You are updating a sunroom for your client, which will be used primarily during daytime
hours. Your client likes vibrant colors and does not want the upholstery fabric to look
"washed out." Since you know that the dominant lighting source will intensify colors similar
to itself and will neutralize the complementary colors, the best color choice would be:
a. blue
b. orange
c. white
d. red - ANSWER a. Blue (daylight will enhance blue color)
A dining room has an abundance of trim moulding and built-in corner cupboard. Painting
this woodwork a satin finish of the wall color will:
a. Emphasize this detail
b. De-emphasize and diminish the room size
c. Contribute to the rooms spaciousness
d. Highlight wood and interest in its detail - ANSWER c. Contribute to the rooms spa-
ciousness ( since it is the same color, ,ales the cupboard recede, creating a spacious feeling,
however it does not actually contribute to the physical spaciousness of the room, only the
perception)
Proxemics might assist a designer in:
a. deciding on the size of a doctor's examination room
b. determining where to locate the office of the president within an office suite
c. planning the size and shape of a conference table
d. making decisions about the type and spacing of seating in an audiovisual presentation
room - ANSWER d. making decisions about the type and spacing of seating in an audio-
visual presentation room
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,Proxemics is the application of knowledge about personal space needs to actual space plan-
ning. Determining the design of seating where people will be close to each other is the most
likely situation for the four options where proxemics would be used
A design concept statement for a public gathering area around a fireplace in a ski lodge
would probably not include:
a. dimensions of the fireplace
b. general seating group concept/ layout
c. types of finish materials
d. methods of lighting the space - ANSWER a. dimensions of the fireplace
The fireplace is the most detailed aspect of the options and would probably least affect the
overall design and feeling of the space
The most cost effective design strategy a designer can use to maximize daylight involves:
a. changing the type of glazing
b. increasing the head height if glazing
c. installing a light shelf
d. specifying a highly reflective paint - ANSWER specifying a highly reflective paint
most cost effective option
To create the most vivid and easily perceived color-coding system in an elderly housing facil-
ity, the interior designer should use which of the following combinations?
a. Bright color against a background of non-complimentary color
b. Light colors on a dark background
c. Dark colors on a light background
d. Both b and c - ANSWER d. Both b and c
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,(non-complementary colors may be too close to each other in hue; their difference may be
too subtle)
Both B & C would work because highly saturated, complementary colors reinforce each
other. The goal is to create the highest contrast and be easiest to see for people of all ages.
Per ADA accessibility guidelines for signage, signs are more legible for persons with low vi-
sion when characters contrast as much as possible with their background.
Which design elements could be used to lower the apparent height of a ceiling?
a. Dark, highly textured ceiling
b. String horizontal lines on the wall
c. Fine-grained patterns on the ceiling and dark walls
d. Light ceiling and textured walls - ANSWER a. Dark, highly textured ceiling
You have been hired to design an office for a pediatric psychiatrist specializing in anxiety dis-
orders. In conceptual terms, the color scheme you would recommend would be:
a. analogous with cool colors
b. analogous with warm colors
c. triad
d. split complementary
e. entirely red color - ANSWER a. analogous with cool colors
If the interior is meant for sedentary tasks, for severe use of the eye or mind, it is best to:
a. increase the brightness of the environment
b. reduce the brightness of the environment
c. use medium tones of color on the walls, floors, and equipment with extra light over tasks
d. both b and c - ANSWER d. both b and c
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, Contrast is important in lighting, however, excessive contrast causes the iris to open and
close constantly as it tried to compensate for variations in the illumination, causing eye
strain and fatigue. Brightness ratios typically range 3:1 between the task & immediate sur-
roundings, 5:1 between the task & nearby general surroundings, and 10:1 between the task
and remote surrounds. Excessive brightness contrast can cause glare and make seeing diffi-
cult and promote eye fatigue.
Uniformity of lighting is comfortable and pleasant, however, complete uniformity is not usu-
ally desirable and makes a space dull & monotonous.
A task-ambient lighting system creates a pleasant work environment. This system provides
general background illumination levels with separate light fixtures used at individual work-
stations. More light is located at the task. These systems are energy-efficient and respond to
individual lighting needs.
An indirect lighting system with local, adjustable task lighting would be appropriate for a
room with computer terminals in order to avoid glare.
The sum of all color pigments gives you what color?
a. White
b. Black
c. Red
d. Brown - ANSWER b. Black
Colors created with pigments are called subtractive colors, while colors created with light are
called additive colors. When all colors of light are present in equal amounts, you get white
light.
