Website Design Web Accessibility Standards

Question 1

What does WCAG stand for?

Accepted Answer

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

Answer

WCAG stands for Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, the international standard for making web content accessible to people with disabilities.

Question 2

What is the purpose of alt text on images?

Accepted Answer

To provide a text description for screen readers and when images fail to load

Answer

Alt text provides a text alternative for images so screen reader users and those with images disabled can understand the content.

Question 3

Which HTML element is used for the main navigation landmark in an accessible web page?

Accepted Answer

<nav>

Answer

The <nav> HTML element provides a semantic navigation landmark that screen readers can identify and announce to users.

Question 4

What does ARIA stand for in web accessibility?

Accepted Answer

Accessible Rich Internet Applications

Answer

ARIA stands for Accessible Rich Internet Applications, a set of attributes that enhance HTML's accessibility for dynamic content.

Question 5

What is 'keyboard navigation' in web accessibility?

Accepted Answer

The ability to navigate and interact with a website using only a keyboard

Answer

Keyboard navigation allows users to access all interactive elements using Tab, Enter, arrow keys, and other keyboard controls without a mouse.

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