Interior Design Professional Exam - IDPX Exam Practice Test

Question 1

The interior designer presents budget options based on quality ranges and the client approves a budget on the low end. Throughout the design process, the client has added higher quality items and the project is now over budget. What could have been done to prevent this problem?

A. Redefined the specifications based on a square foot budget

B. Reviewed the budget status more frequently with the client

C. Required the client to fill out preliminary budget sheets

D. Included a contingency line item in the budget

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2

When estimating the total FF&E costs for installation, maintenance, and replacement, which of the following is being completed?

A. Planned value

B. Cost-benefit analysis

C. Actual costs

D. Life-cycle costing

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3

What should be addressed FIRST in a letter of agreement?

A. Legal obligations

B. General bid conditions

C. Amount of retainer

D. Scope of services

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4

Upon review of all consultants' drawings, the designer notices that the placement of a water closet is not consistent with the contract documents. What should the designer do?

A. Coordinate the proper location with all parties through a change order

B. No action is necessary because the contractor is obliged to follow the interior design documents

C. Coordinate with the mechanical engineer and have the water closet relocated on the engineer's drawings

D. Provide the dimensions of the water closet along with a notation on the interior design documents of the water closet's new location

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5

Who should be consulted when specifying materials and finishes to ensure maintenance adherence?

A. Facility manager

B. General contractor

C. Tenant

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6

Which are overhead expenses in a design business?

A. Advertising, accounts payable, marketing, loan payments, utilities, and rent

B. Rent, taxes and licenses, insurance, advertising, and non-billable support staff

C. Utilities, accounts receivable, taxes and licenses, insurance, and rent

D. Billable support staff, rent, advertising, loan payments, utilities, and insurance

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7

During a final walk-through, the interior designer notices that a decorative light fixture was not installed on a dimmer as specified. Where should the designer document the issue?

A. RFI

B. Change order

C. Punch (deficiency) list

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8

Formaldehyde, PVC, and phthalates are examples of chemicals included in

A. The Red List

B. Hazardous building types

C. CAL 133 compliant products

D. Class C finishes

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9

When completing an analysis of the existing conditions for a two-story commercial building, what are some CRITICAL accessibility items to review?

A. exit signs, interior path of travel, and location of accessible parking

B. entrances, restroom (washroom) facilities, and vertical transportation

C. entrances, exit signs, and location of accessible parking

D. interior path of travel, fire protection system, and vertical transportation

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10

After completion of a project, the client spills coffee on their new lobby sofa. Where would the client look for information on how to remove the stain?

A. maintenance manual

B. product data sheet

C. furniture specification

D. warranty information

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11

A designer is hired to update a community clubhouse in a private residential subdivision. During the pre- design phase, the designer interviews stakeholders to gather information about the use of the clubhouse. Who is the MOST important stakeholder?

A. building manager

B. residents

C. HOA

Correct Answer: B

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Question 12

A building owner hires a design firm to renovate an existing office suite into a live-work space. What is the FIRST step the designer should take?

A. Verify the building construction type

B. Confirm zoning ordinance

C. Perform a site visit

D. Document the project drivers

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13

A new hospital includes a cafeteria and a 60-person conference room. Which occupancy classifications would apply?

A. assembly and business

B. assembly and industrial

C. institutional and business

D. institutional and assembly

Correct Answer: D

Question 14

Which of the following is often within a building's management office with the purpose of locating the building's smoke detection devices?

A. annunciator panel

B. fire alarm manual pull station

C. electric panel

D. backup power panel

Correct Answer: A

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