Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification
(RHFAC) Professional Exam
Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification
(RHFAC) Professional Exam
Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification
(RHFAC) Professional Exam
Most Tested Coverage Areas (10 Numbered List)
1. Accessibility Assessment Principles and Methodology
2. Barrier Identification and Classification
3. Universal Design and Inclusive Strategies
4. Codes, Standards, and Legislation
, 5. RHFAC Rating System and Scoring Criteria
6. Exterior Circulation and Site Accessibility
7. Interior Circulation and Path of Travel
8. Washroom and Sanitary Facility Accessibility
9. Signage, Wayfinding, and Communication Systems
10. Emergency Systems and Technology Integration
Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification
(RHFAC) Professional Exam
1. Which principle best reflects meaningful accessibility in a public building
lobby according to RHFAC methodology?
A. Meeting all minimum building code requirements for accessibility
B. Providing separate pathways for people with disabilities and others
,C. Designing routes so people with and without disabilities can move together
easily
D. Installing adjustable lighting only at reception areas
Answer: C
Explanation:
C is correct because meaningful access under RHFAC emphasizes Universal
Design principles where shared paths enable dignity and independence for all
users rather than segregation . 5
A is incorrect because code minimums address safety but do not guarantee
meaningful access or positive user experience . 5
B is incorrect because separate pathways create segregation, which
contradicts Universal Design and meaningful access principles . 5
D is incorrect because accessible lighting should benefit all users throughout
the space, not just reception areas . 5
, 2. What is the primary purpose of the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility
Certification (RHFAC) program?
A. To improve environmental sustainability in buildings
B. To promote meaningful access for people of all abilities in the built
environment
C. To enforce provincial building codes across Canada
D. To certify only government-owned buildings
Answer: B
Explanation:
B is correct because RHFAC is designed to measure, certify, and improve
accessibility in the built environment by promoting meaningful access for all
. 7 12
A is incorrect because RHFAC focuses on accessibility, not environmental
sustainability . 7
(RHFAC) Professional Exam
Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification
(RHFAC) Professional Exam
Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification
(RHFAC) Professional Exam
Most Tested Coverage Areas (10 Numbered List)
1. Accessibility Assessment Principles and Methodology
2. Barrier Identification and Classification
3. Universal Design and Inclusive Strategies
4. Codes, Standards, and Legislation
, 5. RHFAC Rating System and Scoring Criteria
6. Exterior Circulation and Site Accessibility
7. Interior Circulation and Path of Travel
8. Washroom and Sanitary Facility Accessibility
9. Signage, Wayfinding, and Communication Systems
10. Emergency Systems and Technology Integration
Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification
(RHFAC) Professional Exam
1. Which principle best reflects meaningful accessibility in a public building
lobby according to RHFAC methodology?
A. Meeting all minimum building code requirements for accessibility
B. Providing separate pathways for people with disabilities and others
,C. Designing routes so people with and without disabilities can move together
easily
D. Installing adjustable lighting only at reception areas
Answer: C
Explanation:
C is correct because meaningful access under RHFAC emphasizes Universal
Design principles where shared paths enable dignity and independence for all
users rather than segregation . 5
A is incorrect because code minimums address safety but do not guarantee
meaningful access or positive user experience . 5
B is incorrect because separate pathways create segregation, which
contradicts Universal Design and meaningful access principles . 5
D is incorrect because accessible lighting should benefit all users throughout
the space, not just reception areas . 5
, 2. What is the primary purpose of the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility
Certification (RHFAC) program?
A. To improve environmental sustainability in buildings
B. To promote meaningful access for people of all abilities in the built
environment
C. To enforce provincial building codes across Canada
D. To certify only government-owned buildings
Answer: B
Explanation:
B is correct because RHFAC is designed to measure, certify, and improve
accessibility in the built environment by promoting meaningful access for all
. 7 12
A is incorrect because RHFAC focuses on accessibility, not environmental
sustainability . 7
