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RAS Licensing Exam Study Guide | TDLR
Texas Questions And Well Graded
Solutions With Rationales Updated 2026-
2027
1. What is the primary purpose of the Texas Architectural Barriers Act (TABA)?
A) To regulate building heights in urban areas
B) To establish minimum standards for accessible design and construction
C) To license general contractors
D) To enforce fire safety codes
Rationale: TABA's primary purpose is to establish minimum accessibility
standards for buildings and facilities in Texas.
2. The Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) apply to which of the following?
A) All residential homes
B) All commercial buildings and multi-family dwellings with 4 or more units
C) Only state-owned buildings
D) Only buildings constructed after 2010
Rationale: TAS applies to all commercial buildings and multi-family residential
with 4+ units, excluding single-family detached homes.
3. The RAS program is administered by which entity?
A) Texas Board of Architectural Examiners
B) Texas Department of Insurance
C) Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
D) Texas Facilities Commission
Rationale: TDLR administers the RAS program, including licensing,
examinations, and enforcement.
4. Who adopts and amends the Texas Accessibility Standards?
A) The Governor of Texas
B) The Texas Legislature
C) The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation
D) The U.S. Department of Justice
Rationale: The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation (which oversees
TDLR) has statutory authority to adopt and amend TAS.
5. The Texas Accessibility Standards are based on which federal standards?
A) 1991 ADAAG
B) 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
C) 2004 ADAAG
D) 2016 ADA Standards
Rationale: TAS is adopted from the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
with Texas-specific amendments.
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6. A single-family detached home is:
A) Required to meet TAS
B) Exempt from TAS
C) Required to meet only the ADA
D) Required to meet local codes only
Rationale: TABA specifically exempts single-family detached homes from
accessibility requirements.
7. TABA is codified in which chapter of the Texas Government Code?
A) Chapter 1201
B) Chapter 469
C) Chapter 2306
D) Chapter 1001
Rationale: TABA is found exclusively in Chapter 469 of the Texas Government
Code.
8. The estimated construction cost that triggers mandatory TDLR plan review is:
A) $25,000 or more
B) ***$50,000 or more***
C) $75,000 or more
D) $100,000 or more
Rationale: Any project with an estimated construction cost of $50,000 or more
requires mandatory plan review and inspection.
9. TDLR rules governing the RAS program are found in which title of the Texas
Administrative Code?
A) Title 7
B) Title 16
C) Title 22
D) Title 25
Rationale: All TDLR rules, including RAS, are codified in Title 16 of the Texas
Administrative Code.
10. The RAS license is valid for how many years?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Rationale: TDLR issues RAS licenses on a two-year renewal cycle.
11. How many continuing education units (CEUs) must a RAS complete each renewal
cycle?
A) 4 CEUs
B) 6 CEUs
C) 8 CEUs
D) 12 CEUs
Rationale: TDLR mandates 6 CEUs per renewal cycle, with at least 1 CEU
dedicated to TAS or TABA updates.
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12. A RAS must notify TDLR of an address change within how many days?
A) 10 days
B) 30 days
C) 60 days
D) 90 days
Rationale: RAS licensees must notify TDLR in writing within 30 days of any
address change.
13. What is the maximum administrative penalty TDLR can impose on a RAS for a single
violation?
A) $1,000
B) ***$5,000***
C) $10,000
D) $25,000
Rationale: The maximum administrative penalty per violation is $5,000 for a
RAS licensee.
14. How long is the grace period for a RAS to renew an expired license without retaking
the exam?
A) 15 days
B) 30 days
C) 60 days
D) 90 days
Rationale: TDLR provides a 30-day grace period; after that, the license lapses
and the individual must retake the exam.
15. The RAS licensing examination is administered by which vendor?
A) Prometric
B) PSI Services
C) Pearson VUE
D) Kryterion
Rationale: TDLR contracts with PSI Services to administer the RAS licensing
examination.
