CPACC Exam Guide, Objectives & Preparation

Exam Overview

Exam Code	CPACC
Exam Name	Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies
Vendor	IAAP
Total Questions	100
Last Updated	26-Oct, 2026

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Free CPACC Practice Questions

Explore 10 free practice questions for the IAAP CPACC exam and review the answers and explanations to support your preparation.

Question 1
Single answer

A user with an attention impairment will MOST benefit when an auto-updating slideshow provides
- Option A:
  descriptive alternative text.
  Correct
- Option B:
  images that don't use embedded text.
  Correct
- Option C:
  a method to pause or stop movement.
  Correct
- Option D:
  the ability to tab to control buttons using a keyboard alone.
  Correct
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Correct Answer: C
Question 2
Single answer

Which is a systemic benefit of sharing accessibility successes within an organization?
- Option A:
  Ensuring management budgets for additional resources
  Correct
- Option B:
  Ensuring practical knowledge can be used for the next project
  Correct
- Option C:
  Leveraging the successes in annual performance reviews
  Correct
- Option D:
  Publicizing accessibility in public relations campaigns and activities
  Correct
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Correct Answer: B
Question 3
Single answer

An individual is developing an upper extremity medical problem that is currently increasing pain and
reducing movement in the elbows, while expected to eventually spread into the wrists and hands.
Which group of accommodations should be recommended?
- Option A:
  Adjustable keyboard/mouse tray, ergonomic keyboard, and adjustable monitor
  Correct
- Option B:
  Screen reader software, keyboard shortcuts, and adjustable keyboard/mouse tray
  Correct
- Option C:
  Voice recognition software, ergonomic mouse, and adjustable keyboard/mouse tray
  Correct
- Option D:
  Voice recognition software, screen reader software, and ergonomic mouse
  Correct
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Correct Answer: C

Explanation

Reference: https://abilitynet.org.uk/factsheets/keyboard-and-mouse-alternatives-and-adaptations
Question 4
Single answer

Which government generated statement should a vendor complete that provides information on
how a product or service complies with Section 508 standards?
- Option A:
  Impact Accessibility for Validation (IAV)
  Correct
- Option B:
  Product Development Accessibility Template (PDAT)
  Correct
- Option C:
  Product Social Impact Assessment (PSIA)
  Correct
- Option D:
  Voluntary Product Assessment Template (VPAT)
  Correct
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Correct Answer: D
Question 5
Single answer

To minimize the cost to a business, accessibility should be first brought into the
software development process at which stage?
- Option A:
  Design
  Correct
- Option B:
  Development
  Correct
- Option C:
  Planning
  Correct
- Option D:
  Testing
  Correct
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Correct Answer: C
Question 6
Single answer

Which action helps an organization respond quickly to accessibility concerns from public site users?
- Option A:
  Direct the issues through normal customer service channels
  Correct
- Option B:
  Ensure all issues from the public are handled with equal priority.
  Correct
- Option C:
  Include a simple way for the public to raise accessibility issues.
  Correct
- Option D:
  Include issues in product backlogs for future planning.
  Correct
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Correct Answer: C

Explanation

Reference: https://www.w3.org/WAI/teach-advocate/contact-inaccessible-websites/
Question 7
Single answer

Which term refers to the requirement to provide or modify equipment or devices to assist a
worker with a disability to be able to perform their work requirements?
- Option A:
  Compliance
  Correct
- Option B:
  Integration
  Correct
- Option C:
  Reasonable accommodation/adjustment
  Correct
- Option D:
  Workplace inclusion
  Correct
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Correct Answer: C
Question 8
Single answer

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
- Option A:
  Auditory
  Correct
- Option B:
  Cognitive
  Correct
- Option C:
  Mobility
  Correct
- Option D:
  Visual
  Correct
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Correct Answer: B

