Accessibility Testing Practice Exam

Accessibility Testing Practice Exam

About Accessibility Testing
Accessibility testing is the practice of making your web and mobile apps usable to as many people as possible. It makes apps accessible to those with disabilities, such as vision impairment, hearing disabilities, and other physical or cognitive conditions.

Accessibility aims to cater people of different abilities such as:
•    Visual Impairments
•    Physical Impairment
•    Hearing Impairment
•    Cognitive Impairment
•    Learning Impairment

Why is Accessibility Testing important?
Accessibility enables following benefits
•    Ensures usability
•    Makes content accessible to all
•    Meets legal requirements
•    Improves overall experience

Who should take the Accessibility Testing Exam?
•    Students who have an interest in testing for accessibility and who want to expand their current skills.
•    Web programmers, designers and/or developers
•    Internal & external communications staff
•    Webmasters & content strategists
•    Web writers, editors & publishers
•    UX Designers

Knowledge and Skills required for the Accessibility Testing

Critical thinking and good communication skills helps candidate to gain quick success for career in accessibility testing.

Accessibility Testing Practice Exam Objectives

Accessibility Testing exam validates your skills and knowledge in concepts and application of accessibility testing tools, design and execution.

Accessibility Testing Practice Exam Pre-requisite

There are no prerequisites for the Accessibility Testing exam. Candidates who are well versed  in software testing can easily clear the exam.

Accessibility Testing Certification Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Accessibility

• What is accessibility? Importance in digital products
• Difference between usability and accessibility
• Types of disabilities: visual, auditory, motor, cognitive
• Assistive technologies (screen readers, magnifiers, voice recognition, switches)
• Accessibility in web, mobile, and software applications

Module 2: Accessibility Standards and Guidelines

• Introduction to accessibility standards and compliance
• WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) overview: WCAG 2.0 / 2.1 / 2.2
• POUR principles: Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust
• Section 508, ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), EN 301 549
• Global accessibility regulations and policies

Module 3: Accessibility Testing Fundamentals

• What is accessibility testing? Scope and objectives
• Types of accessibility testing (manual vs. automated)
• Accessibility testing in SDLC (integration in Agile/DevOps)
• Key accessibility test cases and validation points
• Difference between functional testing and accessibility testing

Module 4: Manual Accessibility Testing

• Techniques for manual accessibility validation
• Keyboard-only navigation testing
• Screen reader testing (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
• Color contrast testing and tools
• Testing for multimedia accessibility (captions, transcripts, audio descriptions)
• Testing forms, buttons, menus, and dynamic content

Module 5: Automated Accessibility Testing

• Overview of automated accessibility testing tools
• Popular tools: Axe, WAVE, Lighthouse, Pa11y, Tenon
• Running automated scans and interpreting reports
• Strengths and limitations of automation
• Combining manual and automated approaches

Module 6: Accessibility in Web & Mobile Applications

• Web accessibility testing best practices
• Accessibility testing for native mobile apps (iOS & Android)
• Mobile accessibility guidelines (iOS Accessibility, Android Accessibility APIs)
• Responsive design accessibility challenges
• Cross-browser and cross-device accessibility considerations

Module 7: Accessibility Testing Tools & Frameworks

• Tool demos and hands-on practice
• Browser plugins (Axe, WAVE)
• Accessibility checkers for mobile apps
• Color contrast analyzers and validators
• CI/CD integration with accessibility tools

Module 8: Common Accessibility Issues & Fixes

• Missing alt text for images
• Poor keyboard navigation
• Low color contrast
• Non-descriptive links and buttons
• Dynamic content not announced by screen readers
• Multimedia without captions or transcripts
• Complex forms and validation messages

Module 9: Reporting & Documentation

• Writing accessibility defect reports
• Prioritizing accessibility issues (critical vs. minor)
• Communicating issues with developers and designers
• Creating accessibility conformance reports (VPAT – Voluntary Product Accessibility Template)
• Accessibility scorecards and dashboards

Module 10: Accessibility Testing Best Practices

• Shifting accessibility testing left in SDLC
• Collaboration with designers and developers
• Inclusive design practices
• Accessibility testing checklists
• Ensuring accessibility in Agile & DevOps pipelines

Exam Format and Information
Certification name – Accessibility Testing Certification
Exam duration – 60 minutes
Exam type - Multiple Choice Questions
Eligibility / pre-requisite - None
Exam language - English
Exam format - Online
Passing score - 25
Exam Fees  - INR 1199