Present Perfect and Accessibility Quiz

This quiz checks your understanding of the `Present Perfect` and `Present Perfect Continuous` by talking about accessibility features and improvements. To pass the quiz, you must correctly answer at least 18 of the 20 questions below. Read each question and choose the correct answer. There's only one correct answer for each question. For accessibility, transcripts are available for learners with hearing impairments; we recommend using them only if needed. # --quizzes-- ## --quiz-- ### --question-- #### --text-- What is a `screen reader`? #### --distractors-- A tool that changes the screen brightness automatically --- A program that blocks ads on websites --- A device used to scan printed documents #### --answer-- A software tool that reads text aloud on a device ### --question-- #### --text-- Listen to the audio. What does this question ask about? <!-- (quiz audio) Tom: Hey, Sophie. Have you been working on the screen reader updates recently? --> #### --audio-- ```json { "audio": { "filename": "B1_4-1.mp3", "startTimestamp": 0, "finishTimestamp": 4.1 }, "transcript": [ { "character": "Tom", "text": "Hey, Sophie. Have you been working on the screen reader updates recently?" } ] } ``` #### --distractors-- It asks about a finished task in the past. --- It asks about a future plan. --- It asks about a regular daily routine. #### --answer-- It asks about an action that started in the past and is still happening. ### --question-- #### --text-- What is the correct question form of this sentence: `They have been testing the accessibility features`? #### --distractors-- `Have been they testing the accessibility features?` --- `They have been testing the accessibility features?` --- `Been they have testing the accessibility features?` #### --answer-- `Have they been testing the accessibility features?` ### --question-- #### --text-- What does `to address` mean? #### --distractors-- To ignore a problem --- To send a message to someone --- To describe a location #### --answer-- To take action to resolve an issue ### --question-- #### --text-- What's the difference between these two sentences: `He has worked on the project` and `He has been working on the project`? #### --distractors-- Both sentences mean exactly the same thing. --- The first describes a future action. --- The second describes a single finished action. #### --answer-- The first focuses on the result; the second emphasizes the ongoing activity. ### --question-- #### --text-- When would you say `That's a relief` to someone? #### --distractors-- When the accessibility feature fails again. --- When you start a new difficult task. --- When you give instructions to your team. #### --answer-- When you hear that the critical bug has been fixed. ### --question-- #### --text-- What do you describe as `accessible`? #### --distractors-- Something that is expensive to maintain --- Something that is very advanced and complex --- Something that is private and restricted #### --answer-- Something that is easy to use or reach ### --question-- #### --text-- What's the difference between `misaligned` and `out of sync`? #### --distractors-- `Misaligned` refers to time; `out of sync` refers to position. --- Both mean exactly the same thing. --- Both refer only to sound problems. #### --answer-- `Misaligned` means not positioned correctly; `out of sync` means not timed correctly. ### --question-- #### --text-- What is the correct negative form of this sentence: `We have been improving the captions`? #### --distractors-- `We haven't been improve the captions.` --- `We haven't improving the captions.` --- `We have been not improving the captions.` #### --answer-- `We haven't been improving the captions.` ### --question-- #### --text-- What is `closed captioning`? #### --distractors-- A tool that translates text into another language --- A feature that blocks background noise --- A type of screen brightness setting #### --answer-- A text version of spoken words and sounds in a video ### --question-- #### --text-- Which sentence indicates when an action began and continues up to the present? #### --distractors-- `We improved accessibility in January.` --- `We are improving accessibility tomorrow.` --- `We improve accessibility every January.` #### --answer-- `We have been improving accessibility since January.` ### --question-- #### --text-- Listen to the audio. Are issues still present? <!-- (quiz audio) Linda: It's had issues connecting with our older devices, but we're working on it. --> #### --audio-- ```json { "audio": { "filename": "B1_4-3.mp3", "startTimestamp": 32.7, "finishTimestamp": 35.6 }, "transcript": [ { "character": "Linda", "text": "It's had issues connecting with our older devices, but we're working on it." } ] } ``` #### --distractors-- No, the issues were solved completely. --- Yes, but nobody is doing anything about them. --- No, but the team is still investigating the cause. #### --answer-- Yes, but the team is trying to fix them. ### --question-- #### --text-- Which definition is incorrect? #### --distractors-- `To finalize` means to complete something. --- `To progress` means to improve over time. --- `To tweak` means to make a small adjustment. #### --answer-- `To affect` means to expect something in the future. ### --question-- #### --text-- What is `for` used for in the `Present Perfect Continuous`? #### --distractors-- To show a starting point in time --- To describe a future plan --- To compare two actions #### --answer-- To specify the duration of an action ### --question-- #### --text-- What is an example of using `voice recognition`? #### --distractors-- Typing a password into a login form --- Clicking a button with a mouse --- Reading instructions on a screen #### --answer-- The phone responding to your voice ### --question-- #### --text-- Which sentence asks about directing attention or effort towards a task? #### --distractors-- `How long have you been focusing at this project?` --- `How long have you been focusing with this project?` --- `How long have you been focusing for this project?` #### --answer-- `How long have you been focusing on this project?` ### --question-- #### --text-- What do you call rules or principles that provide direction? #### --distractors-- `Feedback` --- `Survey` --- `Layouts` #### --answer-- `Guidelines` ### --question-- #### --text-- Listen to the audio. What does it suggest about the results? <!-- (quiz audio) James: The interactive activities haven't been as effective as we thought. --> #### --audio-- ```json { "audio": { "filename": "B1_4-4.mp3", "startTimestamp": 28.7, "finishTimestamp": 32.5 }, "transcript": [ { "character": "James", "text": "The interactive activities haven't been as effective as we thought." } ] } ``` #### --distractors-- They were more effective than expected. --- They were canceled immediately. --- They have improved significantly. #### --answer-- They are not as successful as expected. ### --question-- #### --text-- What does `to narrow down` mean? #### --distractors-- To expand the number of options --- To delay a decision --- To cancel a project completely #### --answer-- To reduce the number of options ### --question-- #### --text-- What does this sentence express: `The accessibility improvements have really come along`? #### --distractors-- The improvements have been canceled. --- The improvements have caused problems. --- The improvements were completed in one day. #### --answer-- The improvements have shown good progress over time.