NCIDQ - Multiple Choice Review - Ch. 8, 10, 12, 14, 15

Even in an interior environment, brass, bronze, and copper would most likely tarnish to some degree, while stainless steel would maintain its appearance.

In any situation that involves or might involve a structural question, an engineer or architect should be consulted.

Wire and float glass do not meet the requirements of either ANSI Z97.1 or 16 CFR Part 1201 and are not considered safety glazing. Although there are some types of laminate glazing that meet the requirements, most are not considered safety glazing.

Dark values tend to make surfaces "close in" as do heavy textures. The two in combination would lower the apparent ceiling height.

Manipulating scale through the physical placement of walls, ceilings, and other architectural elements would be most likely to create the feeling of intimacy. The use of pattern, texture, and color, while important elements in setting a mood, can be neutralized if the physical size of the space is too great.

As shown in figure 8.10 (Ballast text), more black is added to a hue (color), the hue becomes a shade. A tone is created by adding gray.

Although wallpaper can be used to show all the option choices listed, it is most commonly used for pattern because of the reptitive nature of wallpaper printing.

Sometimes outlets are shown on the furniture plan and on the partition plan in small residential projects, but thy would always be found on the power plan.

The contractor is the person typically responsible for submitting the plans and specifications to the building department, along with the application for a permit.

The second choice is the simplest and most reliable because it puts the entire burden of matching the existing finish on the contractor and painting subcontractor. They are the people most likely to have the knowledge and experience to make the match. Also, putting the notes on the drawings and specifications ensures that the general contractor would be responsible for correcting the finish if it did not match.

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The interior designer is ultimately responsible for coordinating the drawings of the various consultants.

Because warm colors tend to advance and darker values tend to make objects look heavier, option B is the best choice, especially when the sofa is contrasted with a lighter background.

Although there are several ways to achieve a 1-hour rating, a single layer of 5/8 in Type X wallboard is the easiest and least expensive. The size of the studs is not a critical variable. Two layers of 1/2 in wallboard or special 3/4 in rated wallboard would work but these are more than is required. 1/2 in Type X wallboard can only achieve a 45-minutes rating unless there is a veneer finish.

Although the sheet material indicated may help minimize squeaking, the fact that a wood floor is shown over a concrete floor should indicate that the material shown is a vapor barrier.

A base bid with approved equal specifically lists one product and requires that the interior designer has final approval before any other product is substituted. The other options leave the exact choice up to the contractor. Although a reference or performance specification could be written to make it very likely that the final product was acceptable, the base bid would ensure it.

Option A is incorrect because both the interior designer and client must agree to the use of a contractor-selected product. Option C is incorrect because the alternate product must be reviewed and approved by the interior designer, not just the contractor. Option B is incorrect because the intent of the "or approved equal" language is to permit equal products, although sometimes the alternate does turn out to be better than the one specified.

A resilient channel allows the gypsum wallboard attached to it to "bounce" when sound strikes it and minimizes the transmission of sound through the wall

Because windows are part of the architectural work in a building, a window schedule would not be found on interior drawings.

Part 3, Execution, is the portion of any standard specification section that always contains installation or application requirements.

Although the mechanical engineer designs and locates the ductwork along with the supply-air diffusers and return-air grilles, the portions of the mechanical system that are exposed on the ceiling, like the return-air grilles, should be shown on the interior design drawings.

This is a symbol of a three-way switch, which allows control from two locations. Refer to Figure 14.19 Ballast Text. A four-way switch allows control from three locations.

The methods in options A and C are useful in writing concise specifications but are not as good as using industry standards, which eliminate a great deal of text. Option B is incorrect because a descriptive specification requires lengthy text to fully and accurately describe what a specifier wants.

A proprietary specification calls out one single item by brand name, manufacturer, and model number. With a proprietary specification, the interior designer can also require that a sample be submitted to further verify that the item meets the project needs, but this method alone is not the best way.

Both the Axminster and Wilton processes allow for complex patterns, but only the Wilton allows for varying pile heights.

Type I vinyl wall covering is the lightest weight of the three types and is appropriate for residential use. There is no type IV wallcovering.

