IDPX - Practice Exam CORRECTLY ANSWERED 2022

IDPX - Practice Exam CORRECTLY ANSWERED 2022With whom should the interior designer consult to determine where to locate the standing stacks in a library? A. mech engineer B. library planner C. structural engineer D. fire protection designer C. The structural engineer In specifying new window coverings and tracks to replace building standard window coverings, what coordination is MOST important for the ID to undertake? (choose 4 that apply) A. Verify the building owner approves of the change in the building's exterior appearance B. Asking the electrical engineer if the new light reflectance is detrimental C. Determine if the mech. engineer objects to the replacement plans D. getting approval from the client concerning the color of the coverings E. verifying with the manuf. that flammability does not pose a problem F. checking with the architect that the new coverings do not adversely effect the heating of the glass A. Verify the building owner approves of the change in the building's exterior appearance C. Determine if the mech. engineer objects to the replacement plans E. Verifying with the manuf. that flammability does not pose a problem F. checking with the architect that the new coverings do not adversely effect the heating of the glass In designing a new space, the ID can influence life safety MOST by coordinating with the consultant concerning what? Sprinklers Who is responsible for showing the telephone and data conduit runs on the drawings for a commercial design project? Electrical Engineer Who would be responsible for ordering and placing a stone top of a custom built reception desk that includes woodwork, stone, metal and a light fixture? Woodwork fabricator Who is responsible for verifying that a recessed downlight does not interfere with the ductwork shown on the mechanical plans? The interior designer The final responsibility of awarding a contract rests with the.. owner An interior designer has written furniture specs for a project and has put the job out for bid to several dealerships. In this situation, purchase orders are MOST likely to be written by the... Dealership. Who is responsible for determining the location and general conditions of existing light fixtures as part of a due diligence investigation? The Interior Designer. Which type of chart is MOST often used with complex projects to show critical tasks and their associated times? CPM chart One of the primary advantages of a full wall schedule is that it.. involves the ENTIRE PROJECT TEAM in the scheduling! The interior designer is responsible for which of the following aspects of consultant coordination ? A. Giving the electrical engineer information about the client's equipment B. Providing the mechanical engineer with the occupant load for each space D. Making sure the final drawings and specifications are coordinated F. Giving the elec. engineer the designers preferred choices for luminaires When coordinating with a security consultant, the ID's drawing should show The positioning of the required lighting. Thermostat locations are determined by the ... The mechanical engineer. In which of the following building types are fire-resistive construction requirements likely to be greatest? Type 1, Type II-A, Type II-B Furniture budgets can be accurately estimated by the.. (which 2 parties?) The interior designer and the furniture dealer. Which of the following pairs of building code requirements is MOST critical for the ID to know before starting the preliminary space planning? The Number of exits & the Maximum distance to exits In addition to meeting the requirements of the ADA, what other accessibility requirements should the ID be most concerned with when doing design development for a commercial project? B. Scoping provisions of the local building code Most building codes in the U.S. are established by .. LOCAL governments! ASTM is a(n) Industry standard- writing organization If you have a large sprinklered hotel ballroom, which requires 3 exits, two of the exits must be separated by at least 1/3 of the diagonal distance of the room. Where does the code require the third exit to be located? A reasonable distance from the others. Which of the following partition wall assemblies would be the least expensive to provide a 1-hr fire rating in a Type V-A building? one layer of 5/8 TYPE X gypsum board, on each side of metal studs. In starting a design project in a multi-use building, which info. would an ID need to determine? Construction type, Adjacent occupancies, Sprinkler conditions. When working under the requirements of the IECC, (International Energy Conservation Code) the Interior designer will MOST likely use which method to assist in the lighting design of a commercial project? The Space-by-Space method In order to specify an acceptable type of wall covering, which of the following test should a designer require that the wallcovering pass? The Steiner tunnel test A designer is developing a space plan for a full floor tenant in a high-rise building. The designer needs to know which of the following to determine the max. travel distance allowed by the IBC? (2 things) The occupancy classification & whether the building is sprinklered Which of the following are correct statements about corridors? A. Corridors are part of the exit access. C. Corridors must be used exclusively for egress. E. Corridors are included in calculating travel distance. An occupant load calc. has shown that an office suite requires a total of 71 inches of egress width and two exit doors. In order to meet all IBC requirements and all ADA requirements, what are the minimum door widths that should be used? One 36" door, and One 42" door. *Two 36" doors are not meeting ADA requirements What is the proper height of the top of an ADA handrail? 