Navigating question content with a keyboard in the test driver

Some candidates with disabilities rely solely on keyboards to navigate their tests. In the Surpass test driver, candidates with accessibility requirements can use the keyboard to navigate the question content.

When taking a test in Surpass, you can navigate through interactive elements on the screen using Tab. By selecting Shift and Tab you can navigate to the previous element. You can select answers or elements using Enter.

This article explains how to navigate question content with a keyboard.

NOTE: The actions listed below only relate to the Windows OS and are the same for tests delivered in both web delivery and SecureClient (unless stated otherwise).

Navigating questions

The specific keyboard shortcuts needed to navigate each question type are detailed in the tables below.

Essay

An Essay question asks candidates to provide an extended written response to a prompt.

Functionality	Action	Description
Focus	`Tab`	Navigates to text input box.
Zoom In	`Ctrl` + `+`	Zooms in.
Zoom Out	`Ctrl` + `-`	Zooms out.
Reset Zoom	`Ctrl` + `0`	Resets zoom to 100%.
Bold	`ctrl` + `b`	Boldens selected characters.
Underline	`ctrl u`	Underlines selected characters.
Italicise	`ctrl i`	Italicises selected characters.
Highlight	`shift` + `←` or `→`	Highlights selected characters.
Select All	`ctrl` + `a`	Selects all characters.
Change Font Size	Not accessible	Changes the font size of the text.
Change Alignment	Not accessible	Changes the alignment of the text.
Next Question	`Space` or `Enter`	Moves on to the next question.

Drag and Drop

A Drag and Drop question consists of text-based ‘drag options’ that candidates must place in the appropriate ‘drop zones’. The available drag options might include incorrect options that are not associated with any drop zone.

Functionality	Action	Description
Focus	`Tab`	Navigates to the desired drag option.
Zoom In	`Ctrl` + `+`	Zooms in.
Zoom Out	`Ctrl` + `-`	Zooms out.
Reset Zoom	`Ctrl` + `0`	Resets zoom to 100%.
Select	`Enter`	Selects a drag option.
Move	`←↑↓→`	Moves the drag option to the desired drop zone.
Next Question	`Space` or `Enter`	Moves on to the next question.

Audio Capture

An Audio Capture question allows candidates to record a verbal response to a prompt. Candidates can record up to 60 minutes of audio.

Functionality	Action	Description
Focus	`Tab`	Navigates to correct action.
Zoom In	`Ctrl` + `+`	Zooms in.
Zoom Out	`Ctrl` + `-`	Zooms out.
Reset Zoom	`Ctrl` + `0`	Resets zoom to 100%.
Record	`Space` or `Enter`	Starts the recording.
Pause	`Space` or `Enter`	Pauses the recording.
Save	`Space` or `Enter`	Saves the recording.
Play	`Space` or `Enter`	Plays back the audio that has been recorded if this option is available.
Progress Bar	`←↑↓→`	Forwards and rewinds the audio.
Next Question	`Space` or `Enter`	Moves on to the next question.

Extended Matching

An Extended Matching question asks candidates to draw links between two lists of content. Candidates may be able to draw one or many links from and to each answer option

Functionality	Action	Description
Focus	`Tab`	Navigates to the desired answer.
Zoom In	`Ctrl` + `+`	Zooms in.
Zoom Out	`Ctrl` + `-`	Zooms out.
Reset Zoom	`Ctrl` + `0`	Resets zoom to 100%.
Select	`Space` or `Enter`	Selects the answer option and match answer.
Navigate	`←↑↓→`	Moves the answer option to select the match.
Next Question	`Space` or `Enter`	Moves on to the next question.

Numerical Entry

A Numerical Entry question requires candidates to submit a number in response to a prompt.

Functionality	Action	Description
Focus	`Tab`	Navigates to the desired element.
Zoom In	`Ctrl` + `+`	Zooms in.
Zoom Out	`Ctrl` + `-`	Zooms out.
Reset Zoom	`Ctrl` + `0`	Resets zoom to 100%.
Input numbers	`0123456789`	Enters numbers into answer box.
Next Question	`Space` or `Enter`	Moves on to the next question.

Hotspot

A Hotspot question asks candidates to find and select a specific part of an image. The correct area can be either rectangular or polygonal.

Functionality	Action	Description
Focus	`Tab`	Navigates to image.
Zoom In	`Ctrl` + `+`	Zooms in.
Zoom Out	`Ctrl` + `-`	Zooms out.
Reset Zoom	`Ctrl` + `0`	Resets zoom to 100%.
Select	`Space` or `Enter`	Selects the image.
Navigate	`←↑↓→`	Moves the arrow to the desired place. TIP: To move the arrow further with each movement, hold `ctrl`.
Next Question	`Space` or `Enter`	Moves on to the next question.

Select From a List

A Select From a List question presents candidates with a string of text with certain words replaced by drop-down lists containing possible answers. At least one of these list items is the correct answer. The other list items are plausible but incorrect answers.

Functionality	Action	Description
Focus	`Tab`	Navigates to the desired answer.
Zoom In	`Ctrl` + `+`	Zooms in.
Zoom Out	`Ctrl` + `-`	Zooms out.
Reset Zoom	`Ctrl` + `0`	Resets zoom to 100%.
Navigate	`←↑↓→`	Navigates through the list.
Select	`Space` or `Enter`	Selects the answer.
Next Question	`Space` or `Enter`	Moves on to the next question.

File Attach

A File Attach question allows candidates to work in an external app (like a word processor or spreadsheet editor) and upload a file as their response. You can provide a template file for candidates to complete, let candidates work from a blank file, or ask candidates to provide their own files.

