Question 1

Your client has a very limited budget for design services, and the scope of the project warrants mechanical and

electrical engineering specification.

What should you do?

Options :

A : Reduce your scope to reduce the fee, and contract with a mechanical/electrical engineer for an outline specification.

B : Recommend that the client work with a contractor to provide design-build services for mechanical/electrical work

C : Request that the client contract directly with a mechanical/electrical engineer for limited services to review your drawings

D : Insist that your client increase the design budget to cover the necessary mechanical/electrical design services

Answer: B

Question 2

The requirements for how bidders should propose a substitution is found in the __________.

Options :

A : Advertisement to bid

B : Bidding procedures

C : Instructions to bidders

D : General conditions

Answer: C

Question 3

At the end of a commercial project, why should you require the HVAC system to be balanced?

Options :

A : To verify that air quality levels are within the design specifications

B : To detect significant air leaks in ductwork

C : To adjust air flow at each device location to meet the criteria in the engineer-s design

D : To determine that each office is receiving the amount of outside air required by the design

Answer: C

Question 4

For a client who wants to hire the best contractor for a project a the best price and limit potentially nonqualified companies, the interior designer should suggest __________.

Options :

A : An invitation to bid

B : An advertisement to bid

C : Prequalification of bidders

D : A negotiated contract

Answer: C

Question 5

Buildings constructed prior to which year is likely to contain spray-on fireproofing and insulation containing asbestos?

Options :

A : 1968

B : 1970

C : 1973

D : 1978

Answer: C