Level 1
1
Accessibility
Equivalent alternative content for all image files is correctly provided. Pass
11/05/06
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Level 3
2
Accessibility
The pages are at least in conformance to Level "A" of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG ) 1.0 of the W3C . Fail
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
4
Accessibility
The font size of display characters is expressed in relative size and not absolute size. Pass
11/05/06
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Level 2
5
Accessibility
The entire site is navigable using only keyboard input. Pass
11/05/06
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Level 2
6
Accessibility
The meaning/expansion of acronyms and abbreviations is made explicit when they first appear in the body of each page. Pass
11/05/06
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Level 2
7
Accessibility
The site doesn’t make use of frames. Pass
11/05/06
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Level 3
8
Server
The headers being returned by the server contain information relative to the character set which is being used. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 1
9
Code
The source code of the pages contains information relative to the character set which is used. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 3
10
Code
The W3C technologies which are being implemented are conform to specifications. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 1
11
Code
The site doesn’t have any system which prevents or hinders the user from reading the source code. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 1
12
Code
The source code of all the pages contains a document type declaration (doctype) which conforms to the syntax defined by the W3C . Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
13
Accessibility
The source code of the pages contains an indication of the main language of the content. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
15
Internationalisation
If the site is available in more than one language it is possible to access any version from all the pages of the site. Not applicable
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
16
Code
The content of each page is organized in a structured hierarchy of titles and sub-titles. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 3
17
Server
If the site exists in more than one language, the server will return a page in the language defined by the user agent, if the ressource is available in that language. Not applicable
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
18
Content
Information relative to copyright and reuse is accessible from all of the pages. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
20
Content
The moderation conditions of public spaces are published on the site. Not applicable
11/05/06
abns
Level 1
21
Offer
Financial data are expressed in a unit which is conform to international standards. Fail
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
22
Content
If the site is directed at or reserved for a specific audience, this audience must be mentioned clearly on the homepage. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
24
Offer
The quantifiable characteristics of products and services (dimensions, time periods, volumes etc.) are expressed in units that conform to international standards. Not applicable
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
25
Cookies
Access and use limitations linked to cookies being blocked are indicated. Not applicable
11/05/06
abns
Level 3
26
Cookies
The cookie validity period is stated on the site. Not applicable
11/05/06
abns
Level 3
27
Cookies
The cookies have an explicit name which makes it possible to identify the site that they are from. Not applicable
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
28
Cookies
The presence and the aim of the cookies is stated on the site. Not applicable
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
29
Favorites icon
The source code of the page contains a valid link to a page icon (favicon). Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 3
30
Favorites icon
The favorite/page icon is at least provided in a 32 x 32 pixel format. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 1
32
Files for download
The format (file extension or corresponding software) of downloadable files is stated. Fail
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
33
Files for download
The downloadable files are provided in at least one format whose specifications are in the public domain. Fail
11/05/06
abns
Level 1
34
Files for download
The file size of downloadable files is stated. Fail
11/05/06
abns
Level 1
36
Forms
In the event of data entered into an online form being rejected, the fields containing the rejected data are indicated to the user. Not applicable
11/05/06
abns
Level 3
37
Forms
In the event of form input being rejected all the information already input can be modified by the user. Not applicable
11/05/06
abns
Level 1
38
Forms
Obligatory fields in forms are clearly indicated. Fail
11/05/06
abns
Level 1
42
Identification
The name of the site/author are stated on each page. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 1
43
Homepage
The content and the services provided are described on the homepage. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
44
Homepage
The volume of information to completely display the page in its entirety is inferior to 100 K. Fail
11/05/06
abns
Level 3
45
Hyperlinks
The URL that link to directories and not to files end with a slash (“/”). Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 1
46
Hyperlinks
Links of the same type share the same colors, form and behavior on all pages. Fail
11/05/06
abns
Level 1
47
Hyperlinks
Links are visually/graphically different from the rest of the content. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
48
Hyperlinks
All the links within the site are valid. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 3
50
Hyperlinks
Links to files inside the site and those outside the site are distinguishable. Fail
11/05/06
abns
Level 3
51
Hyperlinks
The main language used on the target pages is stated when it is different from the current page. Not applicable
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
52
Hyperlinks
Links that have been followed are distinguished from ones that have not. Fail
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
53
Identification
The name of the person responsible for content is stated on the site. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
55
Contact
The site provides at least one way of contacting a public space moderator. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 1
57
Contact
The site provides at least one means of contacting the author and/or the webmaster. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
58
Contact
The site proposes at least two ways of contacting the author and/or the webmaster. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
60
Search engine
If the site is made up of more than 15 textual pages, an online search engine is accessible from all of its pages. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 1
61
Navigation
Apart from the event of an irreversible action of which the user must be forewarned, the navigation buttons (back and forwards) allow navigation through the history. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
62
Navigation
Links within the site do not point to pages that are under construction. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 1
63
Navigation
Access and navigation of pages is possible on a display that is set at 256 colors. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
64
Navigation
Users can resume navigation directly after having submitted a form, without having to use the browser back button. Fail
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
