1.
An artificial lighting source that provides light by heating an element (usually metal) to a Kelvin
temperature of approximately 2500-3000 K, at which point the lamp glows INCANDESCENT LIGHT BULB/LAMP
2. A type of light source whose main source is the sun NATURAL LIGHTING
3. Appropriate for informal, social, and business transactions; conversation occurs at normal to
raised voice levels. SOCIAL ZONE
4. A type of light dispersion that casts light up onto the ceiling INDIRECT/UPLIGHTING
5. A lighting fixture that gives both upward and downward ways of light, difficult to achieve on an
inner wall SCONES
6. A type of lighting directed at a specific area or object TASK LIGHTING
THE HIGHER THE MEAN RADIANT TEMPERATURE OF A ROOM'S SURFACE, THE COOLER THE ROOM EMP SHOULD
7. What is thermal comfort? BE/ REFERES TO THE CONDITION OF MIND THAT EXPRESSES SATISFACTION WITH THE THERMAL ENVIRONMENT
8. A drawing or painting that uses perspective and shadow to create the illusion of three-
dimensional objects. TROMPE L'OIEL
9. It is caused by the brightness of light sources within our normal field of vision. The brighter the
light source, the greater the glare potential DIRECT GLARE
10. A type of lighting used for atmosphere, interest, and unusual effects ACCENT LIGHTING
11. Lighting fixtures attached to the wall, directed upward and give a feeling of height COVE
12. What are the acceptable light levels for detailed tasks like drafting and reading? 70-200FC
LOW LEVEL OF GENERAL AND SPECIFIC
13. For bedrooms, what are the best and most effective illumination levels LIGHTING
14. What type of illumination is used for the utility room? GENERAL ILLUMINATION
15. What type of lighting best obtains the general lighting for living rooms? INDIRECT LIGHTING
16. It is the physical structure that holds the lamp and other necessary and decorative parts FIXTURE
Inner Height, 17. A type of incandescent lamp that has a hard-pressed glass covering and as the name implies, a
Outer Height,
Total Height, built-in reflector to enhance distribution REFLECTOR
Inner Area,
Outer Area,
18. A device used to control the amount of light produced by changing voltage or current applied to
Total Area, the bulb or tube DIMMER
Inner Width,
Outer Width, 19. The unit of measure of the amount of light falling on a surface. FOOT CANDLE
Total Width,
Inner Breath, 20. These carpets are constructed in facing pairs with the pile embedded in the backing on each side,
Outer Breath, then cut apart to create cut pile. They are used for heavy foot traffic, such as in airport terminals TUFTED CARPET
and lastly…
Total Breath 21. Warm colors are considered to be? RED, YELLOW, AND ORANGE
22. In Architectural interiors, if the material is four-dimensional, what is its properties?
23. Carpets that add resilience, lessen impact noises, and can significantly extend the life of a carpet.
They are most commonly used with residential carpets. However, some types will compress too
easily and are not durable under heavy traffic. CARPET CUSHIONS
24. These are floor coverings manufactured or cut to standard sizes, often with a finished border.
They are not intended to cover the entire floor of a room and are therefore simply laid over
another finish flooring material RUGS
25. Wall colors in dark green become gray green under what kind of light? AMBER
26. The scattering of rays that light is emitted or reflected over a wide area is called DIFFUSION
27. What do you call the lighting fixtures that are hung from the ceiling? PENDANT
28. A type of pin light that are adjustable and swivels allowing the light to be focused where desired EYEBALL
29. Is a lighting fixture that maybe transported from one location to another? They come in table or
floor models. PORTABLE LUMINARIES
30. The hollow in the middle of a fixture made of pottery or metal containing absorbent materials
soaked with animal fat or oil and ignited to produce light TORCHERE
31. A socketed holder of candles made of ceramic, wood, metal, etc. CANDLESTICK
32. A unit of measure for the intensity of light in a given direction. CANDELA
33. What are the recommended foot-candles for a stairwell passage? 5-10 FC
34. How many percent is the amount of light actually seen when light is reflected on a light gray
surface 65%
35. A type of discharge lamp produced in a glass tube filled with mercury vapor and argon and is
sealed at the ends. FLUORESCENT
36. It is a luxury fiber and has long been regarded as the top carpet fiber. It is more expensive than
synthetic fiber WOOL
LOW LEVEL OF GENERAL LIGHTING 50-100
37. For bedrooms, what are the best and most effective illumination levels? LUX
38. The vertical members that support the header in construction are called: JACK STUDS
39. What materials is often called drywall or plasterboard? GYPSUM BOARD
40. They are modular surfacing units of fired clay and other ceramic materials. They provide a
permanent, durable, waterproof surface for interior walls. They are available in bright or matte
glazes in a wide range of colors and surface designs. CERAMIC WALL TILES
41. These are paints that are used for ceilings, and for walls in rooms with low surface contact. Their
low sheen can conceal minor surface imperfections. They can be gently washed, but not scrubbed FLAT PAINTS
42. They are translucent or transparent solutions of dyes or pigments applied to penetrate and color a
wood surface. They typically do not provide a protective finish. WOOD STAINS
43. They are decorative paint finishes that technically imitate natural materials—wood graining and
marbleizing, for example. FAUX FINISHES
44. In furniture making, it is a unique material in the ways it can be shaped, formed, textured,
colored, and used. WOOD
45. Upholstery fabrics that are very strong, lustrous natural fiber. Stiff, brittle, non-elastic. Often
