A hypothetical space layout drawn to show how projected space requirements might be accommodated in a given space is called a(n):

• A. Layout sketch
• B. Concept plan
• C. Feasibility study
• D. Test fit

Answer: (D)

A test fit is a to-scale, simplified layout that shows where furniture and required spaces would sit inside a given space to see if the program can fit. It highlights how many workstations, private rooms, and circulation paths can be accommodated and helps reveal issues with doorways, columns, and egress early in the process. This makes it the best choice because it directly assesses whether projected space requirements can physically fit within the available space and how people will move through it, before moving on to more detailed design. The other concepts serve different purposes: a layout sketch is a rough draft focusing on initial spatial ideas without ensuring fit; a concept plan outlines general design concepts and relationships but isn’t a precise fit; a feasibility study looks at overall viability, including costs and timelines, not just the spatial fit.