ETM 1050 Design Considerations Fundamentals Practice Exam

Accessibility is planned from the outset by integrating it into early planning and procurement. That means during the pre-award phase you define accessibility requirements, standards, and evaluation criteria, and you shape the contract terms so vendors must meet those needs. Establishing these criteria before a contract is awarded ensures the design, development, and procurement work proceeds with accessible features built in, rather than needing costly changes later. If you wait until execution or post-award, you’re more likely to encounter gaps or retrofit challenges, because the foundational requirements have already dictated the approach and vendor capabilities. Disposal also isn’t where accessibility considerations typically originate; it’s about end-of-life handling rather than setting the ongoing design and delivery expectations.