Furniture Design Multiple Choice Questions
1) This symbolic line is used to show that part of the object is imaginarily cut-off so that the section or the inside part could be shown?
A. Center Line
B. Cutting Plane Line (Correct Answer)
C. Broken Line
D. Section Line
E. Break Line
2) A continuous development of small changes that is applied to the previous design to make the piece more interesting?
A. Structural Form Development
B. Functional Visualization
C. Geometric Form Development
D. Visualization Form Development
E. Morphological Form Development (Correct Answer)
3) What is the primary purpose of design?
A. To have a systematic logical thinking & planning
B. To fulfill the human satisfaction (Correct Answer)
C. To approach the creative part of the human mind
D. To show the designer’s creativity
E. For aesthetic consideration
4) The technique in which the creative process as a subconscious activity of the mind is being stimulated, combining different seemingly unrelated elements?
A. Morphology
B. Inversion
C. Synthesizing
D. Delphi Method
E. Synectics (Correct Answer)
5) The process of which the different concepts and new ideas are analyzed and tested.
A. Understanding
B. Evaluating (Correct Answer)
C. Synthesizing
D. Analyzing
E. Planning
6) What is the 4th step in using Morphology?
A. Collection of Criteria
B. Establishing a Morphologic Box (Correct Answer)
C. Analysis of the problem combined with practical generalization
D. Linking the elements for forming of first alternative solution
E. Summary of facts and criteria
7) What is the creative action that fulfills a purpose that should be deliberate and intentional?
A. Construction
B. Drawing
C. Planning
D. Design (Correct Answer)
E. Presentation
8) Which is not a part of a production document?
A. Project and Construction contract (Correct Answer)
B. Written specifications
C. Reports, Inventories
D. Detailed drawings and Presentation drawings
E. Scaled or full sized prototype
9) This tool is used for boring holes 1/4″ and larger.
A. Hand drill
B. Electric Drill
C. Augerbrace & Bit (Correct Answer)
D. Spoke shave
E. Gouges
10) This tool is specialized in cutting shape edges, moldings, picture frame stocks, etc.
A. Spindle shaper (Correct Answer)
B. Files
C. Coping saw
D. Wood lathe
E. Router shaper
11) A symbolic line described as a fine line terminated with arrowhead or end mark pointing to a part or spot?
A. Object Line
B. Break Line
C. Cutting Plane Line
D. Extension Line
E. Leader Line (Correct Answer)
12) What is the tagalog term for the image below? (used for making wood surfaces smooth & flat)
A. Kanto Mesa
B. Kostilyahe
C. Krokis
D. Plantsuela
E. Katam (Correct Answer)
13) A tool that is used for marking and measuring. The distance is set from the point to the guide with a rule.
A. Wood Lathe
B. Gouges
C. Marking Gauge (Correct Answer)
D. Squares
E. Planer
14) Which of the choices below does not belong to the basic criteria of a good design?
A. Aesthetic Consideration
B. Physical Factor
C. Historical Factor
D. Morphological Factor (Correct Answer)
E. Physiological Factor
15) It is a logical approach in which the problem is split up into a minute sub problems until the whole problem has become a network of interrelated problems.
A. Functional visualization
B. Problem area analysis and functional analysis (Correct Answer)
C. Morphology
D. Bionics
E. Systematic technique
16) The tool that used to cut curves and straight lines in thin as well as in thick stock.
A. Electrical Handsaw
B. Scroll Saw
C. Radial Arm Saw
D. Circular Saw
E. Band Saw (Correct Answer)
17) Which among from the choices below is a type of a power sander?
A. Sheet (Correct Answer)
B. Screw
C. Stock
D. Shave
E. Shaper
18) In the nature of work process, what comes next after studying the design problem?
A. Prepares an in-depth analysis
B. Improvement of the function
C. Translates the final design into a production document
D. Purpose relevant design recommendations (Correct Answer)
E. Improvement of the production methods
19) It is to make something out of nothing?
A. Design
B. Conceptualization
C. Brainstorming
D. Delphi Method
E. Creativity (Correct Answer)
20) A technique of thinking about how could you make the situation worst to improve it.
A. Intuitive technique
B. Alternate Method
C. Delphi Method
D. Inversion (Correct Answer)
E. Synectics
21) These are thin lines spaced evenly resembling a shaded effect. This is used to indicate cut-off portion of parts in section.
