Interior Design Quiz

What does the term "acoustics" refer to?

• The visual appearance of a room

• The properties of a room that determine how sound is transmitted

• The temperature control of a room

• The lighting design of a room

What is masonry?

• Woodwork

• Metalwork

• Stonework or brickwork

• Glasswork

What is a material board?

• A board for cutting materials

• A sample board with swatches of interior materials and photographs

• A board used for painting

• A board for writing notes

How is a mosaic created?

• By painting on a canvas

• By arranging small pieces of tile, glass, or stone

• By carving wood

• By molding clay

What does "off-gassing" refer to?

• The release of steam from boiling water

• Fumes produced by chemicals in materials used in interiors

• The emission of smoke from a fire

• The release of air from a balloon

What is patina?

• A type of paint

• A surface appearance that grows beautiful with age

• A kind of fabric

• A type of metal

What is plaster made of?

• Cement and water

• Lime, sand, and water

• Clay and straw

• Wood and glue

What are VOCs?

• Volatile organic compounds that easily enter the air as gases

• Vitamins found in organic foods

• Volcanic ash particles

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Lucy is working with a music studio to design a space that will prevent sound from traveling between classrooms. Which is the most important material that she needs to consider?

• light fixtures

• metal considerations

• wall composition

• windows