CTD 221 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS ANSWERED CORRECTLY LATEST UPDATE 2026

CTD 221 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS ANSWERED CORRECTLY LATEST UPDATE 2026 All of the following except______________ are synthetic fibers? A. Acrylic B. Olefin C. Acetate D. Polyester - Answers C. C3-Codes are published by the _________. A. NFPA B. IBC C. ANSI D. IRC - Answers A Touch is the ease with which a person can physically tolerate an item. True or False? - Answers True Universal design is inclusive of all people with respect to human factors issues. It differs from accessible design by addressing as widespread a group as possible. True or False? - Answers True The life-cycle cost of a material includes all the following except ________________. A. Refurbishment, disposal, or recycling B. Taxes C. Maintenance and upgrade costs D. Purchase price - Answers B Breadth (refers to the hollow part of the leg behind the knee joint) height and length, length from the buttock to the back of the knee True or False? - Answers False The Mission of ___________________ is to enhance both the global competitiveness of U.S. business and the U.S. quality of life by promoting and facilitating voluntary consensus standards and conformity assessment systems, and safeguarding their integrity. A. ANSI B. NFPA C. NAC D. ASTM - Answers A Which building type according to the IBC has the most restrictions on building materials? A. Type V-B B. Type I-A C. Type I-C D. Type V-A - Answers B Which of the following is considered an Educational occupancy? A. Daycares B. Elementary school classrooms C. Private tutoring business D. College classrooms - Answers B According to the IBC building ___________ construction is defined as being comprised of exterior walls composed of non-combustible materials and any material type is allowed on interior walls. A. Type I B. Type IV C. Type II D. Type III - Answers D Restoration/ Renovation is the effort to retain the significant original aesthetic characteristics while updating the building systems to comfortable contemporary living conditions. True or False? - Answers True Which of the following material does not meet the standards outlined for Sustainable materials? A. Local materials B. Certified wood C. Bamboo D. Stone - Answers D Noise can be harmful in the workplace, so it is regulated by __________________. A. OSHA B. NRC C. ASTM D. HIPPA - Answers A Sustainable design does not seek to balance the needs of people with those of the environment. True or False? - Answers False _________________ measures speech intelligibility or how well occupants can hear and understand speech in a space. A. STC ratings B. Privacy index C. Hertz D. IIC rating - Answers B Which of the following would be considered sustainable according to Sustainable Design Principles? A. Paper imported from China B. Cabinets made with certified wood C. Marble from Italy D. Granite sourced from a local quarry - Answers B When sound "bounces" off a surface it is considered to be a "live surface. True or False? - Answers True Acoustics is an unwanted sound; its intensity ('loudness') is measured in decibels (dB). True or False? - Answers False Which of the following should be designed for the highest level of privacy? A. Reception areas B. Conference rooms C. Programmers areas D. Managers office - Answers B Which of the following materials has the highest Noise Reduction Coefficient rating? A. Marble B. Plywood C. Concrete block unpainted D. Glass - Answers B Which of the following is not residential wallpaper? A. Fabric backed vinyl B. Solid sheet vinyl C. Vinyl wallcovering D. Coated fabric - Answers C Which paint finish would be most appropriate for a rough-textured ceiling. A. Flat B. Eggshell C. Semi-gloss D. Satin - Answers A Residential wall-papers typically come in rolls that are 48" or 54" x lineal yards True or False? - Answers False Pigments are used to prepare surfaces to accept paint or other finishesPigments are used to prepare surfaces to accept paint or other finishes True or False? - Answers False _____________________hold back stains substances on the wall from "bleeding" through to the surface of the paint A. Sealers B. Additives C. Pigments D. Underbodies - Answers A Which of the following type of oil paint dries harder, and faster than the other oil-based paints. A. Alkyds B. Soy C. Linseed D. Tung - Answers A Wich of the following hides imperfections and rough textures? A. Additives B. Underbodies C. Sealers D. Pigments - Answers B A specified level-one paint finish will have no tool marks or ridges leaving a smooth surface and is the most expensive durable level finish True or False? - Answers False According to the lecture which of the following is not a "key" factor in selecting paint? A. Stain resistance B. Gloss level C. Formula D. Color - Answers A Type I is a light-duty wallcovering and is intended for use on interior commercial walls where a combination of wall protection and design effect is desired. True or False? - Answers True Residential is typically used by large amounts of people over long periods of time. True or False? - Answers False It fine to use residential furniture in commercial installations True or False? - Answers False Which of the following interior trims cover the joint and define the line between the wall and ceiling? A. Picture molding B. Newels C. Casing D. Crown molding - Answers D