65
Navigation
Navigational icons are accompanied by an explicit text equivalent. Not applicable
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
66
Navigation
It is possible to return to the homepage of the site from all the pages on the site. Fail
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
67
Navigation
The order in which navigation sections are laid out is the same on all the pages of the site. Fail
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
68
Navigation
If all of the site’s pages are not accessible from the main navigation menu a site map is accessible from all of the pages. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 1
70
Navigation
The main navigational menu is situated in the same place in all of the pages. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
72
Navigation
Users are informed on each page of its position in the structure of the site. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 1
73
Typography
The number of fonts used throughout the site is limited to three (unless it is a presentation of graphical work or products) Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
76
Plugins
If access to an item of content requires a plug-in, the size of the file to download is clearly stated. Not applicable
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
77
Plugins
If access to an item of content requires a plug-in, a link to download the file or to information about the plug-in is provided. Fail
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
78
Navigation
Unless there is a warning, the volume of data to download in order to display a page in full is inferior to 150 K. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
79
Multimedia
No rich media object larger than 50 K (images or other) is sent to an agent without prior warning, previsualization or progressive display. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
81
Navigation
The website graphical charter is coherent over all of the pages and sections of the site. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 1
82
Server
The server transfers a custom 404 error page. Fail
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
83
Content
Advertisements and publicity are identified as such. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 3
84
Statisics and referencing
The site root directory or the pages contain instructions for indexation robots. Fail
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
85
Statisics and referencing
Information about site audience and statistics contain the period and method of measurement. Fail
11/05/06
abns
Level 1
86
Titles
Every page has a title which is meaningful and relevant to the content of the site. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
87
Titles
Every page has a title which is meaningful and relevant to its content. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
88
URL
URL s of pages within the site do not contain any spaces. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
89
URL
The domain name extension (.com, .org, .net, etc.) is coherent with the activity, the geographical zone or the status of the author. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
90
URL
The length of the domain name is inferior to 30 characters. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
92
URL
The address of the site works with or without the prefix www. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
93
Identification
The name of the author, the entity or company is stated. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
133
Security
The privacy and private information confidentiality policy is made clear on the site. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
135
Security
The server does not send back a list of files in a directory if there is no default page. Fail
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
148
Accessibility
Alternative content for all non textual content is correctly stated. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
149
Code
The W3C that are used on the homepage conform to standards. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 3
151
Navigation
The main navigation menu of the site appears on the custom 404 error page. Fail
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
153
Pop-ups
Navigating pages within the site doesn’t open pop-up pages. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 3
154
Pop-ups
Loading the site homepage doesn’t open pop-up pages. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 1
155
Pop-ups
If the site does impose pop-up windows this only happen once. Not applicable
11/05/06
abns
Level 1
156
Pop-ups
If the site does impose pop-ups they contain a “close window” button. Not applicable
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
160
Accessibility
Summaries for tables are correctly provided. Fail
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
161
Multimedia
If animations, sounds or flashing items are looped in the page, a user can stop them. Not applicable
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
162
Accessibility
Every form field has a unique label. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 1
163
Hyperlinks
Underlining text is only used for hyperlinks. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
167
Hyperlinks
The wording of hypertext links is representative of the nature and content of the target page. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 3
168
Plugins
If viewing some parts of content requires a plug-in, the download hyperlink is provided on all pages where it is necessary. Not applicable
11/05/06
abns
Level 1
170
Typography
A generic font family is given as the last substituion element. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 1
176
Accessibility
Adjacent hypertext links are always separated by a printable character or an image. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 3
183
Multimedia
Thumbnails are not just large images that are resized in the user agent. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 3
184
Server
The server sends information allowing content to be cached. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 1
185
Internationalisation
The country is indicated in all postal addresses. Fail
11/05/06
abns
Level 1
186
Internationalisation
The telephone country code is stated in front of every telephone number. Fail
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
187
Server
The server returns an indication of the main content language. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 3
189
Server
The server returns information relative to the nature of the content (presence or absence of content of a sexual nature, violence, etc.) Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
190
Hyperlinks
Hovering over links does not modify page layout. Pass
11/05/06
abns
Level 1
193
Forms
Information that is intended for public spaces can be previewed before being submitted. Not applicable
11/05/06
abns
Level 3
194
Forms
The preview page for information intended for a public site makes it possible to edit the information. Not applicable
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
195
Forms
In the case of a form that is constituted of more than one page a recapitulating file is displayed before final submission. Not applicable
11/05/06
abns
Level 3
197
Server
The server returns information concerning the confidentiality and privacy policy. Fail
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
202
Forms
In the case of data being rejected in a form, the reasons are stated to the user. Not applicable
11/05/06
abns
Level 2
203
Forms
Les informations destinées à des espaces publics peuvent être prévisualisées sous la forme où elles seront affichées. Not applicable
11/05/06
abns
Histogram key NT
Not Tested C Pass F
Fail I
Cannot tell NA
Not Applicable
