IES Technology & Digital Inclusion

Question 1

Which technology standard is most critical when designing a virtual event platform to ensure accessibility for screen reader users?

Accepted Answer

WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance

Answer

WCAG 2.1 Level AA sets the internationally recognized guidelines for web content accessibility, ensuring screen readers and other assistive technologies can navigate the platform.

Question 2

What is the primary benefit of offering live, real-time captioning (CART) at a hybrid event rather than auto-generated captions?

Accepted Answer

It provides higher accuracy, especially for technical terminology and accents

Answer

CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) provides human-generated captions with far higher accuracy than AI auto-captions, particularly for specialized vocabulary and diverse speakers.

Question 3

An IES practitioner is planning a virtual event for attendees who are deaf or hard of hearing. Which combination of digital tools best supports full participation?

Accepted Answer

Real-time captioning and ASL interpretation via video stream

Answer

Combining CART with ASL interpretation streamed via video provides both real-time text and visual language access, covering the full range of deaf and hard-of-hearing communication preferences.

Question 4

When configuring a registration platform to be inclusive, which feature is essential for attendees with motor disabilities?

Accepted Answer

Full keyboard navigation without requiring a mouse

Answer

Full keyboard navigability ensures that attendees who cannot use a mouse due to motor disabilities can complete registration independently.

Question 5

A virtual event uses a polling tool that only displays results as color-coded pie charts. Which inclusive design principle does this violate?

Accepted Answer

Redundancy of information across sensory channels

Answer

Relying solely on color to convey information excludes colorblind users; inclusive design requires providing information through multiple channels such as color plus labels or patterns.

(IES) Inclusive Event Strategist Certification Practice Test

(IES) Inclusive Event Strategist Certification Practice Test

IES Technology & Digital Inclusion