In what decades was decorating style dictated by decorators

and manufacturers?

A1890s and 1910s C. 1940s and 1950s

B1920s and 1930s D. 1980s and 1990s

1. A general document that explains payments, deliveries, and
   

proposed work is a

Acontract. C. portfolio.

Bquestionnaire. D. marketing plan.

1. Historically, who originally influenced the style and trends of
   

art, architecture, furniture, and fashion?

AInterior designers C. Architects

BUpper class D. Artists

1. Which one of the following areas falls within the domain of
   

an interior designer?

ADeveloping a color scheme

BSelecting artwork for a client

CKnowing building codes

DDrawing a floor plan Your client has an extensive home computer system. He wants it in his living

room because he wants to be with his family while he works. You develop a

decorating plan that

Aplaces the computer station in an adjoining room.

Bdoesn’t allow for the computer because it doesn’t fit your color scheme.

Cremoves family seating for a fabulous computer station.

Dincorporates the computer and the family activities.

1. You live in an area of predominantly wealthy people. As a decorator, you would like
   

to attract these people as clients. On a first interview with one of these clients, how

should you dress?

AThe way you would expect this client to dress

BCasually for the first interview

CVery formally to show the client you care

DIn a manner that best suits your own style and comfort

1. What is one similarity between interior decorators and interior designers?
   

ABoth are trained professionals.

BBoth must be licensed by their state or province.

CBoth prepare working drawings for interior construction.

DBoth must have at least a bachelor’s degree.

1. Decorators working in new-home construction help clients select
   

Asiding. C. window treatments.

Bbrick. D. shingles.

1. _______ emphasize the most important part of your products or service.
   

AFeatures C. Functions

BBenefits D. Styles

1. Marco Polo discovered the _______ influence on his travels.
   

AEgyptian C. Colonial

BRenaissance D. Asian

1. Which one of the following client types wants to be the first to have something new?
   

AOptimist C. Innovator

BInsecure D. Mainstream

1. The average worker has _______ jobs during his or her career years.
   

A3 C. 6

B4 D. 13. Average clients change their interiors every _______ years.

A2 C. 15

B7 D. 30

1. Which of the following is the most important part of your personal interior decorating
   

portfolio?

ABefore and after photographs C. Swatches of fabrics

BColor chips D. Floor plans

1. What tool can you use during the initial interview to gather information from a
   

prospective client?

AContract C. Questionnaire

BPortfolio D. Vignette

1. Your client is expecting a baby. She hires you to decorate the nursery. She wants to
   

use an elaborate crib that belonged to her grandmother. What should be your

suggestion to her?

AUse the crib and any other antique furniture to create a quaint atmosphere.

BCheck the size of the required bedding before deciding to use the crib.

CDetermine if the crib meets today’s safety standards.

DBuy a new crib regardless of your client’s budget.

1. Another name for businesses in the trade-only industry is
   

Acontractors. C. retailers.

Barchitects. D. suppliers.

1. When you present a decorating plan to a client, what is one element you
   

should emphasize?

AYour credentials

BHow each choice fits their needs and budget

CThe color scheme you’ve chosen

DThe importance of a large deposit on the job

1. Who is dictating the styles used in interior decorating today?
   

AInterior designers C. Interior decorators

BArchitects D. Consumers

1. A decorator showhouse is a
   

Adisplay of your merchandise.

Bhome decorated by a group of decorators.

Chome that you rent to display seasonal merchandise.

Dtype of elaborate portfolio.