Accessibility and Universal Design Flashcards
Screen readers are a type of assistive technology that relays information displayed visually in digital media to the reader in a computerized voice. For a blind person who prefer to read in silence, what other format might a screen reader output to?
- Open Captions
- ePUB
- Refreshable braille display
- Alternative and Augmented Communications
- Refreshable braille display
What is one of the main shortcomings of artificial intelligence or automated captions?
- Display in more than two lines
- Do not include grammar and punctuation
- Cannot be shown in a transcript
- Are not readable on mobile devices
- Do not include grammar and punctuation.
Eye gaze products and switches are input devices that are designed to support which type of disability?
- Hearing
- Speech
- Vision
- Mobility
- Mobility
Which disability, according to WHO reports, has a large percentage of cases that could be prevented with access to health and medical care?
- Quadraplegia
- Aphasia
- Blindness
- Dysgraphia
- Blindness
Which principle of WCAG refers to the backward and forward compatibility of digital products?
- Perceivable
- Operable
- Understandable
- Robust
- Robust
A web page uses headings and simplified language. This is an example of which type of solution?
A. Flexibility in use
B. Low physical effort
C. Multiple means of engagement
D. Usability and accessibility
D. Usability and accessibility
Persons with which type of disabilities/impairments benefit MOST from these input methods and tools:
Word prediction/lookup -
Simplified interface -
Augmentative aids, such as picture and symbol communication boards
A. Auditory
B. Cognitive
C. Mobility
D. Visual
B. Cognitive
Using directional signs in an airport that accommodate a wide range of literacy and language skills is an example of which principle of Universal Design 2.0?
A. Principle Five: Tolerance for Error
B. Principle Six: Low Physical Effort
C. Principle Three: Simple and Intuitive Use
D. Principle Two: Flexibility of Use
D. Principle Two: Flexibility of Use
An example that supports the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 principle of Robust on a mobile device is by providing:
A. a virtual keyboard.
B. captions and transcripts.
C. color contrast options.
D. limited content.
A. a virtual keyboard.
According to the Principles of Universal Design Version 2.0, which is an example of principle three: Simple and Intuitive to Use?
A. Arrange elements to minimize errors.
B. Be consistent with user interface elements.
C. Provide warnings of hazards and errors.
D. Minimize repetitive actions.
B. Be consistent with user interface elements.
A read-aloud function which highlights text as it is read, a clear, well-structured, simplified navigation system, diagrams that illustrate the point of the content, and icons to visually reinforce structure are particularly helpful for persons:
A. who are non-verbal.
B. who are non-visual.
C. with cognitive disabilities.
D. with communication disabilities.
C. with cognitive disabilities.
According to the Principles of Universal Design Version 2.0, an example of principle two: Flexibility in Use is
A. accommodating a wide range of literacy and language skills.
B. accommodating left- and right-handed access.
C. providing compatibility with a variety of devices used by people with sensory limitations.
D. using different modes (pictorial, verbal, tactile) for redundant presentation of essential information.
D. using different modes (pictorial, verbal, tactile) for redundant presentation of essential information.
Images and icons that can explain content, navigational elements that are clear and large enough to touch, integrated speech output, and total keyboard accessibility that can be translated to switch access are ALL design practices that can facilitate the use of which type of assistive devices?
A. Augmentative and alternative communication devices
B. Listening devices
C. Magnification devices
D. Screen readers
D. Screen readers
What are standard communication methods for a person who is Deafblind?
A. Navigation aids, tactile sign language, Braille, tactile marking/sign
B. Simplified environmental design, visual and audio alternatives to text
C. Standard/consistent physical positioning and visual presentation, visual filters
D. Visual labels/notifications/alerts, assistive listening devices, voice carryover
A. Navigation aids, tactile sign language, Braille, tactile marking/sign
In the Principles of Universal Design Version 2.0, which definition defines principle one: Equitable Use?
A. design accommodates a wide range of individual preferences.
B. design communicates necessary information effectively to the user regardless of sensory abilities.
C. design is useful and marketable to people with diverse abilities.
D. of the design is easy to understand, regardless of the user’s experience.
C. design is useful and marketable to people with diverse abilities.
Which is the name of a principle from the Principles of Universal Design Version 2.0?
A. Keyboard Accessible
B. Perceivable
C. Perceptible Information
D. Timing Adjustable
C. Perceptible Information
When adequate clearance is provided, which is the MOST commonly built practice incorporated in the design of a kiosk (e.g., ATM/Cash Machine) that benefits wheelchair users?
A. A frontal approach
B. A sideways approach
C. An adjustable height
D. An elevated approach
C. An adjustable height
Which of the following is a primary principle of universal design?
a) Flexibility in use
b) Equality in access
c) Simple and intuitive use
d) All of the above
d) All of the above
Which of the following is a primary accessibility guideline for web content?
a) Use of images
b) Use of tables
c) Use of alt tags for non-text content
d) Use of long paragraphs
c) Use of alt tags for non-text content
What is the minimum contrast ratio recommended for text and images?
a) 2:1
b) 3:1
c) 4:1
d) 5:1
c) 4:1
Which of the following is a consideration when designing for accessibility?
a) Cultural sensitivity
b) Browser compatibility
c) Search engine optimization
d) All of the above
a) Cultural sensitivity
Which of the following best describes individual accommodations?
A) Providing a range of options to suit diverse needs
B) Making specific changes to meet the needs of an individual
C) Creating a single design to accommodate everyone
D) Ignoring the needs of individuals in favor of a more efficient process
B) Making specific changes to meet the needs of an individual
Which of the following is an example of an individual accommodation?
A) A sign language interpreter for a deaf employee
B) A wheelchair ramp for an office building entrance
C) Accessible parking spaces for people with disabilities
D) Text transcripts for a video presentation
A) A sign language interpreter for a deaf employee
Which of the following best describes inclusive design?
A) Meeting the needs of the individual, regardless of cost or effort
B) Designing with a focus on accessibility and usability for all people
C) Providing accommodations only when legally required
D) Designing for the average user, excluding those with diverse needs
B) Designing with a focus on accessibility and usability for all people