16. A RAS applicant must pass the exam within how long of filing the application?
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 18 months
D) 2 years
Rationale: The applicant must pass the exam within one year; otherwise, the
application expires.
17. What is the minimum passing score for the RAS licensing exam?
A) 60%
B) 70%
C) 75%
D) 80%
Rationale: TDLR has set the passing threshold for the RAS exam at 75%.
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18. A person convicted of a felony must wait how long before reapplying for a RAS
license?
A) 1 year after conviction
B) 5 years after completion of sentence
C) 10 years after conviction
D) Permanently barred
Rationale: A felon cannot apply until 5 years after the completion of their
sentence, including parole.
19. Which of the following is NOT an acceptable qualification path for the RAS exam?
A) Architecture degree + 1 year experience
B) 8 years of relevant experience
C) Active Fire Fighter certification + 2 years experience
D) ICC Accessibility Inspector certification + 4 years experience
Rationale: TDLR recognizes only three qualification paths; fire fighter
certification is not one of them.
20. The RAS license falls under which TDLR division?
A) Division of Worker Safety
B) Division of Architectural Barriers
C) Division of Professional Licensing
D) Division of Building Codes
Rationale: The Architectural Barriers Division is specifically responsible for the
RAS program.
21. A RAS must submit plan review reports to TDLR within how many business days?
A) 5 business days
B) 10 business days
C) 15 business days
D) 30 business days
Rationale: TDLR requires a RAS to submit plan review reports within 10
business days.
22. Which of the following is a prohibited act for a RAS?
A) Inspecting a building designed by a former employer
B) Inspecting a building they personally designed
C) Reviewing plans for a municipality
D) Charging a flat fee for inspection services
Rationale: A RAS cannot inspect their own design work, as this creates a conflict
of interest.
23. A RAS must respond to a complaint filed with TDLR within how many days?
A) 10 days
B) 20 days
C) 30 days
D) 45 days
Rationale: A RAS must respond to a formal complaint within 20 days of receipt.
RAS Licensing Exam Study Guide | TDLR
Texas Questions And Well Graded
Solutions With Rationales Updated 2026-
2027
1. What is the primary purpose of the Texas Architectural Barriers Act (TABA)?
A) To regulate building heights in urban areas
B) To establish minimum standards for accessible design and construction
C) To license general contractors
D) To enforce fire safety codes
Rationale: TABA's primary purpose is to establish minimum accessibility
standards for buildings and facilities in Texas.
2. The Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) apply to which of the following?
A) All residential homes
B) All commercial buildings and multi-family dwellings with 4 or more units
C) Only state-owned buildings
D) Only buildings constructed after 2010
Rationale: TAS applies to all commercial buildings and multi-family residential
with 4+ units, excluding single-family detached homes.
3. The RAS program is administered by which entity?
A) Texas Board of Architectural Examiners
B) Texas Department of Insurance
C) Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
D) Texas Facilities Commission
Rationale: TDLR administers the RAS program, including licensing,
examinations, and enforcement.
4. Who adopts and amends the Texas Accessibility Standards?
A) The Governor of Texas
B) The Texas Legislature
C) The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation
D) The U.S. Department of Justice
Rationale: The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation (which oversees
TDLR) has statutory authority to adopt and amend TAS.
5. The Texas Accessibility Standards are based on which federal standards?
A) 1991 ADAAG
B) 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
C) 2004 ADAAG
D) 2016 ADA Standards
Rationale: TAS is adopted from the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
with Texas-specific amendments.
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6. A single-family detached home is:
A) Required to meet TAS
B) Exempt from TAS
C) Required to meet only the ADA
D) Required to meet local codes only
Rationale: TABA specifically exempts single-family detached homes from
accessibility requirements.
7. TABA is codified in which chapter of the Texas Government Code?
A) Chapter 1201
B) Chapter 469
C) Chapter 2306
D) Chapter 1001
Rationale: TABA is found exclusively in Chapter 469 of the Texas Government
Code.