blended with linen and cotton for commercial and residential use RAMIE
46. Upholstery fabric that simulates leather or suede. Durable, and easy to clean. Not sustainable
material, commonly for residential and commercial use. RAYON
47. Upholstery fabrics that are wrinkle-resistant, abrasion-resistant, dimensional stability, and crease-
resistant. Commonly for commercial use POLYESTER
48. Chair for relaxing in a semi-reclining position, often adjustable. Should be easy to get into and
out of, neither too low nor too soft; should provide proper back support. LOUNGE CHAIR
49. A sofa designed to be transformed into a bed SOFA SLEEPER
50. Minimum distance that should be provided for each person around the perimeter of a dining
table. 24 INCHES (60 CM/600 MM)
51. Minimum clearance that should be provided between the bed and the dresser or closet 39"/990MM
52. Your client has decided they do not want to put a vent hood over their electric range but they do
want a wall cabinet above. At what height is the bottom of the wall cabinet above the cooking
surface according to the International Building Code? 30"/762MM
53. What do you call the horizontal or vertical members separating the glass surfaces when joining
adjacent windows? MULLION
54. What is the “most common” width and length of plywood used in typical residential
construction? 4 FEET BY 8 FEET LONG
55. It’s important to know some installation practices to spot problems on a job site. What is the
recommended fastening method for hanging cabinets in wood frame construction? SCREWS
56. What do you call the layer construction of lumber glued together which could be horizontal or
vertical? LAMINATED LUMBER/GLULAM
57. A type of designs are more fluidic in nature. Thus, this can be altered as per the interest of the CONTEMPORARY
seeker. It is simple, sophisticated and clean. Uses color and lines to create a sleek and fresh feel. INTERIOR
DESIGN STYLE
58. Raw, functional, and utilitarian. Displays the raw materials, wood and metals, of a building
proudly. There must be a sense of unfinished and rawness within the looks of the interior design INDUSTRIAL
STYLE
59. Pictorial wall and ceiling decorations became an outstanding feature of this interior style ITALIAN RENAISSANCE
STYLE
60. Interior decorative style that is bold, curvy and plush. Encompassing design elements from the
fifties and sixties. RETRO
61. The interiors inside this style have bold color palettes, patterns as well as textures. This has a rich
mix to make it inspiring. This design is very popular with the youngsters. BOHEMIAN
62. The main element of the style is painting with light color. Make it totally white in color. A touch
of turquoise color will make it look very attractive. Some stones and beach side décor can be
place inside the interiors. BEACH STYLE
63. This type of interior design was quite popular in the mid of 1900s. The unique look of the
interiors has iconic view. People can see the natural shapes and figurines inside the home interiors
of such designs. MID-CENTURY MODERN INTERIOR DESIGNING STYLE
64. Bold, curvy and plush. Encompassing design elements from the fifties and sixties. RETRO STYLE
65. The use of wooden furniture’s with the style used by the traditional craftsmen is one of its
elements. The style is also known as the old school European style. TRADITIONALINTERIOR DESIGNING STYLE
66. What do you call two objects that appear to match under one light source but not under another? METAMERISM
67. The perception that the colors of familiar objects remains the same no matter what the
illumination (light sources) may be. COLOR CONSTANCY
68. A neurological condition in which stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway leads to
automatic, involuntary experiences in a second sensory or cognitive pathway. SYNESTHESIA
69. A state in which color is experienced as a result of a musical sound such as sound, pitch, tone,
key or timbre. Synesthetes that perceive color while listening to music experience the colors in
addition to the normal auditory sensations that would be triggered in the average person. CHROMESTHESIA
70. A color with the presence of black. A darker shade of color. For example, Navy is a shade of
blue. SHADE
71. Series of progressive intervals that are so close that individual steps cannot be distinguished. It is
a seamless transition between color differences. GRADIENT
72. It refers to the visual agreement of all parts of a work. Also called Color Chords, these are time-
tested combinations that work well together. COLOR HARMONY
73. What do you call the material that changes the light absorption characteristics of another material
to which it is applied: dyes and pigments? COLORANT
74. Natural or artificial colorants that absorb but usually do not scatter light and are soluble in the
substrate DYES
75. The process by which the light arriving at a smooth-surfaced material changes its direction of
travel on impact and is returned. REFLECTION
76. It is an optical phenomenon that occurs with reflected light. The color is produced by the
structure of a surface that amplifies some wavelengths of light and suppresses others, depending
on the angle of the light reaching it. IRISDECENCE
77. It is a visual sensation caused by excessive and uncontrolled brightness. It can be disabling or
simply uncomfortable. GLARE
78. This refers to the change of direction suffered by radiation on impact with a rough-surfaced
material or with fine particles of uniform or varying shape. SCATTERING
79. A liquid, paste, wax, or other substance that holds particles of pigments (dyes or other colorants)
together without dissolving them and acts as a binder that adheres the pigments to the painted
surface. VEHICLE/MEDIUM/BINDER
80. Lightness and darkness of a color. VALUE
