CEAC Risk Assessment & Mitigation 3

Question 1

Which risk mitigation strategy eliminates the hazard at its source rather than controlling exposure to it?

Accepted Answer

Elimination

Answer

Elimination removes the hazard entirely and is the most effective mitigation strategy in the hierarchy of controls, as it does not rely on ongoing management or behavior.

Question 2

A facility manager asks a CEAC to assess egress risks for wheelchair users during an emergency. The GREATEST concern at a multi-story building would be:

Accepted Answer

Availability of Areas of Rescue Assistance with two-way communication

Answer

Elevators cannot be used during most emergencies; Areas of Rescue Assistance provide a safe refuge with two-way communication for non-ambulatory occupants awaiting evacuation assistance.

Question 3

When assessing signage risk under ADA, which combination of deficiencies creates the highest barrier for blind users?

Accepted Answer

Lack of Grade 2 Braille and non-raised characters on a permanent room sign

Answer

ADA requires permanent room signs to include raised characters AND Grade 2 Braille; absence of both creates a complete tactile access failure for blind and low-vision users.

Question 4

A CEAC is evaluating a drinking fountain for compliance. Which measurement is the MOST critical risk indicator for ambulatory users with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

Spout height above floor

Answer

For ambulatory users, ADA requires a hi-lo fountain with the higher spout at 38–43 inches AFF; an incorrect spout height is the primary barrier for ambulatory people with disabilities.

Question 5

In risk assessment documentation, what is the purpose of establishing a 'baseline' accessibility measurement?

Accepted Answer

To provide a pre-mitigation benchmark for tracking improvement over time

Answer

A baseline measurement documents the existing condition before any corrective action, enabling meaningful comparison to post-mitigation conditions and verification of improvement.

(CEAC) Certified Environmental Access Consultant Practice Test

(CEAC) Certified Environmental Access Consultant Practice Test

CEAC Risk Assessment & Mitigation 3