Question 1

Prior to the contract document phase, a designer should meet with a client for what purpose?

Options :

A : Having the client understand and approve the finalized drawing layout

B : Determining what the client’s overall budget is for non-fixed furnishings

C : Reviewing and giving the client the written proposals for all items to be purchased

D : Submitting copies of the furniture specifications the designer will be sending to vendors

Answer: B

Question 2

The project team is reviewing a mock-up of a faux plaster ceiling finish. The mock-up is a 4'x4' board on an easel in the contractor’s construction trailer. What should the designer request?

Options :

A : A larger mock-up with the adjacent wall and light fixture finishes

B : Three mock-ups with different shades of plaster and softer ambient lighting

C : To view the sample horizontally from below and with lighting similar to the design

Answer: C

Question 3

Which characteristic of a water closet is MOST likely to impact the partition layout?

Options :

A : Flow rate

B : Carrier type

C : Mounting height

D : Flush valve finish

Answer: B

Question 4

A designer is working on a joint venture project with a local engineering firm for a large university project. What drawing system will BEST incorporate coordination of project information?

Options :

A : Facility condition index (FCI)

B : Building information modeling (BIM)

C : Project life cycle management (PLM)

D : Virtual design and construction project manager (VDC)

Answer: B

Question 5

To reduce radon levels in a home, it is recommended that the

Options :

A : crawl space is ventilated

B : building is depressurized

C : basement windows are sealed

D : expansion joints are installed at slabs-on-grade

Answer: A