Both nylon and polyester carpet over a cushion would be acceptable options for this application. Of the two remaining options, wool would be least desirable because of its high cost, which could be substantial in a building with a large floor area, such as a hotel.

Parquet flooring can be mastic-applied easily over most existing residential subfloors or finishes floors or over a new subfloor. On a square-foot basis, the parquet would be least expensive considering both materials and installation.

The courts have held in many past cases that information in the specifications takes precedence over the other documents in the case of conflicts. This provision is often written into contracts.

Cost estimates are never placed in the project manual, because the project manual is used for bidding. Including a cost estimate would defeat the purpose of bidding.

Caulking or sealant seals the gap between butt glazing. A glazing bead cushions the glass against the frame. Glazing tape or putty cushions the glass against the frame. Setting blocks support the weight of the glass and separate it from the frame.

The entry to a restaurant is a place that could be slippery due to spills or people tracking in snow, mud, or water, so a rough surface is best. A flamed-finish granite would have the roughest surface of the four options given.

Sheet vinyl minimizes the number of joints and is resistant to grease, oils, and water.

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Building codes generally only require flame-spread classifications for wall finishes. Other types of woodwork such as bookshelves, cabinets, and door and window trim are not regulated.

The noise created by a door closer might be objectionable for the short time the door was cloting, but it would have no effect on privacy once the door was closed.

By definition, curtains are generally not intended to be opened.

Because slate does not have a uniform thickness and a concrete subfloor above grade may deflect and cause cracking, the best installation is a thick-set method with a cleavage membrane. The thick-set method allows the tile setter to adjust the bed according to the exact thickness of each stone, and a cleavage membrane (with reinforcement) allows the finish floor to float above any slight deflection of the concrete floor.

The ceiling suspension main runners are a descriptive specification. The hangar wires are a reference standard specification. The runners are also a reference standard specification because the wording refers to the reference standards of the studs.

Proprietary specifications refer to specifications that specify a particular manufacturer's product. These specifications give the interior designer complete control over the selection of materials and products used in a project. They are easier to write and tend to be shorter compared to other types of specifications. However, they have the drawback of not allowing for competitive bidding, which may limit the contractor's options. Additionally, proprietary specifications may require the use of materials or products that are difficult to find or expensive to procure, and they may also have longer delivery times.

A mortise lock offers a variety of locking functions and is durable enough for the heavy use of an office building. The other lock types could be used, but tehy are not the most appropriate.

A 1-1/2 hour rated door should be used in a 2-hour rated stairway enclosure. This is because the door should have a fire rating that is equal to or greater than the fire rating of the enclosure it is being installed in. In this case, a 1-1/2 hour rated door meets the requirement for a 2-hour rated stairway enclosure, ensuring proper fire protection and safety.

Panic hardware is only required on exit doors where specifically called for by the building code, usually in occupancies such as schools and assembly areas. This may include a 1-hour rated door, but not necessarily.

To accentuate the rough wall, you would want grazing light. Among the choices listed, point sources close to the wall such as recessed incandescents would do the job best. the other types of lighting would tend to flatten the surface.

Because highly saturated, complementary colors reinforce each other, "D" would create the highest contrast and be the easiest to see for people of all ages.

An underfloor raceway systems uses metal enclosures buried in the concrete floor slab. The selection would obviously involve the electrical consultant and the architect because this is part of the architectural work. The structural engineer would also be involved because the size, spacing, and configurations of the system affects the thickness of the slab and its reinforcing.

The specifications should be outlined an begun while the drawings are being done. The specifications writer and the job captain should be in constant contact while both documents are being completed, to minimize conflicts.

The Prang system (also known as the Brewster system) is simply the familiar color wheel with the primary and secondary colors organized in a circle.

option A is incorrect - A solid-core wood door in a steel frame could be used to meet the condition. option D is incorrect - A smoke-proof opening can be achieved with a wood door as well as with a hollow metal door. option A is incorrect - C is a possible choice, but minimal maintenance under heavy use does not necessarily imply a metal door.

Plenum access precludes the use of gypsum wall board for the ceiling. Both integrated ceilings and linear metal strip ceilings provide some access, but their cost in a large commercial project would not be warranted. An integrated ceiling may be a good choice, but the question does not give enough information about the parameters of the problem to make this a reasonable opinion.