IAAP CPACC CERTIFICATION EXAM
PREP 2027 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Which model of disability suggests that disability is caused by the way society is organized
rather than by a person’s impairment or difference?
A. The Social Model
B. The Charity Model
C. The Medical Model
D. The Economic Model
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The Social Model of disability focuses on barriers in society
(attitudinal, physical, or organizational) that disable people, rather than focusing on the
individual’s medical condition.
2. A person who experiences ‘tunnel vision’ is most likely suffering from which condition?
A. Cataracts
B. Diabetic Retinopathy
C. Macular Degeneration
D. Glaucoma
,Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Glaucoma often results in the loss of peripheral vision, leading to
a constricted field of view known as tunnel vision.
3. Under WCAG 2.1, what is the minimum contrast ratio required for normal text to meet
Level AA compliance?
A. 3:1
B. 7:1
C. 4.5:1
D. 2:1
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: WCAG 2.1 Level AA requires a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for
normal text and 3:1 for large text.
4. Which principle of Universal Design emphasizes that the design should be useful and
marketable to people with diverse abilities?
A. Equitable Use
B. Perceptible Information
C. Simple and Intuitive Use
D. Flexibility in Use
Answer: A
, Conceptual Explanation: Equitable Use ensures the design does not stigmatize or
segregate any group of users and provides the same means of use for all.
5. What is the primary difference between ‘captions’ and ‘subtitles’ in the context of
accessibility?
A. Subtitles are only for mobile devices.
B. There is no difference; the terms are interchangeable.
C. Captions are only available in the original language.
D. Captions include non-speech information like sound effects and speaker identification.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Captions are designed for viewers who cannot hear the audio
and include sound effects and speaker changes, whereas subtitles are usually just
translations of spoken dialogue.
6. A ‘switch’ interface is most commonly used by individuals with which type of disability?
A. Profound hearing loss
B. Severe motor impairments
C. Cognitive processing disorders
D. Total blindness
Answer: B
PREP 2027 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Which model of disability suggests that disability is caused by the way society is organized
rather than by a person’s impairment or difference?
A. The Social Model
B. The Charity Model
C. The Medical Model
D. The Economic Model
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The Social Model of disability focuses on barriers in society
(attitudinal, physical, or organizational) that disable people, rather than focusing on the
individual’s medical condition.
2. A person who experiences ‘tunnel vision’ is most likely suffering from which condition?
A. Cataracts
B. Diabetic Retinopathy
C. Macular Degeneration
D. Glaucoma
,Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Glaucoma often results in the loss of peripheral vision, leading to
a constricted field of view known as tunnel vision.
3. Under WCAG 2.1, what is the minimum contrast ratio required for normal text to meet
Level AA compliance?
A. 3:1
B. 7:1
C. 4.5:1
D. 2:1
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: WCAG 2.1 Level AA requires a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for
normal text and 3:1 for large text.
4. Which principle of Universal Design emphasizes that the design should be useful and
marketable to people with diverse abilities?
A. Equitable Use
B. Perceptible Information
C. Simple and Intuitive Use
D. Flexibility in Use
Answer: A
, Conceptual Explanation: Equitable Use ensures the design does not stigmatize or
segregate any group of users and provides the same means of use for all.
5. What is the primary difference between ‘captions’ and ‘subtitles’ in the context of
accessibility?
A. Subtitles are only for mobile devices.
B. There is no difference; the terms are interchangeable.
C. Captions are only available in the original language.
D. Captions include non-speech information like sound effects and speaker identification.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Captions are designed for viewers who cannot hear the audio
and include sound effects and speaker changes, whereas subtitles are usually just
translations of spoken dialogue.
6. A ‘switch’ interface is most commonly used by individuals with which type of disability?
A. Profound hearing loss
B. Severe motor impairments
C. Cognitive processing disorders
D. Total blindness
Answer: B
