Techniques for WCAG 2.0

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# G5: Allowing users to complete an activity without any time limit

## Applicability

This technique applies to any technologies or methods supporting the implementation of an activity which does not require timed interaction for its functionality.

This technique relates to:

- Success Criterion 2.2.3 (No Timing)
  - How to Meet 2.2.3 (No Timing)
  - Understanding Success Criterion 2.2.3 (No Timing)

## Description

The objective of this technique is to provide users with all the time they need to complete an activity. This technique involves providing a specified activity which does not require timed interaction. Users are allowed as much time as they need to interact with the activity.

## Examples

- An interactive exam for a course provides all questions on one Web page. Users can take as much time as they need to complete it.

- In an interactive game, users can take as much time as they like on their turn instead of having to complete their move within a limited amount of time.

- In an online auction, each bidder can submit only one bid rather than submitting multiple competitive bids based on timing. The bidding is open for a full day, providing enough time for anyone to complete the simple bid form. Once bidding is closed, the best bid wins.

## Resources

Resources are for information purposes only, no endorsement implied.

- Resource-Oriented vs. Activity-Oriented Web Services

- Top Ten Web Design Mistakes of 2005

## Related Techniques

- G75: Providing a mechanism to postpone any updating of content
- G76: Providing a mechanism to request an update of the content instead of updating automatically
- G80: Providing a submit button to initiate a change of context
- G198: Providing a way for the user to turn the time limit off

## Tests

### Procedure

1. Determine if any timed interactions are present.

### Expected Results

- #1 is false.

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