Document and Media Accessibility Questions and Answers Flashcards

What is the main accessibility concern with using color alone to convey information in a document or presentation?

Answer: Users who are colorblind or using monochrome displays cannot perceive the distinction

Using color as the sole means of conveying information excludes users with color vision deficiencies who cannot distinguish the colors used.

For an accessible PowerPoint presentation, which practice is most important?

Answer: Setting a meaningful reading order and adding alt text to all meaningful images

Setting the reading order and providing alt text ensures that screen reader users receive slide content in a logical sequence with descriptions of any visual elements.

What does WCAG 1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) require?

Answer: An audio description or full text alternative must be provided for prerecorded synchronized media

WCAG 1.2.3 (Level A) requires that prerecorded video with audio either include an audio description track or provide a full text alternative describing the visual content.

Which tool is commonly used in the US to check the accessibility of PDF documents?

Answer: Adobe Acrobat Accessibility Checker (Make Accessible tool)

Adobe Acrobat Pro's built-in Accessibility Checker and Make Accessible wizard are the industry-standard tools for identifying and remediating PDF accessibility issues.

What is an accessible document 'remediation'?

Answer: The process of repairing an existing document to meet accessibility standards after it was created

Remediation refers to the post-creation process of adding tags, alt text, reading order, and other accessibility features to documents that were not originally made accessible.

Which of the following best describes 'synchronized media' as used in WCAG guidelines?

Answer: Audio and video content synchronized together, such as a video with a soundtrack

Synchronized media in WCAG refers to any content that combines audio and video that are synchronized together, such as a film, webinar recording, or narrated presentation.