Application Accessibility Concepts

Question 1

What are the 4 key attributes an element can be assigned

Answer 1

Role
Label/Name
State
Hint

Question 2

Explain the role attribute

Answer 2

This allows a screen reader to announce the type of element (for example button).

Question 3

Explain the name/label attribute

Answer 3

Allows a screen reader to announce what the purpose of the element is. Any custom string.

Question 4

Explain the state attribute

Answer 4

This allows a screen reader to announce to the user that the element is in a specific state - for example whether it’s disabled.

Question 5

Explain the hint attribute

Answer 5

This allows a screen reader to announce to a user what will happen when the element is used. For example “This link will navigate you to the home screen”.

Question 6

What is the purpose of accessibility attributes?

Answer 6

It allows blind users to use the application, as a screen-reader will announce these attributes to a user.