CPACC Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. In the context of WCAG, what is a 'sufficient technique'? → A technique known to satisfy a specific WCAG success criterion if implemented correctly
2. Which type of accessibility testing involves having people with disabilities use a product directly? → User testing with people with disabilities
3. A student with dyslexia is reviewing an online textbook for a class. Which of the following would likely be a barrier to their comprehension? → Long passages of justified text with no images or headings.
4. Which of the following best describes 'synchronized media' as used in WCAG guidelines? → Audio and video content synchronized together, such as a video with a soundtrack
5. For an accessible PowerPoint presentation, which practice is most important? → Setting a meaningful reading order and adding alt text to all meaningful images
6. What is the minimum clear width required for an accessible doorway under ADA Standards? → 32 inches (81 cm)
7. Which document heading structure best supports screen reader navigation in an accessible document? → A logical hierarchy using H1 for the title followed by H2 and H3 subsections
8. Which usability technique might have a negative impact on accessibility? → Color coding
9. Which disability type is characterized by difficulty processing written text, often involving letter reversal or transposition? → Dyslexia
10. Which of the following best describes the social model of disability? → Disability results from barriers in society rather than individual impairments
11. What is the main advantage of manual accessibility testing over automated testing? → It can detect a wider range of issues including context-dependent and subjective barriers
12. Which type of disability would benefit most from providing captions on video content? → Hearing impairments
13. Which of the following qualifies as a psychological impairment? → Anxiety disorder
14. What is the purpose of an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR)? → To document how a product meets accessibility standards such as WCAG or Section 508
15. Which tool is commonly used to inspect a web page's accessibility tree during an audit? → Browser developer tools (e.g., Chrome DevTools Accessibility panel)
16. Which Low Physical Effort example from Principle of Universal Design version 2.0 is the BEST? → Round door handles
17. What is a 'screen magnifier' used for? → Enlarging a portion of the screen display for users with low vision
18. Which WCAG guideline most directly addresses the needs of users with cognitive disabilities by requiring content to be understandable? → Guideline 3.1 Readable
19. Captions in video content primarily benefit which group of users? → Users who are deaf or hard of hearing
20. What does VPAT stand for in the context of accessibility documentation? → Voluntary Product Accessibility Template
21. What are the three conformance levels defined in WCAG? → Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA - each higher level includes all lower level requirements
22. What multimedia accessibility feature benefits users who are blind and listening to an audio-only podcast? → A transcript
23. Which of the following describes the 'charity model' of disability? → People with disabilities are objects of pity who need help from non-disabled people
24. What percentage of global disabilities are estimated to be non-visible or hidden? → About 70-80%
25. What kinds of visual impairments are there? → Blindness, low vision, color blindness
26. What assistive technology supports people with hearing impairments during live meetings? → Real-time captioning services (CART) and hearing loop systems
27. Which of the following is a widely used automated web accessibility testing tool? → axe DevTools
28. What is the purpose of an audio description track in accessible video content? → To narrate visual information that is not conveyed through dialogue or sound
29. What is the primary purpose of adding alternative text (alt text) to images in documents? → To provide a text equivalent for users who cannot see the image
30. Which level of the software development process should accessibility be introduced in order to reduce the cost to a business? → Planning