Technology & Digital Tools Flashcards
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Which assistive technology standard must PDF documents comply with to be considered accessible under Section 508 guidelines?
Answer: PDF/UA (ISO 14289-1)
PDF/UA (Universal Accessibility) defines requirements for tagged structure, reading order, and alternative text that make PDFs accessible under Section 508.
A consultant is reviewing a public transit app for accessibility. Which WCAG 2.1 success criterion addresses sufficient color contrast for text?
Answer: 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum)
WCAG 1.4.3 requires a minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text to ensure readability for low-vision users.
What does 'ARIA' stand for in web accessibility, and what is its primary function?
Answer: Accessible Rich Internet Applications — adds semantic roles/states to HTML for assistive technologies
WAI-ARIA provides attributes that expose dynamic web content and custom UI widgets to assistive technologies like screen readers.
During a transition space audit, a consultant uses a digital measuring wheel with Bluetooth output. What is the key advantage of Bluetooth data transfer in this context?
Answer: Measurements sync directly to a mobile form, reducing manual transcription errors
Bluetooth-linked measuring tools sync data directly to field audit apps, reducing human error from manual re-entry of dimension values.
Which software standard governs the data exchange format used when sharing building accessibility information between different BIM platforms?
Answer: IFC (Industry Foundation Classes)
IFC is the open ISO standard (ISO 16739) for exchanging BIM data between different software platforms while preserving building element properties.
A CEAC consultant is evaluating a kiosk for ADA compliance. Which reach range requirement is most critical to verify using a digital measuring tool?
Answer: Forward or side reach must be between 15 and 48 inches above the floor
ADA Standards require operable parts on kiosks to be within 15–48 inches (forward reach) or 9–54 inches (side reach) above the finished floor.
When generating an accessibility compliance report using software tools, what data validation step is MOST important before submitting findings?
Answer: Cross-referencing automated findings with manual field verification
Automated tools produce false positives and miss context-dependent issues, so manual field verification is essential to validate digital audit findings.