ADA ACCESSIBILITY CODE COMPLIANCE
EXAMINATION COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
JUST RELEASED
1.
A public facility is renovating an existing entrance that currently has several steps
and no accessible route. What is generally required when the alteration affects
the entrance?
A. Provide an accessible route where required by the applicable ADA alteration
provisions
B. Keep the steps because existing buildings are automatically exempt
C. Install a wheelchair lift only if customers request one
D. Remove the entrance entirely and provide access through another property
Answer: A
Rationale: Alterations can trigger accessibility requirements, including accessible
routes to altered areas when applicable under ADA standards.
2.
Which organization is primarily responsible for issuing the federal accessibility
standards used to implement Title III of the ADA?
,A. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
B. U.S. Access Board
C. Department of Justice
D. Federal Emergency Management Agency
Answer: C
Rationale: The Department of Justice adopts and enforces ADA regulations and
the applicable Standards for accessible facilities covered by Title III.
3.
A doorway along an accessible route has a threshold that is higher than permitted
by applicable accessibility requirements. What should the designer evaluate first?
A. Whether the door color contrasts sufficiently with surrounding walls
B. Whether the threshold can be modified while maintaining required accessibility
C. Whether the building has more than two exits
D. Whether the doorway is used primarily during emergencies
Answer: B
Rationale: Door thresholds must comply with applicable limits so that people
using wheelchairs or other mobility devices can safely pass.
4.
Which feature is most directly intended to help a person using a wheelchair enter
a building where stairs would otherwise block access?
,A. Detectable warning surface
B. Accessible ramp
C. Visual alarm
D. Braille directory
Answer: B
Rationale: A properly designed ramp can provide an accessible route where
elevation changes would otherwise require stair use.
5.
Under ADA accessibility principles, which statement best describes an accessible
route?
A. A route available only to employees with disabilities
B. A continuous path connecting accessible elements and spaces
C. A pathway used exclusively during emergencies
D. Any hallway wider than thirty inches
Answer: B
Rationale: An accessible route is a continuous, unobstructed path connecting
accessible buildings, facilities, elements, and spaces.
6.
A facility installs a ramp with a slope substantially steeper than permitted. What is
the primary compliance concern?
, A. The ramp may be difficult or impossible for many users to navigate safely
B. The ramp will automatically qualify as a stairway
C. The ramp becomes exempt if it has handrails
D. The ramp is compliant whenever its surface is textured
Answer: A
Rationale: Excessive slope increases the physical effort and safety risks associated
with wheelchair and mobility-device travel.
7.
Which item is generally required at an accessible parking space when applicable
under ADA parking requirements?
A. A designated accessible access aisle
B. A decorative curb surrounding the space
C. A mandatory charging station
D. A private security camera
Answer: A
Rationale: Accessible parking spaces generally require appropriately sized and
marked access aisles to provide accessible vehicle-to-facility access.
8.
Why are access aisles provided beside accessible parking spaces?
EXAMINATION COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
JUST RELEASED
1.
A public facility is renovating an existing entrance that currently has several steps
and no accessible route. What is generally required when the alteration affects
the entrance?
A. Provide an accessible route where required by the applicable ADA alteration
provisions
B. Keep the steps because existing buildings are automatically exempt
C. Install a wheelchair lift only if customers request one
D. Remove the entrance entirely and provide access through another property
Answer: A
Rationale: Alterations can trigger accessibility requirements, including accessible
routes to altered areas when applicable under ADA standards.
2.
Which organization is primarily responsible for issuing the federal accessibility
standards used to implement Title III of the ADA?
,A. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
B. U.S. Access Board
C. Department of Justice
D. Federal Emergency Management Agency
Answer: C
Rationale: The Department of Justice adopts and enforces ADA regulations and
the applicable Standards for accessible facilities covered by Title III.
3.
A doorway along an accessible route has a threshold that is higher than permitted
by applicable accessibility requirements. What should the designer evaluate first?
A. Whether the door color contrasts sufficiently with surrounding walls
B. Whether the threshold can be modified while maintaining required accessibility
C. Whether the building has more than two exits
D. Whether the doorway is used primarily during emergencies
Answer: B
Rationale: Door thresholds must comply with applicable limits so that people
using wheelchairs or other mobility devices can safely pass.
4.
Which feature is most directly intended to help a person using a wheelchair enter
a building where stairs would otherwise block access?
,A. Detectable warning surface
B. Accessible ramp
C. Visual alarm
D. Braille directory
Answer: B
Rationale: A properly designed ramp can provide an accessible route where
elevation changes would otherwise require stair use.
5.
Under ADA accessibility principles, which statement best describes an accessible
route?
A. A route available only to employees with disabilities
B. A continuous path connecting accessible elements and spaces
C. A pathway used exclusively during emergencies
D. Any hallway wider than thirty inches
Answer: B
Rationale: An accessible route is a continuous, unobstructed path connecting
accessible buildings, facilities, elements, and spaces.
6.
A facility installs a ramp with a slope substantially steeper than permitted. What is
the primary compliance concern?
, A. The ramp may be difficult or impossible for many users to navigate safely
B. The ramp will automatically qualify as a stairway
C. The ramp becomes exempt if it has handrails
D. The ramp is compliant whenever its surface is textured
Answer: A
Rationale: Excessive slope increases the physical effort and safety risks associated
with wheelchair and mobility-device travel.
7.
Which item is generally required at an accessible parking space when applicable
under ADA parking requirements?
A. A designated accessible access aisle
B. A decorative curb surrounding the space
C. A mandatory charging station
D. A private security camera
Answer: A
Rationale: Accessible parking spaces generally require appropriately sized and
marked access aisles to provide accessible vehicle-to-facility access.
8.
Why are access aisles provided beside accessible parking spaces?
