Question 1

Gestalt psychology discusses&#10;A) the alignment of patterned grids.&#10;B) how the brain organizes and groups elements into patterns.&#10;C) how the eye perceives texture and form to create an axis that leads the visitor.&#10;D) visual literacy and its relationship to interior design.

Accepted Answer

Gestalt psychology focuses on how the human mind interprets elements as whole structures rather than just the sum of its parts, emphasizing how we organize visual elements into groups or unified wholes when certain principles are applied.

Question 2

Which of the following design characteristics would NOT apply if the concept for a design of a room were &#34;mature oak trees?&#34;&#10;A) strong&#10;B) flexible&#10;C) vertical&#10;D) green and brown

Accepted Answer

The concept of "mature oak trees" suggests characteristics such as strength, verticality, and the colors green and brown, which are associated with oak trees. Flexibility, however, is less associated with the concept of mature oak trees, which are typically seen as solid and sturdy rather than flexible.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT an attribute of structural design?&#10;A) simplicity&#10;B) pattern, texture, and ornament&#10;C) integration of the structure within itself&#10;D) suitable for its intended purpose

Accepted Answer

Pattern, texture, and ornament are more closely related to aesthetic and surface treatments rather than the structural design of a building or object. Structural design primarily concerns itself with ensuring that a structure is stable, durable, and suitable for its intended purpose, while also considering the integration of different structural elements.

Question 4

Which of the following psychological properties is generally true of the horizontal line?&#10;A) strength&#10;B) active&#10;C) feminine&#10;D) stately

Accepted Answer

Horizontal lines often suggest a feeling of rest or repose because objects parallel to the earth are at rest. This can be interpreted as strength or stability in the context of visual arts and design.

Question 5

Forms fall into which three basic categories?&#10;A) cylinders, triangles, and squares&#10;B) rectangles, triangles, and cylinders&#10;C) conical, squares and rectangles, and triangles&#10;D) rectangular and square, triangular, curved

Accepted Answer

Forms in art and design are generally categorized into three basic shapes: rectangular and square (which includes cubes and other prisms), triangular (including pyramids and cones), and curved (encompassing spheres, cylinders, and more complex curves). These categories cover the broad range of three-dimensional shapes that can be created or observed.

Question 6

What kind of form provides unity and stability in a space?&#10;A) curved&#10;B) mass&#10;C) triangular&#10;D) rectangular

Accepted Answer

Rectangular forms provide unity and stability in a space due to their straight lines and angles, which create a sense of order and solidity.

Question 7

Which element can affect the acoustics of a room?&#10;A) pattern&#10;B) form&#10;C) texture&#10;D) color

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Question 8

Pattern is a form of&#10;A) simplicity.&#10;B) decorative design.&#10;C) structural design.&#10;D) suitability.

Accepted Answer

Patterns are primarily recognized as decorative designs, which are arrangements or sequences that are intended to be used for ornamentation or embellishment.

Question 9

The proportion of an object is perceived in relation to the&#10;A) background color.&#10;B) area or other objects around it.&#10;C) textural surroundings.&#10;D) line composition and direction.

Accepted Answer

The proportion of an object is perceived in relation to the area or other objects around it, as this context helps to determine the scale and relative size of the object in question.

Question 10

Over 2000 years ago, the Greeks discovered that the division of a line somewhere between 1/ 2 and
1/3 was the most pleasing. This division is still retained as the

A) golden rule.
B) golden section.
C) golden mean.
D) golden graham.

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Question 11

Which of the following design principles is the common denominator of a well-designed room?&#10;A) emphasis&#10;B) rhythm&#10;C) balance&#10;D) harmony

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Question 12

Harmony results when which of the following aspects are combined?&#10;A) unity and variety&#10;B) rhythm and unity&#10;C) variety and function

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Question 13

Match the Following Phrase With the Correct Element

-The essential nature of a design that distinguishes it from another

A) Space
B) Line
C) Shape and Mass
D) Texture
E) Light
F) Color
G) Pattern

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