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  1. Which of the following best describes the social model of disability?

    Answer: Disability results from barriers in society rather than individual impairments

    The social model holds that disability is created by societal barriers (physical, attitudinal, communication) rather than by a person's impairment itself.

  2. What does WCAG stand for?

    Answer: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

    WCAG stands for Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, published by the W3C's Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI).

  3. Which WCAG conformance level is most commonly referenced in accessibility legislation worldwide?

    Answer: Level AA

    Level AA is the standard most widely adopted by legislation such as the ADA, EN 301 549, and Section 508.

  4. What is the primary purpose of alt text on images?

    Answer: To provide a text alternative that conveys the meaning of the image to users who cannot see it

    Alt text provides a text equivalent of image content, enabling screen reader users and those who cannot view images to understand the information being conveyed.

  5. Which of the following is an example of an assistive technology?

    Answer: A screen reader like JAWS or NVDA

    Screen readers like JAWS and NVDA are assistive technologies that convert on-screen text and elements into speech or braille output for users with visual impairments.

  6. What does the acronym POUR represent in the context of WCAG?

    Answer: Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust

    POUR stands for Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust - the four foundational principles that organize all WCAG success criteria.

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