Types of disabilities - Blindness

Question 1

What is blindness characterized as? (Select the most accurate option)
A) Total loss of vision
B) Sightlessness or loss of vision
C) Low vision
D) Vision impairment

Answer 1

B) Sightlessness or loss of vision

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a cause of blindness? (Select one)
A) Diabetes
B) Hypertension
C) Macular Degeneration
D) Glaucoma

Answer 2

B) Hypertension

Question 3

True or False: The legal definition of blindness in the U.S. is meant to determine functional vision capabilities.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

According to the U.S. definition of blindness, what visual acuity qualifies someone as legally blind? (Select one)
A) 20/50
B) 20/100
C) 20/200
D) 20/400

Answer 4

C) 20/200

Question 5

True or False: A person with a field of vision of 30 degrees in the best eye is considered legally blind in the U.S.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

What is the primary tool that blind people use to navigate the web? (Select one)
A) Magnifying Glass
B) Voice Command Software
C) Screen Reader
D) Braille Keyboard

Answer 6

C) Screen Reader

Question 7

True or False: Screen readers convert text on web pages into spoken words.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Why do experienced screen reader users often turn up the speed of the screen reader? (Select one)
A) To finish tasks faster
B) To improve accuracy
C) To match conversational pace
D) To avoid distractions

Answer 8

A) To finish tasks faster