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Interior Design Fundamentals full course review 3/3

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

According to the golden mean, if a wall is 15 feet wide, how much space on the wall should be covered with art?

a)

15 feet

b)

7.5 feet

c)

10 feet

d)

None of it.

2.

Which of the following would help a small room feel larger?

a)

Use cool light colors

b)

Use large furniture, Patterns, and textures

c)

Use rough textures

d)

Place lighting as one chandelier

3.

A room has many different colors and patterns. It just doesn't work together. This room is NOT___________

a)

Happy

b)

Organized

c)

Unified

d)

Clean

4.

This can create interest in a room but using too much can make the room seem overwhelming.

a)

Balance

b)

Pattern

c)

Rhythm

d)

Opposition

5.

If you have low ceilings in a room, use this type of line to make the room appear taller.

a)

Horizontal

b)

Curved

c)

Straight

d)

Vertical

6.

When your furniture is the right size for the room, it has the right _______________

a)

Texture

b)

Pattern

c)

Unity

d)

Scale

7.

A black rug on a white floor would be an example of _________

a)

Harmony

b)

Contrast

c)

Proportion

d)

Aesthetics

8.

When objects increase or decrease in size, pattern, or color, it is called....

a)

Gradation

b)

Visual Weight

c)

Emphasis

d)

Repetition

9.

Lines flowing away from a center point is called...

a)

Harmony

b)

Repetition

c)

Radiation

d)

Proportion

10.

Asymmetrical Balance creates a _________feel in the room

a)

Formal

b)

Static

c)

Boring

d)

Informal

11.

Asymmetrical or an arrangement of a different but equivalent objects on each side of a center point.

a)

Formal Balance

b)

Informal Balance

12.

Symmetry or an identical proportion and arrangement of objects on both sides of a center point.

a)

Formal Balance

b)

Informal Balance

13.

A sense of movement that smoothly leads the eyes from one area to another in a design.

a)

Scale

b)

Balance

c)

Rhythm

d)

Emphasis

14.

Creates a center of interest or focal point in a room.

a)

Balace

b)

Visual Weight

c)

Scale

d)

Emphasis

15.
What do we call the empty or open area between, around, above, below, and within objects?
a)
Balance
b)
Movement
c)
Rhythm
d)
Space
16.
Different textures of identical colors will appear differently because of:
a)
An objects shape
b)
The way the light is reflected
c)
The rooms balance
d)
An objects size
17.

What lowers he intensity of a color?

a)

Adding its complement

b)

Adding black

c)

Adding white

d)

Adding grey

18.

These colors remind us of places such as the shade of a tree or water:

a)

Warm Colors

b)

Triadic colors

c)

Cool Colors

d)

Complementary Colors

19.

The duller or desaturated version of a hue created by adding gray is called

a)

Tint

b)

Shade

c)

Value

d)

Tone

20.

What are the 3 components or characteristics of color?

a)

Hue, Shade, and Tint

b)

Hue, Value, and Intensity/Saturation

c)

Value, Color, and Hue

21.

These are colors that cannot be made by mixing other colors together.

a)

Tertiary

b)

Primary

c)

Secondary

d)

Analogous

22.

The lightness or darkness of a color is its...

a)

Intensity

b)

Shade

c)

Hue

d)

Value

23.

This color represents cheerful, friendly, warm, cowardice, and happiness

a)

Red

b)

Orange

c)

Yellow

d)

Yellow Green

24.

What color represents danger, power, love, passion, anger, and fire

a)

Red

b)

Orange Yellow

c)

Orange

d)

Violet

25.

Symmetrical balance is the arrangement of objects on both sides of a centerpoint or line (either vertical axis or horizontal axis) that result in a mirror image.

a)

True

b)

False

26.
How do you create a shade?
a)
Add gray 
b)
Add small amounts of white then slowly start to mix in black 
c)
Add black 
d)
Add white 
27.

What design element or principle is most clearly shown in this picture?

a)

color

b)

balance

c)

texture

d)

form

28.
What color scheme is this?
a)
monchromatic
b)
triatic
c)
complementary
d)
adjacent
29.
What is it called when you add white to a color? 
a)
different hue
b)
a shade
c)
a tint
d)
more intense
30.

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

31.

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

32.

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

a)

Design Development

b)

Pre-design

c)

Programming

d)

Design

33.

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

34.

At which step in the design process is the design plan implemented and construction begins?

a)

Contract Administration

b)

Contract Documentation

c)

Design Development

d)

Move-in and Post-occupancy

35.

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

36.

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

a)

ranch house

b)

custom house

c)

townhome

d)

track house

37.

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

38.

which career involves designing or drawing plans for clients?

a)

architect

b)

construction worker

c)

furniture designer

d)

residential interior designer

39.

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

40.

