Multimedia, Animations, and Motion Flashcards
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Level AA requires that captions be provided for:
A. Prerecorded multimedia (video plus audio) B. Live multimedia (video plus audio) C. Prerecorded video-only D. A and B E. All of the above
D. A and B
Captions are for deaf users, so that rules out C.
Captions MUST include which of the following: (Select all that apply)
A. Dialog
B. Important background sounds
C. Important visual cues
D. The identity of the individual speaking
A. Dialog
B. Important background sounds
D. The identity of the individual speaking
Which of the following best practices for the visual presentation of captions are true: (Select all that apply)
A. Caption should not exceed three lines on the screen at one time
B. Captions should be upper case
C. The default font size for captions should be at least 22pt
D. The last caption frame should be removed from the screen during long silent intervals
A. Caption should not exceed three lines on the screen at one time
C. The default font size for captions should be at least 22pt
D. The last caption frame should be removed from the screen during long silent intervals
True or false: Users MUST be able to customize the font face, size, and color of captions.
False
True or false: The advantage of advanced caption file formats over basic file formats is that advanced formats support greater flexibility in styling captions to meet user needs.
True
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Level AA requires that transcripts be provided for:
A. Prerecorded multimedia (video plus audio)
B. Live multimedia (video plus audio)
C. Prerecorded audio-only
D. A and C
C. Prerecorded audio-only
When it comes to accessibility, providing a transcript is required for prerecorded audio-only content; <em>but it is also good for accessibility to provide a transcript for audio-visual content and video-only content as well.</em>
[Note: Deque has prerecorded multimedia as a MUST (level AA) for transcripts, which would mean the answer should be D, but I can’t find supporting material outside to support that.]
True or false: Transcripts are the only way people who are deafblind can access multimedia (audio and video) content.
True
Transcripts MUST include which of the following: (select all that apply)
A. Dialog
B. The lyrics to the complete musical soundtrack
C. The identity of the individual speaking
D. Important background sounds
A. Dialog
C. The identity of the individual speaking
D. Important background sounds
True or false: Transcripts must be provided on the same page as their corresponding media file.
False
Transcripts on a separate page can also be linked to in the media page.
The benefits of interactive transcripts include:
A. The ability to search and navigate videos by selecting text in the transcript
B. Increased accessibility for people with low vision
C. The ability to provide captions in multiple languages
D. Greater clarity for people with vestibular disorders
A. The ability to search and navigate videos by selecting text in the transcript
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Level AA requires that audio descriptions be provided for:
A. Prerecorded multimedia (video plus audio) B. Prerecorded audio-only C. Prerecorded video-only D. A and B E. A and C
E. A and C
Audio descriptions benefit which of the following user categories: (Select all that apply)
A. Deaf users B. Blind users C. Deaf-blind users D. Low-vision users E. Users with mobility disabilities
B. Blind users
D. Low-vision users
[Note: Audio Descriptions in a video add to the experience a person who is blind will have when consuming the content.
…Audio descriptions are a recording of a person explaining the visual aspects of the video that aren’t in the video’s original dialog or narration.]
Which of the following best practices for the content of audio descriptions are true: (Select all that apply)
A. Important actions that cannot be identified by sound should be described
B. Settings should be described, but not in overwhelming detail
C. Important background sounds should be described
D. New speakers in a scene should be identified
A. Important actions that cannot be identified by sound should be described
B. Settings should be described, but not in overwhelming detail
D. New speakers in a scene should be identified
True or false: Extended audio descriptions are useful when the audio track does not provide sufficient gaps for the audio description narrator to adequately describe what is happening on the screen.
True
True or false: When an audio description track is available for a movie or video, it should be the default audio track because it enhances the viewing experience for all users.
False
True or false: To meet WCAG standards, the audio description track MUST be available in the same video file as the regular audio track.
False
That’s one method. Another method: Create a separate audio file of just the audio descriptions, and allow users to turn on the audio description option to play the audio descriptions synchronously with the video.