CEAC Technology & Digital Tools 2

Question 1

Which file format is most commonly used to ensure accessibility features are preserved when sharing CAD drawings of accessible routes?

Accepted Answer

PDF/UA (ISO 14289)

Answer

PDF/UA (Universal Accessibility) is the ISO standard that preserves tagged structure and accessibility metadata when sharing design documents.

Question 2

A consultant uses BIM (Building Information Modeling) to audit an existing facility. Which BIM capability is MOST useful for identifying ADA clearance conflicts?

Accepted Answer

Clash detection and spatial analysis

Answer

Clash detection in BIM identifies spatial conflicts such as insufficient clearance dimensions required by ADA standards.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a Geographic Information System (GIS) in environmental accessibility consulting?

Accepted Answer

Mapping spatial relationships of accessible routes across a site or region

Answer

GIS maps and analyzes spatial data, making it ideal for assessing accessible route connectivity across large sites or jurisdictions.

Question 4

When using laser scanning (LiDAR) for accessibility audits, what is the primary deliverable that consultants extract?

Accepted Answer

A point cloud converted to precise as-built dimensions

Answer

LiDAR scanning produces point clouds that are processed into accurate as-built measurements critical for verifying ADA compliance dimensions.

Question 5

Which mobile application feature is MOST critical for a field accessibility auditor collecting ADA compliance data on-site?

Accepted Answer

GPS-tagged photo capture with custom checklist forms

Answer

GPS-tagged photos linked to checklist items allow auditors to document exact locations of deficiencies for accurate reporting.

(CEAC) Certified Environmental Access Consultant Practice Test

(CEAC) Certified Environmental Access Consultant Practice Test

CEAC Technology & Digital Tools 2