Universal Final Exam Review

The Commission for Architecture & the Built Environment developed five key principles which include:

People, Diversity, Choice, Flexibility, Convenience

(T/F) British Inst. defines inclusive design: "the process by which places are planned, designed & built with people in mind."

False

Design means that products & environments are designed & constructed so that ppl w/ disabilities may access & use them

Accessible

(T/F) In regard to terms related to designing for everyone, the word "impairment" has been dropped & replaced w/ "limitation"

True

Match the Inclusive Design Criteria terms to their related descriptors: needs & wants to all involved

Responsive

Match the Inclusive Design Criteria terms to their related descriptors: flexibility for diversity & differences

Adaptable

Match the Inclusive Design Criteria terms to their related descriptors: complies w/ ADA and use of ADAAG

Accessible

Match the Inclusive Design Criteria terms to their related descriptors: health, safety, & welfare

Secure

(T/F) Inclusive design should ensure that every product and environment fits everyone at all times

False

The Center of Universal Design Developed seven principles of universal design, some of which include: Low Physical Effort, Simple and Intuitive, Perceptible Info., and Flexibility in Use, or All of the above

Low Physical Effort, Simple and Intuitive, Perceptible Info., and Flexibility in Use

(T/F) Gregg C. Vanderheiden revised the definition of Universal Design

True

Design refers to making products & environments compatible for physical & sensory limitations that restrict activities

Transgenerational

(T/F) Keyboard trays that adjust to varying heights for keyboards, laptops, & monitors is an example of an inclusive product

True

This act required that buildings & facilities designed, constructed, or altered w/ federal funds must be accessible

The Architectural Barriers Act

Prohibits discrimination against people w/ disabilities in federal agencies/programs receiving federal financial help

The Rehabilitation Act

Protects against the discrimination based on race, color, national origin, gender, & religion

The Civil Rights Act

(T/F) Title I of the ADA ensures that public services provide equal access to qualified individuals w/ a disability

False

These acts preceded the ADA and paved the way for a more inclusive nation:

The Architectural Barriers Act, The Civil Rights Act, and The Rehabilitation Act

(T/F) Title III of the ADA relates to equal enjoyment of goods, services, & facilities for individuals w/ disabilities

True

Title I

Employment

Title II

Public Services

Title III

Public Accommodations

Title IV

Telecommunications

Title V

Misc. Provisions

(T/F) A video relay service is a telecommunication device allowing the deaf person to correspond w/ a hearing person

True

(T/F) Historical buildings comply w/ ADA & renovate its facilities to be accessible if it was built prior to the guidelines

False

This title of the ADA protects any qualified individual w/ a disability from discrimination in employment

Title I

The phase of design that includes information gathering & collecting data to build a successful project

Programming

The __ phase of the design process includes construction, ordering materials, & supervision of the project

Contract Administration

(T/F) Data collection and research are typical actions taken during the Schematic Design phase of a project

False

(T/F) A punch list is created near the end of a project to document any errors or omissions that may have been made

True

(T/F) ADAAG codes only need to be used for someone with limitations in mind

False

____ is the act of testing an idea in order to discover the result of the implemented concept

Experimentation

(T/F) t is good practice to use observation as a tool when developing the programming of a project

True

This is the design phase in which construction documents, written specification, legends and schedules are finalized

Contract Documents

(T/F) Academic journals & magazines would not be beneficial to a project, they do not necessarily relate directly to clients

False

This case study method tool is used to assess completed projects using various data collection methods

Post-Occupancy Evaluation

This term is used in reference to the ability to live in one's own home and is often also called long-term living

Aging in Place

These individuals may be able to come alongside an interior designer to help w/ suggestions on making homes adaptable

Occupational Therapist, Accessibility Engineer

Some long-term living concepts for the home include: Open Floor Plans, Ranch-Style Homes, First Floor Master Bedroom, Wide Corridors, All of the Above

Open Floor Plans, Ranch-Style Homes, First Floor Master Bedroom, Wide Corridors, All of the Above

(T/F) Having multiple countertop heights provides a more universal kitchen design

True

These are ways suggested by the AOTA to make hallways and doorways more accessible: create unobstructed openings, ensure thresholds are level, install secure runners for traction, or all of the above?

All of the above

(T/F) Contrast Glare is the reflection on a visual task into the viewer's eyes that obscures visibility by reducing contrast

False

As one ages, these are some potential vision changes that could take place such as cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. Which one or all is it?

