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Final Exam
Universal Design
Question | Answer |
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Flickering lights can cause seizures in epileptic individuals as well as cause upset behaviors in individuals with autism. | true |
This is practice of admitting natural light into a space through windows. | daylighting |
This is the general type of lighting which should provide indirect lighting by using daylighting and artificial lighting. | ambient lighting |
This index refers to the way an object appears under a light source. | color rendering index (CRI). |
This is the color temperature of lighting which degrees from red to blue found in artificial and natural lighting. | Kelvins |
This type or category of commercial design includes hotels, food, and beverage locations, etc. | hospitality |
As universal designers, we need to be concerned that the floors that we specify are stable, firm, smooth and level. | true |
For the most absorption of sound and the comfort of the occupants, the lower the NRC rating should be achieved. | false |
This is the rating that is used to reflect the amount of sound absorption of materials specified. | noise reduction coefficient |
Some points to consider in the design of a workstation would be: | all of the above (accessible circulation, adjustable, additional space) |
Hospitality design is a unique form of commercial design by including a more residential hand. | true |
These are some ways to make hotel guest rooms more inclusive beyond ADA standards: | mattress height at same height as wheelchair seat adjustable tilt mirrors pocket or sliding doors |
Braille should be included in all signage within reach. | true |
Sustainability has no cost initiative for a hotel owner. | false |
This is a way to make a hotel more sustainable: | all of the above (create daylighting features, include guests in the recycling process, limit individual bottles) |
Creating finish patterns and schemes can create wayfinding possibilities in a hospitality and retail space. | true |
There is no need to provide additional signage beyond what the ADA states is necessary as it encompasses everything needed to be an inclusive environment. | false |
These are the three ways to provide wayfinding in a space (Select all that apply): | signage directories finishes |
Flexibility is key to making a food or beverage facility inclusive. | true |
These are ways to make a food and beverage facility inclusive (Select all that apply): | unobstructed circulation between tables movable seating nonslip flooring installed |
Classrooms should be set up for flexibility with regards to seating, technology and overall layouts. | true |
Some ways to reduce background noise and provide better acoustics in a classroom are (select all that apply): | suspended acoustical ceilings wall acoustics applied building walls all the way to the ceiling |
Match the universal design concept to our inclusive terms within a patient room: | adaptable -> adjustable accessible -> proximity secure -> privacy responsible -> seating |
This is the term in regard to a branch of medicine or type of furniture that encompasses obesity. | bariatrics |
Hospitals should not be concerned about the home-like aesthetic of their facilities but solely focus on the care given to the patient. | false |
Some ways to include sustainability into hospital design which is ultimately inclusive would be (select all that apply): | materials with low VOCs energy efficient lighting PVC-free fabrics FSC certified wood specified |
The universal design items that will play into the Green House Project in senior living include (select all that apply): | providing a home-like atmosphere providing lifts for residents using indoor plants and gardening using large windows and skylights |
Keeping staff and resident spaces in separate designated areas empowers a long-term care residents' well-being. | false |
Bold colors can help keep the mind invigorated to promote learning. | true |
"Hoteling" is the process of reserving a work area or desk in an office area. | true |
Technology has added boundaries to those with limited abilities by not having accessible means of communication. | false |
These are some ways to have an ergonomic office (select all that apply): | various sources of lighting computer hard drive above the floor adjustable monitors |
This generation would most likely be more concerned with the safety and security of their workplace rather than having a large office. | millennials |
This is the study that relates to the relationships between humans in a particular culture and their use and perceptions of space. | proxemics |
Collaboration spaces help to promote cultural diversity and the ability to learn and understand each other. | true |
Having an office with good acoustics and an operable door would be a form of this type of comfort for an attorney. | functional comfort |
Providing visual interests within an office as well as outdoor views would benefit this type of comfort. | psychological comfort |
Configuring areas in a facility to better suit the needs of the employees is a form of space planning. | true |
Some ways that promote universal design in an office environment include (select all that apply): | providing round conference tables using lever door handles maintaining clear floor space around workstations |
The BSI defines inclusive design as "the process by which places are planned, designed and built, managed and used, with people like us in mind. It creates places which we can all use with ease and dignity and where we have a sense of belonging". | false |
The Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE) developed five key principles which include: | people diversity choice flexibility convenience |
