Section 2 addresses the content areas of Design Application, Project Coordination and Profession Practice. Candidates are given 3½ hours to complete Section 2. Download the PDF version of this information.
Section 2: Design Application, Project Coordination and Professional Practice
| CONTENT AREA |
DISTRIBUTION |
| 1. |
Knowledge of and skill in application of:
- The relationship between human behavior and the designed environment
- Design theory
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17 Questions
13.6% of test
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| 2. |
Knowledge of and skill in:
- Programming
- Site analysis procedures (e.g. project context, existing conditions, location, surroundings, views, and geography)
- Sustainable design practices
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20 Questions
16.0% of test
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| 3. |
Knowledge of and skill in:
- Analyzing and synthesizing programmatic information
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10 Questions
8.0% of test
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| 4. |
Knowledge of and skill in:
- Selection, specification, use and care of furniture, fixtures and equipment, including window treatments and textiles
- Sourcing and research as it relates to manufacturers’ and vendors’ information
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10 Questions
8.0% of test
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| 5. |
Knowledge of and skill in:
- Written and verbal design communication methods and techniques
- Visual communication methods and techniques
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21 Questions
16.8% of test
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| 6. |
Knowledge of and skill in:
- Project coordination procedures
- Roles and goals of related design professionals
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20 Questions
16.0% of test
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| 7. |
Knowledge of and skill in application of:
- Business practices
- Business ethics
- Post-occupancy evaluation services
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27 Questions
21.6% of test
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