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IAAP CPACC CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION –
EXAM PREP GUIDE | LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027 |
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Table of Contents
Disabilities, Challenges, and Assistive Technologies
Accessibility and Universal Design
Standards, Laws, and Management Strategies
Question 1: Which theoretical model of disability views disability as a problem of
the person, directly caused by disease, trauma, or other health condition requiring
sustained medical care?
A) Social Model
B) Medical Model
C) Biopsychosocial Model
D) Charity Model
Correct Answer: B
The Medical Model views disability as a problem of the person, directly caused by
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disease, trauma, or other health condition requiring sustained medical care. The
Social Model views disability as a problem created by society. The Biopsychosocial
Model integrates biological, psychological, and social factors. The Charity Model
views people with disabilities as objects of pity.
Question 2: Which theoretical model of disability focuses on the systematic
barriers created by society that exclude people with disabilities?
A) Medical Model
B) Social Model
C) Economic Model
D) Functional Solutions Model
Correct Answer: B
The Social Model focuses on the systematic barriers, attitudes, and structures
created by society that exclude people with disabilities, rather than the disability
itself as the problem. The Medical Model focuses on the individual. The Economic
Model focuses on economic impacts. The Functional Solutions Model focuses on
practical solutions.
Question 3: A person who is blind needs to read digital content silently without
using a screen reader's voice output. Which assistive technology would be most
appropriate?
A) Refreshable braille display
B) Screen magnifier
C) Open captions
D) Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)
Correct Answer: A
A refreshable braille display relays information displayed visually in digital media
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as braille output, allowing a blind person to read silently. Screen magnifiers
enlarge visual content. Open captions display text for audio content. AAC supports
communication for people with speech disabilities.
Question 4: Which disability category is most associated with challenges from
flashing graphics, memes, or GIFs in web applications?
A) Protanomaly
B) Retinitis Pigmentosa
C) Spinal Cord Injury
D) Epilepsy
Correct Answer: D
Flashing graphics and GIFs can trigger seizures in people with photosensitive
epilepsy. Protanomaly is a type of color vision deficiency. Retinitis Pigmentosa is a
degenerative eye condition. Spinal Cord Injury affects mobility.
Question 5: Which assistive technology is designed primarily to support
individuals with mobility disabilities in operating a computer?
A) Screen reader
B) Eye gaze product and switches
C) Refreshable braille display
D) Cochlear implant
Correct Answer: B
Eye gaze products and switches are input devices designed to support people with
mobility disabilities in operating computers. Screen readers and braille displays
support visual disabilities. Cochlear implants support hearing disabilities.
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Question 6: A website uses pastel color buttons and light gray text on a white
background. People with which disability will have the most challenges with this
color palette?
A) Deafblindness
B) Low Vision
C) Dyscalculia
D) Colorblindness
Correct Answer: B
Low vision is a visual impairment that cannot be corrected with glasses or contact
lenses, making it difficult to see low-contrast text and light-colored buttons.
Deafblindness involves combined vision and hearing loss. Dyscalculia affects
mathematical ability. Colorblindness affects color perception but not necessarily
contrast perception.
Question 7: Which theoretical model of disability integrates biological,
psychological, and social factors to understand disability?
A) Medical Model
B) Social Model
C) Biopsychosocial Model
D) Social Identity Model
Correct Answer: C
The Biopsychosocial Model integrates biological, psychological, and social factors
to understand disability. The Medical Model focuses on biological factors. The
Social Model focuses on societal barriers. The Social Identity Model focuses on
cultural affiliation.
IAAP CPACC CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION –
EXAM PREP GUIDE | LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027 |
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Table of Contents
Disabilities, Challenges, and Assistive Technologies
Accessibility and Universal Design
Standards, Laws, and Management Strategies
Question 1: Which theoretical model of disability views disability as a problem of
the person, directly caused by disease, trauma, or other health condition requiring
sustained medical care?
A) Social Model
B) Medical Model
C) Biopsychosocial Model
D) Charity Model
Correct Answer: B
The Medical Model views disability as a problem of the person, directly caused by
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disease, trauma, or other health condition requiring sustained medical care. The
Social Model views disability as a problem created by society. The Biopsychosocial
Model integrates biological, psychological, and social factors. The Charity Model
views people with disabilities as objects of pity.
Question 2: Which theoretical model of disability focuses on the systematic
barriers created by society that exclude people with disabilities?
A) Medical Model
B) Social Model
C) Economic Model
D) Functional Solutions Model
Correct Answer: B
The Social Model focuses on the systematic barriers, attitudes, and structures
created by society that exclude people with disabilities, rather than the disability
itself as the problem. The Medical Model focuses on the individual. The Economic
Model focuses on economic impacts. The Functional Solutions Model focuses on
practical solutions.
Question 3: A person who is blind needs to read digital content silently without
using a screen reader's voice output. Which assistive technology would be most
appropriate?
A) Refreshable braille display
B) Screen magnifier
C) Open captions
D) Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)
Correct Answer: A
A refreshable braille display relays information displayed visually in digital media
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as braille output, allowing a blind person to read silently. Screen magnifiers
enlarge visual content. Open captions display text for audio content. AAC supports
communication for people with speech disabilities.
Question 4: Which disability category is most associated with challenges from
flashing graphics, memes, or GIFs in web applications?
A) Protanomaly
B) Retinitis Pigmentosa
C) Spinal Cord Injury
D) Epilepsy
Correct Answer: D
Flashing graphics and GIFs can trigger seizures in people with photosensitive
epilepsy. Protanomaly is a type of color vision deficiency. Retinitis Pigmentosa is a
degenerative eye condition. Spinal Cord Injury affects mobility.
Question 5: Which assistive technology is designed primarily to support
individuals with mobility disabilities in operating a computer?
A) Screen reader
B) Eye gaze product and switches
C) Refreshable braille display
D) Cochlear implant
Correct Answer: B
Eye gaze products and switches are input devices designed to support people with
mobility disabilities in operating computers. Screen readers and braille displays
support visual disabilities. Cochlear implants support hearing disabilities.
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Question 6: A website uses pastel color buttons and light gray text on a white
background. People with which disability will have the most challenges with this
color palette?
A) Deafblindness
B) Low Vision
C) Dyscalculia
D) Colorblindness
Correct Answer: B
Low vision is a visual impairment that cannot be corrected with glasses or contact
lenses, making it difficult to see low-contrast text and light-colored buttons.
Deafblindness involves combined vision and hearing loss. Dyscalculia affects
mathematical ability. Colorblindness affects color perception but not necessarily
contrast perception.
Question 7: Which theoretical model of disability integrates biological,
psychological, and social factors to understand disability?
A) Medical Model
B) Social Model
C) Biopsychosocial Model
D) Social Identity Model
Correct Answer: C
The Biopsychosocial Model integrates biological, psychological, and social factors
to understand disability. The Medical Model focuses on biological factors. The
Social Model focuses on societal barriers. The Social Identity Model focuses on
cultural affiliation.
