IAAP CPACC CERTIFICATION EXAM
PREP 2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1. Which model of disability emphasizes that disability is a result of the interaction between
individuals with impairments and the societal barriers that hinder their full participation?
A. The Medical Model
B. The Economic Model
C. The Charity Model
D. The Social Model
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The Social Model of disability distinguishes between
‘impairment’ (the condition) and ‘disability’ (the social barriers), arguing that society
disables people through lack of inclusion.
2. Under the Principles of Universal Design, which principle ensures that the design is useful
and marketable to people with diverse abilities?
A. Perceivable Information
B. Tolerance for Error
,C. Equitable Use
D. Low Physical Effort
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Equitable Use means the design provides the same means of use
for all users—identical whenever possible; equivalent when not.
3. A user with Photosensitive Epilepsy is most concerned with which aspect of web content?
A. High contrast ratios
B. Flash and flicker rates
C. Audio descriptions
D. Keyboard focus indicators
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Content that flashes more than three times per second can
trigger seizures in people with photosensitive epilepsy.
4. Which international treaty is considered the first comprehensive human rights treaty of the
21st century focusing on persons with disabilities?
A. The Marrakesh Treaty
B. The Americans with Disabilities Act
C. The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD)
, D. The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The UNCRPD is the global standard for the rights of persons
with disabilities, adopted in 2006.
5. In the context of WCAG, what does the acronym ‘POUR’ stand for?
A. Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust
B. Plain, Ordered, Usable, Reliable
C. Practical, Open, Unique, Relevant
D. Portable, Optimized, Uniform, Resilient
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: POUR represents the four foundational principles of WCAG:
Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust.
6. Which cognitive disability is characterized by difficulties with reading, writing, and spelling
despite normal intelligence?
A. Dyscalculia
B. Dyslexia
C. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
D. Autism Spectrum Disorder
PREP 2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1. Which model of disability emphasizes that disability is a result of the interaction between
individuals with impairments and the societal barriers that hinder their full participation?
A. The Medical Model
B. The Economic Model
C. The Charity Model
D. The Social Model
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The Social Model of disability distinguishes between
‘impairment’ (the condition) and ‘disability’ (the social barriers), arguing that society
disables people through lack of inclusion.
2. Under the Principles of Universal Design, which principle ensures that the design is useful
and marketable to people with diverse abilities?
A. Perceivable Information
B. Tolerance for Error
,C. Equitable Use
D. Low Physical Effort
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Equitable Use means the design provides the same means of use
for all users—identical whenever possible; equivalent when not.
3. A user with Photosensitive Epilepsy is most concerned with which aspect of web content?
A. High contrast ratios
B. Flash and flicker rates
C. Audio descriptions
D. Keyboard focus indicators
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Content that flashes more than three times per second can
trigger seizures in people with photosensitive epilepsy.
4. Which international treaty is considered the first comprehensive human rights treaty of the
21st century focusing on persons with disabilities?
A. The Marrakesh Treaty
B. The Americans with Disabilities Act
C. The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD)
, D. The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The UNCRPD is the global standard for the rights of persons
with disabilities, adopted in 2006.
5. In the context of WCAG, what does the acronym ‘POUR’ stand for?
A. Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust
B. Plain, Ordered, Usable, Reliable
C. Practical, Open, Unique, Relevant
D. Portable, Optimized, Uniform, Resilient
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: POUR represents the four foundational principles of WCAG:
Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust.
6. Which cognitive disability is characterized by difficulties with reading, writing, and spelling
despite normal intelligence?
A. Dyscalculia
B. Dyslexia
C. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
D. Autism Spectrum Disorder