36" A.F.F. maximum height. A building that carries a gold rating has been designed and certified under what system? LEED In which building type are fire-resistive construction requirements likely to be least restrictive? Type IV A client approached a designer to remodel a large mansion into a restaurant and nightclub. Before accepting commission or beginning any work, with whom should the designer consult? The Zoning Department. Which of the following is the BEST choice for safety glazing in a hazardous location ? (two types_) tempered glass laminated glass Which test is MOST frequently used to evaluate carpet in the US? The methenamine pill test In a fully sprinklered bldg, how many sprinklers would be required in a room measuring 20 ft x 25 ft? 4 sprinklers (sprinklers can be spaced every 15 feet max, and from the walls are to be 7' foot away) The two most important factors in determining the # of exits required for a particular room or space are the? Occupancy and the occupant load. The three parts of a means of egress are the.. 1.) Exit access 2.) Exit 3.) Exit discharge Which of the following organizations or standards establishes VOC limits on indoor air quality for furniture systems? BIFMA Exits are always... protected by fire resistance rated construction. Which of the following are the two main factors used to determine whether a space must have more than one exit? occupant load, and occupancy. According to BOMA, what is used to determine the amount of lease space the client will be paying for? Building Load factor BLF When remodeling a toilet room to make it accessible, the ID Finds it impossible to provide adequate clearance on one side of the door. what is the BEST course of action? Specify a power assisted door opener that meets ADA stanards and incorporate this into the design. In developing a signage system for a healthcare clinic, the designer decides the room ID signs should be mounted perpendicular to the wall near the door to each room. Which is the greatest concern in the design work? B. That the Braille lettering is raised above the surface C. Whether or not the width of the accessible route is reduced D. The mounting height to the center of the sign F. Whether or not the lettering is uppercase **Not as important: The color of the lettering or the use of a specific ADA font. In planning an efficient mountain cabin, what is the minimum floor area that an ID could plan for each of the kids bedrooms? 70 sq. ft. All bedrooms must be at minimum 7'x10' ft. What type of sink is best for barrier-free design? wall hung sink An interior designer is evaluating alternatives for a particular building product as it relates to sustainability. The ID would most likely use a(n) ? LCA- A life cycle assessment Under what conditions would a 1 3/4 inch thick hollow metal door be used? When a fire rating of over 90 min. and high security and durability are required. What type of system would be MOST appropriate in a large commercial remodeling project where a decorative acoustical ceiling and plenum access are required? D. concealed spline. Safety glazing is required in which of the following? B. glass sidelights next to a solid wood door C. shower doors D. full-height glass panels less than 12" from a door. When selecting and detailing window coverings for a building, what is the MOST important consideration to coordinate with the mech. engineer? Distance between the window and the window covering. What is the Interior Designer's BEST course of action if a client wants to remove part of a partition thought to be a bearing wall? Have a structural engineer or architect review the problem and make a recommendation. A client has requested that special security protection be provided at a reasonable cost for critical paper files containing trade secrets. For the file room, the interior designer should suggest what security feature? install CARD READERS at the doors leading to the file room. If all of the following are present, what MUST be modified to achieve acoustic separation in a perimeter office? A. acoustical tiles B. gypsum wallboard C. convector D. batt insulation Convector. During the DD phase of a planning a large classroom, which of the following methods could be used to reduce potential noise problems in a room whose exact shape has not yet been determined? B. Minimize the length of the wall separating the classroom from the NOISIEST adjacent room. C. Plan to install sound-absorbent material on the walls of the classroom. D. Study ways to increase the transmission loss of the rooms partitions. F. Locate the doors to the classroom away from doors of nearby rooms. * think staggering of doors A device used to protect against fires from faulty wiring is what? Arc-fault interrupter. During DD of a commercial office space, the interior designer can minimize energy use by coordinating space planning with.. what? Daylighting zones In most situations, the application for a building permit is made by the.. contractor. What is the SAFEST type of glazing to use in a sidelight adjacent to a door? TEMPERED. Which of the following must have AT LEAST a Class III or C fire rating? Wainscoting The designer can design details to accommodate building movement caused by which of the following forces? (choose 3) A. building expansion B. floor deflection C. foundation settlement D. seismic events E. thermal expansion F. wind sway B floor deflection D seismic events F wind sway A residential client with a one-story house wants to remove an 8 ft section of a loadbearing wall to make an opening between two existing rooms. What is the MOST appropriate advice the interior designer can give? The opening CAN be framed, but a structural engineer is needed. Which type of structural system in an existing building would allow for the easiest penetration for a new stair between 2 floors? BEAM AND GIRDER STEEL is the easiest to penetrate for a new stair. What type of system would be BEST for an open office plan so the heating and cooling for each workstation could be individually controlled? All-air system (think thermostats)