A. Leader Line
B. Extension Line
C. Cutting Plane Line
D. Center Line
E. Section Line (Correct Answer)
22) This tool is used by the wagon maker for shaping pokes for wooden wheel.
A. Hand Plane
B. Router Shaper
C. Spoke Shave (Correct Answer)
D. Files
E. Spindle Shaper
23) This tool is also called a scroll saw.
A. Band Saw
B. Jig Saw (Correct Answer)
C. Circular Saw
D. Radial Arm Saw
E. Electric Handsaw
24) This tool is used for fitting joints in wood and for shaping edges
A. Square
B. Augerbrace & bit
C. Gouges
D. Calipers
E. Chisels (Correct Answer)
25) Identify the tool below:
A. Coping Saw (Correct Answer)
B. Hand Saw
C. Circular Saw
D. File Saw
E. Jig Saw
26) A technique by which associating the description with something else or something familiar.
A. Delphi Method
B. Morphology
C. Bionics
D. Functional visualization
E. Description be association (Correct Answer)
27) It involves the development of ideas, concept or alternative solutions to the problem
A. Understanding
B. Synthesizing (Correct Answer)
C. Evaluating
D. Visualizing
E. Planning
28) Identify the type of symbol stated below:
A. Section Line
B. Center Line
C. Extension Line
D. Invisible Line (Correct Answer)
E. Break Line
29) What type of rule is this?
A. Straight Rule
B. Rigid Rule (Correct Answer)
C. Flexible Rule
D. Plain Rule
E. Wood Rule
30) What type of tool that is used to make bowls, lamps and table legs?
A. Gouges
B. Router Shaper
C. Radial Arm Saw
D. Wood Lathe (Correct Answer)
E. Spindle Shaper
31) Angled corner of a lumber
A. Bevel
B. Chamfer (Correct Answer)
C. Groove
D. Rebate
32) The average armrest height of a chair
A. 180 mm
B. 210 mm (Correct Answer)
C. 230 mm
D. 250 mm
33) What is added to the latex paint to thicken the mixture so that you can create textures for finishing
A. Lacquers
B. Varnish
C. Enamels
D. Calsomine Powder (Correct Answer)
34) A mechanically strong joint for rails which have to take weight
A. Mortise & Tenon
B. Dovetail joint (Correct Answer)
C. box joint
D. Corner Bridle joint
35) The stem of the bamboo that are cylindrical and generally separated by partitions or joints
A. Nodes
B. Internodes
C. Bambuses
D. Culms (Correct Answer)
36) The average seat width of a lounge chair (without armrest)
A. 0.56 mts
B. 0.50 mts
C. 0.60 mts (Correct Answer)
D. 0.65 mts
37) The average seat height for an easy chair
A. 350 mm
B. 360 mm
C. 370 mm
D. 380 mm (Correct Answer)
38) A hand tool used for driving and pulling nails
A. Pliers
B. Hammer (Correct Answer)
C. Screwdrivers
D. Cramps
39) These are chisels with hallow blades used in roughing out concave forms
A. Files
B. Chisels
C. Cramps
D. Gouges (Correct Answer)
40) It is the largest palm in the Philippines reaching a height of 20 meters, its trunk is erect and as much as 70 centimeters in diameter
A. Bamboo
B. Buri (Correct Answer)
C. Rattan
D. Coconut
41) What type of line is used for the full-size drawing indicating the movement of one part of the design
A. Phantom line (Correct Answer)
B. Hidden line
C. Center line
D. Leader line
42) A type of finish that uses a clear crackle lacquer
A. Bronze Verdigris
B. Patina finish
C. Bleached
D. Crackle Finish (Correct Answer)
43) Made of thin veneer sheets glued together one on top of the other with grain of the sheets arranged cross-wise
A. Face veneer
B. chipboard
C. ply board
D. plywood (Correct Answer)
44) What type of line is used to indicate the final line drawing in a Full-size design document
A. Construction line
B. Object line (Correct Answer)
C. Phantom line
D. Extension line
45) A leaf that is an excellent material for decorating by decoupage technique
A. Raffia
B. Anahaw
C. Tobacco (Correct Answer)
D. Palm
46) A climbing palm that thrives in Asiatic region which is a common material for furniture and novelty items.
