Assessment for ASME Standards by Durham - Module 3: Interface Structure

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Can the purpose of each link be determined from the link text, or from the link text together with its surrounding context?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Can keyboard focus be moved to all page elements?
Answer: Sometimes
Score: 1
Notes: The majority of the database is fine but there are a number of instances where items cannot be accessed via keyboard such as the table of contents option on the results page, as well as issues opening individual pages in a table of contents feature when viewing a document. There is also a search result popup that can't be landed on (left side search box when on the Results page).
If moving keyboard focus away from a component requires more than arrow or tab keys, is this clearly indicated on the page?
Answer: Never
Score: 0
Notes:
Is default keyboard navigation order logical and intuitive, following the visual flow of the page as described above?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
When using a keyboard to navigate the interface, is the keyboard focus indicator visible?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Does all interactive functionality work via keyboard, and does it behave consistently and as expected?
Answer: Sometimes
Score: 1
Notes: See note about moving the keyboard focus to all elements
Does focus order move sequentially across form fields?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: The Search function is the only form and is a single box (no advanced option).
Are there skip links (either visible or invisible)?
Answer: Never
Score: 0
Notes:
Are skip links visible or invisible?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: No skip links
Are skip links (visible or invisible) positioned prominently near the beginning of the page?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: No skip links
Are skip links labelled properly?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: No skip links
Are skip links accessible via keyboard?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: No skip links
Do anchors (link destinations) appear at the beginning of the relevant content?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: No skip links
Do skip navigation controls appear in the same place on every page?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: No skip links
Does the reader capture accurate information as it appears in the table and the columns and rows?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: I could not find any instances of tables being used.
Does the screen reader successfully navigate from one frame to another?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Does each frame have a meaningful title that tells the user the purpose of the frame?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
When navigating the page using keyboard navigation, is the user able to navigate effectively from one frame to the next?
Answer: Sometimes
Score: 1
Notes: Most elements are fine, but the full text document itself is not readable and is skipped.
eResource: ASME Standards
eResource Type: Database
Vendor: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Institution: Durham
Score: C

Key Findings

Weaknesses

  • Some interactive functionality works consistently for users who are navigating a site via keyboard

Navigation Links

Question Answer Notes Images
Can the purpose of each link be determined from the link text, or from the link text together with its surrounding context? Always

Keyboard Navigation

Question Answer Notes Images
Can keyboard focus be moved to all page elements? Sometimes The majority of the database is fine but there are a number of instances where items cannot be accessed via keyboard such as the table of contents option on the results page, as well as issues opening individual pages in a table of contents feature when viewing a document. There is also a search result popup that can't be landed on (left side search box when on the Results page).
If moving keyboard focus away from a component requires more than arrow or tab keys, is this clearly indicated on the page? Never
Is default keyboard navigation order logical and intuitive, following the visual flow of the page as described above? Always
When using a keyboard to navigate the interface, is the keyboard focus indicator visible? Always
Does all interactive functionality work via keyboard, and does it behave consistently and as expected? Sometimes See note about moving the keyboard focus to all elements
Does focus order move sequentially across form fields? Not Applicable The Search function is the only form and is a single box (no advanced option).

Skip Links

Question Answer Notes Images
Are there skip links (either visible or invisible)? Never
Are skip links visible or invisible? Not Applicable No skip links
Are skip links (visible or invisible) positioned prominently near the beginning of the page? Not Applicable No skip links
Are skip links labelled properly? Not Applicable No skip links
Are skip links accessible via keyboard? Not Applicable No skip links
Do anchors (link destinations) appear at the beginning of the relevant content? Not Applicable No skip links
Do skip navigation controls appear in the same place on every page? Not Applicable No skip links

Tables

Question Answer Notes Images
Does the reader capture accurate information as it appears in the table and the columns and rows? Not Applicable I could not find any instances of tables being used.

Frames

Question Answer Notes Images
Does the screen reader successfully navigate from one frame to another? Always
Does each frame have a meaningful title that tells the user the purpose of the frame? Always
When navigating the page using keyboard navigation, is the user able to navigate effectively from one frame to the next? Sometimes Most elements are fine, but the full text document itself is not readable and is skipped.
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