ADA ACCESSIBILITY CODE COMPLIANCE EXAM 350
COMPREHENSIVE MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS AND RATIONALES
SECTION 1: APPLICATION AND ADMINISTRATION (Questions 1–30)
Question 1
When was the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design published in the Federal
Register?
A. July 26, 1990
B. September 15, 2010
C. March 15, 2012
D. January 26, 1992
Answer: B
Rationale: The Department of Justice published revised regulations for Titles II and
III of the ADA in the Federal Register on September 15, 2010. These regulations
adopted the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design.
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Question 2
The 2010 ADA Standards set minimum requirements for which of the following?
,A. Only newly constructed facilities
B. Only altered facilities
C. Newly designed, constructed, or altered State and local government facilities,
public accommodations, and commercial facilities
D. Only federal buildings
Answer: C
Rationale: The 2010 Standards set minimum requirements—both scoping and
technical—for newly designed and constructed or altered State and local
government facilities, public accommodations, and commercial facilities.
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Question 3
What is the compliance date after which the 2010 Standards are required for new
construction and alterations?
A. September 15, 2010
B. March 15, 2012
C. January 26, 1992
D. July 26, 1990
Answer: B
Rationale: After March 15, 2012, the 2010 Requirements are required. Between
September 15, 2010 and March 15, 2012, either the 2010 Requirements OR the
1991 Requirements or UFAS could be used.
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Question 4
What does the "Safe Harbor" provision mean under the 2010 ADA Standards?
A. All existing facilities must be brought into full compliance immediately
B. Elements that comply with the 1991 Standards or UFAS do not need to be
modified to meet the 2010 Standards unless altered
C. New construction is exempt from compliance
D. Facilities built before 1990 are exempt
Answer: B
Rationale: Elements that comply with the 1991 Standards or UFAS do not need to
be modified to meet the 2010 Standards unless they are altered. This is the "safe
harbor" provision.
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Question 5
What is the purpose of the ADA Standards for Accessible Design?
A. To establish building codes for all construction
B. To provide scoping and technical requirements for accessibility to sites, facilities,
buildings, and elements by individuals with disabilities
C. To regulate employment practices
D. To set energy efficiency standards
, Answer: B
Rationale: The ADA Standards contain scoping and technical requirements for
accessibility to sites, facilities, buildings, and elements by individuals with
disabilities.
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Question 6
Dimensions for adults and children are addressed in which section of the 2010
Standards?
A. Section 101
B. Section 102
C. Section 103
D. Section 104
Answer: B
Rationale: Section 102 of the 2010 Standards addresses dimensions for adults and
children. The technical requirements are based on adult dimensions and
anthropometrics.
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Question 7
What does "equivalent facilitation" mean under the ADA Standards?
COMPREHENSIVE MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS AND RATIONALES
SECTION 1: APPLICATION AND ADMINISTRATION (Questions 1–30)
Question 1
When was the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design published in the Federal
Register?
A. July 26, 1990
B. September 15, 2010
C. March 15, 2012
D. January 26, 1992
Answer: B
Rationale: The Department of Justice published revised regulations for Titles II and
III of the ADA in the Federal Register on September 15, 2010. These regulations
adopted the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design.
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Question 2
The 2010 ADA Standards set minimum requirements for which of the following?
,A. Only newly constructed facilities
B. Only altered facilities
C. Newly designed, constructed, or altered State and local government facilities,
public accommodations, and commercial facilities
D. Only federal buildings
Answer: C
Rationale: The 2010 Standards set minimum requirements—both scoping and
technical—for newly designed and constructed or altered State and local
government facilities, public accommodations, and commercial facilities.
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Question 3
What is the compliance date after which the 2010 Standards are required for new
construction and alterations?
A. September 15, 2010
B. March 15, 2012
C. January 26, 1992
D. July 26, 1990
Answer: B
Rationale: After March 15, 2012, the 2010 Requirements are required. Between
September 15, 2010 and March 15, 2012, either the 2010 Requirements OR the
1991 Requirements or UFAS could be used.
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Question 4
What does the "Safe Harbor" provision mean under the 2010 ADA Standards?
A. All existing facilities must be brought into full compliance immediately
B. Elements that comply with the 1991 Standards or UFAS do not need to be
modified to meet the 2010 Standards unless altered
C. New construction is exempt from compliance
D. Facilities built before 1990 are exempt
Answer: B
Rationale: Elements that comply with the 1991 Standards or UFAS do not need to
be modified to meet the 2010 Standards unless they are altered. This is the "safe
harbor" provision.
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Question 5
What is the purpose of the ADA Standards for Accessible Design?
A. To establish building codes for all construction
B. To provide scoping and technical requirements for accessibility to sites, facilities,
buildings, and elements by individuals with disabilities
C. To regulate employment practices
D. To set energy efficiency standards
, Answer: B
Rationale: The ADA Standards contain scoping and technical requirements for
accessibility to sites, facilities, buildings, and elements by individuals with
disabilities.
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Question 6
Dimensions for adults and children are addressed in which section of the 2010
Standards?
A. Section 101
B. Section 102
C. Section 103
D. Section 104
Answer: B
Rationale: Section 102 of the 2010 Standards addresses dimensions for adults and
children. The technical requirements are based on adult dimensions and
anthropometrics.
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Question 7
What does "equivalent facilitation" mean under the ADA Standards?
