RHFAC Professional Exam
Prep Questions with
Correct Answers
RHFAC Certification Gold Criteria - Answer-To qualify as RHFAC Accessibility Certified
Gold, a site must score above 80% and meet additional requirements
RHFAC Certification Benefits - Answer-Includes a scorecard breakdown, certification
letter, and rating summary for positive site changes
Barriers Faced by Persons with Disabilities - Answer-Attitudinal, architectural,
organizational, informational, and technological barriers recognized by the AODA
Accessible Parking Spaces - Answer-Designated spaces for disabled parking at a site
Accessible Path of Travel - Answer-Clear path leading to the main entrance for disabled
access
Wayfinding Strategies - Answer-Methods to navigate the site easily
Tactile Attention Indicators - Answer-Safety features like raised indicators at stairs' tops
Assistive Listening Technologies - Answer-Devices aiding in communication for those
with hearing impairments
Universal Washroom - Answer-A restroom accessible to all, regardless of ability
Certification Validity - Answer-5 years from CSA Group approval for existing sites
RHFAC Rating Survey Sections - Answer-Site info, categories, scorecard, and
summary
Rating Survey Categories - Answer-Sections like vehicular access and interior services
Elements of Rating Survey - Answer-Main assessment areas within each category
, Features of Rating Survey - Answer-Specific attributes impacting accessibility within
elements
Certification Levels Determination - Answer-Earned points vs. maximum points for
certification level
Preliminary Activities - Answer-Steps before rating like collecting site info and
scheduling visits
Site Information - Answer-Details about the site and its users provided by clients
Essential Tools for Kit - Answer-Tools like tape measures and digital levels for
assessments
Protocols for On-Site Visits - Answer-Ensuring access to all spaces and understanding
primary users
Relevant Measurements for Visits - Answer-Using the survey as a guide, taking notes,
and photos
Completing & Submitting a Rating - Answer-Organizing notes, completing the survey,
and validating results
Drawings for Pre-Construction Rating - Answer-Requests include plans, elevations,
sections, and schedules
Inclusion (RHFAC) - Answer-Facilities open to all, regardless of limitations
Accessible vs. Universal Design - Answer-Legislated compliance vs. holistic usability
approach
Seven Principles of Universal Design - Answer-Equitable use, flexibility, simple use,
perceptible info, error tolerance, low effort, size/space
Eight Goals of Universal Design - Answer-Clear sightlines, comfortable reach,
adaptability, and assistive device space
Body fit - Answer-Design accommodating a wide range of body sizes and abilities
Comfort - Answer-Design ensuring comfort for various body sizes and abilities
Awareness - Answer-Design ensuring easy perception of critical information
RHFAC Certification - Answer-Rating system measuring site accessibility and promoting
Universal Design principles
Prep Questions with
Correct Answers
RHFAC Certification Gold Criteria - Answer-To qualify as RHFAC Accessibility Certified
Gold, a site must score above 80% and meet additional requirements
RHFAC Certification Benefits - Answer-Includes a scorecard breakdown, certification
letter, and rating summary for positive site changes
Barriers Faced by Persons with Disabilities - Answer-Attitudinal, architectural,
organizational, informational, and technological barriers recognized by the AODA
Accessible Parking Spaces - Answer-Designated spaces for disabled parking at a site
Accessible Path of Travel - Answer-Clear path leading to the main entrance for disabled
access
Wayfinding Strategies - Answer-Methods to navigate the site easily
Tactile Attention Indicators - Answer-Safety features like raised indicators at stairs' tops
Assistive Listening Technologies - Answer-Devices aiding in communication for those
with hearing impairments
Universal Washroom - Answer-A restroom accessible to all, regardless of ability
Certification Validity - Answer-5 years from CSA Group approval for existing sites
RHFAC Rating Survey Sections - Answer-Site info, categories, scorecard, and
summary
Rating Survey Categories - Answer-Sections like vehicular access and interior services
Elements of Rating Survey - Answer-Main assessment areas within each category
, Features of Rating Survey - Answer-Specific attributes impacting accessibility within
elements
Certification Levels Determination - Answer-Earned points vs. maximum points for
certification level
Preliminary Activities - Answer-Steps before rating like collecting site info and
scheduling visits
Site Information - Answer-Details about the site and its users provided by clients
Essential Tools for Kit - Answer-Tools like tape measures and digital levels for
assessments
Protocols for On-Site Visits - Answer-Ensuring access to all spaces and understanding
primary users
Relevant Measurements for Visits - Answer-Using the survey as a guide, taking notes,
and photos
Completing & Submitting a Rating - Answer-Organizing notes, completing the survey,
and validating results
Drawings for Pre-Construction Rating - Answer-Requests include plans, elevations,
sections, and schedules
Inclusion (RHFAC) - Answer-Facilities open to all, regardless of limitations
Accessible vs. Universal Design - Answer-Legislated compliance vs. holistic usability
approach
Seven Principles of Universal Design - Answer-Equitable use, flexibility, simple use,
perceptible info, error tolerance, low effort, size/space
Eight Goals of Universal Design - Answer-Clear sightlines, comfortable reach,
adaptability, and assistive device space
Body fit - Answer-Design accommodating a wide range of body sizes and abilities
Comfort - Answer-Design ensuring comfort for various body sizes and abilities
Awareness - Answer-Design ensuring easy perception of critical information
RHFAC Certification - Answer-Rating system measuring site accessibility and promoting
Universal Design principles
