Website Accessibility Quiz: How Well Do You Know Your Site?

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Feeling confident that your website is accessible to all? Let’s put that to the test! Dive into this website accessibility quiz and discover just how well you know those all-important accessibility standards. Be honest now—how much do you really know? 😎

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Question 1: Keyboard Navigation

You’re cruising a website on your laptop, but your mouse mysteriously disappears. However, can you still navigate the site using only your keyboard?

A) Nope! Panic sets in as you’re stuck on the homepage.

B) You’re a keyboard expert! You calmly tab through the website, accessing everything with ease.

C) Maybe? You vaguely remember something about keyboard navigation, but aren’t sure how it works.

Question 2: Image Descriptions

Imagine a friend with low vision is visiting your website. Do images have descriptions that explain what they show?

A) No, those pictures are purely decorative and don’t need explanations.

B) Absolutely! You’ve added clear and concise alt text to every image.

C) Hmm, not sure. Images are pretty self-explanatory, right?

Question 3: Font Readability

Your website uses a cool, funky font, but it’s kind of small and hard to read. Is that a problem?

A) Nah, it adds character! Who needs boring, readable fonts anyway?

B) Yikes! Accessibility heroes know clear and large fonts are key.

C) Maybe a little? It might be tricky for some people to read, but it looks cool!

Question 4: Understanding ARIA Attributes

What’s the scoop on ARIA attributes?

A) They’re just technical jargon, right?

B) Helps assistive technologies understand your website.

C) Makes your website look cooler.

Question 5: Color Contrast

Color Me Impressed (or Not): Color contrast: friend or foe?

A) Humm, It’s just about looks.

B) Friend! Important for everyone to see content clearly.

C) Not sure, I’ll figure it out later.

Question 6: Testing Accessibility

How can you test your website’s accessibility?

A) Use fancy tools.

B) Ask a friend to try it out.

C) Pretend you have a disability and test it yourself.

D) All of the above (you’re a smarty pants!)

Question 7: Accessible Forms

Your website has a few forms. How do you make sure they’re accessible to everyone?

A) Forms are simple; they don’t need any special tweaks.

B) You’ve added clear labels, helpful error messages, and easy-to-follow instructions for each field.

C) You’ve included some labels, but most users should figure it out on their own.

Question 8: Spotlight on Navigation

When someone uses a keyboard to navigate your site, is there a visible indicator showing where they are?

A) No need—everyone can see the screen just fine.

B) Absolutely! Each element is clearly highlighted when selected via keyboard.

C) There’s a little indication, but it’s not very noticeable.

Question 9: Making Videos Accessible

Your site features a few videos. Have you made sure they’re accessible?

A) Not really, the videos speak for themselves.

B) Yes, you’ve included captions, transcripts, and even audio descriptions.

C) Captions are there, but that’s about it.

How Did You Do?

Mostly B – Accessibility Advocate: If you’re leaning towards B, you’re on top of accessibility and are actively working to create an inclusive online experience. Keep it up!

Mostly C – Accessibility Learner: You have a good grasp of accessibility concepts, but there’s still room for growth. Keep learning and exploring!

Mostly A – Accessibility Beginner: It’s okay to be here—everyone starts somewhere! This quiz is a great starting point to boost your knowledge and improve your site’s accessibility.

Final Thoughts

No matter your score, remember that learning and improving is key! Making the web accessible isn’t just a one-time task—it’s an ongoing commitment. Whether you’re just getting started or are fine-tuning your skills, every step counts in creating a more inclusive internet for everyone.

Looking for more ways to improve your site’s accessibility? Check out the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative for in-depth resources.

Curious about ARIA attributes? Dive deeper with this Guide to ARIA for Beginners.