Chapter 1 Practice
Practice the key ideas from Chapter 1. The practice set below is not graded, and you can repeat it as often as you like. You will see the correct answers after you submit.
Select All That Apply
Check every option that is correct. More than one may be right.
1. Which of these are within a decor coach’s scope of practice? (Select all that apply.)
☐ A. Advising on paint colors
☐ B. Planning a furniture layout
☐ C. Moving a load-bearing wall
☐ D. Recommending lighting fixtures
☐ E. Stamping construction drawings
2. Which are common reasons clients hire a decor coach? (Select all that apply.)
☐ A. Lower cost than full-service design
☐ B. More control over decisions
☐ C. To gain confidence and skills
☐ D. To never be involved
☐ E. To learn as they go
3. Which are part of a decor coach’s ethics? (Select all that apply.)
☐ A. Honesty about fees
☐ B. Respecting the client’s choices
☐ C. Keeping client information private
☐ D. Hiding markups
☐ E. Caring about safety
4. Which clients might a decor coach serve? (Select all that apply.)
☐ A. A new homeowner on a budget
☐ B. A café owner wanting a brand look
☐ C. A renter avoiding permanent changes
☐ D. A short-term rental host
☐ E. Only licensed architects
5. Which describe the decor coach’s ‘guide, don’t decide’ model? (Select all that apply.)
☐ A. Offer strong options
☐ B. Explain the trade-offs
☐ C. Make the choice for the client
☐ D. Let the client decide
☐ E. Build the client’s confidence
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A, B, D
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A, B, C, E
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A, B, C, E
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A, B, C, D
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A, B, D, E
Scenario-Based Questions
Scenario 1: A client says, “Just tell me exactly what to buy — I don’t want to think about it.”
How would you respond in a way that honors the coaching model?
Scenario 2: During a visit, a client asks you to take out a wall to open up the kitchen.
What should you do, and why?
Scenario 3: A café owner wants a warm, inviting space but has a small budget.
How would you begin helping this commercial client?
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Reassure the client, then offer two or three strong options with the trade-offs explained, and let them make the final pick. This keeps them in control and builds confidence while still giving clear guidance.
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Explain kindly that removing a wall is beyond a coach’s scope and could be unsafe. Refer them to a licensed contractor for the wall, and offer to coach the colors, lighting, and layout once it is open.
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Ask what they want customers to feel and do in the space, then focus on high-impact, low-cost changes — lighting, layout, and brand-fitting decor — while staying within the budget.
Word search
Find the hidden words. They may run across, down, or diagonally, forwards or backwards. Print this page or work on screen.
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Words to find: DECORATOR • DESIGNER • CREDENTIAL • AESTHETICS • FUNCTIONALITY • ETHICS • COACH • CLIENT • SCOPE • BOUNDARY