Test Your Knowledge
Entrance:
1. What type of doorknob is best for people who have difficulty grasping and turning the doorknob:
a. Round Knob
b. Lever Type
c. All of the above
d. None
2. A standard security peephole is too high for most disabled people to use
a. True
b. False
3. Exterior doors requiring a force greater than ____ lbs are difficult for the disabled.
a. 5 lbs
b. 8 lbs
c. 2 lbs
d. 16 lbs
4. Features which are user friendly at the entrance are:
a. Package shelf located near latch site at the entrance
b. Threshold less than 1/2" high
c. Two security peepholes at different heights
d. Covered porch
e. All of the above
5. Using steps with curved or sloped nosings works best for children and older adults
a. True
b. False
6. Unprotected drop-offs at porches and landings may be a problem for people who have difficulty controlling or directing their travel or who have vision impairments
a. True
b. False
7. A suggested ideal height for house or unit numbers on the entrance door would be ____ from the floor
a. 10 "
b. 20"
c. 60"
d. 120"
8. A suggested ideal height for the doorbell would be ____ from the floor
a. 30"
b. 48"
c. 60"
d. 100"
9. Typically, older eyes require ____ times as much light as young eyes
a. 2
b. 3
c. 5
d. 6
10. The minimum clearance width for an wheelchair accessible door is _____ inches
a. 30
b. 32
c. 36
d. 40
11. Features which are useful and friendly for a person with poor hearing include:
a. A knocker light on entrance door which flashes when activated by vibration caused by knocking
b. A doorbell connected to an interior light that will flash on and off when doorbell is activated
c. A and B
12. The suggested incline for a wheelchair ramp is
a. 12" of length for every 1" of height
b. 24" of length for every 1" of height
c. 18" of length for every 1" of height
d. 18" of length for every 2" of height
13. Which of the following will increase the maneuvering space for the wheelchair at the entrance
a. Reversing the swing of the door
b. Changing the opening direction of the door
c. Adding package shelf
d. Adding peephole at 2 levels
e. A and B
14. The best height for the threshold is _____ inches
a. between 1/2 " to 1"
b. less than 1/2 "
c. more than 1"
d. none of the above
15. Auxiliary handles help in closing doors
a. True
b. False
Doors
16. Installing a swing-away hinge will increase the clear opening of a narrow doorway
a. True
b. False
17. A second peephole installed at the height of 42-48" would be more beneficial for a person seated in a wheelchair
a. True
b. False
18. Using a door with at least 12" of solid material and/or metallic cover at the bottom will prevent damage from walkers and wheelchairs
a. True
b. False
19. A suggested size for loop handles (D shaped) should be:
a. 1 1/2 x 3"
b. 1/2 x 2"
c. 3 x 3"
d. None of the above
Kitchen
20. Which type of refrigerator is more accessible
a. Freezer on top
b. Freezer at the bottom
c. Side by side
21. Difficult to reach areas can be more accessible by
a. Revolving and pull out shelves
b. Deeper cabinets
c. Adding a loop handle to each cabinet
d. Increase the kick toe height
22. The best option to make upper cabinets more accessible include
a. Pull-down shelves
b. Use of step-stool in kitchen
c. Roll-out storage cabinets
d. Use short ladder
23. The best type of handles for kitchen faucets is lever
a. True
b. False
24. Which of the following handles are the best choice(s) for the kitchen cabinet?
a. loop
b. round knob
c. "L" type
d. a and c
e. a and b
25. Different height counters are convenient for cooks of different height.
a. True
b. False
26. Single lever faucets are not easily manipulated by an open palm, or fist
a. True
b. False
27. In selecting a __________ if possible, select a model with a high temperature stop to prevent accidental scalding.
a. shower head
b. stove
c. faucet
d. dish washer
28. It may be wiser to select a sink with shallow basin because:
a. it holds more dishes
b. it is easier to use for people with limited reach
c. it is more beautiful
29. It is a good idea to select a sink with the drain located at the rear of the bowl because:
a. it is more accessible for blind people
b. it may be more economical
c. it allow the placement of the drain pipe far enough back to permit installation of a knee space
d. b and c
Bathrooms
30. It is recommended to install the toilet _____________from the wall to facilitate addition of a grab bar on the side wall.
a. 25”
b. 28”
c. 18”
d. 15”
31. It is recommended to reinforce the walls on __________________when building or remodeling the house to facilitate addition of grab bars in the future.
a. behind and side of the toilet
b. two sides of the bath tub
c. a and b
32. It is recommended that the bottom of the front apron of the lavatory not to be lower than _________ inches above the floor.
a. 32
b. 45
c. 29
d. 17
33. Towel bars and hooks should be mounted ____________inches above the floor.
a. 24 to 36
b. 36-48
c. 48-60
d. none of the above
34. The bottom of the mirrors or medicine cabinets with mirror shall not be mounted more than _________inches above the floor.
a. 30
b. 40
c. 50
d. none of the above
35. It is suggested to off set faucet controls on bath tub end wall halfway between the center and outside of the enclosure.
a. True
b. False
Laundry Areas
36. A friendly laundry room has the following features
a. Raised washer and dryer on a raised platform
b. Front loading washer
c. Front mounted controls
d. All of the above
37. Which of the following door hinge directions is the easiest for wheelchair access
a. Front pull down door
b. Top opening door
c. Front side-swing door
38. Placing a washer/dryer on a raised platform may be more comfortable for persons having problems with reaching/bending
a. True
b. False
39. Minimum floor space for a wheelchair user to park in front of the sink is _____ inches minimum
a. 10 x 20
b. 20 x 38
c. 30 x 48
d. 48 x 60
e. None of the above
Clothes Closets
40. Friendly features of an accessible closet are
a. Minimum of 32" door opening
b. Lowered hanging rod
c. Loop handles for the door
d. Light fixture in the closet
e. All of the above
41. Closet shelves should not be less than ____ inches and not more than ____ inches from the floor
a. 12 and 60
b. 9 and 54
c. 15 and 62
d. 18 and 32
Interior Stairs
42. Friendly design features of interior stairs are
a. Railings have level extensions on top and bottom
b. Hand rails are shaped to provide easily gripped surface
c. Railing is at least one and a half inch from the wall to prevent arm from becoming wedged in between
d. Risers are painted with contrast color
e. All of the above
43. Which of the following stair nosing is more comfortable
a. Square
b. Round
c. None of the above
Windows
44. Which are the following window types are easier to use for the wheelchair user
a. Single and double hung windows
b. Sliding windows
c. Awing windows
d. b and c
e. None of the above
Interior Floor Surfaces
45. Carpeting which is dense and tightly woven are best for elderly and people in wheelchairs
a. True
c. False
46. In selecting tiles, we should consider the following features
a. Smooth and shining surface
b. Abrasive texture
c. Slip-resistant
d. B and c
e. None of the above
47. A smooth transition between areas with different floor materials will help wheelchair user
a. True
b. False
48. Throw rugs which are not secured in place are a safety risk
a. True
b. False
Controls and Signals
49. Which of the following light switches are easy to use
a. Rocker
b. Toggle
c. Touch Sensitive
d. All of above
50. The minimum mounting height of an electrical outlet is _____ inches from the floor surface
a. 8
b. 15
c. 25
d. 36
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