📚 Topic Summary
Accessible web design focuses on creating websites that are usable by people with disabilities. This includes people with auditory, cognitive, neurological, physical, speech, and visual impairments. By following accessibility guidelines, web developers can ensure that their sites are inclusive and provide a better experience for all users. This quiz will test your understanding of key concepts and best practices in accessible web design. It's not just about compliance; it's about creating a web that's truly for everyone.
🧠 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the following terms with their definitions:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Alt Text |
A. Content that changes depending on the size of the screen |
| 2. ARIA |
B. Textual description of an image for screen readers |
| 3. Responsive Design |
C. Ensuring sufficient contrast between text and background |
| 4. Contrast Ratio |
D. Set of attributes that define ways to make Web content and Web applications more accessible |
| 5. WCAG |
E. Web Content Accessibility Guidelines - international standards for web accessibility |
✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the missing words in the following paragraph:
__________ web design ensures websites are usable by people with disabilities. This includes providing __________ text for images, maintaining sufficient __________ ratio, and using semantic __________ to structure content properly. Adhering to __________ guidelines helps create a more inclusive web.
💡 Part C: Critical Thinking
Explain why accessible web design is important from both an ethical and a business perspective. Consider users, SEO, and legal aspects.