8. The estimated construction cost that triggers mandatory TDLR plan review is:
A) $25,000 or more
B) ***$50,000 or more***
C) $75,000 or more
D) $100,000 or more
Rationale: Any project with an estimated construction cost of $50,000 or more
requires mandatory plan review and inspection.
9. TDLR rules governing the RAS program are found in which title of the Texas
Administrative Code?
A) Title 7
B) Title 16
C) Title 22
D) Title 25
Rationale: All TDLR rules, including RAS, are codified in Title 16 of the Texas
Administrative Code.
10. The RAS license is valid for how many years?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Rationale: TDLR issues RAS licenses on a two-year renewal cycle.
11. How many continuing education units (CEUs) must a RAS complete each renewal
cycle?
A) 4 CEUs
B) 6 CEUs
C) 8 CEUs
D) 12 CEUs
Rationale: TDLR mandates 6 CEUs per renewal cycle, with at least 1 CEU
dedicated to TAS or TABA updates.
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12. A RAS must notify TDLR of an address change within how many days?
A) 10 days
B) 30 days
C) 60 days
D) 90 days
Rationale: RAS licensees must notify TDLR in writing within 30 days of any
address change.
13. What is the maximum administrative penalty TDLR can impose on a RAS for a single
violation?
A) $1,000
B) ***$5,000***
C) $10,000
D) $25,000
Rationale: The maximum administrative penalty per violation is $5,000 for a
RAS licensee.
14. How long is the grace period for a RAS to renew an expired license without retaking
the exam?
A) 15 days
B) 30 days
C) 60 days
D) 90 days
Rationale: TDLR provides a 30-day grace period; after that, the license lapses
and the individual must retake the exam.
15. The RAS licensing examination is administered by which vendor?
A) Prometric
B) PSI Services
C) Pearson VUE
D) Kryterion
Rationale: TDLR contracts with PSI Services to administer the RAS licensing
examination.
16. A RAS applicant must pass the exam within how long of filing the application?
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 18 months
D) 2 years
Rationale: The applicant must pass the exam within one year; otherwise, the
application expires.
17. What is the minimum passing score for the RAS licensing exam?
A) 60%
B) 70%
C) 75%
D) 80%
Rationale: TDLR has set the passing threshold for the RAS exam at 75%.
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18. A person convicted of a felony must wait how long before reapplying for a RAS
license?
A) 1 year after conviction
B) 5 years after completion of sentence
C) 10 years after conviction
D) Permanently barred
Rationale: A felon cannot apply until 5 years after the completion of their
sentence, including parole.
19. Which of the following is NOT an acceptable qualification path for the RAS exam?
A) Architecture degree + 1 year experience
B) 8 years of relevant experience
C) Active Fire Fighter certification + 2 years experience
D) ICC Accessibility Inspector certification + 4 years experience
Rationale: TDLR recognizes only three qualification paths; fire fighter
certification is not one of them.
20. The RAS license falls under which TDLR division?
A) Division of Worker Safety
B) Division of Architectural Barriers
C) Division of Professional Licensing
D) Division of Building Codes
Rationale: The Architectural Barriers Division is specifically responsible for the
RAS program.
21. A RAS must submit plan review reports to TDLR within how many business days?
A) 5 business days
B) 10 business days
C) 15 business days
D) 30 business days
Rationale: TDLR requires a RAS to submit plan review reports within 10
business days.
22. Which of the following is a prohibited act for a RAS?
A) Inspecting a building designed by a former employer
B) Inspecting a building they personally designed
C) Reviewing plans for a municipality
D) Charging a flat fee for inspection services
Rationale: A RAS cannot inspect their own design work, as this creates a conflict
of interest.
23. A RAS must respond to a complaint filed with TDLR within how many days?
A) 10 days
B) 20 days
C) 30 days
D) 45 days
Rationale: A RAS must respond to a formal complaint within 20 days of receipt.
