Interior Design Questions and Answers





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1. Recommended illumination level in Cafeteria
a) 120 lux
b) 0 lux
c) 12 lux
d) 150 lux

Answer: d

2. What is "throne and Klismos" ?
a) Greek chairs
b) Romanesque stool
c) Type of wall
d) Illumination level

Answer: a

3. X-chair is the most famous example of furniture from period.
a) Greek
b) Early renaissance
c) Egyptian
d) Modern

Answer: b

4. Cool colours
a) Purple and White
b) Blue and Green
c) White
d) Black

Answer: b

5. Warm colour
a) Red and Yellow
b) Blue and Green
c) Orange and Yellow
d) White and Black

Answer: a

6. _______ is the study of human dimensions and parameters.
a) Ergonomics
b) Sociology
c) Acoustics
d) Ecology

Answer: a

7. The height of the seat should be less than that of table top.
a) 27 to 30 cm
b) 10 cm
c) 56 cm
d) 90 cm

Answer: a

8. Minimum width of the corridor is
a) 100 cm
b) 5 cm
c) 30 cm
d) 1200 mm

Answer: d

9. Urinal bowls should have the height of
a) 380 cm
b) 20 cm
c) 500 cm
d) 1000 cm

Answer: a

10. ______ is the horizontal distance between the face of the first and last risers.
a) Tread
b) Rise
c) Baluster
d) Going

Answer: d

11. In an armchair for leisure, the angle between the back-rest and seat should be
a) 50 degrees
b) 23 degrees
c) 100 degrees
d) 105-110 degrees

Answer: d

12. Lily and aquarium are the types of
a) Pools
b) Water
c) Interior space
d) Finishes

Answer: a

13. Asphalt tile and vinyl tile are
a) Resilient floorings
b) Wooden
c) Draperies
d) Ordinary floor

Answer: a

14. The vertical portion between each tread on the stair is called
a) Winder
b) Riser
c) Going
d) Nosing

Answer: b

15. Brown and Beige are the examples of what colour scheme ?
a) Neutral
b) Complimentary
c) Opposite
d) Like

Answer: a

16. According to standards maximum number of steps between landings is
a) 18
b) 20
c) 12
d) 16

Answer: c

17. List of primary colours
a) Red, Blue, Yellow
b) Green, Blue, White
c) Grey, Black, White
d) Purple, Violet, Pink

Answer: a

18. The middle horizontal member of the shutter is called
a) Median rail
b) Lock rail
c) Sill rail
d) Mid rail

Answer: b

19. A paint normally consists of components.
a) 3
b) 5
c) 4
d) 6

Answer: d

20. Flaking is the defects of
a) Painting
b) Plastering
c) Timber
d) Interior

Answer: a

21. The act of darkening a colour by adding black is known as
a) Tone
b) Shade
c) Tint
d) None of the above

Answer: b

22. Slightly darkening a colour by adding gray will be
a) Tint
b) Shade
c) Tone
d) None of the above

Answer: c

23. Which among this is not a principle of interior design ?
a) Point
b) Scale
c) Emphasis
d) Contrast

Answer: a

24. The methods which is not used in order to achieve rhythm is
a) Repetition
b) Disorder
c) Alternation
d) Progression

Answer: b

25. The colours preferred in operation theatres of hospital are
a) White
b) Yellow
c) Green
d) Grey

Answer: c

26. Identify the order with most decorative elements.
a) Ionic order
b) Corinthian order
c) Doric order
d) Tuscan order

Answer: b

27. The window which extends from the wall of a building that resembles a half hexagonal shape is called
a) French window
b) Bay window
c) Double window
d) Half hexagonal window

Answer: b

28. Which of the colours is most suitable in study areas ?
a) Red
b) Yellow
c) Green
d) Magenta

Answer: c

29. Which of the following is not a character of space ?
a) Length
b) Width
c) Height
d) Direction

Answer: d

30. Which of the following is not a function of 'false ceiling' ?
a) Protect from rain
b) Conceal the wires
c) Fire safety
d) Sound proofing

Answer: a

31. The sense of movement that smoothly leads one's eye from an area to another in an architectural design is called
a) Scale
b) Balance
c) Rhythm
d) Emphasis

Answer: c

32. Lines flowing away from a centre point are called
a) Harmony
b) Repetition
c) Radiation
d) Proportion

Answer: c

33. Whenever the objects increase or decrease in size, pattern, or colour, then it is called
a) Gradation
b) Visual Weight
c) Emphasis
d) Repetition

Answer: a

34. Which of the following would help a small room feel larger ?
a) Use large furniture, patterns and textures
b) Use cool light colours
c) Use rough textures
d) Place lighting as one chandelier

Answer: b

35. The decoration of the front parlour of traditional Arabic homes are known as
a) Majlis paintings
b) Nagesh paintings
c) Both of the above
d) None of the above

Answer: c

36. The new design approach to interior architecture based on modern environmental psychology emphasizing human experiential needs is called
a) Experiential interior design
b) Behavioural Science
c) Sociology
d) None of the above

