UX Accessibility Research 2

Question 1

What is an 'accessibility audit' in the context of UX research?

Accepted Answer

A systematic evaluation of a product against accessibility standards to identify barriers

Answer

An accessibility audit combines automated scanning with manual expert review and user testing to identify and document WCAG violations and usability barriers.

Question 2

Which automated tool is commonly used to check for basic WCAG violations during accessibility research?

Accepted Answer

Axe (by Deque)

Answer

Axe is a widely used open-source accessibility testing engine that can be run as a browser extension or integrated into CI/CD pipelines to catch automated WCAG violations.

Question 3

What is 'cognitive accessibility' and which user groups benefit from it?

Accepted Answer

Design that reduces cognitive load and supports comprehension, benefiting users with cognitive disabilities, ADHD, dyslexia, and situational impairments

Answer

Cognitive accessibility encompasses plain language, consistent layouts, error prevention, and reduced complexity, supporting users with intellectual disabilities, anxiety, or temporary cognitive fatigue.

Question 4

What is 'assistive technology compatibility testing' in accessibility UX research?

Accepted Answer

Testing how well a product functions with tools like screen readers, magnifiers, and switch access devices used by people with disabilities

Answer

AT compatibility testing ensures that the product works correctly with the specific assistive technologies that disabled users rely on daily, going beyond automated WCAG checks.

Question 5

In accessibility research, what does 'focus order' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The sequence in which keyboard focus moves through interactive elements

Answer

Focus order defines the path keyboard focus follows as users tab through a page; a logical focus order matches the visual reading order and supports efficient keyboard navigation.

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UX Accessibility Research 2