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WorksheetsTextiles Final
Total questions: 74
Worksheet time: 37mins
Cradle to Cradle is:
a closed loop model
where waste materials become new material for the next product generation.
An open loop model
is a system where new innovative materials are created partially reusing recycled material.
IAQ stands for:
Individual access questions
Inside Air Quality
Independent Auditing Quantifiers
Indoor Air Quality
Intimate interior spaces invite the use of precious or delicate materials.
True
False
Life Cycle Cost includes, (select ALL that are correct)
purchase cost, transportation from its source
maintenance, and replacement
disposal and recycling
planning and design
Plasticity is the ability to:
move on its own
be rigid and brittle
formed or shaped; pliancy, continuous deformation without rupturing or relaxing
formed or shaped, rigid when heated
Post consumer recycled material is:
material that has not served its purpose yet, and has not be diverted to recycling.
reclaimed waste product that has already served a purpose to consumers and has been diverted for recycling.
material that when manufactured contains raw materials that have embodied energy.
typically not serving its intended purpose.
The C3-codes are published by the International Code Council.
True
False
Universal Design is based on:
Is different than accessible design
Allows for the requirements of a broader group than accessible design
Is the same as accessible design
Requires finishes and surfaces to be expensive
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's) are chemicals that do not evaporate at room temperature.
True
False
What component in paint may off gas VOC's?
the base materials
solvents
latex
pigment
Latex paint dries through evaporation.
True
False
Latex paints wear as well as all other types of paints.
True
False
The Light Reflectance Value provides a numerical rating that indicates how much light and color are emitted.
True
False
Primers are used to bond what to the topcoat?
hue
substrate
drywall
pigments
Sheen or gloss refers to the amount of what reflected?
hue
pigment
light
resin
Paints are composed of:
pigment, binder, coal ash
Binders, solvents, base materials, extenders, color materials, driers and other additives
thinner, solvent and latex
latex, solvent and resin
Intumescent paint provides water resistance.
True
False
Water based stain finishes have
lower VOC levels but are less heat resistant than oil based finishes
Will not raise wood grain
are the only stain and lacquers currently on the market
are very heat resistant but have high VOC levels
A varnish is different than a stain in these qualities: (mark all that are correct)
It has a color
It has no color
It is harder than a stain
Both are the same
Concrete is an ingredient in cement.
True
False
Hydraulic Cement hardens with
Water
Oil
Solvent
Portland Cement
CNC stands for
Carbon Negative cement
Computer numeric consistency
Concrete National Council
Concrete National Country
A carbon negative cement is more sustainable than standard Portland cement.
True
False
Which product uses less energy in production?
Carbon negative cement
Portland Cement
Missouri Cement
Portland Concrete
Grout is a form of cement.
True
False
The difference between grout and mortar is:
Mortar can fill larger gaps than grout
Grout will support the weight of large masonry units
Only grout comes in colors
Only grout can be shaped to provide shadow lines
Terrazzo can be used on: (select the most correct answer)
Floors, and counters
Floors, counters and walls
Floors, counters, bar tops, tabletops, and vanities
Floors only
Concrete can be used for an integral design component.
True
False
Dry shake refers to:
How terrazzo is finished
How cement is mixed
How cement is colored
How contractors shake hands
A ceramic cove is needed when:
A wall to floor transition is required
A floor to floor transition strip is needed
It is never needed
A wall to ceiling transition is needed.
ASTM stands for
American Society for Testing and Materials
American Society for Testing Motion
All Slip and Testing of Motion
American Slip and Test of Motion
Terracotta tiles have high durability.
True
False
What information does the PEI give us?
Suitability of acoustic properties
Suitability of light transmission
Suitability of wear ratings
Suitability of sound transmission
Which characteristic is MOST important in selecting a flooring material?
Aesthetics
Durability
Sound transmission
Maintenance
Select the correct order for tile installation:
prepare the mortar bed, set tile, grout
prepare the substrate, grout, set tile
prepare the substrate, apply glue, grout
prepare the mortar bed, butter tile backs, grout
Which grade rating is appropriate for wall tile only?
Grade one
Grade two
Grade three
Grade four
Any glass wall tile can be used for floor applications as long as it is 4" x 4" or larger.
True
False
Some of the earliest known ceramic objects have been dated to back to 6,000 BCE.
True
False
Ceramic Tile FORMING techniques include:
dry process
ram pressed
pressing clay into molds
hard stamping glaze
Ceramic Materials are generally hard yet are not porous or brittle.