A. Bamboo
B. Rattan (Correct Answer)
C. Buri
D. Coco wood
47) The ideal length to provide elbow room per seater for a rectangular table
A. 0.50-0.60 mts
B. 0.60-65 mts
C. 0.56 – 0.60 mts (Correct Answer)
D. 0.45 – 0.55 mts
48) The size of a Queen-size mattress
A. 60″ x 80″ -84″ (Correct Answer)
B. 54″ x 75″
C. 39″ x 75″ – 80″
D. 30″ -33″ x 75″
49) Which among these T-joints is the strongest and is used for heavy framing and in general furniture work
A. Mortise and Tenon (Correct Answer)
B. Half-lap joint
C. Nailed T-joint
D. Full lap joint
50) A versatile material made from softwood pulp which is forced into sheets under high pressure
A. Veneers
B. plywood
C. Hardboards (Correct Answer)
D. Chipboards
51) It is used to thin enamels and other oil-based paints
A. Lacquer thinner
B. Water
C. Paint thinner (Correct Answer)
D. Bleach
52) The average height of the backrest of a semi-high back chair
A. 450 mm
B. 560 mm (Correct Answer)
C. 580 mm
D. 610 mm
53) The maximum height for the backrest of a high back chair
A. 1000 mm
B. 950 mm
C. 900 mm (Correct Answer)
D. 910 mm
54) It is used to protect and decorate a surface
A. Paints and Coats (Correct Answer)
B. Plastics
C. Laminate
D. Water
55) These are skins obtained from pelts of reptiles such as snakes and lizards.
A. Hides
B. Skins
C. Kips (Correct Answer)
D. Leather
56) The maximum seat depth for an easy chair
A. 520 mm (Correct Answer)
B. 525 mm
C. 530 mm
D. 535 mm
57) The size of wood before being planed down
A. Actual size
B. Free size
C. Nominal Size (Correct Answer)
D. Minimum size
58) The recommended angle of inclination for an easy chair
A. 97-105 degrees
B. 103 – 110 degrees (Correct Answer)
C. 118 – 135 degrees
D. 94 – 96 degrees
59) A channel cut in the length of a piece of a wood
A. Housing
B. Rebate
C. Groove (Correct Answer)
D. Mortise
60) The recommended angle of inclination for a work chair
A. 97 – 105 degrees
B. 103 – 110 degrees
C. 118 – 135 degrees
D. 94 – 96 degrees (Correct Answer)
61) For the average Filipino stature, what is the recommended table height
A. 760 mm
B. 800 mm
C. 750 mm (Correct Answer)
D. 755 mm
62) The element that causes the hardening of a thermoset plastic
A. Resin
B. Polyurethane
C. Aggregates
D. Catalyst (Correct Answer)
63) The average seat height for a general purpose chair
A. 430 mm (Correct Answer)
B. 450 mm
C. 425 mm
D. 435 mm
64) A power tool, not intended for heavy cutting, is designed especially for cutting fine curves in stock up to approximately an inch in thickness
A. Jig saw (Correct Answer)
B. Band saw
C. Circular saw
D. Planer
65) The useful piece of a trunk that can be made into lumber
A. Log (Correct Answer)
B. Stump
C. Crotch
D. Burl
66) A local wood that is reddish brown in color with interlocking grains and ribbon figure. It is hard to cut and it can be used for bentwood articles.
A. Guijo (Correct Answer)
B. Yakal
C. Narra
D. Molave
67) In this phase, the designer sorts and selects relevant information, reshuffles existing thoughts and synthesizes existing facts to arrive at the most imaginative solution.
A. Understanding
B. Synthesizing (Correct Answer)
C. Evaluating
D. Creative thinking
68) Essential in this stage is that aspect of human thinking and behavior generally called “CREATIVITY”
A. Understanding
B. Synthesizing (Correct Answer)
C. Evaluating
D. None of the above
69) This is a direct way of having twenty-six (26) or more ideas that pertain to the problem.
A. Brainwriting
B. Synectics
C. Alphabetical listing (Correct Answer)
D. Letter writing
70) This would involve careful and conscious consideration at packing, packaging and distribution problems in design with the end view of increasing sales
A. Improvement of function
B. Improvement of production methods
C. Improvement of distribution system (Correct Answer)
D. Design Innovation
E. none of the above
71) Which Redefines the problem first to an underlying more basic problem and then splitted up into its elements or sub-problems which can be varied independently from each other.
