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Interior Design I VOCAT reviw obj's 1 and 2

Total questions: 115

Worksheet time: 58mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

At which step in the design process is the designer most creative in brainstorming ideas and drawing layouts?

a)

design development

b)

pre-design

c)

programming

d)

schematic design

2.

Gathering measurements of a space height, width, and depth along with window, door, and outlet placement. Which element of the programming phase is this?

a)

analyze data

b)

discovery

c)

inventory

d)

summarize

3.

In which design phase do designers get a clear vision of the client's design problem, current situation, and future needs?

a)

contract administration

b)

design development

c)

move-in and post-occupancy

d)

programming

4.

The creation of environments that support the function, aesthetics, and cultures of those who inhabit, live, and thrive in those spaces is the definition of:

a)

furniture design.

b)

interior design.

c)

landscape design.

d)

textile design.

5.

Robbie created a new and distinctive product that can save consumers time and money. This would be considered

a)

ideation.

b)

innovation.

c)

a proposal.

d)

prototyping

6.

Which step in Design Thinking involves understanding the client's wants and needs?

a)

define

b)

empathize

c)

ideate

d)

prototype

7.

A bubble diagram is a concept map that uses circles and ovals to analyze the organization of overall space. This map represents which goal for the designer?

a)

abstract ideas

b)

contract completion

c)

spatial relationships

d)

themes

8.

Having basic needs met, designing comfortable furniture, and studying the basic space requirements of individuals refer to which design factor?

a)

environmental

b)

global

c)

human

d)

social

9.

At which step in the design process does the designer start the bidding process with contractors and prepare formal working drawings?

a)

contract administration

b)

contract documents

c)

design development

d)

move-in and post-occupancy evaluation

10.

At which step in the design process does the designer meet with the client to go over the design, refine the budget, and receive client approval for plans?

a)

design development

b)

pre-design

c)

programming

d)

design

11.

Which type of dwelling consists of two or more multilevel homes that share at least one common wall?

a)

ranch house

b)

custom home

c)

townhome

d)

track house

12.

Which career involves designing or drawing building plans for clients?

a)

architect

b)

construction worker

c)

furniture designer

d)

residential interior designer

13.

Which post-secondary option would a person attend to receive an associate's degree in interior design?

a)

community college

b)

four-year college

c)

graduate school

d)

technical school

14.

Which human factor includes spatial considerations for areas with groups of people and how they communicate and relate to each other?

a)

anthropometrics

b)

ergonomics

c)

Maslow's hierarchy

d)

proxemics

15.

Austin's loft apartment has white, black, and gray colors, large windows, polished concrete flooring, exposed pipes on the ceiling, and black leather furniture with a few simple accessories. Which design style is described?

a)

contemporary

b)

cottage

c)

eclectic

d)

transitional

16.

Austin wants to design spaces for his clients that utilize new and creative approaches. Which idea is the most innovative?

a)

installing a slide to get from one floor to another

b)

installing a spiral staircase

c)

installing one set of stairs in a home

d)

installing two sets of stairs in a home

17.

Morgan is conducting pre-design activities. These would include:

a)

analyzing anthropometrics.

b)

identifying the client problem and scope.

18.

The architect created a scale model of the shopping mall he designed for a commercial client. This Design Thinking step is:

a)

prototyping.

b)

testing.

19.

Which professional organization is the oldest and largest for the field of design?

a)

American Society of Interior Designers

b)

National Council for Interior Design Qualification

20.

Which type of home is designed by an architect to meet the specifications of the owner?

a)

mobile

b)

custom

21.

In which step in the design process are the parameters of the project identified and the client interviewed?

a)

pre-design

b)

programming

22.

Hannah created a focused problem statement for a new furniture design. Which Design Thinking step is this?

a)

define

b)

empathize

23.

Which work-based learning opportunity allows students to get educational hands-on experience in the field while they are still in school?

a)

internship

b)

job shadowing

24.

A single-family home is a stand-alone structure. Which type of home meets this criteria?

a)

custom house

b)

town house

25.

Kitchen cabinets, laundry rooms, and garages are examples of which type of zone?

a)

lifestyle

b)

work/storage

26.