True
False
Ceramic finishes in bathroom showers should:
Absorb less than 3% water
Absorb less than 5%
Absorb less than 6%
Absorb less than 4%
Ceramic tiles are fired in a kiln but are not made of clay.
True
False
Ceramic tiles are a permanent, durable, water-proof surface for interior walls and available in bright (gloss) and matte glazes.
True
False
Tile flooring is set with grout that is available in a variety of colors. Why do they provide colors?
To blend with the tile or to contrast with it.
The color gives it different strengths like clay bodies.
The color can cover up flaws in the installation.
The color helps the installer to see where they need more grout.
Ceramic tiles can be impervious (>5%) to moisture.
True
False
Hardwood and Softwood are both basically the same, just different colors when stained.
True
False
Solid hardwoods are typically used for:
Framing houses
Building Construction in general
For furniture
For firewood
Birds eye maple has a long straight grain.
True
False
Wood used for construction and framing is referred to as:
Softwood
Lumber
Millwork
Cabinetry wood
The way that lumber is cut from a log affects its strength and grain.
True
False
The country or countries most responsible for deforestation of tropical wood are:
France England and the U.S.
The U.S
The U.S, Mexico, and England
None of the above.
When selecting wood a designer should look first for:
The correct hardwood, color and grain
The FSC tag or other third party certification
Whether it is hardwood or softwood
Grain and if the wood is seasoned.
Which of the following lists of places solid hardwood might be used is the least accurate?
A) Churches, schools and apartments
B) Living rooms, Kitchens and family rooms
C) Living rooms, basement family rooms and bathrooms
D) Condos, apartments and high end homes
Who sets requirements for labeling apparel and furnishings?
U.S. Federal Trade Commission
U.S. Textiles Commission
U.S. and European Trade Commission
No one does, labels are the responsibility of the manufacturer
The properties of a fiber include:
Length vs. diameter, cross sectional shape, surface contour and crimp
Length, crimp, cross sectional diameter, surface abrasion
Natural or Synthetic
All of the above
Denier is defined as:
Fiber thickness
Fiber type
Fiber surface
Fiber cross section
Characteristics of cotton include:
Soft, strong, good absorbency, blends well, washable
Low resistance to chemicals, good absorbancy, only dry cleanable
Cleans well, elastic resistance, strong, hygroscopic
All of the above
Protein fibers are Abaca, Coir, Silk, and Wool
True
False
Linen is crisp because of the following statement:
It is made from Flax, a plant
It is hygroscopic
It is the product of crushed flax seeds
Both a and b
There is a difference between a microfiber and a cotton fiber. Select the answer that best describes this difference.
Microfiber is soft, shrink resistant, and picks up dust
Cotton is easily cleaned, shrink resistant and picks up dust
Microfiber is cotton, just spun smaller
Cotton has more strength
If you were going to choose a textile to upholster a sofa for the luxury suite in a penthouse apartment, your best fiber choice would be:
Nylon
Virgin Wool
Silk
Olefin
Bamboo is desirable because it is renewable and has a low carbon footprint.
True
False
Wool has moderate abrasion resistance which means that it is not suitable for any upholstery.
True
False
Aramids improve:
Fire Safety
Mildew Resistance
UV resistance
Water repellancy
Please review swatches 1, 25 and 27. A drawback to synthetic fibers is that they:
Pill
Produce static electricity
Look shiny
Both 1 and 2
Name the fiber that is a synonym of Rayon
Viscose
Lyocell
Olefin
Viscous
Microfibers base characteristics are: (review swatch 12, 14, 16)
Shrink resistance and high strength
Stiff and does not drape well
Shrinks when washed with water but can be dry cleaned
Both 1 and 2
All cellulosic fibers produce natural textiles.
True
False
Laminate flooring is as durable as bamboo flooring.
True
False
If using resilient flooring, you would always use a resilient wall base.
True
False
Ceramic tiles are available in a range of:
sizes and patterns
colors and finishes
textures
natural stone looks
Pricing for tile is by the square yard
True
False
A client calls you to tell you the wood floor you specified has cupped. You tell him:
That is normal for solid hardwood. It will subside in a few weeks.
That is normal for solid hardwood but if it is undesirable you will have the floor finisher sand it one more time.
This is not normal for hardwood floors, they do not 'cup'.
That is not normal for hardwood floors, you will call the installer and supplier to site visit and determine the problem.
A flitch is a numbered stacked group of veneers.
True
False
