Assessment for CPA (Canadian Pharmacists Association) by Mohawk - Module 2: Interface Navigation

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Are user input fields accompanied by clear instructions on what the user needs to do to successfully complete the form?
Answer: Never
Score: 0
Notes:
Do user input fields contain labels in addition to overall instructions mentioned above?
Answer: Never
Score: 0
Notes:
Are descriptions for fields and boxes easy to understand?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes:
Are labels placed above the user input fields and clearly associated with each field?
Answer: Never
Score: 0
Notes: There are no labels above user input fields.
Are text cues for coloured form control labels available?
Answer: Never
Score: 0
Notes:
Are other visual indicators provided consistently, such as an asterisk for required form fields?
Answer: Never
Score: 0
Notes:
Are user input fields either reversible, checked, or confirmed? One of the three is acceptable.
Answer: Sometimes
Score: 1
Notes: The field is reversible. You can input a different search in the search bar.
Are alert messages clearly visible to the user, either at the top of the form field, inline, or through a dialog box?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: There are no forms to fill out in this database.
Do alert messages clearly indicate the field in which the error has occurred and a description of the error and the fix?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes:
Is the user able to easily access the user input field to correct the error?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes:
Is the user able to resubmit the form and re-validate their submission?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes:
Do error reports follow a logical reading and navigation order?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes:
When a user spells a word incorrectly, does the search function offer spelling suggestions or synonyms?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Are icons such as to save, download, or print consistent across the site?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes: The icons are always in the top right corner.
Is alternative text clear and consistent for each icon type?
Answer: Never
Score: 0
Notes: There is no alt text for these icons.
Are actions consistently labelled across the site? For example, the “search” button is always labeled “search”.
Answer: Never
Score: 0
Notes:
Are icons that have adjacent links consistent?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Can the purpose of each link be determined from the link text alone?
Answer: Sometimes
Score: 1
Notes:
Does the eresource have a consistent layout and navigation across all pages?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Are search fields located in the same places throughout the website?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Do other features occur in the same place throughout the website?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Are links, buttons, images, and other components that are used repeatedly throughout a website labeled consistently?
Answer: Sometimes
Score: 1
Notes:
Does the electronic resource avoid the use of pop-up windows which open automatically in a new tab if a user clicks on a button?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Does the database avoid launching pop-up windows automatically when the database is loaded?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Where pop-ups occur, are users able to postpone or suppress any pop-ups?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes:
Does the database avoid launching pages in a new browser window with the usual browser controls missing?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes:
Is page content subdivided hierarchically into appropriate headings and tagged appropriately?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Are headings concise and clear, and accurately reflect the content under that heading?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Do database page menus have a reasonable number of navigation items and drop-down options?
Answer: Sometimes
Score: 1
Notes: Some of the drop-down menus have many items, but some have only a couple items under the menu.
Does the main navigation and drop-downs contain a reasonable number of menu items?
Answer: Sometimes
Score: 1
Notes: Some of the drop-down menus have many items, but some have only a couple items under the menu.
Can all menus and submenus be accessed with screen readers and via keyboard navigation?
Answer: Never
Score: 0
Notes: Keyboard navigation doesn't work on this database,
Does the “results” page or item record view avoid opening in a new tab without a warning?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Is there an "update now" button that requests a refresh of content rather than automatically updating the content?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes:
Does the database avoid automatic redirection?
Answer: Never
Score: 0
Notes:
Does the form refrain from submitting automatically when a component receives focus?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Does the database avoid launching new windows when a component receives focus?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Does the database avoid change of focus when a component receives focus?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Are you able to tab through a page using keyboard navigation without the keyboard focus moving away from the control?
Answer: Never
Score: 0
Notes: Keyboard navigation does not work in this database.
eResource: CPS Full Access
eResource Type: Database
Vendor: Canadian Pharmacists Association
Institution: Mohawk
Score: D

