CPACC EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS
Universal Design Principles - ANSWER 1997 Ronald Mace
and other architects as NC State Univ. created the seven
principles of UD for physical/industrial design but they
have been adapted to other areas like web.
UD Principle One: Equitable Use - ANSWER The design of
the product or environment should be useful and
marketable to everyone regardless of his or her abilities.
If possible, everyone should be able to use the
environment or product in the same manner. If identical
uses are not provided, then equivalent options should be
provided.
UD Principle Two: Flexibility in Use - ANSWER The design
of the product or environment should provide people
with a variety of options for use of its features. The
environment or product should be adaptable to an
individual's preferences and abilities.
UD Principle Three: Simple and Intuitive Use - ANSWER
The purpose of the product or environment's features
, should be easy to understand. A person's background,
language, or experience should not hinder his or her
understanding of how to use the product or navigate the
environment.
UD Principle Four: Perceptible Information - ANSWER
Information about the product or environment's design
should be communicated effectively and should be
perceivable to everyone. A person's sensory abilities
should not hinder him or her from receiving information.
Information should be presented in different formats to
increase effective communication to individuals with
diverse abilities.
UD Principle Five: Tolerance for Error - ANSWER The
design of the product or environment should reduce the
chances of accidents or hazards from occurring. The
design should also anticipate any unintentional actions
that may occur during use.
UD Principle Six: Low Physical Effort - ANSWER The
design of the product or environment should require
ANSWERS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS
Universal Design Principles - ANSWER 1997 Ronald Mace
and other architects as NC State Univ. created the seven
principles of UD for physical/industrial design but they
have been adapted to other areas like web.
UD Principle One: Equitable Use - ANSWER The design of
the product or environment should be useful and
marketable to everyone regardless of his or her abilities.
If possible, everyone should be able to use the
environment or product in the same manner. If identical
uses are not provided, then equivalent options should be
provided.
UD Principle Two: Flexibility in Use - ANSWER The design
of the product or environment should provide people
with a variety of options for use of its features. The
environment or product should be adaptable to an
individual's preferences and abilities.
UD Principle Three: Simple and Intuitive Use - ANSWER
The purpose of the product or environment's features
, should be easy to understand. A person's background,
language, or experience should not hinder his or her
understanding of how to use the product or navigate the
environment.
UD Principle Four: Perceptible Information - ANSWER
Information about the product or environment's design
should be communicated effectively and should be
perceivable to everyone. A person's sensory abilities
should not hinder him or her from receiving information.
Information should be presented in different formats to
increase effective communication to individuals with
diverse abilities.
UD Principle Five: Tolerance for Error - ANSWER The
design of the product or environment should reduce the
chances of accidents or hazards from occurring. The
design should also anticipate any unintentional actions
that may occur during use.
UD Principle Six: Low Physical Effort - ANSWER The
design of the product or environment should require
