CPACC Accessibility Auditing and Testing 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does VPAT stand for in the context of accessibility documentation?
- Visual Product Accessibility Test
- Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (Correct answer)
- Verified Platform Accessibility Tool
- Visual Platform Audit Tracker
Correct answer: Voluntary Product Accessibility Template
VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template) is a document that vendors complete to disclose how their products conform to accessibility standards.
Question 2: What is the minimum color contrast ratio for normal-sized text to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA?
- 2:1
- 3:1
- 4.5:1 (Correct answer)
- 7:1
Correct answer: 4.5:1
WCAG 2.1 Level AA requires a minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text to ensure readability for users with low vision.
Question 3: What does keyboard-only testing verify in an accessibility audit?
- That the website loads quickly on mobile keyboards
- That all interactive elements can be accessed and operated without a mouse (Correct answer)
- That keyboard shortcuts match those in other applications
- That the keyboard layout is properly documented
Correct answer: That all interactive elements can be accessed and operated without a mouse
Keyboard-only testing ensures all interactive elements are reachable and operable via keyboard alone, which is essential for users who cannot use a mouse.
Question 4: Which tool is commonly used to inspect a web page's accessibility tree during an audit?
- Google Analytics
- Browser developer tools (e.g., Chrome DevTools Accessibility panel) (Correct answer)
- Adobe Illustrator
- Notepad++
Correct answer: Browser developer tools (e.g., Chrome DevTools Accessibility panel)
Browser developer tools such as Chrome DevTools include an Accessibility panel that exposes the accessibility tree, showing how assistive technologies interpret the page.
Question 5: What is the main advantage of manual accessibility testing over automated testing?
- It is always faster than automated testing
- It can detect a wider range of issues including context-dependent and subjective barriers (Correct answer)
- It requires no expertise or training to perform
- It never produces false positives
Correct answer: It can detect a wider range of issues including context-dependent and subjective barriers
Manual testing by trained evaluators can identify context-dependent, subjective, and nuanced accessibility barriers that automated tools cannot detect.
Question 6: What does 'remediation' mean in the context of an accessibility evaluation?
- The process of documenting existing accessibility issues without fixing them
- The process of correcting identified accessibility barriers in a product (Correct answer)
- The process of re-scanning a product for new issues
- The legal action taken against inaccessible products
Correct answer: The process of correcting identified accessibility barriers in a product
Remediation refers to the process of correcting accessibility issues that were identified during an audit or evaluation.
Question 7: In the context of WCAG, what is a 'sufficient technique'?
- A technique that is required by law to be implemented
- A technique known to satisfy a specific WCAG success criterion if implemented correctly (Correct answer)
- A technique that is optional and not recommended for most sites
- A technique that replaces the need for any further testing
Correct answer: A technique known to satisfy a specific WCAG success criterion if implemented correctly
In WCAG, a 'sufficient technique' is a known approach that, when correctly implemented, satisfies a specific success criterion.
CPACC Accessibility Auditing and Testing 2
What does VPAT stand for in the context of accessibility documentation?