Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) — Question 49

To minimize the cost to a business, accessibility should be first brought into the software development process at which stage?

Answer options

• A. Design
• B. Development
• C. Planning
• D. Testing

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Incorporating accessibility during the Planning stage allows for a more thoughtful design and development process, ultimately reducing the need for costly revisions later. If accessibility is addressed later in Development or Testing, it can lead to increased expenses due to retrofitting solutions. Therefore, Planning is the most cost-effective stage to consider accessibility.