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RIDQC STUDENT MANUAL STUDY
GUIDE 2026|COMPREHENSIVE Q&A
Symmetrical - correct-answer - The "Mirror" effect, or when one object is
reflected across a plane to create another instance of itself.
Symmetrical Balance - correct-answer - Often associated with formal rooms or
traditional interiors. Consider this when choosing objects for a mantle.
Asymetrical balance - correct-answer - distribution achieved by arranging non-
identical elements on both sides of an imaginary center line on the screen.
(Associated with contemporary, casual, or country interiors)
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Rhythm - correct-answer - involves the repetition of elements in space. Can
provide a theme for a room that the eye enjoys following. (Ex: Stadium Seats can
create rhythm and balance)
Emphasis - correct-answer - the focal point of a space or object. (Ex. fireplace or
large window)
Structural Patterns - correct-answer - Those usually created by architectural
members or decorative construction techniques and are three-dimensional.
Applied Pattern - correct-answer - Typically a decorative design used on a flat
surface and is almost always based on the repetition of smaller design motifs.
Ornamentation - correct-answer - Visual extras added to enrich a design.
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Normal Traffic Pattern - correct-answer - 24"-30", but 36" or more is best.
Comfortable range of distance for conversation - correct-answer - 4 and 10 feet
Patterns - correct-answer - Create perceived textures.
The most used materials for both structural
soundness and interior enhancement are: - correct-answer - 1) wood, both soft
and hard, 2) masonry, that is
stone and manufactured materials such as brick,
concrete block, tile, mud brick and gypsum block,
3) metals such as iron, steel, aluminum, brass,
bronze, chromium and copper 4) glass, which
can be transparent, mirrored or opaque and 5)
plastics, which are made by chemically combining
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various resins or other ingredients with
petroleum, and 6) other new materials,
sometimes called hybrids, which result from new
processes of production that often combine
natural and man-made materials. An example
would be recycled rubber and cork mixed with
plastic to form floor tile.
Concrete - correct-answer - a wet combination of cement, aggregate and water
mixed together.
Cement - correct-answer - A dry mix of chalk and clay ground into fine particles
then heated until they fuse together to form ball-shaped particles of cement
clinker.
RIDQC STUDENT MANUAL STUDY
GUIDE 2026|COMPREHENSIVE Q&A
Symmetrical - correct-answer - The "Mirror" effect, or when one object is
reflected across a plane to create another instance of itself.
Symmetrical Balance - correct-answer - Often associated with formal rooms or
traditional interiors. Consider this when choosing objects for a mantle.
Asymetrical balance - correct-answer - distribution achieved by arranging non-
identical elements on both sides of an imaginary center line on the screen.
(Associated with contemporary, casual, or country interiors)
,2|Page
Rhythm - correct-answer - involves the repetition of elements in space. Can
provide a theme for a room that the eye enjoys following. (Ex: Stadium Seats can
create rhythm and balance)
Emphasis - correct-answer - the focal point of a space or object. (Ex. fireplace or
large window)
Structural Patterns - correct-answer - Those usually created by architectural
members or decorative construction techniques and are three-dimensional.
Applied Pattern - correct-answer - Typically a decorative design used on a flat
surface and is almost always based on the repetition of smaller design motifs.
Ornamentation - correct-answer - Visual extras added to enrich a design.
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Normal Traffic Pattern - correct-answer - 24"-30", but 36" or more is best.
Comfortable range of distance for conversation - correct-answer - 4 and 10 feet
Patterns - correct-answer - Create perceived textures.
The most used materials for both structural
soundness and interior enhancement are: - correct-answer - 1) wood, both soft
and hard, 2) masonry, that is
stone and manufactured materials such as brick,
concrete block, tile, mud brick and gypsum block,
3) metals such as iron, steel, aluminum, brass,
bronze, chromium and copper 4) glass, which
can be transparent, mirrored or opaque and 5)
plastics, which are made by chemically combining
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various resins or other ingredients with
petroleum, and 6) other new materials,
sometimes called hybrids, which result from new
processes of production that often combine
natural and man-made materials. An example
would be recycled rubber and cork mixed with
plastic to form floor tile.
Concrete - correct-answer - a wet combination of cement, aggregate and water
mixed together.
Cement - correct-answer - A dry mix of chalk and clay ground into fine particles
then heated until they fuse together to form ball-shaped particles of cement
clinker.