Answer: a

37. What is experienced in an environment would be coded as ?
a) Sensorial Experiences
b) Emotional and Intellectual Experiences
c) Pragmatic and Social Experiences
d) All of the above

Answer: d

38. Use of the same element like pattern, colour, texture, line or any other element, or even more than one element, more than once throughout a space is
a) Rhythm
b) Repetition
c) Progression
d) Character

Answer: b

39. Balance which is characterized by the same objects repeated in the same positions on either side of a vertical axis is called
a) Symmetrical balance
b) Asymmetrical balance
c) Rhythm
d) None of the above

Answer: a

40. Taking an element and increasing or decreasing one or more of its qualities is called
a) Repetition
b) Progression
c) Rhythm
d) Transition

Answer: b

41. We can reduce the glare in a given area by
a) Decreasing the height of bright light sources
b) Using glossy surfaces for surface tops
c) Using reflectors to the bright sources
d) All of these

Answer: c

42. The lamp using a low pressure mercury-vapour gas discharge lamp is known as
a) Halogen lamp
b) Fluorescent lamp
c) Discharge lamp
d) LED

Answer: b

43. The unit for measuring brightness or luminance is
a) Lumens
b) Foot lamberts
c) Foot candles
d) Illumination

Answer: b

44. Which of the following lamp categories does a halogen lamp fits into ?
a) Incandescent
b) LED
c) Fluorescent
d) HID

Answer: a

45. Which of this statement on 'Balance' is false ?
a) Balance refers to the distribution of visual weight within a composition
b) Lack of balance disturbs the harmony of a composition
c) Balance is achieved only through symmetry
d) Easiest way to achieve balance is by using the symmetrical or formal form

Answer: c

46. Which of the following sentences clearly defines Anthropometry ?
a) The measurement of the size and proportions of the human body
b) Study of people and their relationship with the environment around
c) Relation of one part to another or whole
d) Ratio between the size of object and actual size

Answer: a

47. The art and science of enhancing the interior of a building to achieve a healthier and more aesthetically pleasing environment for the people using the space is known as
a) Interior designing
b) Landscaping
c) Acoustics
d) None of the above

Answer: a

48. Which of the following is a transitional space ?
a) Multipurpose hall
b) Work area
c) Corridor
d) Drawing room

Answer: c

49. Colours make the room feel either more
a) Calm, cheerful and comfortable
b) Stressful or Dramatic
c) All of the above
d) None of the above

Answer: c

50. Which of the colour themes of Art Deco consisted of the following ?
a) Metallic colour and bright colour
b) Neutral colours
c) Black and white
d) All of the above

Answer: d

51. Applied strips to a wall or ceiling so other materials may be applied are called _______.
a) Lattice
b) Furring
c) Shims
d) Girders

Answer: b

52. The contractor is placing a horizontal member over a large opening to support the load above in a wall he’s building. What is that horizontal member called?
a) Stud
b) Keystone
c) Beam
d) Lintel

Answer: d

53. dB (decibel) is the measurement of ______
a) Building materials
b) Sound
c) Water weight
d) Natural Light

Answer: b

54. The STC rating is used to evaluate of a space or material?
a) The flame resistance
b) The light refraction
c) The acoustical quality
d) The structural limit

Answer: c

55. A common compliant in a commercial space is often the noise. A restaurant can be so noisy it chases patrons away or an office can be so noisy other workers find it hard to concentrate. It’s important for a designer to find that balance for the space they are designing. When considering noise control what is the “most important” in designing the space?
a) Ceiling height
b) Shape of the room
c) Occupancy load
d) Surface Materials

Answer: d

56. Horizontal or vertical members separating the glass surfaces when joining adjacent windows is called:
a) Mullion
b) Jamb
c) Flashing
d) Muntin

Answer: a

57. The minimum allowable thickness for a concrete slab is _____ when it is supported directly by the ground.
a) 3 inches
b) 4 inches
c) 5 inches
d) 6 inches

Answer: b

58. Thin Set has become a common method for setting floor tile in residential installations. Which of the following describes this type of installation?
a) Tile that is set in a mortar base that is 3/4” to 1” thick.
b) Tile that is set with organic mastic over green board .
c) Setting tile in a mud bed over thin plywood base.
d) Setting tile in an adhesive made from cement, fine sand and other chemicals that is not typically greater than 3/16th “ thick.

Answer: d

59. Knowing exists are an important part of interior space planning. Exits include:
a) Building tunnels, exit halls, balconies, roof access panels.
b) Exit doors, elevators, exits through large rooms, vertical exits, hallways.
c) Exterior exit doors, exit stairs, exit ramps, exit passageways, horizontal exits.
d) Exit doors, windows, vertical passages, ramps, corridors.

Answer: c

60. The instrument for measuring atmospheric humidity is called a ________.
a) Psychrometer
b) Homeostatic Chroma Meter
c) Humidifier
d) Vaporizer

Answer: a