Assessment for R2 Library by McMaster University - 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: Keyboard functions do not expand chapter contents found under the + sign in the Table of Contents. Hitting Enter sends the user directly to chapter contents.
If moving keyboard focus away from a component requires more than arrow or tab keys, is this clearly indicated on the page?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
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: Keyboard functions do not expand chapter contents found under the + sign in the Table of Contents. Hitting Enter sends the user directly to chapter contents.
Does focus order move sequentially across form fields?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Are there skip links (either visible or invisible)?
Answer: Never
Score: 0
Notes: There are no skip links.
Are skip links visible or invisible?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: There are no skip links.
Are skip links (visible or invisible) positioned prominently near the beginning of the page?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: There are no skip links.
Are skip links labelled properly?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: There are no skip links.
Are skip links accessible via keyboard?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: There are no skip links.
Do anchors (link destinations) appear at the beginning of the relevant content?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: There are no skip links.
Do skip navigation controls appear in the same place on every page?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: There are no skip links.
Does the reader capture accurate information as it appears in the table and the columns and rows?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
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: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
eResource: R2 Library
eResource Type: eBooks
Vendor: Rittenhouse
Institution: McMaster University
Score: A-

Key Findings

Strengths

  • Screen readers accurately capture information presented in tables

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 Keyboard functions do not expand chapter contents found under the + sign in the Table of Contents. Hitting Enter sends the user directly to chapter contents.
If moving keyboard focus away from a component requires more than arrow or tab keys, is this clearly indicated on the page? Always
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 Keyboard functions do not expand chapter contents found under the + sign in the Table of Contents. Hitting Enter sends the user directly to chapter contents.
Does focus order move sequentially across form fields? Always

Skip Links

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

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? Always
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