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

a)

anthropometrics

b)

ergomics

c)

Maslow's hierarchy

d)

proxemics

41.

which step in design thinking involves understanding the client's wants and needs?

a)

define

b)

empathize

c)

ideate

d)

porotype

42.

gathering measurements of 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

43.

A bubble diagram is a concept 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 relationship

d)

themes

44.

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

a)

design development

b)

pre-design

c)

programming

d)

design

45.

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 stair in a home

d)

installing two sets of stairs in a home

46.

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

47.

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

48.

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

49.

The creation of environment 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

50.

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

a)

define

b)

empathize

c)

ideate

d)

prototype

51.

The architect created a scale model of the shopping mall he designed for a commercial client. The design thinking step is:

a)

empathizing

b)

ideating

c)

prototyping

d)

testing

52.

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

a)

custom

b)

mobile

c)

townhouse

d)

tract

53.

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)

transtional

54.

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

c)

National kitchen and bath association

d)

U.S Green building council

55.

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

a)

lifestyle

b)

private

c)

public/social

d)

work/storage

56.

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

c)

service learning

d)

work samples

57.

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 level of volatile organic compounds VOCs

b)

that have low level of volatile organic compounds VOCs

c)

with oil-based paints

d)

with urea-formaldehyde

58.

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

a)

anthropometrics

b)

ergonomics

c)

Maslow's hierarchy

d)

proxemics

59.

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

a)

Identifying the contract scope

b)

Identifying the lifestyle of the client

c)

Identifying problems

d)

Identifying channels of distribution

60.

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

a)

Adaptive reuse

b)

Building code

c)

Building-related illness

d)

Code of ethics

61.

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)

Anthropometrics

b)

Ergonomics

c)

Maslow's Hierarchy

d)

Proxemics

62.

Janie constructed a three-dimensional representation of a floor plan. She made a:

a)

design board

b)

mood board

c)

portfolio

d)

model

63.

"The basis of the design brings the culture of the area into the space to ensure comfort in the family room" is an example of a:

a)

contract

b)

color story

c)

concept statement

d)

presentation board

64.

Why would a designer choose a physical board over a digital board?

a)

A physical board takes less time to develop, while a digital board can take weeks to develop .

b)

A physical board has depth and tactile textures, while a digital board only has visual texture.

c)

A physical board can be easily changed at a clients request, while a digital board takes more time to adjust.

d)

A physical board can be delivered only via email, while a digital board can be sent in person for approval.

65.

During the programming stage of design, a designer will want to use which type(s) of communication to get information from the client during a face-to-face meeting?

a)

verbal communication only

b)

verbal communication combined with active listening

c)

written communication only

d)

written communication combined with passive listening

66.

A design schematic is:

a)

an arrangement of images, materials, textures, and colors that evoke the style of a project

b)

an arrangement of the furniture and accessories, as well as background treatments one would recommend

c)

a complete room design including a floor plan with furniture and decor laid out to scale

d)

a beginning chart of circles that show relationships of where items or rooms will be

67.

Floor plans, color schemes, furniture pictures, and fabric ad paint samples are included on which type of presentation board?

a)

color board

b)

design schematic board

c)

gypsum board

d)

mood board

68.

A designer is monitoring work to be completed by an electrician, a plumber, and a cabinet installer for the Shulers' kitchen. Which stage of the design process would this be considered?

a)

contract administration

b)

design development

c)

programming

d)

schematic

69.

Tricia liked the interior designer's portfolio and decided to hire him for her project. This happens during:

a)

contract documents

b)

design development

c)

pre-design

d)

schematic design

70.

Janie constructed a three-dimensional representation of a floor plan. She made a:

a)

design board

b)

mood board

c)

portfolio

d)

model

71.

"The basis of the design brings the culture of the area into the space to ensure comfort in the family room" is an example of a:

a)

contract

b)

color story

c)

concept statement

d)

presentation board

72.

Why would a designer choose a physical board over a digital board?

a)

A physical board takes less time to develop, while a digital board can take weeks to develop .

b)

A physical board has depth and tactile textures, while a digital board only has visual texture.

c)

A physical board can be easily changed at a clients request, while a digital board takes more time to adjust.

d)

A physical board can be delivered only via email, while a digital board can be sent in person for approval.

73.

During the programming stage of design, a designer will want to use which type(s) of communication to get information from the client during a face-to-face meeting?

a)

verbal communication only

b)

verbal communication combined with active listening

c)

written communication only

d)

written communication combined with passive listening

74.

A design schematic is:

a)

an arrangement of images, materials, textures, and colors that evoke the style of a project

b)

an arrangement of the furniture and accessories, as well as background treatments one would recommend

c)

a complete room design including a floor plan with furniture and decor laid out to scale

d)

a beginning chart of circles that show relationships of where items or rooms will be

75.

Why is a design concept statement important?

a)

to appeal to the client's point of reference and give the designer boundaries

b)

to give all the specifics about what will go into the design

c)

to allow the client to go shopping for their own accessories

d)

to tie the project together at the end