Inclusive design 2.2

What does the author say about public transport access for disabled people?
A. It is always available when needed
B. It is often not adapted for wheelchair users
C. Most buses now have special staff for disabled people
D. Trains have improved their safety systems

Why is crash-testing in cars a problem for women?
A. Crash tests are rarely performed
B. Pregnant women are not allowed to drive
C. Dummies used are based only on the average male body
D. Most women drive smaller cars

What is said about PPE (personal protective equipment) in the workplace?
A. Employers always provide custom PPE for each employee
B. PPE for women is usually designed with extra padding
C. Most PPE is designed for male body shapes
D. Employers prefer not to provide any PPE

What risk does poorly fitted PPE pose to women?
A. It increases their workload
B. It makes them work faster
C. It exposes them to more danger
D. It delays their promotion

According to the text, which group faces the biggest problems with PPE?
A. Construction workers
B. Factory workers
C. Police and emergency services
D. Office workers

Why do women often feel cold in offices during summer?
A. They prefer colder temperatures
B. They forget to dress warmly
C. Office air conditioning is set based on male metabolic rates
D. They work closer to the AC vents

What is a consequence of using male-based temperature standards in offices?
A. Women use too much heating
B. Office productivity increases
C. Energy is wasted in female-dominated offices
D. Men complain more about the heat

What does the author imply about employers' approach to PPE for women?
A. They always design new items from scratch
B. They do not take women's needs seriously
C. They are investing more in women's safety
D. They provide expensive solutions

What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To explain why designing for men is more efficient
B. To highlight how non-inclusive designs negatively impact various groups
C. To show how workplaces have become more productive
D. To compare male and female metabolic rates