[RICK HANSEN FOUNDATION ACCESSIBILITY CERTIFICATION (RHFAC)
PROFESSIONAL EXAM] – QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED AND WELL
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SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–50
1. Which of the following best describes the primary goal of the Rick Hansen
Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC) program?
A. To mandate building code changes across all Canadian municipalities.
B. To rate and certify the meaningful accessibility of buildings and sites based on
C. To provide financial grants for elevator installations in historic buildings.
D. To replace the National Building Code of Canada with more stringent private stan
C
Correct Answer: B. To rate and certify the meaningful accessibility of
buildings and sites based on a standardized score.
Rationale: The RHFAC program focuses on assessing the level of meaningful
access for people with disabilities in the built environment, providing a
,standardized rating system that goes beyond basic code compliance to
promote universal design.
2. A building owner requests an RHFAC rating for a heritage property that
cannot have exterior ramps installed due to historical preservation bylaws.
Which principle of Universal Design is most critical to address in this scenario?
A. Perceptible Information
B. Equitable Use
C. Flexibility in Use
D. Tolerance for Error
Correct Answer: C. Flexibility in Use.
Rationale: When structural barriers (like stairs) cannot be removed due to
heritage status, the design must provide alternative ways to access the space,
such as an accessible secondary entrance or automated lift systems, fulfilling
the principle of Flexibility in Use.
3. When assessing an accessible parking stall, which dimension requirement is
critical for the access aisle serving a universal design parking space?
, A. 1,000 mm width
B. 1,500 mm width
C. 2,400 mm width
D. 3,000 mm width
Correct Answer: B. 1,500 mm width.
Rationale: An access aisle width of at least 1,500 mm is required to
allow sufficient space for a person using a wheelchair or mobility device to
safely transfer in and out of their vehicle.
4. What is the maximum allowable running slope for an exterior ramp that is not
designated as a primary accessible route in a low-traffic area?
A. 1:10
B. 1:12
C. 1:15
D. 1:20
PROFESSIONAL EXAM] – QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED AND WELL
DETAILED ANSWERS | PLUS RATIONALES | GUARANTEED PASS | LATEST
EXAM UPDATE | EXAM PREP | STUDY GUIDE | PRACTICE TEST
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–50
1. Which of the following best describes the primary goal of the Rick Hansen
Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC) program?
A. To mandate building code changes across all Canadian municipalities.
B. To rate and certify the meaningful accessibility of buildings and sites based on
C. To provide financial grants for elevator installations in historic buildings.
D. To replace the National Building Code of Canada with more stringent private stan
C
Correct Answer: B. To rate and certify the meaningful accessibility of
buildings and sites based on a standardized score.
Rationale: The RHFAC program focuses on assessing the level of meaningful
access for people with disabilities in the built environment, providing a
,standardized rating system that goes beyond basic code compliance to
promote universal design.
2. A building owner requests an RHFAC rating for a heritage property that
cannot have exterior ramps installed due to historical preservation bylaws.
Which principle of Universal Design is most critical to address in this scenario?
A. Perceptible Information
B. Equitable Use
C. Flexibility in Use
D. Tolerance for Error
Correct Answer: C. Flexibility in Use.
Rationale: When structural barriers (like stairs) cannot be removed due to
heritage status, the design must provide alternative ways to access the space,
such as an accessible secondary entrance or automated lift systems, fulfilling
the principle of Flexibility in Use.
3. When assessing an accessible parking stall, which dimension requirement is
critical for the access aisle serving a universal design parking space?
, A. 1,000 mm width
B. 1,500 mm width
C. 2,400 mm width
D. 3,000 mm width
Correct Answer: B. 1,500 mm width.
Rationale: An access aisle width of at least 1,500 mm is required to
allow sufficient space for a person using a wheelchair or mobility device to
safely transfer in and out of their vehicle.
4. What is the maximum allowable running slope for an exterior ramp that is not
designated as a primary accessible route in a low-traffic area?
A. 1:10
B. 1:12
C. 1:15
D. 1:20
