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 standard defines ICT accessibility requirements that public-sector bodies in the European Union must meet? → EN 301 549
3. When creating an accessible PDF form, which technique ensures screen readers announce form fields correctly? → Associating labels with form fields using proper tagging
4. A person who has low vision would most commonly use which combination of assistive technologies? → Screen magnification and high contrast settings
5. A software company wants to assess the maturity of its accessibility program. Which tool or framework is designed for this purpose? → Accessibility Maturity Model (e.g., IAAP or W3C frameworks)
6. Which type of accessibility testing involves having people with disabilities use a product directly? → User testing with people with disabilities
7. 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.
8. Which international framework provides the primary legal basis for disability rights and is referenced frequently in the CPACC exam? → UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
9. 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
10. For an accessible PowerPoint presentation, which practice is most important? → Setting a meaningful reading order and adding alt text to all meaningful images
11. The social model of disability argues that people are disabled primarily by: → Barriers created by society and the built environment
12. What is the minimum clear width required for an accessible doorway under ADA Standards? → 32 inches (81 cm)
13. Which document typically establishes an organization's formal commitment to digital accessibility, sets goals, and assigns accountability? → Organizational accessibility policy
14. Which of the following is a feature of accessible PDF documents? → Tagged structure with reading order and alt text
15. An organization's accessibility statement should include which of the following elements? → Known limitations, contact information for feedback, and the standard targeted
16. 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
17. Which usability technique might have a negative impact on accessibility? → Color coding
18. Which of the following best describes the social model of disability? → Disability results from barriers in society rather than individual impairments
19. What is the role of an 'accessibility champion' within a cross-functional product team? → Advocate for accessibility practices and raise awareness among team members
20. 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
21. Which WCAG success criterion directly addresses the needs of users with motor disabilities who may accidentally activate controls due to tremor? → 2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation
22. Which type of disability would benefit most from providing captions on video content? → Hearing impairments
23. Which of the following qualifies as a psychological impairment? → Anxiety disorder
24. What is the purpose of an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR)? → To document how a product meets accessibility standards such as WCAG or Section 508
25. Which stakeholder group MOST commonly drives organizational accessibility initiatives through internal authority and resource control? → Executive sponsors
26. 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)
27. Which Low Physical Effort example from Principle of Universal Design version 2.0 is the BEST? → Round door handles
28. What is a 'screen magnifier' used for? → Enlarging a portion of the screen display for users with low vision
29. The original framework of Universal Design, developed by Ronald Mace and colleagues at NC State, is organized around how many principles? → 7
30. What minimum color contrast ratio does WCAG 2.1 Level AA require for normal-sized body text against its background? → 4.5:1