WEB ACCESSIBILITY TEST QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
What is Web Accessibility? - 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? - 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? - 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's crucial to remember in this respect when working on Web Accessibility?
- 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? - 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? - 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. - ANSWER Reads text on the screen in
a synthetic voice and can be used with a braille interface.
What kind of screen readers are there? - ANSWER JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver
(iOS) and ChromeVox.
What does Kurzweil Education offer? - ANSWER Besides screen reading it
also offers to the user tools for people with learning disabilities as well as other
literacy challenges.
What is Read&Write by TextHelp? ANSWER It provides some screen reading
functionality, but also integrates a full range of utilities supporting literacy,
including dictionaries, note taking capabilities including audio notes, writing
support. It also works across platforms and devices.
What do screen magnifiers like ZoomText and MAGic do? ANSWER They
magnify screen elements such as form fills, cursors and pointers along with
changing color/hue options and magnify text.
What is a refreshable braille display? - ANSWER It translates text from any
device into Braille. The web, ebooks and all sorts of things can be read with
one. They can be used by anyone who has learned Braille, such as people who
are both deaf and blind.
What are some types of accessibility hardware? ANSWER Large-print and
tactile keyboards for users with visual impairments. For users with mobility
impairments, adaptive mice, switches, and other tools which enable them to
navigate. Most of these are dependent on keyboard shortcuts and tabbed
navigation, so it's crucial the layout of the page be clear and the code is
accessible.
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