Interior Design Fundamentals Practice Test

The weight of the structure itself is called dead load. This term covers the permanent weight of all structural components—beams, floors, walls, roof, and fixed finishes or equipment that are part of the building and don’t move over time. It stays constant as the building is in use. Live load is the opposite: loads that can vary, like people, furniture, and other movable items. Recessed lighting is simply a fixture, not a type of structural load, and elevation refers to a vertical drawing of a wall or facade.