Assessment for ASME Standards by Conestoga - 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: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Do user input fields contain labels in addition to overall instructions mentioned above?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Are descriptions for fields and boxes easy to understand?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Are labels placed above the user input fields and clearly associated with each field?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Are text cues for coloured form control labels available?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: No colour cues
Are other visual indicators provided consistently, such as an asterisk for required form fields?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: NA
Are user input fields either reversible, checked, or confirmed? One of the three is acceptable.
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes: reversible
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: Could not find a form that would be like this.
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: Could not find a form that would be like this.
Is the user able to easily access the user input field to correct the error?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: Could not find a form that would be like this.
Is the user able to resubmit the form and re-validate their submission?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: Could not find a form that would be like this.
Do error reports follow a logical reading and navigation order?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: Could not find a form that would be like this.
When a user spells a word incorrectly, does the search function offer spelling suggestions or synonyms?
Answer: Never
Score: 0
Notes:
Are icons such as to save, download, or print consistent across the site?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Is alternative text clear and consistent for each icon type?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Are actions consistently labelled across the site? For example, the “search” button is always labeled “search”.
Answer: Always
Score: 2
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: Always
Score: 2
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: Always
Score: 2
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: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: No popups
Does the database avoid launching pop-up windows automatically when the database is loaded?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: No popups
Where pop-ups occur, are users able to postpone or suppress any pop-ups?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: No popups
Does the database avoid launching pages in a new browser window with the usual browser controls missing?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes: no popups
Is page content subdivided hierarchically into appropriate headings and tagged appropriately?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: All standards are located on page.
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: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Does the main navigation and drop-downs contain a reasonable number of menu items?
Answer: Sometimes
Score: 1
Notes: To few.
Can all menus and submenus be accessed with screen readers and via keyboard navigation?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
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: Never
Score: 0
Notes: No advanced search or change option
Does the database avoid automatic redirection?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Does the form refrain from submitting automatically when a component receives focus?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: Components and different forms not available
Does the database avoid launching new windows when a component receives focus?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: Database is PDF only and does not feature other forms etc
Does the database avoid change of focus when a component receives focus?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: Database is PDF only and does not feature other forms etc
Are you able to tab through a page using keyboard navigation without the keyboard focus moving away from the control?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
eResource: ASME Standards
eResource Type: Database
Vendor: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Institution: Conestoga
Score: A

Key Findings

Strengths

  • The platform’s layout and navigation is consistent across all pages
  • User input fields contain labels and clear instructions to help users successfully complete the form
  • Page content has appropriate headers and is tagged appropriately

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? Always no images
Do user input fields contain labels in addition to overall instructions mentioned above? Always no images
Are descriptions for fields and boxes easy to understand? Always no images
Are labels placed above the user input fields and clearly associated with each field? Always no images
Are text cues for coloured form control labels available? Not Applicable No colour cues no images
Are other visual indicators provided consistently, such as an asterisk for required form fields? Not Applicable NA no images

Error Prevention

Question Answer Notes Images
Are user input fields either reversible, checked, or confirmed? One of the three is acceptable. Always reversible 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 Could not find a form that would be like this. 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 Could not find a form that would be like this. no images
Is the user able to easily access the user input field to correct the error? Not Applicable Could not find a form that would be like this. no images
Is the user able to resubmit the form and re-validate their submission? Not Applicable Could not find a form that would be like this. no images
Do error reports follow a logical reading and navigation order? Not Applicable Could not find a form that would be like this. 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? Never no images

Functionality of Interactive Elements

Question Answer Notes Images
Are icons such as to save, download, or print consistent across the site? Always no images
Is alternative text clear and consistent for each icon type? Always no images
Are actions consistently labelled across the site? For example, the “search” button is always labeled “search”. Always 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? Always 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? Always 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? Not Applicable No popups no images
Does the database avoid launching pop-up windows automatically when the database is loaded? Not Applicable No popups no images
Where pop-ups occur, are users able to postpone or suppress any pop-ups? Not Applicable No popups no images
Does the database avoid launching pages in a new browser window with the usual browser controls missing? Always no popups no images

Headers

Question Answer Notes Images
Is page content subdivided hierarchically into appropriate headings and tagged appropriately? Not Applicable All standards are located on page. 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? Always no images
Does the main navigation and drop-downs contain a reasonable number of menu items? Sometimes To few. no images
Can all menus and submenus be accessed with screen readers and via keyboard navigation? Always 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? Never No advanced search or change option no images
Does the database avoid automatic redirection? Always no images

Change of Context: Focus

Question Answer Notes Images
Does the form refrain from submitting automatically when a component receives focus? Not Applicable Components and different forms not available no images
Does the database avoid launching new windows when a component receives focus? Not Applicable Database is PDF only and does not feature other forms etc no images
Does the database avoid change of focus when a component receives focus? Not Applicable Database is PDF only and does not feature other forms etc no images
Are you able to tab through a page using keyboard navigation without the keyboard focus moving away from the control? Always no images
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