Accessibility / ADA Compliance Contractor
Certification) QUESTION AND CORRECT
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RATIONALES 2026 Q&A INSTANT
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1. Which federal law requires buildings to be accessible to people
with disabilities?
A. Fair Housing Act
B. Americans with Disabilities Act
C. Rehabilitation Act
D. Civil Rights Act
B. Americans with Disabilities Act
Rationale: The ADA mandates accessibility in public
accommodations, commercial facilities, and state/local
government buildings.**
2. The ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) apply to:
A. Only residential buildings
B. Public accommodations and commercial facilities
C. Private homes
D. Only government buildings
B. Public accommodations and commercial facilities
Rationale: ADAAG sets accessibility standards for facilities open to
the public and commercial spaces.**
,3. What is the minimum clear width required for an accessible
route?
A. 28 inches
B. 32 inches
C. 36 inches
D. 40 inches
C. 36 inches
Rationale: ADA requires accessible routes to have a minimum
clear width of 36 inches to allow wheelchair passage.**
4. Maximum slope allowed for a ramp without handrails is:
A. 1:10
B. 1:12
C. 1:15
D. 1:20
B. 1:12
Rationale: ADA standards specify a maximum slope of 1:12
(8.33%) for wheelchair ramps.**
5. What is the minimum turning space diameter for a wheelchair?
A. 48 inches
B. 60 inches
C. 66 inches
D. 72 inches
B. 60 inches
Rationale: A 60-inch diameter turning space allows a wheelchair
to make a full 360° turn.**
6. Accessible doors must have a minimum clear width of:
A. 28 inches
, B. 32 inches
C. 34 inches
D. 36 inches
B. 32 inches
Rationale: ADA requires doors to provide at least 32 inches clear
width for wheelchair access.**
7. The maximum height for operable parts (e.g., switches, handles)
is:
A. 34 inches
B. 36 inches
C. 38 inches
D. 40 inches
B. 36 inches
Rationale: Operable parts should be within 15 to 48 inches from
the floor, with 36 inches being a common maximum reach.**
8. Wheelchair-accessible drinking fountains must have a clear floor
space of at least:
A. 24 x 30 inches
B. 30 x 48 inches
C. 36 x 36 inches
D. 48 x 48 inches
B. 30 x 48 inches
Rationale: ADA specifies a clear floor space of 30 inches by 48
inches to accommodate wheelchair users.**
9. What is the maximum height for a drinking fountain spout for a
forward approach?
A. 36 inches
, B. 38 inches
C. 40 inches
D. 42 inches
A. 36 inches
Rationale: Forward approach fountains must have the spout no
higher than 36 inches to be accessible.**
10. The minimum space required beside a water closet for
wheelchair access is:
A. 30 inches
B. 36 inches
C. 42 inches
D. 48 inches
B. 36 inches
Rationale: ADA requires a minimum of 36 inches beside a toilet for
wheelchair maneuvering.**
11. Grab bars in accessible toilets must be mounted at what
height from the floor?
A. 28-30 inches
B. 30-32 inches
C. 33-36 inches
D. 36-38 inches
C. 33-36 inches
Rationale: ADA specifies grab bars be mounted 33 to 36 inches
above the floor to assist users.**
12. What is the required slope for accessible parking spaces?
A. 1:48
B. 1:50
Certification) QUESTION AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A INSTANT
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1. Which federal law requires buildings to be accessible to people
with disabilities?
A. Fair Housing Act
B. Americans with Disabilities Act
C. Rehabilitation Act
D. Civil Rights Act
B. Americans with Disabilities Act
Rationale: The ADA mandates accessibility in public
accommodations, commercial facilities, and state/local
government buildings.**
2. The ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) apply to:
A. Only residential buildings
B. Public accommodations and commercial facilities
C. Private homes
D. Only government buildings
B. Public accommodations and commercial facilities
Rationale: ADAAG sets accessibility standards for facilities open to
the public and commercial spaces.**
,3. What is the minimum clear width required for an accessible
route?
A. 28 inches
B. 32 inches
C. 36 inches
D. 40 inches
C. 36 inches
Rationale: ADA requires accessible routes to have a minimum
clear width of 36 inches to allow wheelchair passage.**
4. Maximum slope allowed for a ramp without handrails is:
A. 1:10
B. 1:12
C. 1:15
D. 1:20
B. 1:12
Rationale: ADA standards specify a maximum slope of 1:12
(8.33%) for wheelchair ramps.**
5. What is the minimum turning space diameter for a wheelchair?
A. 48 inches
B. 60 inches
C. 66 inches
D. 72 inches
B. 60 inches
Rationale: A 60-inch diameter turning space allows a wheelchair
to make a full 360° turn.**
6. Accessible doors must have a minimum clear width of:
A. 28 inches
, B. 32 inches
C. 34 inches
D. 36 inches
B. 32 inches
Rationale: ADA requires doors to provide at least 32 inches clear
width for wheelchair access.**
7. The maximum height for operable parts (e.g., switches, handles)
is:
A. 34 inches
B. 36 inches
C. 38 inches
D. 40 inches
B. 36 inches
Rationale: Operable parts should be within 15 to 48 inches from
the floor, with 36 inches being a common maximum reach.**
8. Wheelchair-accessible drinking fountains must have a clear floor
space of at least:
A. 24 x 30 inches
B. 30 x 48 inches
C. 36 x 36 inches
D. 48 x 48 inches
B. 30 x 48 inches
Rationale: ADA specifies a clear floor space of 30 inches by 48
inches to accommodate wheelchair users.**
9. What is the maximum height for a drinking fountain spout for a
forward approach?
A. 36 inches
, B. 38 inches
C. 40 inches
D. 42 inches
A. 36 inches
Rationale: Forward approach fountains must have the spout no
higher than 36 inches to be accessible.**
10. The minimum space required beside a water closet for
wheelchair access is:
A. 30 inches
B. 36 inches
C. 42 inches
D. 48 inches
B. 36 inches
Rationale: ADA requires a minimum of 36 inches beside a toilet for
wheelchair maneuvering.**
11. Grab bars in accessible toilets must be mounted at what
height from the floor?
A. 28-30 inches
B. 30-32 inches
C. 33-36 inches
D. 36-38 inches
C. 33-36 inches
Rationale: ADA specifies grab bars be mounted 33 to 36 inches
above the floor to assist users.**
12. What is the required slope for accessible parking spaces?
A. 1:48
B. 1:50
