Web Accessibility UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is Web Accessibility? - CORRECT ANSWER - It refers to the ability of individuals
with disabilities and/or who use assistive devices to use a website, app, database, or other online
service or tool.
How does the OED define Disability? - CORRECT ANSWER - A physical or mental
condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities. the fact or state of having such a
condition.
How does the American Disabilities Act define Disability? - CORRECT ANSWER - (A) a
physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities of such
individual;
(B) a record of such an impairment; or
(C) being regarded as having such an impairment"
What do you need to keep in mind when working on Web Accessibility? - CORRECT
ANSWER - You are designing for people who use screen readers and people who use
closed captions, but also for people who are colorblind, people who have cognitive conditions,
people with disabilities that impact their motor skills etc...
How does diversity of users enter into Web Accessibility design? - CORRECT ANSWER -
People with permanent disabilities and a large variety of assistive technologies AND those with
temporary disabilities like a broken arm and no help.
What is Universal Design? - CORRECT ANSWER - Designing physical space and
common tools that are suitable for people of all ages and all levels of ability. We are all disabled
at some point in our lives.
Assistive Technology: Screen Readers. - CORRECT ANSWER - Reads text on the screen
in a synthetic voice and can be used with a braille interface.
, What are some types of screen readers? - CORRECT ANSWER - JAWS, NVDA,
VoiceOver (iOS) and ChromeVox.
What does Kurzweil Education offer? - CORRECT ANSWER - Along with screen reading
functionality it has tools designed for individuals with learning disabilities and other literacy
issues.
What is Read&Write by TextHelp? - CORRECT ANSWER - It offers some screen reading
functionality, but also integrates a whole range of tools to support literacy, including dictionaries,
note taking functionality including audio notes, writing support. It also works across platforms
and devices.
What do screen magnifiers like ZoomText and MAGic do? - CORRECT ANSWER - They
enhance screen elements like form fills, cursors and pointers as well as change color/hue options
and magnify text.
What is a refreshable braille display? - CORRECT ANSWER - It transforms text from any
device into Braille. It can be used to read web content, ebooks, and more. They can be used by
anyone who knows Braille, including individuals who are blind and deaf-blind.
What are some types of accessibility hardware? - CORRECT ANSWER - Large-print and
tactile keyboards for individuals with visual impairments. And, for users with mobility
impairments there are adaptive mice, switches, and other tools that allow users to navigate. Most
of these tools rely on keyboard shortcuts and tabbed navigation, which makes it important that
the layout of the page is clear and the code is accessible.
What is the Fangs Screen Reader Emulator? - CORRECT ANSWER - One of the many
screen reader emulators to help developers understand how an assistive device would present a
website and thereby increase chances of finding accessibility issues early.
What is the W3C? - CORRECT ANSWER - World Wide Web Consortium
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is Web Accessibility? - CORRECT ANSWER - It refers to the ability of individuals
with disabilities and/or who use assistive devices to use a website, app, database, or other online
service or tool.
How does the OED define Disability? - CORRECT ANSWER - A physical or mental
condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities. the fact or state of having such a
condition.
How does the American Disabilities Act define Disability? - CORRECT ANSWER - (A) a
physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities of such
individual;
(B) a record of such an impairment; or
(C) being regarded as having such an impairment"
What do you need to keep in mind when working on Web Accessibility? - CORRECT
ANSWER - You are designing for people who use screen readers and people who use
closed captions, but also for people who are colorblind, people who have cognitive conditions,
people with disabilities that impact their motor skills etc...
How does diversity of users enter into Web Accessibility design? - CORRECT ANSWER -
People with permanent disabilities and a large variety of assistive technologies AND those with
temporary disabilities like a broken arm and no help.
What is Universal Design? - CORRECT ANSWER - Designing physical space and
common tools that are suitable for people of all ages and all levels of ability. We are all disabled
at some point in our lives.
Assistive Technology: Screen Readers. - CORRECT ANSWER - Reads text on the screen
in a synthetic voice and can be used with a braille interface.
, What are some types of screen readers? - CORRECT ANSWER - JAWS, NVDA,
VoiceOver (iOS) and ChromeVox.
What does Kurzweil Education offer? - CORRECT ANSWER - Along with screen reading
functionality it has tools designed for individuals with learning disabilities and other literacy
issues.
What is Read&Write by TextHelp? - CORRECT ANSWER - It offers some screen reading
functionality, but also integrates a whole range of tools to support literacy, including dictionaries,
note taking functionality including audio notes, writing support. It also works across platforms
and devices.
What do screen magnifiers like ZoomText and MAGic do? - CORRECT ANSWER - They
enhance screen elements like form fills, cursors and pointers as well as change color/hue options
and magnify text.
What is a refreshable braille display? - CORRECT ANSWER - It transforms text from any
device into Braille. It can be used to read web content, ebooks, and more. They can be used by
anyone who knows Braille, including individuals who are blind and deaf-blind.
What are some types of accessibility hardware? - CORRECT ANSWER - Large-print and
tactile keyboards for individuals with visual impairments. And, for users with mobility
impairments there are adaptive mice, switches, and other tools that allow users to navigate. Most
of these tools rely on keyboard shortcuts and tabbed navigation, which makes it important that
the layout of the page is clear and the code is accessible.
What is the Fangs Screen Reader Emulator? - CORRECT ANSWER - One of the many
screen reader emulators to help developers understand how an assistive device would present a
website and thereby increase chances of finding accessibility issues early.
What is the W3C? - CORRECT ANSWER - World Wide Web Consortium