________ design means that products and environments are designed and constructed so that people with disabilities may access and use them. | accessible |
In regards to the terms related to Designing for Everyone, the word "impairment" has been dropped and the term "limitation" is preferred. | true |
Please match the Inclusive Design Criteria terms to their related descriptors. | responsive -> needs and wants adaptable -> flexibility for diversity accessible -> complies with ADA secure -> health, safety, welfare |
Inclusive design should ensure that every product and environment fits everyone at all times. | false |
The Center of Universal Design Developed seven principles of universal design, some of which include (select all that apply): | perceptible information low physical effort flexibility in use simple and intuitive use |
Gregg Vanderheiden revised the definition of universal design to "the process of creating products which are usable by people with the widest possible range of abilities, operating within the widest possible range of situations." | true |
_______ design refers to making products and environments compatible for physical and sensory limitations that may restrict major life activities. | lifespan/transgenerational |
Keyboard trays that adjust to varying heights for keyboards, laptops and monitors is an example of a product that would meet the inclusive design criteria of adaptability. | true |
This act required that buildings and facilities designed, constructed, or altered with federal funds or leased by a federal agency must be accessible. | The Architectural Barriers Act |
This act required all public-school systems to offer equal access to education to children with a physical or mental disability. | Education for All Handicapped Children Act |
This act protects against the discrimination based on race, color, national origin, gender and religion. | The Civil Rights Act |
Title I of the ADA ensures that access to public services provided by local and state governments provide equal access to qualified individuals with a disability. | false |
These acts preceded the ADA and paved the way for a more inclusive nation: | The Architectural Barriers Act The Rehabilitation Act The Civil Rights Act |
Title III of the ADA relates to equal enjoyment of goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages or accommodations for individuals with disabilities | true |
ADA | Title I: Employment Title II: Public Services Title III: Public Accommodations Title IV: Telecommunications Title V: Miscellaneous Provisions |
A video relay service is a telecommunication device allowing the deaf person to correspond with a hearing person. | true |
A historical building must comply with the ADA and renovate its facilities to be accessible if it was built prior to the guidelines being written. | false |
This title of the ADA protects any qualified individual with a disability from discrimination in employment. | Title I |
The phase of design that includes information gathering and collecting data to build a successful project. | programming |
The ______ phase of the design process includes construction, ordering materials, and supervision of the project. | contract administration |
Data collection and research are typical actions taken during the Schematic Design phase of a project. | false |
A punch list is created near the end of a project to document any errors or omissions that may have been made. | true |
ADAAG codes only need to be used for someone with limitations in mind. | false |
_________ is the act of testing an idea in order to discover the result of the implemented concept. | experiment |
It is good practice to use observation as a tool when developing the programming of a project. | true |
This is the design phase in which construction documents, written specification, legends and schedules are finalized. | contract documents |
Academic journals and magazines would not be beneficial to a project as they do not necessarily relate directly to the client. | false |
This case study method tool is used to assess completed projects using various data collection methods such as questionnaires or onsite surveys. | post-occupancy evaluation |
Considering cultural differences in the needs of others defines: | cultural sensitivity |
An architect designs a home to apply the ideas and concepts of a region. This is an example of using ________________. | critical regionalism |
This is like any other neighborhood or community with the exception that it limits occupancy to older adults. | active adult community |
The type of housing in which each individual or family is provided with a private bedroom or living quarters but shares common spaces like dining rooms, theaters, cafes, etc. is ____________. | congregate housing |
This is the act that prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status and more in the sale, rental and financing of dwellings or in other housing-related transactions: | Fair Housing Act (FHA) |
A family that is approved for a Habitat for Humanity house is not required to put labor in the build of the home. | false |
Most developers and/or builders put only the required number of accessible units in their facilities. | true |
This type of housing has an individual "buy-in" to the facility and can continue the transition of facilities as their aging progresses. | continuing care retirement community |
This type of housing is manufactured off-site and may have limited accessibility options. | prefabricated housing |
Designers can assume to know and understand another culture prior to research of a culture's traditions and activities. | false |