CPACC Assistive Technologies and Strategies 2

Question 1

What is a refreshable braille display and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

An electromechanical device that raises and lowers pins to display braille characters dynamically from digital content

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A device that prints braille characters on paper

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A screen that displays visual braille characters for sighted readers

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A mobile app that converts images of braille into text

Question 2

What is the primary function of voice recognition software like Dragon NaturallySpeaking in accessibility?

Accepted Answer

To allow users with motor disabilities to control a computer and create text using voice commands

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To translate speech into different languages

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To read web content aloud to blind users

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To record meetings for later transcription

Question 3

What is a switch device and who primarily uses it?

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An input device activated by physical movement that enables computer control for people with severe motor limitations

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A network switch used for connecting computers

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A toggle switch on websites that enables dark mode

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A device that switches between different screen reader voices

Question 4

How does a screen reader interact with web content?

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It reads the HTML DOM and accessibility tree to announce content, structure, and interactive elements through speech or braille

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It takes a screenshot and describes the visual layout

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It magnifies text on screen so users can read it more easily

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It translates web content into simplified language

Question 5

What is the purpose of a closed captioning decoder?

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To display text representation of audio content on video for people who are deaf or hard of hearing

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To encrypt video content for copyright protection

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To translate video content between languages

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To compress video files for faster streaming

Question 6

What is the role of text-to-speech (TTS) technology in accessibility?

Accepted Answer

To convert written text into synthesized audio output, benefiting users with visual impairments, dyslexia, and literacy challenges

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To convert printed braille into digital text

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To transcribe spoken language into written text documents

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To translate text from one language to another in real-time