Which pigment color absorbs the most light?
a. Red
b. Blue
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hours. Your client likes vibrant colors and does not want the upholstery fabric to look
"washed out." Since you know that the dominant lighting source will intensify colors similar
to itself and will neutralize the complementary colors, the best color choice would be:
a. blue
b. orange
c. white
d. red - ANSWER a. Blue (daylight will enhance blue color)
A dining room has an abundance of trim moulding and built-in corner cupboard. Painting
this woodwork a satin finish of the wall color will:
a. Emphasize this detail
b. De-emphasize and diminish the room size
c. Contribute to the rooms spaciousness
d. Highlight wood and interest in its detail - ANSWER c. Contribute to the rooms spa-
ciousness ( since it is the same color, ,ales the cupboard recede, creating a spacious feeling,
however it does not actually contribute to the physical spaciousness of the room, only the
perception)
Proxemics might assist a designer in:
a. deciding on the size of a doctor's examination room
b. determining where to locate the office of the president within an office suite
c. planning the size and shape of a conference table
d. making decisions about the type and spacing of seating in an audiovisual presentation
room - ANSWER d. making decisions about the type and spacing of seating in an audio-
visual presentation room
1
,Proxemics is the application of knowledge about personal space needs to actual space plan-
ning. Determining the design of seating where people will be close to each other is the most
likely situation for the four options where proxemics would be used
A design concept statement for a public gathering area around a fireplace in a ski lodge
would probably not include:
a. dimensions of the fireplace
b. general seating group concept/ layout
c. types of finish materials
d. methods of lighting the space - ANSWER a. dimensions of the fireplace
The fireplace is the most detailed aspect of the options and would probably least affect the
overall design and feeling of the space
The most cost effective design strategy a designer can use to maximize daylight involves:
a. changing the type of glazing
b. increasing the head height if glazing
c. installing a light shelf
d. specifying a highly reflective paint - ANSWER specifying a highly reflective paint
most cost effective option
To create the most vivid and easily perceived color-coding system in an elderly housing facil-
ity, the interior designer should use which of the following combinations?
a. Bright color against a background of non-complimentary color
b. Light colors on a dark background
c. Dark colors on a light background
d. Both b and c - ANSWER d. Both b and c
2
,(non-complementary colors may be too close to each other in hue; their difference may be
too subtle)
Both B & C would work because highly saturated, complementary colors reinforce each
other. The goal is to create the highest contrast and be easiest to see for people of all ages.
Per ADA accessibility guidelines for signage, signs are more legible for persons with low vi-
sion when characters contrast as much as possible with their background.
Which design elements could be used to lower the apparent height of a ceiling?
a. Dark, highly textured ceiling
b. String horizontal lines on the wall
c. Fine-grained patterns on the ceiling and dark walls
d. Light ceiling and textured walls - ANSWER a. Dark, highly textured ceiling
You have been hired to design an office for a pediatric psychiatrist specializing in anxiety dis-
orders. In conceptual terms, the color scheme you would recommend would be:
a. analogous with cool colors
b. analogous with warm colors
c. triad
d. split complementary
e. entirely red color - ANSWER a. analogous with cool colors
If the interior is meant for sedentary tasks, for severe use of the eye or mind, it is best to:
a. increase the brightness of the environment
b. reduce the brightness of the environment
c. use medium tones of color on the walls, floors, and equipment with extra light over tasks
d. both b and c - ANSWER d. both b and c
3
, Contrast is important in lighting, however, excessive contrast causes the iris to open and
close constantly as it tried to compensate for variations in the illumination, causing eye
strain and fatigue. Brightness ratios typically range 3:1 between the task & immediate sur-
roundings, 5:1 between the task & nearby general surroundings, and 10:1 between the task
and remote surrounds. Excessive brightness contrast can cause glare and make seeing diffi-
cult and promote eye fatigue.
Uniformity of lighting is comfortable and pleasant, however, complete uniformity is not usu-
ally desirable and makes a space dull & monotonous.
A task-ambient lighting system creates a pleasant work environment. This system provides
general background illumination levels with separate light fixtures used at individual work-
stations. More light is located at the task. These systems are energy-efficient and respond to
individual lighting needs.
An indirect lighting system with local, adjustable task lighting would be appropriate for a
room with computer terminals in order to avoid glare.
The sum of all color pigments gives you what color?
a. White
b. Black
c. Red
d. Brown - ANSWER b. Black
Colors created with pigments are called subtractive colors, while colors created with light are
called additive colors. When all colors of light are present in equal amounts, you get white
light.
Which pigment color absorbs the most light?
a. Red
b. Blue
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