Texas Registered Accessibility Specialist (RAS) Licensing Exam
Comprehensive 200-Question Practice Test with Answers &
Rationales Free Pdf Access.
The Texas Registered Accessibility Specialist (RAS) Licensing Exam assesses mastery of the Texas Accessibility
Standards (TAS), 2010 ADA Standards, and TDLR administrative rules for plan review and inspection.
Candidates must demonstrate advanced application of scoping and technical requirements for building elements,
accessible routes, plumbing, electrical, and communication features. This practice test aligns with the latest 2026
exam standards and emphasizes complex, scenario-based problem-solving. It contains 60 multiple-choice
questions, each with four distractors and a fully worked rationale that explains why the keyed answer is correct.
Questions are organized into clearly labelled sections that mirror the major content areas of the course. Targeted
learning outcomes include: Apply TAS and ADA scoping provisions to determine required accessible elements in
diverse building types.; Evaluate plan review and inspection procedures for compliance with 16 TAC Chapter 68
and 2021 IBC accessibility provisions.; Analyze complex scenarios involving accessible routes, parking,
plumbing, electrical, and communication features to identify violations and correct solutions.. Every item has
been reviewed for clinical accuracy, current guidelines, and clarity so that students can study with confidence and
self-correct as they work through the bank. Use it as a high-yield review immediately before the exam, or as a
structured practice tool during the unit - the rationales double as concise teaching notes. The recommended
writing time is 2 hours, with a passing score of 75%. Aligned with This exam preparation material meets the
Section 1: General (Questions 1-60)
1 Which TAS section governs the required number of accessible parking spaces for
a medical clinic with 150 parking spaces?
A) TAS 208.2
B) TAS 208.2.1
C) TAS 208.2.2
D) TAS 208.2.3
Answer: A
Rationale: TAS 208.2 specifies the minimum number of accessible parking spaces
based on total parking count. TAS 208.2.1 addresses parking spaces for outpatient
facilities, but the general scoping is in 208.2. TAS 208.2.2 and 208.2.3 cover van
spaces and hospital outpatient facilities, respectively, not the base count. Thus, A is
correct.
2 When designing a new elementary school, what is the minimum number of
accessible toilet rooms required per floor?
A) At least one per floor
B) At least one per sex per floor
C) At least one per 50 occupants
D) At least one per 100 occupants
,Answer: B
Rationale: TAS 213.2 requires at least one accessible toilet room per sex on each
floor where toilet rooms are provided. Option A is incomplete as it ignores sex
separation. Options C and D are incorrect because occupant load determines fixture
counts, not accessible toilet room quantity. Thus, B is correct.
3 A ramp in a historic building has a running slope of 1:10. What is the maximum
rise allowed for this ramp under TAS?
A) 6 inches
B) 12 inches
C) 18 inches
D) 30 inches
Answer: A
Rationale: TAS 405.2 limits ramp rise to 30 inches maximum for slopes between
1:12 and 1:16, but for slopes steeper than 1:12 (e.g., 1:10), the maximum rise is 6
inches. Options B, C, and D exceed the allowed rise for this slope. Thus, A is
correct.
4 In a restaurant, a raised platform is 8 inches above the main floor. What is the
minimum number of accessible seating spaces required on the platform?
A) One accessible seating space
B) Two accessible seating spaces
C) Five percent of total seating
D) No accessible seating required if platform is not a dining area
Answer: A
Rationale: TAS 226.1 requires at least one accessible seating space in each dining
area, including raised platforms. Option B is not required unless multiple seating
areas exist. Option C applies to assembly areas, not dining. Option D is false
because the platform is part of the dining area. Thus, A is correct.
5 What is the maximum height for a side reach over an obstruction according to
TAS?
A) 48 inches
B) 54 inches
C) 34 inches
D) 46 inches
Answer: A
Rationale: TAS 308.3.1 allows a side reach over an obstruction up to 48 inches high
, if the obstruction is no more than 24 inches deep. Option B is the maximum for
forward reach over an obstruction. Option C is the maximum height for an
unobstructed side reach. Option D is not a standard limit. Thus, A is correct.
6 Which standard specifies the technical requirements for accessible electrical
outlets in a commercial kitchen?
A) TAS 205
B) TAS 206
C) TAS 309
D) TAS 404
Answer: C
Rationale: TAS 309 covers operable parts, including electrical outlets, requiring them
to be within reach ranges. TAS 205 and 206 address accessible routes and parking,
while TAS 404 covers doors. Thus, C is correct.
7 For a TTY payphone, what is the minimum clear floor space required at the
telephone?
A) 30 inches by 48 inches
B) 36 inches by 48 inches
C) 30 inches by 60 inches
D) 36 inches by 60 inches
Answer: A
Rationale: TAS 704.2.1 requires a clear floor space of 30 inches by 48 inches at TTY
payphones to allow forward or side approach. Options B, C, and D exceed the
minimum or are incorrect dimensions. Thus, A is correct.
8 What is the required frequency for inspection of elevators by a Registered
Accessibility Specialist?
A) Annually
B) Every two years
C) Every four years
D) Only upon initial installation
Answer: C
Rationale: 16 TAC Chapter 68 requires RAS inspection of elevators every four years
to ensure continued compliance. Annual or biennial inspections are not mandated.
