Universal design for the physical world - Doorways

Question 1

True or False: A classic rounded doorknob is accessible to people with weak grip, quadriplegia, or people without hands.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

What type of doorknob is more accessible to people with weak grips or no hands?
A) Classic rounded doorknob
B) Lever doorknob
C) Automatic door
D) Knob with grip

Answer 2

B) Lever doorknob

Question 3

Which solution allows a person with quadriplegia to independently open a door?
A) Lever doorknob
B) Push button for automatic door
C) Standard doorbell
D) Tall threshold

Answer 3

B) Push button for automatic door

Question 4

What is a key issue with tall door thresholds?
A) They are slippery for people with mobility issues
B) They may trip people who are blind and prevent wheelchair users from passing
C) They are harder to install
D) They make doors easier to open

Answer 4

B) They may trip people who are blind and prevent wheelchair users from passing

Question 5

True or False: Deaf people can hear a standard doorbell inside the house.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

How can doorbells be made more accessible for deaf people?
A) Installing louder chimes
B) Connecting them to lights that flash when pressed
C) Lowering their position
D) Placing them at knee level

Answer 6

B) Connecting them to lights that flash when pressed

Question 7

Which universal design principle is related to doors that require less effort to operate?
A) Principle 4, Perceptible Information
B) Principle 6, Low Physical Effort
C) Principle 3, Simple and Intuitive Use
D) Principle 5, Tolerance for Error

Answer 7

B) Principle 6, Low Physical Effort

Question 8

Which universal design principle is associated with doorbells that provide both visual and audio cues?
A) Principle 1, Equitable Use
B) Principle 4, Perceptible Information
C) Principle 6, Low Physical Effort
D) Principle 7, Size and Space for Approach and Use

Answer 8

B) Principle 4, Perceptible Information