CPACC Exam Prep Questions & Answers

Universal Design Principles - ANSWER 1997 Ronald Mace and other architects as NC State Univ. created the seven principles of UD for physical/industrial design but they have been adapted to other areas like web. UD Principle One: Equitable Use - ANSWER The design of the product or environment should be useful and marketable to everyone regardless of his or her abilities. If possible, everyone should be able to use the environment or product in the same manner. If identical uses are not provided, then equivalent options should be provided. UD Principle Two: Flexibility in Use - ANSWER The design of the product or environment should provide people with a variety of options for use of its features. The environment or product should be adaptable to an individual's preferences and abilities. UD Principle Three: Simple and Intuitive Use - ANSWER The purpose of the product or environment's features should be easy to understand. A person's background, language, or experience should not hinder his or her understanding of how to use the product or navigate the environment. UD Principle Four: Perceptible Information - ANSWER Information about the product or environment's design should be communicated effectively and should be perceivable to everyone. A person's sensory abilities should not hinder him or her from receiving information. Information should be presented in different formats to increase effective communication to individuals with diverse abilities.