Which of the following would be the MOST informative and legally binding document given to a general contractor to build an interior construction project? A.Specifications B.Floor Plan C.Schedules D.Bid (tender) package - ✔✔A.Specifications A space plan locates a private office along a demising wall. The record (as-built) drawings provided indicate that there is an existing electrical receptacle in the adjacent space precisely where one is required in the client's office. What is the BEST course of action? A.Dimension the new receptacle to ensure the new receptacle is directly behind the other tenant's electrical box. B.Place the new receptacle directly adjacent to the existing receptacle with insulation to reduce sound transmission. C.Horizontally separate the new receptacle from the existing receptacle by 24" [600 mm]. D.Vertically align the receptacles at 24" [600 mm] above the finished floor. - ✔✔C.Horizontally separate the new receptacle from the existing receptacle by 24" [600 mm]. What has the GREATEST positive impact on life safety in an open office? A.Heat detection B.Operable windows C.Building egress D.Fire equipment location - ✔✔C.Building egress What portion of a contract typically outlines the designer's responsibilities to the client? A.Scope of services B.Project description C.Terms and conditions D.Compensation schedule - ✔✔A.Scope of services Which of the following has the GREATEST impact on the effectiveness of an HVAC system? A.Rooftop chiller size B.Wall insulation type C.Window treatments D.Occupancy load - ✔✔D.Occupancy load While conducting a site visit, an interior designer notices that the wall color does not match the paint submittal. Who is responsible for the cost of repainting? A.Interior designer B.Manufacturer's representative C.General contractor D.Painting subcontractor - ✔✔D.Painting subcontractor What is the MOST important criterion to consider in selecting a specialized consultant to work as part of an effective design team? A.The consultant's professional qualifications B.How the consultant will personally fit as part of the design team C.The consultant's past experience working on similar projects D.The consultant's current workload and schedule - ✔✔A.The consultant's professional qualifications An interior designer has specified a specialty paint product for a project. Past experience with this product reveals that the sample submitted was fine, but the painters in the field skipped a step or two in the process so that the end result is not acceptable. What proactive steps should be taken in the future? A.Arrange to be present during installation to verify that the painting contractors use the correct procedure. B.Request that the manufacturer's representative observe the application of the paint product in the field as the painting contractors are working. C.Approve the sample submitted if accompanied by a painting contractor RFQ. D.Indicate in writing that your approval of the sample is contingent upon the contractor following the manufacturer's guidelines for application. - ✔✔D.Indicate in writing that your approval of the sample is contingent upon the contractor following the manufacturer's guidelines for application. What method of scheduling, ideal for small projects of low complexity, indicates each team member's responsibility and the projected timeline for each task from initiation to its completion? A.Preemptive B.Shared C.Milestone D.Critical path - ✔✔C.Milestone Horizontal handrail extensions at an egress stair are NOT required at which location? A.At the top landing of a stair B.At the bottom landing of a stair C.On a continuous run between floors D.On stairways wider than 60" [1500 mm] - ✔✔C.On a continuous run between floors During construction, the client wishes to make a change in the shape of a drywall bulkhead. How should the request be communicated? A.Designer informs the drywall subcontractor. B.Client informs the general contractor. C.Drywall subcontractor informs the general contractor, who informs the designer. D.Client informs the designer, who informs the general contractor. - ✔✔D.Client informs the designer, who informs the general contractor