A. Problem Area Analysis
B. Functional Analysis
C. Bionics
D. Morhpology (Correct Answer)
72) Which is used to see if the solution will work and to see if there are possible loopholes in the design
A. Understanding
B. Synthesizing
C. Evaluating (Correct Answer)
D. Annalyzing
73) with the end view of reducing cost. This implies development of design, which will promote an efficient combination of men and machine tending to reduce the production cost
A. Improvement of function
B. Improvement of production methods (Correct Answer)
C. Improvement of distribution system
D. Design Innovation
74) Which Combines different, seemingly unrelated elements.
A. Morphologic Technique
B. Brainstorming
C. Synectics (Correct Answer)
D. Delphi Method
E. Inversion
75) A comprehensive problem is splitted up into more and more minute sub-problems until the whole problem has become a network of inter-related problems.
A. Morphologic Technique
B. Bionics
C. Delphi Method
D. Problem Area Analysis and Functional Analysis (Correct Answer)
76) Which is Used to indicate the direction and extent and direction or sizes of part in a drawing and to show the relative position or location of parts or features.
A. dimension and extension line (Correct Answer)
B. Hidden or invisible lines
C. Section line
D. leader line
77) Which Generates new ideas by solving the problem in a riddle-like or puzzle-like technique
A. Brainstorming
B. Brainwriting
C. Synectics
D. Delphi Method (Correct Answer)
E. Alphabetical Listing
78) Continuous visible lines; should be outstanding feature; thickness may vary to suit size of drawing; used to show the outline and corners that can be seen directly when the object is viewed.
A. Cutting plane line
B. Center line
C. Object line (Correct Answer)
D. Leader line
79) Fine line terminated by arrowhead or end mark pointing to a part or spot in the drawing described
A. dimension line
B. section line
C. break line
D. leader line (Correct Answer)
80) Short dashes closely and evenly spaced; used to show edges and corners that are not normally seen when the object is viewed.
A. Hidden lines
B. Center line
C. Invisible line
D. Break line
E. A and C (Correct Answer)
81) Instead of thinking about what an object will look like, think about what function it will perform is called__________
A. Morphology
B. Bionics
C. Functional visualization (Correct Answer)
D. Delphi Method
82) Instead of thinking on how to improve a situation, think about how you could make it worseis called________
A. Brainstorming
B. Synectics
C. Morhpological Technique
D. Delphi Method
E. Inversion (Correct Answer)
83) Which is NOT a basic criteria for Good Design
A. Physical and Physiological Factors
B. Historical and Cultural Factor
C. Aesthetic Consideration
D. All of the above
E. None of the above (Correct Answer)
84) In this goal, the designer should try to foresee how the product would work or function and how it should look like in the future.
A. Improvement of function
B. Improvement of production methods
C. Improvement of distribution system
D. Design Innovation (Correct Answer)
85) which involves the development of ideas, concepts or alternative solution to the problem.
A. Understanding
B. Synthesizing (Correct Answer)
C. Evaluating
D. Developing
86) Alternate long and short dashes, closely and evenly spaced; used to indicate the center of circles; the axis of object with cylindrical features and the center of the symmetrical views or parts of the views that are symmetrical
A. Object lines
B. Hidden lines
C. Center line (Correct Answer)
D. Dimension line
87) Which is used to show the edge of the object from which a part has been cut so as to reduce the scope of view
A. Section line
B. Break line (Correct Answer)
C. Center line
D. Hidden line
88) Which is aimed at increasing the output from brainstorming. The procedure is to ask it’s participant to write three ideas on a prepared form and then pass it on to the next member.
A. Brainwriting (Correct Answer)
B. Brainstorming
C. Synectics
D. Delphi Method
89) Which is based on splitting up the problem into sub-problems and solving them one by one, using a certain technique.
A. Intuitive Technique
B. Logical or Systematic Technique (Correct Answer)
C. Delphi Method
D. Synectic
90) which aims at setting off the creative forces by directly approaching the subconscious creative part of the human mind.
A. Brainwriting
B. Brainstorming (Correct Answer)
C. Synectics
D. Delphi Method
E. none of the above
91) Which makes use of previous designs as basis for improvements. Problem areas are looked into, and a continuous development of small changes is applied to arrive at a more interesting term.