All of the Above

(T/F) The aging eye lens becomes denser and yellowed causing cool colors to appear grayed

True

(T/F) Exterior facades of a historic building or home should have no effect on designing a more accessible entrance

False

(T/F) Because of the aging eye, we should try to eliminate all contrast in a space including contrast from floors to walls

False

Considering cultural differences in the needs of others defines:

Cultural Sensitivity

This is like any other neighborhood or community w/ the exception that it limits occupancy to older adults

Active Adult Community

The type of housing in which each person or family is provided w/ a private bedroom/living room but share common spaces

Congregate Housing

(T/F) Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, etc.

True

(T/F) A family that is approved for a Habitat for Humanity House is not required to put labor in the build of the home

False

(T/F) Most developers and/or builders put only the required number of accessible units in their facilities

True

This type of housing has an individual "buy-in" to the facility & can continue the transition of facilities as they age

Continuing Care Retirement Community

This type of housing is manufactured off-site & may have limited accessibility options:

Prefabricated Housing

(T/F) Designers can assume to know & understand another culture prior to research of a culture's traditions & activities

False

(T/F) Flickering lights can cause seizures in epileptic individuals as well as cause upset behaviors in individuals w/ autism

True

(T/F) Daylighting is the practice of admitting light into a space through windows

True

This is the general type of lighting which should provide indirect lighting by using daylighting and artificial lighting

Ambient lighting

This index refers to the way an object appears under a light source

Color Rendering Index

This is the color temperature of lighting which degrees from red to blue found in artificial & natural lighting

Kelvins

This type of category of commercial design includes hotels, food & beverage locations, etc.

Hospitality

(T/F) As universal designers, we need to be concerned that the floors that we specify are stable, firm, smooth and level

True

(T/F) For the most absorption of sound and the comfort of the occupants, the lower the NRC rating should be achieved

False

This is the rating that is used to reflect the amount of sound absorption of materials specified

Noise Reduction Coefficient

Some points to consider in the design of a workstation would be: accessible circulation, adjustable, additional space, or all of the above?

All of the above

This type of building is not considered a commercial building

Apartment Building

Universal design requires that there is floor space in an elevator lobby to make a ____ degree turn

180

In commercial design in order to be inclusive, all pathways such as parking lots, walkways, & elevators must be

Illuminated

Interior Designers need to address audibility issues by making sure signage has: braille, audio capability, good contrast, or all of the above?

All of the above

Which CRI level below would provide the best lighting quality?

99

(T/F) Hospitality design is a unique form of commercial design by including a more residential hand

True

These are some ways to make hotel guest rooms more inclusive beyond ADA standards pick 3: Mattress height at same height as wheelchair seat, single rack and hook height, adjustable title mirrors, or pocket or sliding doors

Mattress height at same height as wheelchair seat, adjustable title mirrors, pocket or sliding doors

(T/F) Braille should be included in all signage within reach

True

(T/F) Sustainability has no cost initiative for a hotel owner

False

This is a way to make a hotel more sustainable: create daylighting features, include guests in the recycling process, limit individual bottles, or all of the above?

All of the above

(T/F) Creating finish patterns & schemes can create wayfinding possibilities in a hospitality & retail space

True

(T/F) There is no need to provide additional signage beyond what the ADA states is necessary

False

These are the three ways to provide wayfinding in a space

Signage, Directories, Finishes

(T/F) Flexibility is key to making a food or beverage facility inclusive

True

These are ways to make a food & beverage facility inclusive: Unobstructed circulation between tables, movable seating, nonslip flooring installed, or install booths to create zones.

Unobstructed circulation between tables, movable seating, and nonslip flooring

Which of the following certifications is specifically for interior designers focusing on healthcare design

CHID

(T/F) Ambulatory care spaces are designed for long patient stays & include family-centered zones

False

Which of the following is a key difference in design between an ambulatory care unit & an obstetrics wing

Warm, comforting, home-like atmosphere

In the layout of modern single-patient hospital room, where is the family zone typically located

Toward the inside of the room, by the patient's side

(T/F) Bariatric furniture is designed only for visual uniformity in healthcare spaces, not for structural support

False

Which of the following features are commonly used to support residents w/ dementia in long-term care facilities

Motion-activated dispensers & lever handles

The Green House Project Promotes all the following except: Use of plants and daylighting, large-scale, multi floor building, smaller homes w/ 6-12 residents, or personalized home-like environments

Large-scale, multi-floor building

(T/F) Flexible seating, acoustics, & sensory stations are examples of universal design in educational facilities

True