Labels and Instructions for Interactive Elements

Question Answer Notes Images
Are user input fields accompanied by clear instructions on what the user needs to do to successfully complete the form? Never no images
Do user input fields contain labels in addition to overall instructions mentioned above? Never no images
Are descriptions for fields and boxes easy to understand? Not Applicable no images
Are labels placed above the user input fields and clearly associated with each field? Never There are no labels above user input fields. no images
Are text cues for coloured form control labels available? Never no images
Are other visual indicators provided consistently, such as an asterisk for required form fields? Never no images

Error Prevention

Question Answer Notes Images
Are user input fields either reversible, checked, or confirmed? One of the three is acceptable. Sometimes The field is reversible. You can input a different search in the search bar. no images

Error Reports

Question Answer Notes Images
Are alert messages clearly visible to the user, either at the top of the form field, inline, or through a dialog box? Not Applicable There are no forms to fill out in this database. no images
Do alert messages clearly indicate the field in which the error has occurred and a description of the error and the fix? Not Applicable no images
Is the user able to easily access the user input field to correct the error? Not Applicable no images
Is the user able to resubmit the form and re-validate their submission? Not Applicable no images
Do error reports follow a logical reading and navigation order? Not Applicable no images

Search function spell-check

Question Answer Notes Images
When a user spells a word incorrectly, does the search function offer spelling suggestions or synonyms? Always no images

Functionality of Interactive Elements

Question Answer Notes Images
Are icons such as to save, download, or print consistent across the site? Always The icons are always in the top right corner. no images
Is alternative text clear and consistent for each icon type? Never There is no alt text for these icons. no images
Are actions consistently labelled across the site? For example, the “search” button is always labeled “search”. Never no images
Are icons that have adjacent links consistent? Always no images
Can the purpose of each link be determined from the link text alone? Sometimes no images

Consistent Navigation

Question Answer Notes Images
Does the eresource have a consistent layout and navigation across all pages? Always no images
Are search fields located in the same places throughout the website? Always no images
Do other features occur in the same place throughout the website? Always no images
Are links, buttons, images, and other components that are used repeatedly throughout a website labeled consistently? Sometimes no images

Pop-up windows/Interruptions

Question Answer Notes Images
Does the electronic resource avoid the use of pop-up windows which open automatically in a new tab if a user clicks on a button? Always no images
Does the database avoid launching pop-up windows automatically when the database is loaded? Always no images
Where pop-ups occur, are users able to postpone or suppress any pop-ups? Not Applicable no images
Does the database avoid launching pages in a new browser window with the usual browser controls missing? Not Applicable no images

Headers

Question Answer Notes Images
Is page content subdivided hierarchically into appropriate headings and tagged appropriately? Always no images
Are headings concise and clear, and accurately reflect the content under that heading? Always no images

Menus

Question Answer Notes Images
Do database page menus have a reasonable number of navigation items and drop-down options? Sometimes Some of the drop-down menus have many items, but some have only a couple items under the menu. no images
Does the main navigation and drop-downs contain a reasonable number of menu items? Sometimes Some of the drop-down menus have many items, but some have only a couple items under the menu. no images
Can all menus and submenus be accessed with screen readers and via keyboard navigation? Never Keyboard navigation doesn't work on this database, no images

Change of context

Question Answer Notes Images
Does the “results” page or item record view avoid opening in a new tab without a warning? Always no images
Is there an "update now" button that requests a refresh of content rather than automatically updating the content? Not Applicable no images
Does the database avoid automatic redirection? Never no images

Change of Context: Focus

Question Answer Notes Images
Does the form refrain from submitting automatically when a component receives focus? Always no images
Does the database avoid launching new windows when a component receives focus? Always no images
Does the database avoid change of focus when a component receives focus? Always no images
Are you able to tab through a page using keyboard navigation without the keyboard focus moving away from the control? Never Keyboard navigation does not work in this database. no images
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