OEC Accessibility Standards 5

Question 1

Which WCAG conformance level requires that captions be provided for all live audio content in synchronized media?

Accepted Answer

Level AA (1.2.4 Captions – Live)

Answer

WCAG 1.2.4 (Level AA) requires captions for all live audio content in synchronized media, such as live-streamed classes.

Question 2

An instructor uses a flashing graphic in a course to draw attention. What risk does this create?

Accepted Answer

It may trigger seizures in users with photosensitive epilepsy, violating WCAG 2.3.1

Answer

WCAG 2.3.1 prohibits content that flashes more than three times per second, as it can trigger seizures in photosensitive users.

Question 3

What is a 'transcript' in the context of accessible multimedia, and when is it required?

Accepted Answer

A text version of all audio and visual information; required for audio-only content at Level A

Answer

WCAG 1.2.1 requires a text transcript for audio-only pre-recorded content so deaf users can access the information.

Question 4

Which practice ensures that online discussion forums are accessible to users with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

Using semantic HTML, providing alt text for images, and ensuring keyboard navigation

Answer

Semantic HTML, image alt text, and keyboard navigation collectively ensure forum content is accessible to screen reader and keyboard-only users.

Question 5

When a student submits a form with an error, which WCAG criterion requires that the error be described to the user in text?

Accepted Answer

3.3.1 Error Identification

Answer

WCAG 3.3.1 requires that if an input error is automatically detected, the item in error is identified and the error is described to the user in text.

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