A. Structural form development
B. Morphological form development (Correct Answer)
C. Geometric form development
D. Form development based on nature
E. Form development based from various sources
92) Design ideas can be based on various sources other than nature
A. Form development based on nature
B. Morphological form development
C. Geometric form development
D. Structural form development
E. Form development based from various sources (Correct Answer)
93) Thin lines spaced evenly resembling a shaded effect. This is used to indicate cut-off portion of parts in section; other cross section symbols are also used to show distinction of parts and materials.
A. Dimension line
B. Section line (Correct Answer)
C. Break line
D. Leader Line
94) This may involve research and analysis on all factors and influences which he may find relevant like finding the requirements in terms of safety, comfort, function and style.
A. Understanding (Correct Answer)
B. Synthesizing
C. Evaluating
D. Summarizing
95) Long and two short dashes alternately and evenly spaced; terminated with arrow-head or other directional symbol and reference indications; Used to show that part of the object is imaginarily cut-off so that the section or inside part could be shown.
A. Center line
B. Dimension line
C. Section line
D. Cutting plane line (Correct Answer)
96) In this goal, the designer could aspire for more user comfort, simultaneous with efficient function, simplicity of operation and a good physical appearance of the final design
A. Improvement of production methods
B. Improvement of function (Correct Answer)
C. Design Innovation
D. Improvement of distribution system
E. none of the above
97) Which should be deliberate or intentional and should involve careful, organized and systematic logical thinking and planning
A. plan
B. creativity
C. design (Correct Answer)
D. brainstorming
E. none of the above
98) Which technique is based on the principle of free association and gives no restrictions to imagination. It puts quantity over quality.
A. Intuitive Technique (Correct Answer)
B. Logical Technique
C. Systematic Technique
D. Morphologic Technique
99) Which makes use of the basic outline of the furniture as a grid
A. Structural form development (Correct Answer)
B. Morphological form development
C. Geometric form development
D. form development based on nature
E. Form development based on various sources
100) The designer is introduced to the problem, then analyzes and gathers data and relevant information necessary for successful design solution is called ___________
A. Understanding (Correct Answer)
B. Synthesizing
C. Evaluating
D. Criticizing
101) It is made of tubular steel frame cobered with rubber webbing and pre-foamed latex foam.
A. ribbon chair (Correct Answer)
B. chaise
C. tulip chair
D. gyro chair
E. none of the above
102) What is bergere?
A. crowning ornament on furniture
B. a writing desk
C. hanging or standing shelves
D. an arm chair with closed arms (Correct Answer)
E. none of the above
103) The term that refers to the general pattern or design of timber produced on smooth longitudinal surfaces as a result of structural features like, rays, growth rings, knots, nature of grains, changes in texture or variations in color
A. Grain
B. Figure (Correct Answer)
C. Texture
D. pattern
104) The term that refers to the relative alignment or general direction of the wood fibers and other cells relative to the axis of the tree.
A. Graining (Correct Answer)
B. Figure
C. Wood ray
D. pattern
105) Several thickness or pile of wood glued together one on top of the other with the grain of the sheets arranged at right angle.
A. fiberboard
B. cork board
C. ply board
D. plywood (Correct Answer)
106) A joint used in woodwork in which fan-shaped tongues projecting from one member fit into corresponding fan-shaped slots cut at the other member
A. Mortise and Tenon
B. Dove tail (Correct Answer)
C. lap joint
D. miter joint
107) A hand saw which is used for cutting wood across the grain
A. rip saw
B. radial arm saw
C. jig saw
D. cross cut saw (Correct Answer)
108) A hand saw which is used for cutting wood with the grain.
A. plane saw
B. cross cut saw
C. rip saw (Correct Answer)
D. jig saw
109) The unit of measurement for wood lumber
A. Linear feet
B. square meters
C. board feet (Correct Answer)
D. linear meters
110) An angle joint formed by two members of which each is cut at 45-degree angle.
A. Mitre joint (Correct Answer)
B. Half-Lap joint
C. Mortise and Tenon
D. Dovetail
111) An angle joint formed by two members each of which has been cut to half its thickness and lapped over the other
A. Lap joint
B. Mitre joint
C. Half Lap joint (Correct Answer)
D. Butt joint
112) A machine tool with endless blade that travels around two pulleys and used to cut thin or thick stock of wood in curve or straight form.
A. Radial arm saw
B. Circular Saw
C. Jig Saw
D. Band Saw (Correct Answer)