Module 1 Quiz

According to the chapter, which trio of changes opened the door for decor coaches?

Bigger homes, more travel, and cheaper furniture

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DIY culture, tight budgets, and a desire to learn skills

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Less interest in decorating, more renters, and fewer designers

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New building codes, stricter licensing, and online stores

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A coach tells a client, “The wool rug lasts longer and feels softer but costs more and needs care; the flat-weave is cheaper and easy to clean with young kids — which fits your life better?” This best illustrates:

Deciding for the client to save time

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Staying within scope of practice

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The "guide, don't decide" approach in action

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Protecting client confidentiality

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The chapter says a coach “wears several hats” during a project. Which is NOT one of the hats listed?

Teacher

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Advisor

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Building inspector

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Cheerleader

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In the five day-to-day stages of a project, which stage comes immediately AFTER “Look at the space”?

Check in and adjust

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Plan together

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Guide the choices

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Listen and learn

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Which statement about interior decorators is true, according to the chapter?

They certify a building's ADA compliance

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They routinely move walls and plan plumbing

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They must hold a state license everywhere they work

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They are often self-taught or learn through short courses

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Making sure a space meets the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is part of whose work?

The interior decorator

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The home stager

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The decor coach

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The interior designer

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The chapter says interior-design regulation applies in many U.S. states plus:

Washington, D.C., and all Canadian provinces

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No other regions

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Mexico only

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Only California

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Advertising yourself as an “interior designer” in a place with a title act could lead to:

A tax refund

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Free advertising

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Fines, even if your work is excellent

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An automatic license

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The chapter says in-person coaching “still shines” when a client wants to:

Get hands-on help arranging furniture or judging colors in real light

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Lower costs as much as possible

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Reach a coach far away

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Avoid measuring the room

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The chapter calls word of mouth the decorating world’s:

Most expensive tool

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Only legal option

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Most powerful form of advertising

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Least reliable method

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The CDC credential “signals four things.” Which is one of them?

That you are licensed to perform structural work

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A guarantee of the highest prices in your area

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That you never need to keep a portfolio

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That you balance beauty with function so spaces work as well as they look

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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data cited in the chapter points to:

A median wage well above many entry-level fields

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Jobs available only in large cities

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Wages that decline every year

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No job growth in the field

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The CDC certification exam allows unlimited time to finish.

True

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False

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The chapter says almost everyone is a possible client, because life changes like moving, marrying, or starting a business create reasons to rework a space.

True

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False

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Respecting client autonomy means the coach makes the final choice for the client.

True

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False

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A coach should keep private what they see in a client’s home, such as clutter or finances.

True

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False

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The guiding idea of decor coaching is “decide, don’t guide.”

True

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False

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A practice act and a title act are two names for exactly the same law.

True

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False

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Saying a kind but firm “no” to the wrong job is a sign of an unprofessional coach.

True

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False

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In most places, interior decorating does not require a license.

True

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False

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Drag each description to the term it matches.

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Offer options and trade-offs, then let the client choose
A law requiring a license to do the work at all
A law limiting who may use a protected professional title
May plan structure, systems, and code/ADA compliance
Works in the decorator's lane but adds teaching and guidance

Guide, don't decide

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Practice act

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Title act

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Interior designer

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Decor coach

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Type the missing word or phrase.

A decor coach blends the eye of a decorator with the patience of a Fill in the blank 1 of 1 .

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A room that someone else picked out can feel like a Fill in the blank 1 of 1 — nice, but not personal.

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The Certified Decor Coach credential is offered by the National Career Certification Board, abbreviated Fill in the blank 1 of 1 .

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When a job needs structural or system work, the coach should Fill in the blank 1 of 1 the client to a licensed professional.

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Before any recommendation, a coach can ask: Is this honest? Is this within my Fill in the blank 1 of 1 ? Is this best for the client?

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