CPACC MCQ 5

Question 1

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (as amended) applies primarily to which organizations?

Accepted Answer

Federal agencies and entities that receive federal funding for electronic and information technology

Answer

Section 508 mandates that federal agencies and recipients of federal funding ensure their electronic and information technology is accessible to people with disabilities.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a 'skip navigation' link at the top of a webpage?

Accepted Answer

To allow keyboard and screen reader users to bypass repetitive navigation blocks

Answer

Skip navigation links let keyboard and assistive technology users jump directly to the main content, avoiding repetitive header and navigation menus on every page load.

Question 3

Which international treaty explicitly recognizes access to information and communication technologies as part of the human rights of persons with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)

Answer

The UN CRPD (2006) specifically addresses ICT accessibility under Article 9, framing it as a human rights issue.

Question 4

A developer uses placeholder text to label a form field but provides no visible label element. What accessibility problem does this create?

Accepted Answer

Placeholder text disappears on input, leaving users without a persistent label

Answer

Placeholder text vanishes as soon as a user begins typing, causing users (especially those with cognitive or memory impairments) to forget what information the field requires.

Question 5

In accessibility testing, what does the term 'false negative' refer to?

Accepted Answer

An automated tool fails to detect an actual accessibility barrier

Answer

A false negative occurs when a testing tool or method misses a real accessibility issue, giving the false impression that the content is accessible.

CPACC - Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies Practice Test

CPACC - Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies Practice Test

CPACC MCQ 5