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10 free, exam-style Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) practice questions with answers and explanations. No signup required. Work through them below, then take the full free CPACC practice test to study every exam domain.

These 10 free CPACC questions are organized by exam domain, so you can see how each part of the Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies blueprint is tested. Reveal the answer and explanation under each question.

Domain 1: Disabilities, Challenges, and Assistive Technologies

Question 1

A healthcare organization is redesigning its patient portal. The accessibility team recommends focusing on removing barriers in the interface design rather than creating separate 'adapted' versions for users with disabilities. This approach most closely aligns with which model of disability?

  1. Medical Model
  2. Charity Model
  3. Social Model
  4. Economic Model
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Correct answer: C - Social Model

Question 2

A user who is completely blind needs to access a corporate website for employment information. Which combination of assistive technologies would be MOST essential for this user?

  1. Screen magnification software and high-contrast mode
  2. Screen reader and keyboard navigation
  3. Closed captions and visual alerts
  4. Voice recognition software and word prediction
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Correct answer: B - Screen reader and keyboard navigation

Question 3

According to WCAG 2.1 Success Criterion 2.3.1, what is the maximum flash rate allowed for web content to prevent triggering seizures in users with photosensitive epilepsy?

  1. 1 flash per second
  2. 3 flashes per second
  3. 5 flashes per second
  4. There is no specific limit if content warnings are provided
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Correct answer: B - 3 flashes per second

Question 4

Many members of the Deaf community prefer identity-first language (e.g., 'Deaf person' rather than 'person who is deaf'). What is the PRIMARY reason for this preference?

  1. It is grammatically simpler and easier to use in conversation
  2. It reflects viewing deafness as a cultural identity rather than a deficit
  3. Medical professionals have recommended this terminology
  4. It is legally required by the Americans with Disabilities Act
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Correct answer: B - It reflects viewing deafness as a cultural identity rather than a deficit

Question 5

A web designer is creating an online banking application and wants to ensure it is accessible for users with cognitive disabilities. Which design approach would be MOST beneficial?

  1. Using complex security questions with unusual formatting to verify user identity
  2. Requiring users to complete all transactions within strict time limits for security
  3. Providing consistent navigation, clear language, and the ability to save progress
  4. Displaying all available options and features simultaneously to reduce clicks
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Correct answer: C - Providing consistent navigation, clear language, and the ability to save progress

Domain 2: Accessibility and Universal Design

Question 6

Under WCAG 2.1, the requirement that 'all functionality must be available from a keyboard' falls under which of the four foundational principles?

  1. Perceivable
  2. Operable
  3. Understandable
  4. Robust
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Correct answer: B - Operable

Question 7

A university installs automatic doors at all building entrances. These doors benefit students using wheelchairs, parents with strollers, delivery personnel carrying packages, and anyone whose hands are full. This exemplifies which Universal Design principle?

  1. Tolerance for Error
  2. Equitable Use
  3. Low Physical Effort
  4. Flexibility in Use
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Correct answer: B - Equitable Use

Question 8

According to WCAG 2.1 Level AA, what is the minimum contrast ratio required between normal-sized text and its background?

  1. 3:1
  2. 4.5:1
  3. 7:1
  4. 10:1
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Correct answer: B - 4.5:1

Domain 3: Standards, Laws, and Management Strategies

Question 9

What is the PRIMARY difference between Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and Section 504?

  1. Section 508 applies to all private businesses, while Section 504 applies only to federal agencies
  2. Section 508 addresses ICT accessibility in federal agencies, while Section 504 prohibits disability discrimination in federally funded programs
  3. Section 508 is voluntary guidance, while Section 504 is legally enforceable
  4. Section 508 covers employment discrimination, while Section 504 covers educational accessibility only
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Correct answer: B - Section 508 addresses ICT accessibility in federal agencies, while Section 504 prohibits disability discrimination in federally funded programs

Question 10

A person with a disability is denied service at a privately-owned restaurant. Under which title of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) would this situation most likely be addressed?

  1. Title I - Employment
  2. Title II - State and Local Government
  3. Title III - Public Accommodations
  4. Title IV - Telecommunications
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Correct answer: C - Title III - Public Accommodations

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