Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) — Question 10

In the Principles of Universal Design Version 2.0, which definition defines principle one: Equitable Use?

Answer options

• A. design accommodates a wide range of individual preferences.
• B. design communicates necessary information effectively to the user regardless of sensory abilities.
• C. design is useful and marketable to people with diverse abilities.
• D. of the design is easy to understand, regardless of the user’s experience.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer, C, accurately reflects the essence of Equitable Use, which emphasizes that design should be beneficial and available to people with varying abilities. Options A, B, and D address different principles of design, focusing respectively on individual preferences, effective communication for sensory differences, and ease of understanding, which are not the primary focus of equitable use.