Assessment for Canadian Business & Current Affairs (CBCA) by Lambton - 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: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
If moving keyboard focus away from a component requires more than arrow or tab keys, is this clearly indicated on the page?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: Moving keyboard focus away from a component does not require more than arrow or tab keys.
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: Sometimes
Score: 1
Notes: There is typically a magenta ring around areas receiving focus. However, when the cursor is in an entry field, the colour coding disappears...making it easy to "lose one's place" tabbing across the page. Sometimes the page itself does not scroll to the next place that has received focus.
Does all interactive functionality work via keyboard, and does it behave consistently and as expected?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Does focus order move sequentially across form fields?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Are there skip links (either visible or invisible)?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes: Using Chrome.
Are skip links visible or invisible?
Answer: Sometimes
Score: 1
Notes: The "back to top" is visible on most pages. The "skip to main content" is invisible.

In "publication search" and the results page, there is an invisible skip link "Jump to filter panel"

The results page also has an invisible skip link that says "quick look" (for a specific article).
Are skip links (visible or invisible) positioned prominently near the beginning of the page?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes: The "skip to main content" link is at the top left on most pages.
Are skip links labelled properly?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Are skip links accessible via keyboard?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Do anchors (link destinations) appear at the beginning of the relevant content?
Answer: Always
Score: 2
Notes:
Do skip navigation controls appear in the same place on every page?
Answer: Sometimes
Score: 1
Notes: The "back to top" is visible on most pages. The "skip to main content" is invisible, but present on most pages.

There are additional skip links on other pages.
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: Sometimes
Score: 1
Notes: Read and Write
Basic Search: Good
The advanced search screen: Reader skips over entry fields for entering keywords for searching, for finding "Company/organization", "location" and "NAICS code".
It fails to announce when a field has a drop down list, such as changing the default from "Anywhere except full text", or the BOOLEAN default AND.
Results page: In filter list, reader fails to mention when there are drop downs. [I wonder if filters should be read BEFORE results, as the purpose of filters is to cut down on what we have to scan.]
Sign in page: fails to announce fields that must be filled in: email address, and password


Does each frame have a meaningful title that tells the user the purpose of the frame?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: CBCA does not appear to use frames.
When navigating the page using keyboard navigation, is the user able to navigate effectively from one frame to the next?
Answer: Not Applicable
Score: -1
Notes: CBCA does not appear to use frames.
eResource: Canadian Business & Current Affairs (CBCA)
eResource Type: Database
Vendor: ProQuest
Institution: Lambton
Score: A-

Key Findings

Strengths

  • Screen readers accurately capture information presented in tables
  • All 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 no images

Keyboard Navigation

Question Answer Notes Images
Can keyboard focus be moved to all page elements? Always no images
If moving keyboard focus away from a component requires more than arrow or tab keys, is this clearly indicated on the page? Not Applicable Moving keyboard focus away from a component does not require more than arrow or tab keys. no images
Is default keyboard navigation order logical and intuitive, following the visual flow of the page as described above? Always no images
When using a keyboard to navigate the interface, is the keyboard focus indicator visible? Sometimes There is typically a magenta ring around areas receiving focus. However, when the cursor is in an entry field, the colour coding disappears...making it easy to "lose one's place" tabbing across the page. Sometimes the page itself does not scroll to the next place that has received focus. no images
Does all interactive functionality work via keyboard, and does it behave consistently and as expected? Always no images
Does focus order move sequentially across form fields? Always no images

Skip Links

Question Answer Notes Images
Are there skip links (either visible or invisible)? Always Using Chrome. no images
Are skip links visible or invisible? Sometimes The "back to top" is visible on most pages. The "skip to main content" is invisible. In "publication search" and the results page, there is an invisible skip link "Jump to filter panel" The results page also has an invisible skip link that says "quick look" (for a specific article). no images
Are skip links (visible or invisible) positioned prominently near the beginning of the page? Always The "skip to main content" link is at the top left on most pages. no images
Are skip links labelled properly? Always no images
Are skip links accessible via keyboard? Always no images
Do anchors (link destinations) appear at the beginning of the relevant content? Always no images
Do skip navigation controls appear in the same place on every page? Sometimes The "back to top" is visible on most pages. The "skip to main content" is invisible, but present on most pages. There are additional skip links on other pages. no images

Tables

Question Answer Notes Images
Does the reader capture accurate information as it appears in the table and the columns and rows? Always no images

Frames

Question Answer Notes Images
Does the screen reader successfully navigate from one frame to another? Sometimes Read and Write Basic Search: Good The advanced search screen: Reader skips over entry fields for entering keywords for searching, for finding "Company/organization", "location" and "NAICS code". It fails to announce when a field has a drop down list, such as changing the default from "Anywhere except full text", or the BOOLEAN default AND. Results page: In filter list, reader fails to mention when there are drop downs. [I wonder if filters should be read BEFORE results, as the purpose of filters is to cut down on what we have to scan.] Sign in page: fails to announce fields that must be filled in: email address, and password no images
Does each frame have a meaningful title that tells the user the purpose of the frame? Not Applicable CBCA does not appear to use frames. no images
When navigating the page using keyboard navigation, is the user able to navigate effectively from one frame to the next? Not Applicable CBCA does not appear to use frames. no images
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