UX Accessibility Research

Question 1

Which set of guidelines serves as the primary international standard for web accessibility?

Accepted Answer

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

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Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title III

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ISO 9241 Ergonomics Standard

Question 2

What does the POUR acronym stand for in WCAG accessibility principles?

Accepted Answer

Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust

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Practical, Observable, Usable, Reliable

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Perceivable, Observable, Understandable, Responsive

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Practical, Operable, Usable, Robust

Question 3

When conducting accessibility research, which participant group is essential to include to surface real-world assistive technology barriers?

Accepted Answer

Users with disabilities who use assistive technologies in daily life

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Domain experts who review the product without using it

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Developers who built the product's accessibility features

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Participants who have never used the product before

Question 4

What is a 'screen reader' and which user population primarily relies on it?

Accepted Answer

Software that converts on-screen text and UI elements to speech or braille; primarily used by blind and low-vision users

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A tool that magnifies on-screen text; used by users with low vision

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A color contrast analyzer; used by researchers to audit interfaces

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Hardware that reduces screen glare; used by users with photosensitivity

Question 5

What does WCAG AA conformance level require regarding color contrast for normal text?

Accepted Answer

A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1

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A contrast ratio of at least 3:1

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A contrast ratio of at least 7:1

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No specific contrast ratio — contrast is evaluated subjectively

Question 6

What is 'keyboard accessibility' and why does it matter for UX researchers?

Accepted Answer

The ability to navigate and operate all interactive elements using only a keyboard; matters because many users cannot use a mouse

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The ability to customize keyboard shortcuts; matters because power users rely on efficiency

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The ability to enter text in multiple languages; matters for internationalization

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Support for physical keyboard connections; matters for mobile device testing