Audio alerts have visual cues

Audio alerts have visual cues plus ability to use sounds sentries or show sounds. Audio options have volume control. (CEUD 1.7, IBM 3.1, IBM 3.2,VPAT section 1194.21 (h)).

Testing Techniques

These techniques may be used to perform the test.

Method

A manual test is needed to check alternatives have been offered for any audio alerts. The visual or text alternatives need to be clear.

Criteria for this Test

Poor No alternatives offered and does not support built in show sounds
Fair No alternative offered but supports show sounds or sound sentries.
Good Alternatives for audio alerts offered and supports show sounds or sound sentries.
Excellent All audio alerts can be customised or Not Applicable

Results for this Test

Score Product
ExcellentAccess Menu
ExcellentAdobe Acrobat Professional
ExcellentAdobe Photoshop
ExcellentAdobe Reader
ExcellentEndNote
ExcellentGoogle Earth
ExcellentMicrosoft Office Outlook
ExcellentMicrosoft Office Word
ExcellentPaint.NET
ExcellentWindows Live Messenger
ExcellentWindows Movie Maker
ExcellentyEd - Graph Editor
GoodCamtasia Studio Software
GoodKMplayer
GoodNero StartSmart
FairMicrosoft Calculator