Universal Design - Question Bank Part - A (1 Mark)
Universal Design - Question Bank Part - A (1 Mark)
Universal Design - Question Bank Part - A (1 Mark)
PART - A (1 MARK)
Equitable use
Tolerance for error
Low physical effort
Sustainability
2 For signages in a building for 150 height of letter for the viewing distance should be
50mm
40mm
35mm
25mm
Impairments that cause individuals to walk with dif culty or insecurity. Individual using braces or crutches, amputees,
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arthritics, spastics &those with pulmonary & cardiac ills may be ________
Non Ambulatory
Semi-Ambulatory
Sight
Hearing
Deafness or hearing handicaps that might make an individual insecure in public areas because he is unable to
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communicate or hear warning signals.
Non Ambulatory
Semi-Ambulatory
Sight
Hearing
For locking and opening controls for window and doors should not be more than __________ from the nished oor
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usable by one hand. For a wheel chair user
1400mm
1800 mm
1000 mm
2000 mm
6 Width of the passage / corridor for a wheel chair movement should have a min of _________
900 mm
800mm
700 mm
500 mm
7 Which of the following is considered a universal design feature?
Easy touch, rocker light switches
Lever hardware on doors
No step entrance
All of the above
8 Heritage and conservation area comes under _______ classi cation of building
Residential
Commercial
Special Area
Manufacturing
9 Wholesale, Godowns and Warehounsing comes under _______ classi cation of building
Residential
Commercial
Special Area
Manufacturing
For a Staff housing, multiple dwelling and high rise residential units and tenements the minimum access provision
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required is
11 For a community centre, concert or assembly hall the minimum access provision required is
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A min of 2 wheelchair space for every 100 seats
A min of 1 wheelchair space for every 100 seats
A min of 2 wheelchair space for every 200 seats
A min of 1 wheelchair space for every 200 seats
1200 mm
1000 mm
900 mm
600 mm
It is desirable to provide rest area adjacent to the walk at convenient intervals with space for bench seats when it
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exceeds ______
60m
90m
120m
150m
14 The required width for passage of a wheelchair for a corridor for two way movement should be
1800 mm
1500mm
1200mm
900mm
15 incorporating universal design into new housing can reduce costs by
reducing the need to retro t or remodel at a later date
delaying moves to residential care facilities
reducing the need for temporary residential care
all of the above
900mm
800 mm
750 mm
1200 mm
1500 mm x 1750 mm
1200 mm x 1750 mm
1500 mm x 1500 mm
1200 mm x 1500 mm
18 Which of the following is not one of the four premises on which universal design is based?
If a design works well for everyone, it works better for the disabled
Personal esteem, identity and well-being are affected by our ability to function in our physical surroundings
Usability and aesthetics are mutually compatible
Varying ability is a common characteristic of humans
19 For signages in a building the height of letter for a viewing distance of 6 M should be
6mm
20mm
12mm
10mm
1200mm
1500mm
1800mm
2000mm
21 The parallel raised bars for guiding the users along an intended safe path.
Directional Tile
Hazard Warning Tile
Positional Tile
None of the above
22 It shall not have more than _____ steps in any ight without the introduction of a landing in a staircase
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________ information on directional arrow and oor number shall be provided on handrail on every oor at a designated
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location to facilitate persons with visual impairment.
Braille
Luminous
Guiding tile
None if the above
24 The maximum forward reach of a wheel chair user without obstruction, is ____ from the oor is
1200mm
1500mm
1800mm
2000mm
25 The maximum side reach of a wheel chair user without obstruction, is ____ from the oor is
1300mm
1500mm
1800mm
2000mm
26 Often when universal design is discussed, reference is made to ADA. What does ADA represent?
children
elderly
temporary or permanently disabled persons
all of the above
all people
Impairments that, regardless of cause or manifestation, for all practical purposes, con ne individuals to wheel & chairs is
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what kind of disability?
Non Ambulatory
Semi-Ambulatory
Sight
Hearing
Total blindness or impairments affecting sight to the extent that the individual
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functioning in public areas is insecure or exposed to danger.
