Technique G198:Providing a way for the user to turn the time limit off

Applicability

This technique relates to all technologies.

This technique relates to 2.2.1: Timing Adjustable (Sufficient).

Description

The objective of this technique is to provide a mechanism for people who cannot complete tasks within a specified time limit to turn off the time limit.

It is essential that the mechanism for turning off the time limit can be completed without a time limit itself and before the time limit for the page expires. To do this - the mechanism should be available at or near the top of the page so that it can be found and activated quickly by people with a wide range of disabilities.

Examples

  • A page has a listing of news headlines that automatically update every minute. At the top of the page is a link that turns off the updating.

Tests

Procedure

  1. Check that there is a mechanism to turn off any time limits near the top of the page.
  2. Verify that the time limit for the page is long enough that a user can easily navigate to the mechanism even if they are 10 times slower than most users.

Expected Results

  • Checks #1 and #2 are true.