UX Accessibility and Inclusive Design 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does WCAG stand for in web accessibility?
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (Correct answer)
- Web Component Architecture Guide
- Wireless Content Access Gateway
- Web Compliance Auditing Group
Correct answer: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
WCAG is a set of internationally recognized guidelines published by the W3C to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities.
Question 2: What are the four core principles of WCAG, known by the acronym POUR?
- Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust (Correct answer)
- Private, Open, Usable, Responsive
- Performant, Organized, Universal, Reliable
- Portable, Optimized, Understandable, Readable
Correct answer: Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust
The POUR principles state that content must be Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust to be considered accessible.
Question 3: What is the minimum contrast ratio required for normal-sized text under WCAG 2.1 Level AA?
- 4.5:1 (Correct answer)
- 3:1
- 7:1
- 2:1
Correct answer: 4.5:1
WCAG 2.1 Level AA requires a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 between normal text and its background to ensure readability for users with low vision.
Question 4: What is the purpose of 'alt text' on images?
- To provide a text alternative for users who cannot see images, including screen reader users (Correct answer)
- To improve search engine optimization only
- To add captions displayed below images for all users
- To describe the image file name in HTML
Correct answer: To provide a text alternative for users who cannot see images, including screen reader users
Alt text conveys the content and function of an image to users who rely on screen readers or when images fail to load.
Question 5: What is 'keyboard accessibility' in web design?
- Ensuring all functionality can be accessed and operated using only a keyboard (Correct answer)
- Adding keyboard shortcut labels to buttons
- Providing a virtual on-screen keyboard for touch devices
- Testing a website's performance using automated keyboard inputs
Correct answer: Ensuring all functionality can be accessed and operated using only a keyboard
Keyboard accessibility ensures that users who cannot use a mouse—including those with motor disabilities—can access all features using the Tab key and other keyboard controls.
Question 6: What does 'inclusive design' mean compared to designing only for accessibility?
- It considers the full range of human diversity—including ability, language, and circumstance—from the start of design (Correct answer)
- It focuses exclusively on users with permanent disabilities
- It is the same as universal design but for mobile applications
- It means adding accessibility features as an afterthought to a completed design
Correct answer: It considers the full range of human diversity—including ability, language, and circumstance—from the start of design
Inclusive design proactively considers diverse user needs—permanent, temporary, and situational—creating products that work better for everyone.
UX Accessibility and Inclusive Design 1
What does WCAG stand for in web accessibility?