IAAP WAS : Web Accessibility Specialist Exam

Exam Code: WAS

Exam Name: Web Accessibility Specialist Exam

Updated: Oct 26, 2026

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IAAP WAS Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP)
Exam Name:	Web Accessibility Specialist
Exam Number:	WAS
Available Languages:	Spanish, German, English
Exam Duration:	120 minutes
Related Certifications:	Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA)
Exam Price:	USD 555 (standard); USD 455 (IAAP members); USD 225 (eligible candidates from Emerging and Developing Economy countries)
Passing Score:	600 on a scaled score of 200–800; pass/fail results, no published raw-score cutoff
Certificate Validity Period:	3 years; renewal requires 35 approved Education Credits and applicable renewal fee
Real Exam Qty:	75
Exam Format:	Closed-book, Multiple-choice, Computer-based, Proctored examination, Four answer options per question
Exam Way:	Computer-based examination delivered through Pearson VUE testing centers, Pearson OnVUE remote proctoring, or hosted exam events. The exam is closed-book and proctored. Six examination sessions are generally offered annually. Additional time may be requested as an accommodation, including for candidates whose primary language is not the exam language.
Pre Condition:	Applicants must document a minimum of 3 years of firsthand experience performing web accessibility job tasks, including accessible code development and deployment, usability and accessibility testing, and website audits with remediation recommendations. IAAP reviews applications for eligibility. Passing both the WAS and CPACC exams qualifies an individual for the Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA) credential.
Official Syllabus URL:	https://www.accessibilityassociation.org/was-exam

IAAP WAS Exam Syllabus Topics:

Section

Weight

Objectives

Topic 1: Remediating Accessibility Issues in Web Solutions

20%

- Recommending Strategies and Techniques for Fixing Issues

1. Developing Practical Remediation Recommendations
2. Distinguishing Failures from Optional Best Practices
3. Fixing Existing Implementations vs. Redesign

- Integrating Accessibility into the Procurement Process

1. Using an Accessible Procurement Maturity Model
2. Accessibility Conformance Reports
3. Role of Accessibility Experts
4. Mitigating Accessibility Defects

- Level of Severity and Prioritization of Issues

1. Recommending Strategies and Techniques for Fixing Accessibility Issues
2. Prioritizing Accessibility Issues

Topic 2: Identifying Accessibility Issues in Web Solutions

40%

- Web Accessibility Testing Tools

1. Manual Inspection
2. Tool Selection and Result Interpretation
3. Automated Evaluation

- Testing with Assistive Technologies

1. Screen Reader Testing
2. Usability Testing
3. Content Testing
4. Keyboard Testing

- Identifying Guidelines and Principles Regarding Issues

1. Web Accessibility Conformance Evaluation Methodology (WCAG-EM)
2. Accessibility Guideline Limitations
3. Assigning Success Criteria and Identifying Failures
4. Conformance Requirements
5. Accessibility Target Levels

- Testing with Assistive Technologies

1. Identifying Issues for Users with Low Vision
2. Identifying Issues for Users with Cognitive or Learning Disabilities
3. Identifying Issues for Users with Auditory Disabilities
4. Identifying Issues for Screen Reader Users
5. Identifying Issues for Touchscreen Users
6. Identifying Issues for Keyboard and Alternative Input Device Users

- Interoperability and Compatibility Issues

1. Accessibility API and User Agent Behavior
2. Browser and Assistive Technology Compatibility

- Testing Tools for the Web

1. Accessibility Conformance Testing (ACT) Rules
2. Manual and Combined Testing Approaches
3. Automated Accessibility Testing Tools

- Testing for End-User Impact

1. Cognitive Accessibility
2. Low Vision and Visual Accessibility
3. User Experience and Accessibility Barriers
4. Mobile and Touch Accessibility

- Accessibility Quality Assurance

1. Planning, Managing, and Implementing Accessibility
2. Accessibility in the Development Lifecycle

Topic 3: Creating Accessible Web Solutions

40%

- Single-Page Applications

1. Dynamic Updates and Asynchronous Content
2. Focus Management and Screen Reader Announcements

- Basic Knowledge of Programming

1. Event Handling and Simplification
2. State Management
3. JavaScript Support in Accessibility APIs and Assistive Technologies
4. Dynamic Content
5. Device-Independent Event Handlers
6. Focus Management
7. Semantic HTML and Custom Controls

