Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) — Question 68

According to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0, when focus cannot be moved away from a web component using only a keyboard, this is known as a

Answer options

• A. keyboard tab.
• B. keyboard trap.
• C. locked focus.
• D. sticky key.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct term for the situation where a keyboard user cannot escape a web component is 'keyboard trap.' Options A, C, and D do not accurately describe this phenomenon and therefore are incorrect. A 'keyboard tab' refers to the action of moving focus, while 'locked focus' and 'sticky key' do not apply in this context.