Initial inspection is required but not the only one. Thus, C is correct.
Comprehensive 200-Question Practice Test with Answers &
Rationales Free Pdf Access.
The Texas Registered Accessibility Specialist (RAS) Licensing Exam assesses mastery of the Texas Accessibility
Standards (TAS), 2010 ADA Standards, and TDLR administrative rules for plan review and inspection.
Candidates must demonstrate advanced application of scoping and technical requirements for building elements,
accessible routes, plumbing, electrical, and communication features. This practice test aligns with the latest 2026
exam standards and emphasizes complex, scenario-based problem-solving. It contains 60 multiple-choice
questions, each with four distractors and a fully worked rationale that explains why the keyed answer is correct.
Questions are organized into clearly labelled sections that mirror the major content areas of the course. Targeted
learning outcomes include: Apply TAS and ADA scoping provisions to determine required accessible elements in
diverse building types.; Evaluate plan review and inspection procedures for compliance with 16 TAC Chapter 68
and 2021 IBC accessibility provisions.; Analyze complex scenarios involving accessible routes, parking,
plumbing, electrical, and communication features to identify violations and correct solutions.. Every item has
been reviewed for clinical accuracy, current guidelines, and clarity so that students can study with confidence and
self-correct as they work through the bank. Use it as a high-yield review immediately before the exam, or as a
structured practice tool during the unit - the rationales double as concise teaching notes. The recommended
writing time is 2 hours, with a passing score of 75%. Aligned with This exam preparation material meets the
Section 1: General (Questions 1-60)
1 Which TAS section governs the required number of accessible parking spaces for
a medical clinic with 150 parking spaces?
A) TAS 208.2
B) TAS 208.2.1
C) TAS 208.2.2
D) TAS 208.2.3
Answer: A
Rationale: TAS 208.2 specifies the minimum number of accessible parking spaces
based on total parking count. TAS 208.2.1 addresses parking spaces for outpatient
facilities, but the general scoping is in 208.2. TAS 208.2.2 and 208.2.3 cover van
spaces and hospital outpatient facilities, respectively, not the base count. Thus, A is
correct.
2 When designing a new elementary school, what is the minimum number of
accessible toilet rooms required per floor?
A) At least one per floor
B) At least one per sex per floor
C) At least one per 50 occupants
D) At least one per 100 occupants
,Answer: B
Rationale: TAS 213.2 requires at least one accessible toilet room per sex on each
floor where toilet rooms are provided. Option A is incomplete as it ignores sex
separation. Options C and D are incorrect because occupant load determines fixture
counts, not accessible toilet room quantity. Thus, B is correct.
3 A ramp in a historic building has a running slope of 1:10. What is the maximum
rise allowed for this ramp under TAS?
A) 6 inches
B) 12 inches
C) 18 inches
D) 30 inches
Answer: A
Rationale: TAS 405.2 limits ramp rise to 30 inches maximum for slopes between
1:12 and 1:16, but for slopes steeper than 1:12 (e.g., 1:10), the maximum rise is 6
inches. Options B, C, and D exceed the allowed rise for this slope. Thus, A is
correct.
4 In a restaurant, a raised platform is 8 inches above the main floor. What is the
minimum number of accessible seating spaces required on the platform?
A) One accessible seating space
B) Two accessible seating spaces
C) Five percent of total seating
D) No accessible seating required if platform is not a dining area
Answer: A
Rationale: TAS 226.1 requires at least one accessible seating space in each dining
area, including raised platforms. Option B is not required unless multiple seating
areas exist. Option C applies to assembly areas, not dining. Option D is false
because the platform is part of the dining area. Thus, A is correct.
5 What is the maximum height for a side reach over an obstruction according to
TAS?
A) 48 inches
B) 54 inches
C) 34 inches
D) 46 inches
Answer: A
Rationale: TAS 308.3.1 allows a side reach over an obstruction up to 48 inches high
, if the obstruction is no more than 24 inches deep. Option B is the maximum for
forward reach over an obstruction. Option C is the maximum height for an
unobstructed side reach. Option D is not a standard limit. Thus, A is correct.
6 Which standard specifies the technical requirements for accessible electrical
outlets in a commercial kitchen?
A) TAS 205
B) TAS 206
C) TAS 309
D) TAS 404
Answer: C
Rationale: TAS 309 covers operable parts, including electrical outlets, requiring them
to be within reach ranges. TAS 205 and 206 address accessible routes and parking,
while TAS 404 covers doors. Thus, C is correct.
7 For a TTY payphone, what is the minimum clear floor space required at the
telephone?
A) 30 inches by 48 inches
B) 36 inches by 48 inches
C) 30 inches by 60 inches
D) 36 inches by 60 inches
Answer: A
Rationale: TAS 704.2.1 requires a clear floor space of 30 inches by 48 inches at TTY
payphones to allow forward or side approach. Options B, C, and D exceed the
minimum or are incorrect dimensions. Thus, A is correct.
8 What is the required frequency for inspection of elevators by a Registered
Accessibility Specialist?
A) Annually
B) Every two years
C) Every four years
D) Only upon initial installation
Answer: C
Rationale: 16 TAC Chapter 68 requires RAS inspection of elevators every four years
to ensure continued compliance. Annual or biennial inspections are not mandated.
Initial inspection is required but not the only one. Thus, C is correct.
