CPACC - Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies Global Accessibility Laws Questions and Answers

Question 1

A software development company based in the United States sells its project management application to customers globally, including in several European Union countries. Which of the following laws would MOST likely apply to this company, requiring their application to be accessible?

Accepted Answer

The European Accessibility Act (EAA)

Answer

The European Accessibility Act (EAA) applies to companies that sell specific products and services, including many types of software and websites, within the EU, regardless of where the company itself is located. Section 508 applies to US federal agencies, AODA applies to organizations in Ontario, Canada, and the Marrakesh Treaty deals with copyright exceptions for accessible format books.

Question 2

What is the primary scope of Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act?

Accepted Answer

U.S. Federal agencies when they develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic and information technology.

Answer

Section 508 specifically mandates that U.S. Federal agencies must ensure their electronic and information technology (ICT) is accessible to people with disabilities, including employees and the public. It does not directly apply to state/local governments (which are covered under ADA Title II) or private businesses (which are covered under ADA Title III).

Question 3

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) sets out a path for accessibility in a specific Canadian province. A key part of its requirements for information and communications is alignment with which technical standard?

Accepted Answer

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

Answer

The AODA's Information and Communications Standard requires organizations to make their websites and web content conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Level AA. EN 301 549 is a European standard, the Section 508 standards apply to the US Federal government, and the Biopsychosocial Model is a theoretical framework, not a technical standard.

Question 4

An international library consortium is looking to share accessible digital copies of books with partner libraries in other countries to benefit patrons who are blind or have other print disabilities. Which international treaty specifically facilitates this activity by creating exceptions to traditional copyright law?

Accepted Answer

The Marrakesh Treaty

Answer

The Marrakesh Treaty was adopted to address the 'book famine' by allowing authorized entities to reproduce and distribute published works in accessible formats (like braille or audio) and share them across borders without infringing on copyright. The ADA and EAA are civil rights laws, and WCAG is a set of technical guidelines.

Question 5

A public university in the United States is redesigning its website and online course portal. Under which law are they primarily obligated to ensure these digital platforms are accessible to students with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II

Answer

Title II of the ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in all services, programs, and activities of public entities, which includes state and local governments and their instrumentalities, such as public universities. Recent rulemaking has clarified that this applies to their websites and digital resources. Section 508 applies to federal agencies, CVAA to specific communication technologies, and the EAA to the EU market.

CPACC - Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies Practice Test

CPACC - Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies Practice Test

CPACC - Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies Global Accessibility Laws Questions and Answers