Explanation

Reference: https://www.w3.org/TR/coga-usable/
Question 9
Single answer

According to the Principles of Universal Design Version 2.0, an example of principle two: Flexibility inUse is
- Option A:
  accommodating a wide range of literacy and language skills.
  Correct
- Option B:
  accommodating left- and right-handed access.
  Correct
- Option C:
  providing compatibility with a variety of devices used by people with sensory limitations.
  Correct
- Option D:
  using different modes(pictorial, verbal, tactile) forredundant presentation of essentialinformation.
  Correct
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Correct Answer: D
Question 10
Single answer

A web page uses headings and simplified language. This is an example of which type of solution?
- Option A:
  Flexibility in use
  Correct
- Option B:
  Low physical effort
  Correct
- Option C:
  Multiple means of engagement
  Correct
- Option D:
  Usability and accessibility
  Correct
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Correct Answer: D

Explanation

Reference: https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/topics/usability

Free CPACC Practice Questions

Question 1

A user with an attention impairment will MOST benefit when an auto-updating slideshow provides

descriptive alternative text.

images that don't use embedded text.

a method to pause or stop movement.

the ability to tab to control buttons using a keyboard alone.

Question 2

Which is a systemic benefit of sharing accessibility successes within an organization?

Ensuring management budgets for additional resources

Ensuring practical knowledge can be used for the next project

Leveraging the successes in annual performance reviews

Publicizing accessibility in public relations campaigns and activities

Question 3

An individual is developing an upper extremity medical problem that is currently increasing pain andreducing movement in the elbows, while expected to eventually spread into the wrists and hands.Which group of accommodations should be recommended?

Adjustable keyboard/mouse tray, ergonomic keyboard, and adjustable monitor

Screen reader software, keyboard shortcuts, and adjustable keyboard/mouse tray

Voice recognition software, ergonomic mouse, and adjustable keyboard/mouse tray

Voice recognition software, screen reader software, and ergonomic mouse

Reference: https://abilitynet.org.uk/factsheets/keyboard-and-mouse-alternatives-and-adaptations

Question 4

Which government generated statement should a vendor complete that provides information onhow a product or service complies with Section 508 standards?

Impact Accessibility for Validation (IAV)

Product Development Accessibility Template (PDAT)

Product Social Impact Assessment (PSIA)

Voluntary Product Assessment Template (VPAT)

Question 5

To minimize the cost to a business, accessibility should be first brought into thesoftware development process at which stage?

Design

Development

Planning

Testing

Question 6

Which action helps an organization respond quickly to accessibility concerns from public site users?

Direct the issues through normal customer service channels

Ensure all issues from the public are handled with equal priority.

Include a simple way for the public to raise accessibility issues.

Include issues in product backlogs for future planning.

Reference: https://www.w3.org/WAI/teach-advocate/contact-inaccessible-websites/

Question 7

Which term refers to the requirement to provide or modify equipment or devices to assist aworker with a disability to be able to perform their work requirements?

Compliance

Integration

Reasonable accommodation/adjustment

Workplace inclusion

Question 8

Persons with which type of disabilities/impairments benefit MOST from these input methods andtools:* Word prediction/lookup* Simplified interface* Augmentative aids, such as picture and symbol communication boards

Auditory

Cognitive

Mobility

Visual

Reference: https://www.w3.org/TR/coga-usable/

Question 9

According to the Principles of Universal Design Version 2.0, an example of principle two: Flexibility inUse is

accommodating a wide range of literacy and language skills.

accommodating left- and right-handed access.

providing compatibility with a variety of devices used by people with sensory limitations.

using different modes(pictorial, verbal, tactile) forredundant presentation of essentialinformation.

Question 10

A web page uses headings and simplified language. This is an example of which type of solution?

Flexibility in use

Low physical effort

Multiple means of engagement

Usability and accessibility

Reference: https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/topics/usability

An individual is developing an upper extremity medical problem that is currently increasing pain and
reducing movement in the elbows, while expected to eventually spread into the wrists and hands.
Which group of accommodations should be recommended?

Which government generated statement should a vendor complete that provides information on
how a product or service complies with Section 508 standards?

To minimize the cost to a business, accessibility should be first brought into the
software development process at which stage?

Which term refers to the requirement to provide or modify equipment or devices to assist a
worker with a disability to be able to perform their work requirements?

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