TOZ Quiz

This is not a fun quiz; there are no prizes at the end. It’s no authoritative test of knowledge either, so your score doesn’t really matter.

However, it will help you get a sense of what you might want to read up on.

Instructions

The quiz has 15 multiple-choice questions related to home interiors and appliances.
Every time you take the quiz, it randomly selects 15 questions from a question bank of 100-odd questions.
The answer key will show up at the end of the quiz.
Cheating is allowed :-). You can refer to the relevant blog post.

All the best!

What should be the first step when planning your home interiors?

Finding an interior designer

Identifying your needs

Space planning

Deciding on a budget

Making a draft layout of your house

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Washing machines with direct-drive motors have deeper drums than those with conventional motors.

True

False

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What is a wardrobe’s carcass?

It is what is left of a wardrobe at the end of its life

It is the part of the part of the wardrobe without the shutter

It is the vertical plank on the two extreme ends of the wardrobe

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When opting for a granite countertop for your kitchen, black colour is most preferred because

a) it is the cheapest.

b) it is the least prone to water seepage.

c) black granite is pure. Other colours are not pure granite.

d) (a) and (b)

e) All of the above

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Between a hydraulic box-bed and one with drawers under the bed, which of the following is true?

a) The hydraulic bed allows you to adjust the height of the bed as per you needs

b) The hydraulic bed has more overall storage space

c) The bed with drawers allows you to access only the part of the storage you need, rather all of it in one go.

d) All of the above

e) (a) and (b)

f) (b) and (c)

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When considering storage options for a room,

it is better to have everything stored in a single large wardrobe.

it is better to distribute storage items across different furniture pieces like a wardrobe, cupboard and sideboard.

There is no single right answer to the best way to distribute items. It depends on the room, your lifestyle, preferences and habits.

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A washing machine stand is not a mandatory accessory.

True

False

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Fan 1 and Fan 2 have the same rated air-delivery. But Fan 1 has a lower rated speed than Fan 2. All else being the same, which fan is better?

Fan 1

Fan 2

Both are the same as they have the same air-delivery

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Wooden beds are quite affordable and cost-effective.

Yes, if you are a millionaire.

No, they are the costliest on the contrary.

Insufficient information. It depends on the design, kind of wood used and for how long you intend to use it.

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10.

When selecting laminates for your cupboard or wardrobe shutters,

opt for thinnest laminates (0.8 mm), as they are more pliable and stick evenly on the shutter.

avoid thicker laminates as they are difficult to fix and tend to get detached easily from the shutter.

it is best to avoid laminates that are thicker than 1 mm.

All of the above

None of the above

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11.

Between a solo microwave and a convection microwave,

a solo microwave allows you to bake cakes as well as heat food.

a convection microwave only allows you to heat food, but it does a better job at it.

a convection microwave takes up more power when heating food.

All of the above

(b) and (c)

None of the above

None

12.

I am trying to compare a mattress with pocket springs to one with interconnected springs. Which of these statements are true?

Interconnected spring mattress is better as it has better load-carrying capacity and can support a heavier person

Pocket spring mattresses are better as they have better motion isolation

Interconnected spring mattresses are costlier than pocket spring mattresses

All of the above

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13.

When buying a hob or cooktop for my kitchen, I was comparing models that have brass burners with those that have aluminium burners. Which of these are true?

a) Brass burners deliver heat more efficiently and have lower cooking time

b) Aluminium burners are cheaper

c) Aluminium burners have a longer life than brass burners

d) Brass burners bend over the long term

e) (a) and (c)

f) (a) and (d)

g) (a) and (b)

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14.

Warm white light is not ideal for reading.

True

False

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15.

When selecting an interior designer, keep in mind that

it is crucial that the designer’s design sense gels with your taste.

the premium ones are always better in designing.

All of the above

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