The amount of personal space that an individual needs to feel comfortable in different social situations is a key component of:

a)

global factors.

b)

proxemics.

27.

Testing prototypes gives designers ideas on changes and improvements to make. These changes are called

a)

artifacts.

b)

iterations.

28.

The design style which uses whites and off-whites, mixture of small prints and floral, worn-painted finishes on furniture and cabinets, slipcovers, and comfortable furniture is:

a)

contemporary.

b)

cottage.

29.

The furniture designer is in the process of evaluating the needs and insights of the client. What this?

a)

define

b)

empathize

30.

Which factor is used when developing furniture styles to fit human body proportions?

a)

anthropometrics

b)

proxemics

31.

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards guide interior designers and contractors through education and certification in which environmental factor?

a)

sourcing

b)

sustainability

32.

The transitional style of design is identified by:

a)

blending of antique furniture, contemporary artwork, and metal and glass furniture.

b)

its use of bright, bold colors with mixed patterns and worldly appeal

33.

A client from the Middle East requests the use of carpets and rugs in his/her home so he/she may walk barefoot, a common practice in the Middle East. This is an example of which influence on design?

a)

culture

b)

psychological effects

34.

Which type of commercial building is built to enhance the patient's journey from illness or injury back to improved health?

a)

corporate

b)

healthcare

35.

Which type of home is a single family structure that is 400 square feet or less?

a)

custom house

b)

tiny house

36.

After a storm severely damaged their home, the Rileys moved into a shelter until their home was safe to live in again. This represents:

a)

Maslow's Hierarchy.

b)

proxemics.

37.

The eclectic style of design is identified by:

a)

bright, bold colors, as well as patterns and textures with a worldly view.

b)

modern, sleek lines with minimal accessories.

38.

Assessing the environment includes obtaining or drawing floor plans, inventorying FF&E, and:

a)

creating bubble diagrams

b)

taking field measurements.

39.

Inadequate maintenance of the commercial office building caused many people to become sick. This is known as:

a)

building code.

b)

building-related illness.

40.

Chemical-emitting gases or solids from interior products and materials cause short-term or long-term adverse health effects. To minimize these health issues, a designer should specify products and materials:

a)

that have high levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

b)

that have low levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

41.

In the programming phase of the design process, information gathering includes:

a)

identifying the contract scope.

b)

identifying the lifestyle of the client.

42.

Denisha's office chair is designed to help her work more efficiently and reduce fatigue. Which human factor is being considered?

a)

ergonomics

b)

anthropometrics

43.

Which post-secondary institution would a person attend to receive a bachelor's degree in textile design?

a)

community college

b)

four-year college/university

44.

A bedroom must have a window as a way of egress, a closet, and a smoke detector. Which social factor is responsible for these mandates

a)

culture

b)

government

45.

Feng shui is a Chinese art and philosophy influenced by:

a)

culture.

b)

income.

46.

The furniture designer is in the process of interviewing her client. Which Design Thinking step is she in?

a)

define

b)

empathize

47.

Sarah has artifacts from every country she has visited with several different patterns, textures, and colors. The furniture is a wide variety of pieces from her family. Which design style is represented in her home?

a)

cottage

b)

eclectic

48.

Pre-design activities include:

a)

environmental measurements.

b)

schedules and budgets.

49.

Developing plans, schedules, and proposals, and presenting information to the client involve which part of the programming phase in the interior design process?

a)

inventory

b)

summarizing

50.

An activity in a private space of a home would include:

a)

doing the laundry.

b)

taking a nap.

51.

When choosing textiles for a home with small children and pets, which finish should be the main consideration?

a)

soil and stain resistance

b)

texture

52.

Which career in the housing and design field sells and rents buildings, houses, and land for clients?

a)

furniture designer

b)

real estate agent

53.

Which professional organization certifies designers with the LEED certification

a)

National Kitchen and Bath Association

b)

U.S. Green Building Council

54.

Which type of multifamily dwelling allows the owner to purchase their individual space, while still having use of the common areas?

a)

apartment

b)

condominium

55.

