owns and operates the real estate business' name
C. the designer who will include the cost in the space planning fee
D. the contractor who will construct it
Definition
 
 
A. the property owner
Term
57.  Designers' professional code of ethics dictate that, when performing professional services, designers shall at all times consider:
 
A. the health, safety and welfare of the public
B. their client's reputation
C. the scope of the services rednered
D. their personal amount of remuneration
Definition
 
 
A. the health, safety and welfare of the public
Term
58.  Partnership agreements do NOT cover:
 
A. how profits and losses will be divided
B. responsibilities to shareholder
C. how issues will be voted on and the relative weight of each partner's vote
D. how long the partnership will last
Definition
 
 
B. responsibilities to shareholder
Term
59.  The biggest operating expense of a design business is:
 
A. its employees
B. its rent, HVAC and utilities
C. its direct and indirect taxes
D. its insurance, accountants' and lawyers' fees
Definition
 
 
A. its employees
Term
60.  An expensive oriental rug being stored for a client at the designer's office is ruined as a result of a small electrical fire.  The office is leased.  What insurance would cover the loss?
 
A. client's property insurance
B. designer's professional liability insurance
C. designer's general liability insurance
D. designer's property insurance
Definition
 
 
D. designer's property insurance
Term
61.  A space planner may take advantage of the services of a manufacturer or office supply distributor, but only:
 
A. after a specific system has been selected by the interior designer
B. with the approval of the client
C. before a specific system has been selected
D. with an agreement of confidentiality between vendor and the designer
Definition
 
 
B. with the approval of the client
Term
62.  You and a partner are opening an interior design firm.  Your partner is concerned about personal liability.  What type of business formation would be best?
 
A. sole proprietorship
B. general proprietorship
C. corporation
D. limited partnership
Definition
 
 
C. corporation
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