- Standard Controls vs. Custom Controls

1. Custom Controls and Accessibility Requirements
2. Standard HTML Controls

- Accessibility-Supported Technologies

1. Technology Compatibility and Limitations
2. Assistive Technologies and User Agents
3. Screen Readers

- Guidelines, Principles, and Techniques for Meeting Success Criteria

1. Accessibility Principles, Conformance Levels, and Success Criteria
2. Normative and Non-Normative Guidance
3. European Accessibility Standard EN 301 549
4. Authoring Tool Accessibility Guidelines (ATAG)
5. Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, 2.1, and 2.0
6. Web Accessibility Initiative Accessible Rich Internet Applications (WAI-ARIA)

- Using ARIA

1. Keyboard Interaction and Component Focus Management
2. WAI-ARIA Roles, States, and Properties
3. Accessible Names and Descriptions
4. Accessibility Tree and Assistive Technology Impact
5. ARIA Authoring Practices Guide

- Creating Interactive Controls and Widgets Based on Accessibility Best Practices

1. Keyboard Interaction and Focus Management
2. Accessible Widget Behavior
3. Accessible Interaction Patterns

- Strategies of Persons with Disabilities in Using Web Solutions

1. Users with Low Vision
2. Users with Motor Disabilities
3. Users with Limited Reading Capacities
4. Users with Auditory Disabilities
5. Users Without Vision
6. Users with Cognitive Disabilities
7. Keyboard Navigation, Headings, and Landmarks

Inside the IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist Study Package

Which WAS exam topics are covered in this practice material?

The IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist practice questions are organized around the official exam objectives. Key topics include:

Creating Accessible Web Solutions (40%)
Identifying Accessibility Issues in Web Solutions (40%)
Remediating Accessibility Issues in Web Solutions (20%)

Working through these topics systematically covers the syllabus without wasted effort.

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What are the WAS passing score and exam fee?

The IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist exam requires a score of 600 on a scaled score of 200–800; pass/fail results, no published raw-score cutoff to pass, and the official registration fee is USD 555 (standard); USD 455 (IAAP members); USD 225 (eligible candidates from Emerging and Developing Economy countries). Set against the exam fee, a well-maintained question bank is a modest but high-leverage investment.

Do I need any prior certification before taking the WAS exam?

The IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist exam is scored on a scale where 600 on a scaled score of 200–800; pass/fail results, no published raw-score cutoff is required to pass, and the official exam fee is USD 555 (standard); USD 455 (IAAP members); USD 225 (eligible candidates from Emerging and Developing Economy countries).

Applicants must document a minimum of 3 years of firsthand experience performing web accessibility job tasks, including accessible code development and deployment, usability and accessibility testing, and website audits with remediation recommendations. IAAP reviews applications for eligibility. Passing both the WAS and CPACC exams qualifies an individual for the Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA) credential.

You can confirm the current eligibility requirements on the official WAS exam page before you register.

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How many questions are on the actual WAS exam, and how much time do I get?

The IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist exam contains 75 questions, and you will have 120 minutes minutes to complete them. Rehearsing with the same constraints removes two surprises from exam day at once.

How large is the IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist question bank?

This package includes 0 practice questions for the IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist exam. Every answer is verified by an experienced team of experts, and the bank is updated regularly to stay aligned with the current exam.

IAAP WAS : Web Accessibility Specialist Exam

IAAP WAS Exam Overview:

IAAP WAS Exam Syllabus Topics:

Inside the IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist Study Package

Which WAS exam topics are covered in this practice material?

Do you offer discounts for bundles or multiple certifications?

What are the WAS passing score and exam fee?

Do I need any prior certification before taking the WAS exam?

Can I ask experts questions about the material?

How many questions are on the actual WAS exam, and how much time do I get?

How large is the IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist question bank?

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