Non Ambulatory
Semi-Ambulatory
Sight
Hearing
31 Standard size of wheel chair has been taken as _____(as per ISI).
1050mm x 750mm
1090 mm x 850 mm
1200mm X 900 mm
1050 mm X 1000 mm
32 Persons with limited vision may be able to discriminate between dark and bright shades and difference in
Primary Colours
Secondary Colours
Black and White
All the above
33 Education and research, medical health comes under _______ classi cation of building
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A min of 2 tables without stools or attached seat
A min of 1 table without stools or attached seats
Both A and B
None if the above
Surface parking for two care spaces shall be provided near entrance for the physically handicapped persons with
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maximum travel distance of _____ from building entrance.
30 M
45 m
60 m
100 m
A minimum landing of length _______ to be provided for ramp at top and bottom for a wheelchair to pause and prevent
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from going out of control
1500mm
1000mm
1200mm
800mm
37 The clear internal width of a lift for wheel chair access should be
2000 mm
1000 mm
1500 mm
900 mm
Of the seven principles of Universal Design, which principle illustrated examples of a 36 inch entry door and 42 inch
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hallways?
Flexibility in use
Perceptible information
Equitable use
Simple and intuitive use
Low physical effort
Size and space for approach and use
39 For signages in a building the height of letter for a viewing distance of 15 M should be
6mm
12mm
10mm
50mm
40 For the viewing distance of 0.7 M the height of the symbol of access should be
60mm x 60mm
45mm x 45mm
90mm x 90mm
20mm x 20mm
Outward
Inward
Both A and b
None of the above
850mm
1550mm
1000mm
1200mm
The tile with big dots (35mm in diameter) arranged in square grid parallel to the sides of the slab for indication of
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potential hazards ahead.
Directional Tile
Hazard Warning Tile
Positional Tile
None of the above
All doors which allow the passage of wheelchairs should have _____ of not less than 200 mm high tted on the face
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which swings away.
kick-plates
Latch
Handrail
Knob
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A Braille and tactile re exit map shall be provided directly above the call button of the accessible lift in the lobby of the
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______ above the nished oor level.
1200mm
1500mm
1800mm
2000mm
46 The minimum forward reach of a wheel chair user without obstruction, is ____ from the oor is
400mm
600mm
1000mm
1200mm
The tile with small dots (23mm in diameter) placed in staggered positions for indication of possible change in walking
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directions.
Directional Tile
Hazard Warning Tile
Positional Tile
None of the above
48 The minimum side reach of a wheel chair user without obstruction, is ____ from the oor is
250mm
400mm
100mm
75mm
49 For every 51-150 car parking space in a lot ___ required number of accessible parking to be provided for disabled.
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2
3
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50 The minimum space required for a wheelchair to make a 180 degree turn is a clear space of _______ diameter
1500 mm
1200mm
1300mm
1000mm
2 Classify the types of Disabilities. Explain brie y about the Construction and Maintenance standards for the same.
Explain in detail about the design considerations and standards for Site planning design element within building
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premises for elderly and disabled people.
4 Explain in detail about the Toilet and signages for elderly and disabled people.
5 What are the minimum access provisions required in various types of buildings?
Explain in detail on the guiding / warning oor material and places to install guiding blocks for persons with impaired
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vision with required sketches
8 Discuss on the barrier free design standards for Residential buildings spaces Living and Bedroom
9 Explain in detail on the barrier free design standards for Railway station
10 Describe in detail on the barrier free design standards for restaurant with one case example.
12 Explain in detail about the lift, stairways and other facilities for elderly and disabled people.
Describe the spatial standard required for elderly and disabled people in
(i) Bus stop
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(ii) Taxi Stand
(iii) Telephone Both
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Discuss on xed or built in furniture seating/ benches/tables for disabled or elderly as per American Disabilities Act with
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illustration
17 Appraise on the adequate spaces required for a person using mobility device
Discuss on the barrier free design standards for Residential buildings spaces Kitchen &
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bathroom
21 Describe in detail on the barrier free design standards for cinema hall / Auditorium with one case example with sketches
Explain in detail on the standards for accessible car parking spaces designated for the use of persons with a disability as
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per CPWD bylaws with neat sketch
Discuss on the barrier free design standards for escalators and passenger conveyors as per CPWD bylaws with required
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illustration
24 Explain in detail on elderly and disabled design standards for bathroom and shower compartments
25 Discuss on signages for disabled or elderly as per American Disabilities Act with required sketch
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