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PART B: VOCATIONAL SKILLS

Unit-4
WEB APPLICATION AND SECURITY
Session 1 : Working with Accessibility Options

Q1) What do you mean by Computer Accessibility?


Ans. Computer Accessibility refers to the user friendliness of a computer system for all,
regardless of their disability. This is mainly a software issue. However, when a
combination of hardware and software, it enables a person with a disability or
impairment to use a computer. It is known as Assistive Technology.

Q2) Define any 3 types of impairments.


Ans. Following are the types of impairments
 Cognitive impairments and learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, attention
deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or autism.
 Visual impairment such as low-vision, complete or partial blindness, and color
blindness.
 Hearing impairment including deafness.
 Motor or dexterity impairment such as paralysis, cerebral palsy, or carpal
tunnel syndrome and repetitive strain injury.

Q3)What are the steps to Launching Accessibility Options?


Ans. To launch accessibility options in Windows, Click Start > Control Panel >
Accessibility Options.

Q4) Define the following terms: -


Ans. Sticky Keys is an accessibility feature to help computer users with physical
disabilities, but it is also used by others as a means to reduce repetitive strain.
Sticky Keys allows the user to press and release a modifier key, such as Shift, Ctrl, Alt,
or the Windows key, and have it remained active until any other key is pressed.
Filter Keys is a feature of Microsoft Windows. It is an accessibility function that
tells the keyboard to ignore brief or repeated keystrokes, making typing easier for
people with hand tremors.
ToggleKeys is also a feature of Microsoft Windows. It is an accessibility function which
is designed for people who have vision impairment or cognitive disabilities. When
ToggleKeys is turned on, computer emits sound cues when the locking keys (Caps Lock,
Num Lock, or Scroll Lock) are pressed. A high sound is emitted when the keys are
switched on and a low sound is emitted when they are switched off.
Sound Sentry is designed to help users with auditory impairments. Sound Sentry
generates visual warnings, such as a blinking title bar or a flashing border, whenever
the computer generates a sound.
Mouse Keys is an accessibility feature that assists people who have difficulty using a
mouse. This option uses the keyboard (especially numeric keypad) as a pointing device
instead of a mouse. Select the Mouse Tab, a window to configure accessibility options
for mouse will be displayed.
Serial Keys is an accessibility feature that assists people that have difficulty using a
keyboard or a mouse (or both). They can use special devices such as Sip, Puff and
Breath Switches to provide input to the computer through Serial Ports.
For example, sipping on the tube activates one device, while puffing on the same tube
activates another.
Fill in the blanks:
1. The option in Microsoft Windows XP used for helping users with physical disabilities
and to reduce repetitive strain is ______________(Sticky Keys).
2. Sound Sentry is designed to help users with ________(auditory) impairments.
3. The High Contrast option in Microsoft Windows XP is designed to assist people with
_______(vision) impairments.
4. _________Serial Keys is designed to assist people that have difficulty using a keyboard or a
mouse.

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