CBT Accessibility and Accommodations Flashcards

When a CBT is delivered in a testing center rather than at home, which accommodation typically requires a separate room arrangement?

Answer: Use of a screen reader or audio accommodation

Audio accommodations like screen readers or read-aloud features require a private space so the candidate's audio does not disturb others in the shared testing room.

What is the purpose of allowing rest breaks as a CBT accommodation?

Answer: To give candidates with chronic pain, fatigue, or medical conditions time to manage symptoms during the test

Scheduled rest breaks accommodate conditions such as chronic pain, anxiety disorders, or medical conditions requiring medication management during long exams.

Which of the following scenarios would most likely NOT qualify as a CBT accommodation under standard testing agency policies?

Answer: Access to a personal tutor during the exam for extra help

A personal tutor during the exam would give unfair assistance and fundamentally alter what the test measures, which is not a permissible accommodation.

For candidates who are blind, which combination of CBT accommodations is most commonly provided?

Answer: Screen reader software and extended testing time

Blind candidates typically use screen reader software to access exam content audibly, combined with additional time to compensate for the slower pace of audio navigation.

What should a candidate do if their approved CBT accommodation is not correctly set up at the testing center on test day?

Answer: Notify the proctor before starting the test and request that the issue be resolved

Notifying the proctor before starting gives the testing center an opportunity to correct the setup error without compromising the validity of the test session.

Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which institutions must provide CBT testing accommodations for eligible individuals?

Answer: Programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance, including many educational institutions

Section 504 prohibits discrimination based on disability in any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance, requiring those entities to provide accommodations.

Which of the following best describes a 'universal design' feature in a CBT platform, as opposed to a specific accommodation?

Answer: A built-in font size toggle available to all test-takers by default

Universal design features are built into the CBT interface for everyone, reducing the need for individual accommodation requests by making the platform more accessible by default.