The designer is sketching ideas and receiving feedback from his/her client. Which Design Thinking step is he/she in?

a)

define

b)

ideate

56.

Janet is compiling the information she has learned to create a focused problem statement to guide her design. This is which step in Design Thinking

a)

define

b)

empathize

57.

Julie created a 3D model of the house to show her clients. Which Design Thinking step is she in?

a)

ideate

b)

prototype

58.

A room with light blue walls, white furniture, and navy accents is an example of which color harmony?

a)

monochromatic

b)

split-complementary

59.

A house has six evenly spaced columns lined up repeatedly on the front porch. Which principle of design is this?

a)

emphasis

b)

rhythm

60.

None of the colors in what category can be made by mixing other colors together?

a)

primary

b)

neutral

61.

The art museum displayed paintings along the staircase. The display started with the smallest painting and finished with the largest. This display emphasized what type of rhythm?

a)

gradation

b)

opposition

62.

Todd added gray paint to yellow-green paint to make an olive color. Which component of color is this?

a)

tone

b)

shade

63.

Kendal redecorated her room with blue, blue-green, and green. Which type of color harmony did she choose?

a)

analogous

b)

complementary

64.

Which category contains colors that are used to change the value and intensity of other colors

a)

neutral

b)

primary

65.

When a furniture designer brainstorms ideas for a new desk chair, an important guideline for using form is that form follows:

a)

durability.

b)

function

66.

Brown, cream, tan, and white used together create which color harmony?

a)

monochromatic

b)

neutral

67.

The secondary colors are an example of which color harmony

a)

complementary

b)

triadic

68.

The living room was artistically designed using round mirrors, a spherical chandelier, and circular-patterned wallpaper. Which form of rhythm was used?

a)

radiation

b)

repetition

69.

During the programming phase, Jack's interior designer learned he wants his home to have a modern, clean look. Which color selection factor is this?

a)

psychological effects

b)

trends and styles

70.

Susan arranged pillows on her bed from largest to smallest. Which type of rhythm does this represent?

a)

gradation

b)

repetition

71.

Rocco's living room has light gray walls, black leather furniture, and a few white accessories. Which color harmony did he use?

a)

monochromatic

b)

neutral

72.

Michael added black to the paint for his bookshelf to create a darker blue. Michael changed the color’s:

a)

intensity.

b)

value.

73.

Chris and Ada paint their nursery light pink. They add yellow-green and blue-green bedding and accessories. Which color harmony are they using

a)

split-complementary

b)

analogous

74.

A designer placed a mirror with a starburst design over a hall table. This created which type of rhythm?

a)

radiation

b)

repetition

75.

Blue, light green, and bright violet have the same:

a)

intensity.

b)

temperature.

76.

Marcus included the Pantone "Color of the Year" in his design plan for his client's corporate offices. Which color selection factor is this?

a)

trends and styles

b)

psychological effects

77.

Many houses in the downtown area had unique architectural features. The homes with the sharp-angled rooflines stood out, creating some excitement and energy in the older neighborhood. These angled rooflines illustrate what line type?

a)

diagonal

b)

horizontal

78.

The children's hospital recently redecorated the playroom. Using a dinosaur theme, a mural was created on the longest wall. The smaller walls were painted a coordinating color. What principle of design does the mural illustrate?

a)

emphasis

b)

opposition

79.

Janet thinks the yellow paint in her kitchen is too bright. She wants to change the paint's:

a)

hue.

b)

intensity.

80.

To help small dorm rooms seem larger, most are painted using light, cool colors. Which color selection factor is this?

a)

perception of the space

b)

trends and styles

81.

Shannon painted the walls of her large room yellow-orange to make it seem cozier. Which color property is she using?

a)

shade

b)

temperature

82.

Denise designed a bedroom with light yellow walls, navy bedding, and red accents. Which color harmony did she use?

a)

analogous

b)

triadic

83.

When creating a display of sports pictures on a wall, one should follow the golden mean. Which ratio will create a more pleasing look?

a)

3 : 3

b)

5

84.

Alice was given a small antique lamp for the hallway. The base of the lamp was very small, but the lampshade was very large. Replacing the lampshade with a smaller one would put the lamp in:

a)

harmony.

b)

proportion.

