Accessibility Legislation CT-UT Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1application · medium

   A US federal agency is redesigning its public-facing website. The usability team plans to conduct moderated usability tests with participants who use assistive technologies. To ensure the testing process itself aligns with the agency's legal obligations, which standard should the team reference when planning the test environment and materials?

   • ASection 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, which requires federal agencies to make their ICT accessible, including testing materials
   • BThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which requires all public-facing websites to be accessible to people with disabilities
   • CThe 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA), which covers advanced communications services
   • DThe Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA, which is a voluntary standard with no legal mandate
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2. 2application · medium

   A usability team is testing a new public-facing website for a US state government agency. The agency is not a federal entity but must comply with state accessibility laws. The team is planning to recruit participants with disabilities. What is the most important legal consideration for the team when planning the test?

   • AOnly test with participants who do not have disabilities to avoid legal complications
   • BComply with Section 508, which applies to all state government agencies
   • CFollow the European Accessibility Act (EAA) as a best practice
   • DEnsure the test environment and materials are accessible to participants with disabilities, as required by state laws and the ADA
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4. 3application · medium

   A European e-commerce company is launching a new mobile app for EU customers. The product owner asks the usability team to ensure the app meets the legal requirements for accessibility before release. The team is unsure which legislation applies. Which legislation should the team prioritize for this EU-focused consumer app?

   • AThe UK Equality Act 2010
   • BThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
   • CThe European Accessibility Act (EAA), transposed into national laws of EU member states
   • DSection 508 of the US Rehabilitation Act
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5. 4application · medium

   A usability team is testing a new public-facing portal for a Canadian provincial government. The team has drafted a test plan that includes recruiting participants with disabilities, but the test environment uses a legacy screen reader that is not compatible with the portal's new interface. The team is concerned about legal compliance. What should the team do to align with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and similar Canadian legislation?

   • AUpdate the test environment to use a current, compatible screen reader and document the accessibility of the test setup
   • BUse only manual accessibility audits instead of usability testing with assistive technology
   • CProceed with the legacy screen reader because the test is internal and not a public service
   • DCancel the usability test with assistive technology users to avoid legal risk
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6. 5foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a primary purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the context of digital products?

   • ATo require all commercial software to be open source for accessibility auditing
   • BTo prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities in areas of public life, including digital content and services
   • CTo mandate that all government websites include a text-only version
   • DTo establish technical standards for web content accessibility that all organizations must follow
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