INDS101 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
What 3 primary needs do residential designers address? - ANS Family, social, and functional
needs
What 2 project focus areas are designers required to address that affect residential space? -
ANS Building codes and safety issues that affect the residential space
What types of projects fall under the commercial design sector? - ANS Fast paced, larger
scale, and more complex. Offices, institutions, healthcare, etc.
Define commercial design? - ANS Involves the design of public spaces for the purpose of
private and nonprofit business.
Commercial design projects must be executed in adherence to what 3 types of codes? -
ANS Building, fire safety, and accessibility
In the design of hospitality projects, what is the leading factor for beginning the project? -
ANS A carefully researched and developed design concept that clarifies both the problem
presented by the client and the expected solutions
In hospitality lodging/hotel design, which space is the primary revenue producer? -
ANS Guest Rooms
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, What is considered in restaurant design before any actual interior design decisions are made? -
ANS Competition, expected revenues, and the target guests.
What are the primary goals of retail design? - ANS Addresses shopping experiences, helps
retailer sell merchandise
Which specialty is the largest of the commercial interior design specialty areas? -
ANS Corporate and professional office
What are the 2 key factors to consider in the design of corporate offices? - ANS Work and
communication patterns
The design of senior living facilities involves the specification of materials and products for
residents who use what type of mobility devices? - ANS Wheelchairs or walkers
When specifying materials and color for senior living facilities, what must be considered to
enhance safety as residents move through common spaces? - ANS Reduced Visual Acuity
What does the acronym ADA mean? - ANS The American with Disabilities Act
Why are residencies and commercial buildings that have significant historical value important? -
ANS For a community to understand its roots
What does "restoration" mean? - ANS To carefully return a structure to its original
appearance and integrity
What is adaptive reuse? - ANS Involves modifying a structure and its interior from one use to
a relatively different or even totally different use.
What are 2 crucial abilities for a designer to be successful in the healthcare specialty? -
ANS Know enough about the medical specialty, be sure the spaces and specifications will
support the functions
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ANSWERS 100% PASS
What 3 primary needs do residential designers address? - ANS Family, social, and functional
needs
What 2 project focus areas are designers required to address that affect residential space? -
ANS Building codes and safety issues that affect the residential space
What types of projects fall under the commercial design sector? - ANS Fast paced, larger
scale, and more complex. Offices, institutions, healthcare, etc.
Define commercial design? - ANS Involves the design of public spaces for the purpose of
private and nonprofit business.
Commercial design projects must be executed in adherence to what 3 types of codes? -
ANS Building, fire safety, and accessibility
In the design of hospitality projects, what is the leading factor for beginning the project? -
ANS A carefully researched and developed design concept that clarifies both the problem
presented by the client and the expected solutions
In hospitality lodging/hotel design, which space is the primary revenue producer? -
ANS Guest Rooms
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, What is considered in restaurant design before any actual interior design decisions are made? -
ANS Competition, expected revenues, and the target guests.
What are the primary goals of retail design? - ANS Addresses shopping experiences, helps
retailer sell merchandise
Which specialty is the largest of the commercial interior design specialty areas? -
ANS Corporate and professional office
What are the 2 key factors to consider in the design of corporate offices? - ANS Work and
communication patterns
The design of senior living facilities involves the specification of materials and products for
residents who use what type of mobility devices? - ANS Wheelchairs or walkers
When specifying materials and color for senior living facilities, what must be considered to
enhance safety as residents move through common spaces? - ANS Reduced Visual Acuity
What does the acronym ADA mean? - ANS The American with Disabilities Act
Why are residencies and commercial buildings that have significant historical value important? -
ANS For a community to understand its roots
What does "restoration" mean? - ANS To carefully return a structure to its original
appearance and integrity
What is adaptive reuse? - ANS Involves modifying a structure and its interior from one use to
a relatively different or even totally different use.
What are 2 crucial abilities for a designer to be successful in the healthcare specialty? -
ANS Know enough about the medical specialty, be sure the spaces and specifications will
support the functions
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