85.

Eclectic design uses furniture and accessories with a mix of styles. This style generally uses what type of balance?

a)

informal

b)

symmetrical

86.

The horizontal lines on the bookcase that sits against a wall with vertically striped wallpaper is a great example of:

a)

opposition.

b)

progression.

87.

Hannah selected fabric for pillows that has polka dots and stripes. Which type of pattern is this?

a)

geometric

b)

naturalistic

88.

The designer placed a bookcase on each side of the fireplace. Which principle of design does this illustrate?

a)

balance

b)

proportion

89.

In a glass bowl of seashells, one can feel the smoothness of the bowl and the roughness of the seashells. This type of texture that one can touch is:

a)

shape.

b)

tactile.

90.

Using red instead of orange is an example of a change in:

a)

hue.

b)

intensity.

91.

The color pink is created by adding white to red. Which component of color is this?

a)

tone

b)

tint

92.

Alex added white to his paint to change its:

a)

intensity.

b)

value.

93.

When designing a garden for the retirement home, the landscape architect chose a few tall plants, several medium size plants, and several smaller shrubs. He was also careful to choose several different colors of flowers. What did his choices of greenery represent?

a)

proportion

b)

variety

94.

Using peach, orange, and rust together in a space would be an example of which color harmony?

a)

monochromatic

b)

split-complementary

95.

Austin painted the drawers of his dresser with different values of blue paint. The change in values represents which form of repetition?

a)

gradation

b)

radiation

96.

The corporate office uses matching lamps on tables positioned on each side of the sofa. Which type of balance does this represent?

a)

formal

b)

gradation

97.

Berkley decided to paint her room violet. To which color category does this belong?

a)

tertiary

b)

secondary

98.

Yellow-green, blue-green, and blue-violet are all examples of which color category?

a)

secondary

b)

tertiary

99.

Japanese culture focuses on having minimal furniture and accessories. Which characteristic of space does this describe?

a)

low mass

b)

tactile texture

100.

The round mirror on the dining room wall illustrates which type of line?

a)

curved

b)

horizontal

101.

Julie's bike is a light pink color. How is this related to the color red?

a)

hue

b)

tint

102.

Baseboards used in a room are an example of which type of line?

a)

vertical

b)

horizontal

103.

Josie decorated her baby's room in red, blue, and yellow. Which color harmony did she select?

a)

complementary

b)

triadic

104.

Yasmin's walls are light yellow. She adds red-violet bedding and blue-violet accessories. Which color harmony is she using?

a)

analogous

b)

split-complementary

105.

Sarah wanted to redo her bedroom in a cottage style using shiplap for the wall treatment. The shiplap on the walls is an example of which type of line?

a)

diagonal

b)

horizontal

106.

Gray belongs in which color category

a)

neutral

b)

tertiary

107.

Skiers gathered around the oversized stone fireplace at the Alpine Ski Lodge. The floor-to-ceiling fireplace represents what principle of design?

a)

balance

b)

emphasis

108.

Which two-color harmony has the highest possible contrast between hues

a)

analogous

b)

complementary

109.

Western Carolina University's school colors are purple and gold. Which color harmony is this

a)

complementary

b)

split complementary

110.

Maita refuses to use the color purple in her house because her home country associates purple with funerals. This is an example of which color selection factor?

a)

culture

b)

perception of the space

111.

Jenna Rose's bedroom was originally dark blue, then she painted it light blue. The new color most likely changed the perception of the space to make it appear:

a)

smaller.

b)

larger.

112.

Cool colors can cause a variety of emotions such as calmness, serenity, and also sadness. Which client preference factor is this known as?

a)

culture

b)

psychological effects

113.

Anthony's favorite color, blue, is used throughout his bedroom. What principle of design is demonstrated in Anthony's bedroom?

a)

scale

b)

unity

114.

Macy's 10' × 10' room is filled with a lot of furniture and accessories. would be considered:

a)

high mass.

b)

low mass.

115.

Violet, red-violet, and red used together is an example of which color harmony?

a)

accented neutral

b)

analogous