CPACC - Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies Assistive Technologies and Strategies Questions and Answers

Question 1

An individual with a significant mobility impairment, who can only reliably control their head movement, needs to operate a computer.
Which of the following assistive technologies would be most appropriate for this user to select items on the screen?

Accepted Answer

A switch device paired with a scanning interface

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A standard joystick

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A large-print keyboard

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Voice recognition software

Question 2

Which of the following best distinguishes a cochlear implant from a hearing aid?

Accepted Answer

Cochlear implants bypass damaged parts of the inner ear to directly stimulate the auditory nerve, while hearing aids amplify sound.

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Hearing aids are only for temporary hearing loss, while cochlear implants are for permanent conditions.

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Cochlear implants amplify sound, while hearing aids convert sound into electrical signals.

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Hearing aids require surgery, whereas cochlear implants are worn externally.

Question 3

A student with dysgraphia struggles with the physical act of writing but has no difficulty generating ideas and structuring sentences. Which of the following is an example of a low-tech assistive technology strategy that could directly support this student's needs in a classroom setting?

Accepted Answer

A pencil with a specialized grip

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Speech-to-text software on a laptop

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An audio recording of the lecture

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Word prediction software

Question 4

What is the primary function of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices?

Accepted Answer

To supplement or replace speech for individuals with communication impairments.

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To magnify text and images for users with low vision.

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To convert digital text into synthesized speech for blind users.

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To assist users with mobility impairments in navigating their environment.

Question 5

A user who is blind is navigating a long webpage using a screen reader. To get an overview of the page structure and find a specific section quickly, which keyboard command would be most efficient?

Accepted Answer

Pressing the 'H' key to navigate between headings.

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Pressing the 'Tab' key repeatedly to move through all interactive elements.

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Using the down arrow key to read the page line by line.

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Using 'Ctrl + F' to find a specific keyword.

Question 6

Which of the following scenarios describes the use of an adaptive strategy rather than an assistive technology?

Accepted Answer

A person with dyslexia changes the font and background color settings on a website to improve readability.

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A person with low vision uses a software magnifier to enlarge the text on their computer screen.

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A person with a hearing impairment uses a hearing aid to amplify sounds.

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A person who is deaf uses a speech-generating device to communicate.