CPACC Universal Design Principles 2

Question 1

Who is credited with coining the term 'universal design'?

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Ronald Mace at North Carolina State University

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Tim Berners-Lee at CERN

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Steve Jobs at Apple

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Donald Norman at UC San Diego

Question 2

What does the universal design principle 'Flexibility in Use' mean?

Accepted Answer

The design accommodates a wide range of individual preferences and abilities, offering choice in methods of use

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The design can be physically bent

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The design can be used in flexible work schedules

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The design allows users to change its color scheme

Question 3

How does 'Tolerance for Error' apply to digital design?

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Minimizing adverse consequences of accidental actions through undo, confirmation dialogs, and input validation

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Designing error messages in red text only

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Allowing unlimited errors without consequences

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Hiding error messages to avoid frustrating users

Question 4

What does 'Perceptible Information' mean as a universal design principle?

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The design communicates necessary information effectively regardless of ambient conditions or user's sensory abilities

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Information should only be in one format

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Information should be perceived only visually

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Information should be hidden until requested

Question 5

How does universal design differ from accessible design?

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Universal design creates products usable by everyone from the start, while accessible design often focuses on accommodations for specific disabilities, sometimes as retrofits

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They are exactly the same concept

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Universal design is cheaper

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Accessible design is broader

Question 6

What does 'Simple and Intuitive Use' require?

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The design is easy to understand regardless of the user's experience, knowledge, language skills, or concentration level

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Products should only have one feature

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Only simple colors and fonts

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Avoid all advanced features