HSCO 508 UPDATED EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
●● OAST
Answer: The Office of Accessible Systems & Technology
●● Trusted Tester Web Certification Program
Answer: A program aimed at certifying testers for web accessibility
●● What is Section 508?
Answer: A law that requires federal agencies to make their information
and communication technology (ICT) accessible to people with
disabilities
●● ICT
Answer: Information and Communication Technology, including
computers, software, websites, videos, and electronic documents
●● Appendix A
Answer: Part of Section 508 that applies to covered ICT and includes
general provisions and scoping requirements
●● Examples of ICT
, Answer: Computers, kiosks, telecommunications equipment, software,
applications, websites, videos, and electronic documents
●● Products Not Considered ICT
Answer: Products like CDs, DVDs, cables, power cords, and Wi-Fi that
are not covered by Section 508
●● ICT Activities Covered under Section 508
Answer: Development, procurement, maintenance, use, and disposal of
ICT by federal agencies
●● Voice-to-text software
Answer: Assistive technology that enables computer control for
individuals with limited hand use
●● Requiring Official
Answer: Responsible for providing alternative access for non-
conforming ICT features to individuals with disabilities
●● Section 508 Program Manager
Answer: Champion for workplace accessibility, ensuring compliance
with Section 508 standards and advocating for accessibility throughout
projects
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
●● OAST
Answer: The Office of Accessible Systems & Technology
●● Trusted Tester Web Certification Program
Answer: A program aimed at certifying testers for web accessibility
●● What is Section 508?
Answer: A law that requires federal agencies to make their information
and communication technology (ICT) accessible to people with
disabilities
●● ICT
Answer: Information and Communication Technology, including
computers, software, websites, videos, and electronic documents
●● Appendix A
Answer: Part of Section 508 that applies to covered ICT and includes
general provisions and scoping requirements
●● Examples of ICT
, Answer: Computers, kiosks, telecommunications equipment, software,
applications, websites, videos, and electronic documents
●● Products Not Considered ICT
Answer: Products like CDs, DVDs, cables, power cords, and Wi-Fi that
are not covered by Section 508
●● ICT Activities Covered under Section 508
Answer: Development, procurement, maintenance, use, and disposal of
ICT by federal agencies
●● Voice-to-text software
Answer: Assistive technology that enables computer control for
individuals with limited hand use
●● Requiring Official
Answer: Responsible for providing alternative access for non-
conforming ICT features to individuals with disabilities
●● Section 508 Program Manager
Answer: Champion for workplace accessibility, ensuring compliance
with Section 508 standards and advocating for accessibility throughout
projects