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)

Answer

WCAG, published by the W3C, is the globally recognized technical standard for web accessibility, organized around the POUR principles.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust

Answer

WCAG organizes all success criteria under four principles: content must be Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and 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

Answer

Including users with disabilities who rely on assistive technologies (screen readers, switch access, etc.) reveals barriers that automated tools and non-disabled testers miss.

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

Answer

Screen readers like NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver parse on-screen content and present it as synthesized speech or refreshable braille, enabling blind users to navigate digital interfaces.

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

Answer

WCAG 2.1 Level AA requires a minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text (under 18pt or 14pt bold) to ensure readability for users with low vision.

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UX Accessibility Research