Communicating Design Intent

Question 1

What is the primary goal of the needs assessment?

A. Identifying the intended use of the space
B. Selecting the right equipment
C. Establishing the “first use” date
D. Meeting the budget requirements

Answer 1

A. Identifying the intended use of the space

Question 2

The total length of a measurement from a metric (SI) scaled drawing of 1:50 is 100 mm. What is the actual length?

A. 5 meters
B. 50 meters
C. 0.5 meters
D. 150 meters

Answer 2

A. 5 meters

Question 3

The total length of a measurement from a U.S. customary scaled drawing of 1/8 inch is 3.5 inches. What is the length of the real object?

A. 18 feet
B. 25 feet
C. 28 feet
D. 35 feet

Answer 3

C. 28 feet

Question 4

What type of drawing would you use to find out exactly how the projector should be mounted to the ceiling?

A. Reflected ceiling plan
B. Mechanical drawing
C. Detail drawing
D. Section drawing

Answer 4

C. Detail drawing

Question 5

Which abbreviation on a drawing tells you that you will not need to install a specific display screen?

A. OFOI
B. OC
C. OD
D. NTS

Answer 5

A. OFOI

Question 6

Technical end users are sometimes referred to as:

A. Teachers
B. Technology managers
C. Clients
D. Architects

Answer 6

B. Technology managers

Question 7

Which is the following is not a step in conducting a needs analysis?

A. Review existing documentation
B. Evaluate the site environment
C. Conduct program meetings
D. Educate allied trades

Answer 7

D. Educate allied trades

Question 8

Benchmarking is a process by which AV designers and clients:

A. Evaluate the performance of AV systems
B. List specifications required on AV equipment
C. Examine the AV designs of other facilities
D. Compare expected results to actual results

Answer 8

C. Examine the AV designs of other facilities

Question 9

Which of the following would not be considered part of the system drawings for an AV design?

A. DSP settings
B. Rack elevations
C. Control system flows
D. Color schemes

Answer 9

D. Color schemes

Question 10

What are the two vital components to the program phase?

Answer 10

Needs Analysis and the Program Report.

Question 11

A project will go through three main phases during its lifecycle. They are?

Answer 11

Program Phase (also called Briefing or Concept Design)
Design Phase
Construction Phase

Question 12

What is the purpose of the Technology Programming Meetings?

Answer 12

Held to understand the client’s goals and level of technical sophistication.

Question 13

What is the purpose of the Design Coordination and Review Meetings?

Answer 13

Held at major project milestones to review the progress of the design with the client and to coordinate progress with the rest of the design team and to review the progress of the design with the client.

Question 14

What is the purpose of Pre-Bid Meetings?

Answer 14

Held with the client and potential contractors to review the scope of the project.

Question 15

What is the purpose of Pre-Construction Meetings?

Answer 15

Held with the client and potential contractors to review the scope of the project.

Question 16

What is the purpose of Construction Meetings?

Answer 16

Held during construction to observe the progress of the work and address issues on-site.

Question 17

What is the purpose of the Post-Construction Meeting?

Answer 17

Held with the client to review the project.

Question 18

What is the purpose of the Program Phase?

Answer 18

define the needs, contexts, methods and wants of the client.

Question 19

For architects, “programming” is the process by which…

Answer 19

the overall requirements for the building are defined.

Question 20

A “needs analysis” is also referred to which phase?

Answer 20

Programming

Question 21

Conducting a ____ is the most crucial stage of the design process.

Answer 21

needs analysis

Question 22

What is the purpose of a needs analysis?

Answer 22

To determine the nature of the systems, their infrastructure, and the system budget.

To identify the activities that the end users need to perform, and then developing the functional descriptions of the systems that support those needs.

Question 23

What is “benchmarking”?

Answer 23

Surveying other existing facilities

Question 24

What is the purpose of the “program report”?

Answer 24

To inform the client what the system will do for them in a format that they can understand and approve.

Question 25

What is the purpose of the "program meeting"?

Answer 25

To exchange learned information as a group that will help determine what functions and features are required to support the end user’s applications and needs.

Question 26

Who should be present during a program meeting?

Answer 26

Administrative representatives/stakeholders, including owner executives, facility managers, department heads, and funding organizations End users, including representatives from each organization or department that will use the new systems AV technology managers, representing the technical side of the owner’s AV operational needs IT representatives, to address issues in utilizing or accessing the IT system and how it relates to the user's activities Architects, to provide input regarding space allocation and planning Program or construction managers, who may be onboard as stakeholders in the overall project outcome

Question 27

What is the first component in the program report?

Answer 27

Executive Summary

Question 28

What is the purpose of the "Executive Summary"?

Answer 28

To provide a description that is typically brief, and short, so the reader can quickly understand the main facets of the project without diving into too many details.

Question 29

The "Executive Summary" should included the following:

Answer 29

Overview of the project — including what the facility is, how it serves the owner, and why it is being built, upgraded or renovated. Overview of the programming process — including who was interviewed at the departmental or organizational level or other individuals who were important during the information-gathering step Overview of the systems — identifying what and where the systems are, their overall type and quality, and which users they serve. Any special issues — including any particular concerns of the owner or the project team, e.g., financial issues that could leave the systems budget under­funded, or physical problems such as inadequate equipment or insufficient control room space in an existing plan or facility. Reference to the overall budget — which could be the actual figure or a reference to the budget section of the report.