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While putting the final touches on a new set of model homes, Jeremy realizes he made a measurement mistake! Which mistake did Jeremy NOT make?

A
A client is dissatisfied with the shape of a couch.
B
Fabric is cut incorrectly and can no longer serve its intended purpose.
C
It is difficult to close a door because a chair encroaches on the door frame.
D
A custom set of drapes is too large for the windows.
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Silk is a luxurious fabric and Ahmed wants to use it for some couches in his client’s home. After feeling a swatch, the client asks Ahmed why silk is so much smoother than cotton or wool. What could Ahmed say to explain the difference to his client?

A
“Silk has much shorter fibers than either cotton or wool.”
B
“Silk has much longer fibers than either cotton or wool.”
C
“Silk is a manufactured fabric so the treatment on the machines makes it smoother than natural fibers like cotton and wool.”
D
“Silk is made by worms so it has thinner fibers than cotton or wool.”
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While sketching out some possible designs for a department store window, Myra pulls out her protractor. What is she MOST LIKELY going to use the protractor to do?

A
To ensure that she has accurate measurements in her designs
B
To add color to her designs so her clients can envision the project outcome
C
To make sure that her pictures are hanging straight
D
To display all of her best designs to attract more clients
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A measuring tape is one of the most important tools for an interior designer. What is one thing that you CANNOT do with a measuring tape?

A
Add points and lines into a CAD program
B
Double-check the length of a custom sofa
C
Hang a set of pictures at a consistent height off of the floor
D
Measure a window for a set of drapes
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Mona always brings fabric samples with her when she holds client meetings. She likes to use them to help clients understand how her designs will look and how different fabrics will go together. What is another reason that Mona MOST LIKELY brings along fabric samples?

A
They allow the client to see and feel the texture of the fabric.
B
They allow the client to see how stain resistant the fabric is.
C
They allow her to reupholster furniture on the spot.
D
They allow the client to imagine the paint color that will be used.

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