Universal Design Physical World Quiz

Question 1

True or False: Universal Design in building entrances ruins elegant design

Answer 1

FALSE

Question 2

True or False: It is impossible to make touch screens accessible to blind users

Answer 2

FALSE

Question 3

Which of the following is a way that touch screens can be made more accessible for people with low vision?

A. Make buttons larger
B. Give audio instructions
C. High color contrast of text and background
D. All of the above

Answer 3

D. All of the above

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a way that touchscreens at kiosks are made more universally accessible for people who are blind:

A. Divide the screen into quadrants and give audio instructions on what the quadrants mean

B. Provide headphone jacks so that users can hear instructions on ATMs

C. Use high color contrast of text and background

D. Use swipe gestures and taps that do not depend on the touch location on the screen

Answer 4

C. Use high color contrast of text and background

Question 5

True or False: The newer designs for US dollar bills are better than older designs for people with low vision to distinguish between dollar amounts

Answer 5

TRUE

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a good alternative to flat touchscreens for blind users?

A. Dials/knobs
B. Raised buttons
C. Mouse interfaces
D. Braille buttons

Answer 6

C. Mouse interfaces

Question 7

According to Principle 1 of Universal Design: Equitable Use, the design of products or environments should:

A. Be easy to understand
B. Prevent accidents from happening
C. Be usable by everyone
D. Require low physical effort

Answer 7

C. Be usable by everyone

Question 8

Presenting information about a product or design in different formats adheres to which principle?

A. Perceptible information
B. Flexibility in use
C. Simple and intuitive use
D. Tolerance for error

Answer 8

A. Perceptible information

Question 9

True or False: The goal of universal design is to change the approach of designing products and environments based on the average user

Answer 9

TRUE

Question 10

Principle 5 of Universal Design: Tolerance for Error, looks for the design of a product or service to:

A. Be effortless to use
B. Present different options for use
C. Allow for use regardless of a person’s size or abilities
D. Prevent mistakes or mishaps from occurring

Answer 10

D. Prevent mistakes or mishaps from occurring

Question 11

Flat, wide entryways for buildings combined with doors that open automatically using sensors are an example of which Universal Design principle?

A. Principle 5: Tolerance for Error
B. Principle 4: Perceptible Information
C. Principle 1: Equitable use
D. Principle 2: Flexibility in use

Answer 11

C. Equitable use

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of Principle 3: Simple and Intuitive Use

A. Step by step instructions that use minimal wording and provide clear visuals that illustrate each step

B. Base cabinets in a kitchen where the doors can be removed to create knee space for cooking and washing dishes

C. A smoke alarm that uses both sound and flashing lights for alerts

D. Hallways that have handrails along the walls

Answer 12

A. Step by step instructions with minimal wording and clear visuals to illustrate each step

Question 13

A doorbell that uses sound and flashing lights when activated is an example of which Universal Design principle?

A. Principle 3: Simple and Intuitive Use
B. Principle 5: Tolerance for Error
C. Principle 6: Low Physical Effort
D. Principle 4: Perceptible Information

Answer 13

D. Principle 4: Perceptible Information

Question 14

Self check-in kiosks that are placed at different heights are an example of which Universal Design principle?

A. Principle 3: Simple and Intuitive Use
B. Principle 6: Low Physical Effort
C. Principle 2: Flexibility in Use
D. Principle 5: Tolerance for Error

Answer 14

C. Principle 2: Flexibility in Use

Question 15

Kitchen utensils that are easy to hold and easy to use in spite of the user’s strength and manual dexterity are an example of which Universal Design principle?

A. Principle 7: Size and space for approach and use
B. Principle 6: Low Physical Effort
C. Principle 3: Simple and Intuitive use
D. Principle 2: Flexibility in use

Answer 15

B. Principle 6: Low physical effort

Question 16

An iron that shuts off automatically after 5 minutes of non-use is an example of which Universal Design principle?

A. Principle 4: Perceptible Information
B. Principle 1: Equitable Use
C. Principle 6: Low Physical Effort
D. Principle 5: Tolerance for Error

Answer 16

D. Principle 5: Tolerance for Error

Question 17

Large visual icons that are used to label and communicate the controls on a machine’s control panels are an example of which Universal Design principle?

A. Principle 2: Flexibility in use
B. Principle 4: Perceptible information
C. Principle 3: Simple and intuitive use
D. Principle 7: Size and Space for Approach and Use

Answer 17

C. Simple and intuitive use

Question 18

Door handles on a refrigerator that extend the entire length of the refrigerator’s doors are an example of which Universal Design principle?

A. Principle 1: Equitable Use
B. Principle 4: Perceptible Information
C. Principle 6: Low physical effort
D. Principle 5: Tolerance for error

Answer 18

A. Principle 1: Equitable use

Question 19

A floor plan that incorporates ample room space and wide hallways is an example of which Universal Design principle?

A. Principle 2: Flexibility in use
B. Principle 7: Size and space for approach and use
C. Principle 3: Simple and intuitive use
D. Principle 6: Low physical effort

Answer 19

B. Principle 7: Size and space for approach and use

Question 20

An adjustable work desk that allows users to work either in a seated or standing position is an example of which universal design principle?

A. Principle 3: Simple and intuitive use
B. Principle 5: Tolerance for error
C. Principle 4: Perceptible information
D. Principle 2: Flexibility in use

Answer 20

D. Principle 2: Flexibility in use