CPACC Study Guide 2026
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CPACC exam key facts
- The CPACC exam has 100 multiple-choice questions. Source
- The CPACC exam has a 2-hour time limit, and extra time may be requested as an accommodation. Source
- The CPACC exam is scored on a 200 to 800 scale, and the passing mark is 600. Source
- The CPACC exam costs $510 at the standard rate, $410 for IAAP members and $170 for candidates from Emerging and Developing Economy countries. Source
- Candidates who do not pass the CPACC must wait for two exam sessions to reapply and may retake up to two times within a year of the original exam. Source
- IAAP certifications, including the CPACC, are valid for three years. Source
📋 CPACC Exam Format at a Glance
📚 CPACC Topics to Study (46)
✍️ Sample CPACC Questions & Answers
1. What is an accessible document 'remediation'?
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process of adding tags, alt text, reading order, and other accessibility features to documents that were not originally made accessible.
2. What role does 'color alone' play in WCAG compliance?
WCAG SC 1.4.1 (Use of Color, Level A) requires that color is not the only visual means of conveying information.
3. What are the three conformance levels defined in WCAG?
WCAG defines three cumulative conformance levels: A (minimum), AA (most commonly required by legislation), and AAA (highest).
4. What does 'Simple and Intuitive Use' require?
Simple and Intuitive Use means the design is understandable regardless of users' experience, knowledge, language, or concentration.
5. What minimum color contrast ratio does WCAG 2.1 Level AA require between normal-sized text and its background?
WCAG 2.1 Success Criterion 1.4.3 (Level AA) requires a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text (under 18pt or 14pt bold). Large text requires only 3:1, while the stricter Level AAA threshold for normal text is 7:1.
6. What role does EN 301 549 play in European public procurement?
EN 301 549 is the harmonized standard providing presumption of conformity with EU accessibility directives in public procurement.
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- A timed, full-length CPACC mock exam — 100 questions in 120 minutes with a 66% pass mark, modeled on the official exam's question count and time limit, followed by a score report broken down by exam domain.
- A fixed CPACC question bank: the same test every attempt, so your score is comparable from one try to the next instead of changing with every regenerated quiz.
- Progress saved on your device: completed tests, scores and missed questions stay in My Progress, so you can retake only what you got wrong.
- A printable CPACC cheat sheet you can print or save as a PDF.
- CPACC flashcards built from the same question bank.
- Free CPACC practice tests with the correct answer shown after each question.
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Sources & references
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- accessibilityassociation.org — Eligibility, fees, exam format, renewal, retake fee, time limit, test delivery, passing score, retake policy, score release · verified Oct 2026