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!

A fan that has a higher top speed is better than one with a lower top speed.

True

False

Insufficient information to answer the question

None

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

None

When comparing rates of different designers, you...

a) must give each of them the same input to come up with their proposal.

b) can compare their rates directly as rate definitions are standard across the industry.

c) must understand their payment schedule and terms.

d) All of the above

e) (a) and (c)

None

Which of the following provide better opportunity to distribute light across a room?

Wall lights

Ceiling lights

Corner lights

None

When selecting a theme for your home, you must make sure that you go with the latest trends, furniture and gadgets, as they are always better than the older ones.

True

False

None

A home-office that is heavily-customised for your current work needs,

can boost your productivity at work.

can be restrictive in case your needs change due to a change in your industry, job, function or gadgets.

may not be ideal in case you want to use it for other purposes (as a study or to pursue a hobby).

All of the above

None

When comparing a refrigerator with a normal compressor to one with an inverter compressor, which of the following are true?

a) Normal compressors consume lesser electricity since they are automatically shut off during some parts of the day.

b) Inverter compressors consume more electricity as they run continuously.

c) Inverter compressors have an inverter that can provide power to a few lights at home when there is a power outage.

d) Refrigerators with inverter compressors cost more than the those with normal compressors.

e) (a) and (b)

f) (a), (b) and (c)

None

When planning your home interiors, the benefit of grouping your needs into must-haves and nice-to-haves is that,

it forces you to re-assess what your needs really are and be clear on what you can and cannot negotiate on.

you can use it to later decide on where to cut your spending in case you have gone over your budget.

Both of the above

None

If you have designed your home thoroughly to the last detail, you will have minimal cost variations during execution.

True

False

None

10.

Sushmita has a small kitchen, so she needs to place the refrigerator against the wall on the right. What options should she consider?

a) A refrigerator with a left-handed door

b) A refrigerator with a reversible door

c) A refrigerator model where the true-width equals the open-door width

d) Keeping the refrigerator just outside the kitchen

e) All of the above

f) (a), (c) and (d)

None

11.

When getting your kitchen interiors done,

you must first fix your cabinets and then search for appliances.

you must first buy your appliances and then design your cabinets.

None of the above

None

12.

It is best to avoid having short shelves on the upper and lower extremes of the wardrobe.

True

False

None

13.

The ideal height of the bed is when you are sitting on the edge of the bed, and

a) your knees are above your hip

b) your knees are below your hip

c) your toes are touching the floor

d) your heels are touching the floor

e) (a) and (d)

f) (b) and (c)

g) None of the above

None

14.

When working on a computer, your eyes should ideally be…

at a height of 25-30% from the top of your screen.

in line with the centre of your screen.

at a height of 25% from the bottom of your screen.

None of the above

None

15.

Designers with higher rates always come up with the best designs.

True

False

None

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