Deck 13: Americans With Disabilities Act and Environmental Assessments

Question 1

How much of a deduction does the IRS allow per year for expenses associated with the removal of qualifying architectural and transportation barriers?

A) $5,000
B) $10,000
C) $15,000
D) $20,000

Answer 1

C
In addition,small businesses are eligible to receive a tax credit of up to $5,000 for certain costs that are incurred to comply with the ADA.

Question 2

How high should sinks be in a wheelchair-accessible kitchen?

A) 16 to 18 inches from the floor
B) 24 to 26 inches from the floor
C) 32 to 34 inches from the floor
D) 40 to 42 inches from the floor

Answer 2

C
Sinks should be 32 to 34 inches from the floor.They should also have an open front with insulated or shielded plumbing to allow the wheelchair to position as close as possible during use.Similar recommendations apply to a bathroom sink.

Question 3

Which title of the Americans with Disabilities Act applies to telecommunications?

A) Title I
B) Title II
C) Title III
D) Title IV

Answer 3

D
Companies or businesses offering telephone service to the general public must offer telephone relay services to individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDDs)or similar devices.

Question 4

What is the optimal turning radius for a wheelchair-accessible kitchen?

A) 3 by 3 feet
B) 4 by 4 feet
C) 5 by 5 feet
D) 6 by 6 feet

Question 5

Which title of the Americans with Disabilities Act applies to public accommodations?

A) Title I
B) Title II
C) Title III
D) Title IV

Question 6

Which of the following is not an adaptive feature for an individual with a hearing deficit?

A) Text telephone
B) Closed caption for television
C) Computer or voice command technology
D) Amplified handset

Question 7

For a wheelchair-accessible home,what is the minimum sidewalk width?

A) 30 inches
B) 32 inches
C) 36 inches
D) 40 inches

Question 8

Which term defines a residence with a design such that some of its features can be altered to enable an individual to function as independently as possible?

A) Accessible housing
B) Adaptable housing
C) Universal design housing
D) Wheelchair-accessible housing

Question 9

What garage height is needed for a wheelchair-accessible home if a raised-roof van is used?

A) 8 feet minimum
B) 10 feet minimum
C) 12 feet minimum
D) 14 feet minimum

Question 10

What is an example of a "major life activity" as defined by the ADA?

A) Walking
B) Hearing
C) Working
D) All of the above

Question 11

For a wheelchair-accessible home,what is the minimum hall width?

A) 30 inches
B) 32 inches
C) 36 inches
D) 40 inches

Question 12

Which term refers to an action necessary to provide a reasonable accommodation that would cause an employer or owner significant difficulty or expense?

A) Undue burden
B) Reasonable accommodation
C) Undue accommodation
D) Reasonable burden

Question 13

For a wheelchair-accessible bedroom,how high should the bed be from the floor?

A) 10 to 14 inches
B) 14 to 18 inches
C) 18 to 22 inches
D) 22 to 26 inches

Question 14

What is the maximum recommended height for closet rods in a wheelchair-accessible home?

A) 36 inches
B) 42 inches
C) 48 inches
D) 54 inches

Question 15

For a wheelchair-accessible home,what is the minimum door width?

A) 30 inches
B) 32 inches
C) 36 inches
D) 40 inches

Question 16

For a wheelchair-accessible ramp,what is the maximum grade allowed?

A) No more than 1 inch of rise for each foot of vertical rise
B) No more than 2 inches of rise for each foot of vertical rise
C) No more than 3 inches of rise for each foot of vertical rise
D) No more than 4 inches of rise for each foot of vertical rise

Question 17

Which of the following,with respect to an individual,defines the term "disability"?

A) A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities
B) A record of an impairment that substantially limits major life activities
C) Being regarded as having an impairment that substantially limits major life activities
D) All of the above

Question 18

Which title of the Americans with Disabilities Act applies to employment?

A) Title I
B) Title II
C) Title III
D) Title IV

Question 19

For a wheelchair-accessible home,what is the maximum distance door handles and windows should be from the floor?

A) 30 inches
B) 32 inches
C) 36 inches
D) 40 inches

Question 20

What is the recommended regular shower area in a wheelchair-accessible home?

A) 32 by 32 inches
B) 36 by 36 inches
C) 40 by 40 inches
D) 44 by 44 inches