Universal design for the physical world - Building entrances

Question 1

True or False: If a person cannot enter a building, the accessibility of the inside is irrelevant.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Which of the following is a common barrier for wheelchair users when entering older buildings?
A. Lack of handrails
B. Steps leading to the entrance
C. Narrow doorways
D. Uneven flooring

Answer 2

B. Steps leading to the entrance

Question 3

True or False: The majority of single-family homes in western countries are designed with universal access in mind.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

What is one solution to make entrances accessible for wheelchair users?
A. Installing a lift
B. Adding a ramp or eliminating steps
C. Providing assistance at the entrance
D. Widening the doors

Answer 4

B. Adding a ramp or eliminating steps

Question 5

What is a downside of ramps compared to flat entrances?
A. They are more expensive to build
B. They take up more space and may alter the building’s appearance
C. They require more maintenance
D. They are harder to navigate

Answer 5

B. They take up more space and may alter the building’s appearance

Question 6

Which of the following illustrates the principle of Equitable Use in universal design?
A. A separate wheelchair entrance
B. Ramps built into stairs for everyone to use
C. Wheelchair lifts at the back entrance
D. Stairs and ramps placed on opposite sides of the building

Answer 6

B. Ramps built into stairs for everyone to use