The application is not dependent on a particular high contrast setting. 3.5.2. Tests Run the following tests and verify that: All information is available by printing a screen shot to a black and white printer. All information is conveyed correctly when settings are set to only black and white or high contrast. At least three high contrast schemes are available, and they function correctly. High contrast settings in the desktop environment are respected by the application (For example, the window bar and font colors that are set by the desktop environment do not change). 3.6. Magnification 3.6.1. Guidelines The following magnification functions should be built into the application. You should confirm that: The application provides the ability to magnify the work area. The application has the option to scale the work area. The applications not adversely effected by changing the magnification settings. 3.7. Audio

3.7.1. Guidelines The following are guidelines for audio output. Using a screen reader, confirm that: The user can hear all required audio output. Audio is not the only means that the information is conveyed. The user can configure frequency and volume on all audio alerts and sounds. 3.7.2. Tests The application should have an option to show audio alerts and sounds visually. Test that the audio is working correctly with sound enabled. Verify that: The application is working as designed when the user performs an action that generates an audio alert. The application works correctly when increasing or decreasing the volume. Warning messages and alerts can be heard correctly in a noisy work environment. 3.8. Animation 3.8.1. Guidelines The following are guidelines for all animation that is included in the application. You should confirm that: There are no blinking elements with a frequency greater then 2 Hertz (Hz)

There are no large areas that flash or blink. 3.8.2. Tests Run the following tests on applications that include animation. You should verify that: An option is available to stop or turn off animation. When the animation is turned off it is working correctly. 3.9. Focus 3.9.1. Guidelines Focus is determined by the location of the cursor as the user moves through the application or display panels. The following are guidelines for focus within the application. You should confirm that: Focus starts at the most commonly used controls. The current input focus is clearly displayed at all times. The input focus is in the active display panel. The appropriate feedback is provided when the user attempts to navigate past the end of a group of related objects. The default audio alert is played when the user presses an inappropriate key. 3.10. Visual Focus Indicator

3.10.1. Guidelines The visual focus indicator tells the user the position of the cursor and provides enough information, so the user understands what to do next. The following are guidelines for the visual focus indicator. You should confirm that: There is sufficient audio information for the visual focus indicator, so the user can figure out what to do next. Screen readers and Braille devices can confirm the current cursor position within the application and read the content of the visual focus indicator. 3.10.2. Tests Test the following using a screen reader or Braille device. You should verify that: When moving among objects the visual focus indicator is easy to identify. Keyboard navigation through the application menus is clearly visible when