Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) — Question 14

Which statement is TRUE regarding the Japan Industrial Standards (JIS) requirements for accessibility (JIS X 8341)?

Answer options

• A. JIS X 8341 follows WCAG 2.0.
• B. JIS X 8341 requires government IT procurements to be accessible.
• C. JIS X 8341 permits lawsuits against Japanese companies that fail to develop accessible IT products.
• D. JIS X 8341 is a standard followed on a consensual basis by industry.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because JIS X 8341 is indeed a standard that industry participants follow on a voluntary basis. Answer A is incorrect as JIS X 8341 does not strictly follow WCAG 2.0. Answer B is also wrong since JIS X 8341 does not explicitly require government IT procurements to be accessible. Lastly, answer C is false because JIS X 8341 does not permit lawsuits against companies for not developing accessible IT products.