UNIVERSAL DESIGN_QUESTION BANK

PART - A (1 MARK)

1 Which of the following is NOT a principle of universal design?

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

1 unit for every 25

2 unit for every 25
5 unit for every 30
3 unit for very 30

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

12 The minimum walk way width would be

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

16 Minimum clear opening of the entrance door shall be

900mm
800 mm
750 mm
1200 mm

17 The minimum size of a toilet to accommodate a wheel chair is

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

20 The mailboxes must be located at a height of _______ or less

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?

Association of Deliberate Acts

Alternative Design Association
Allegiance of Disadvantaged Americans
Americans with Disabilities Act
According to the text, structural elements of universal design can be incorporated in new construction, during
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remodeling and/or into a nished home.
True
False
28 Universal Design bene ts

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

Public and Semi-Public

Residential
Commercial
Manufacturing

34 For a food centre the minimum access provision required is

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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

41 Doors should be either of the sliding or ______ opening type.

Outward
Inward
Both A and b
None of the above

42 In a railway station, the counter heights should be in excess of

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.

1
2
3
4

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

PART - B (10 MARK)

1 Explain in detail the 7 Principles of Universal Design.

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?

Discuss on the design considerations of the following design element

6 (i) Ramped approach
(ii) stepped approach

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.

Discuss on the design considerations of the following design element

11 (i) Entry / Exit Doors
(ii) Window

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

15 Explain in detail on modern technologies on universal design for children

16 Discuss in detail about the need for universal design

17 Appraise on the adequate spaces required for a person using mobility device

18 What are the classi cation of buildings? List them in detail.

Discuss on the design considerations of the following design element

19 (i) Entrance Landing
(ii) Corridor

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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