CPACC Procurement and Accessibility 5

Question 1

A university purchasing team is buying an online learning management system (LMS). Which stakeholder group should be consulted during the accessibility evaluation phase?

Accepted Answer

Students and faculty with disabilities, alongside IT and legal teams

Answer

People with disabilities are the intended beneficiaries of accessibility requirements and should be included in usability and accessibility evaluations alongside technical and legal reviewers.

Question 2

What does 'undue burden' mean in the context of U.S. accessibility law and procurement?

Accepted Answer

A significant difficulty or expense that would fundamentally compromise an organization's ability to function

Answer

Undue burden refers to significant difficulty or expense relative to an organization's resources; it is a legal standard that may allow an exception to accessibility requirements.

Question 3

A software vendor provides an ACR that lists many WCAG success criteria as 'Supports with Exceptions.' What does this rating indicate?

Accepted Answer

The product meets the criterion in most cases but has some instances of non-conformance

Answer

'Supports with Exceptions' in a VPAT/ACR means the product generally meets the criterion but has documented instances where it does not fully conform.

Question 4

Which international standard complements WCAG by providing guidelines specifically for non-web ICT products like software and hardware?

Accepted Answer

EN 301 549

Answer

EN 301 549 is the European standard that covers accessibility requirements for ICT products and services, including non-web software and hardware, and is referenced globally.

Question 5

During contract negotiations, a procurement officer wants to ensure ongoing accessibility compliance after purchase. Which contract clause best achieves this?

Accepted Answer

A clause requiring the vendor to maintain WCAG AA conformance through all future updates and provide updated ACRs

Answer

Requiring vendors to maintain accessibility conformance through updates and submit updated ACRs ensures accessibility is sustained throughout the contract lifecycle, not just at purchase.

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CPACC Procurement and Accessibility 5