Functionality	Action	Description
Focus	`Tab`	Navigates to the file.
Zoom In	`Ctrl` + `+`	Zooms in.
Zoom Out	`Ctrl` + `-`	Zooms out.
Reset Zoom	`Ctrl` + `0`	Resets zoom to 100%.
Download	`Space` or `Enter`	Downloads the file.
Open File	`Space` or `Enter`	Opens the file.
Save File	`Space` or `Enter`	Saves the file.
Re-Upload File	`Space` or `Enter`	Re-uploads the file.
Next Question	`Space` or `Enter`	Moves on to the next question.

Multiple Response Question

A Multiple Response question offers candidates a set of possible answers to a question. The options contain correct answers and plausible but incorrect answers. Candidates can select multiple answer options as their response.

Functionality	Action	Description
Focus	`Tab`	Navigates to answer.
Zoom In	`Ctrl` + `+`	Zooms in.
Zoom Out	`Ctrl` + `-`	Zooms out.
Reset Zoom	`Ctrl` + `0`	Resets zoom to 100%.
Select	`Space` or `Enter`	Selects the answer.
Next Question	`Space` or `Enter`	Moves on to the next question.

Multiple Choice Question

A Multiple Choice question offers candidates a set of possible answers to a problem. One of these answers is the correct answer and the others are plausible but incorrect answers. Candidates can select one answer option as their response.

Functionality	Action	Description
Focus	`Tab`	Navigates to answer.
Zoom In	`Ctrl` + `+`	Zooms in.
Zoom Out	`Ctrl` + `-`	Zooms out.
Reset Zoom	`Ctrl` + `0`	Resets zoom to 100%.
Select	`Space` or `Enter`	Selects the answer.
Next Question	`Space` or `Enter`	Moves on to the next question.

Either/Or

An Either/Or question offers candidates two possible answers to a problem: one of these is the correct answer and the other is a plausible but incorrect answer. Candidates can select one answer option as their response.

Functionality	Action	Description
Focus	`Tab`	Navigates to answer.
Zoom In	`Ctrl` + `+`	Zooms in.
Zoom Out	`Ctrl` + `-`	Zooms out.
Reset Zoom	`Ctrl` + `0`	Resets zoom to 100%.
Select	`Space` or `Enter`	Selects the answer.
Next Question	`Space` or `Enter`	Moves on to the next question.

Short Answer

A Short Answer question requires candidates to submit a word in response to a prompt.

Functionality	Action	Description
Focus	`Tab`	Navigates to text input box.
Zoom In	`Ctrl` + `+`	Zooms in.
Zoom Out	`Ctrl` + `-`	Zooms out.
Reset Zoom	`Ctrl` + `0`	Resets zoom to 100%.
Highlight	`shift` + `←` `→`	Highlights selected characters.
Select All	`ctrl` + `a`	Selects all characters.
Select	`Space` or `Enter`	Selects the desired element.
Next Question	`Space` or `Enter`	Moves on to the next question.

Fraction Entry

A Fraction Entry question asks candidates to input part or all of a fraction, mixed number, square root, or Nth root.

Functionality	Action	Description
Focus	`Tab`	Navigates to number input box.
Zoom In	`Ctrl` + `+`	Zooms in.
Zoom Out	`Ctrl` + `-`	Zooms out.
Reset Zoom	`Ctrl` + `0`	Resets zoom to 100%.
Input Numbers	`0123456789`	Enters numbers into answer box.
Next Question	`Space` or `Enter`	Moves on to the next question.

Table

A Table question lets candidates submit a data grid in response to a prompt. You can either provide a partially-filled table or give candidates the tools to create their own.

NOTE: The table is navigable, but the toolbar is not.

Functionality	Action	Description
Focus	`Tab`	Navigates to the next cell.
Next Row	`Enter`	Navigates to the cell on the next row.
Navigate	`←↑↓→`	Moves position on the table.
Zoom In	`Ctrl` + `+`	Zooms in.
Zoom Out	`Ctrl` + `-`	Zooms out.
Reset Zoom	`Ctrl` + `0`	Resets zoom to 100%.
Highlight	`Ctrl` + `←↑↓→`	Selects and highlights multiple cells.
Select	`Space`	Selects the cell in focus.
First Cell	`Home`	Returns to the first cell of the row in focus.

Custom Question Type

Custom question types include pie chart, bar chart, line and scatter graph, hot text, and graph selector.

Pie Chart

A Pie Chart CQT requires candidates to use data to create, edit, or complete a pie chart.

Functionality	Action	Description
Focus	`Tab`	Navigates around the pie chart.
Zoom In	`Ctrl` + `+`	Zooms in.
Zoom Out	`Ctrl` + `-`	Zooms out.
Reset Zoom	`Ctrl` + `0`	Resets zoom to 100%.
Input Numbers	`0123456789`	Enters numbers into text box.
Select	`Space` or `Enter`	Selects the function in focus.

Bar Chart

A Bar Chart CQT requires candidates to use data to create, edit, or complete a bar chart.

Functionality	Action	Description
Focus	`Tab` or `←↑↓→`	Navigates around the bar chart.
Zoom In	`Ctrl` + `+`	Zooms in.
Zoom Out	`Ctrl` + `-`	Zooms out.
Reset Zoom	`Ctrl` + `0`	Resets zoom to 100%.
Input Numbers	`0123456789`	Enters numbers into answer box.
Select	`Space` or `Enter`	Selects the function in focus.

Line and Scatter Graph

A Line and Scatter Graph CQT requires candidates to use data and plot points to create, edit, or complete a graph.

Functionality	Action	Description
Focus	`Tab` or `←↑↓→`	Navigates around the line and scatter graph.
Zoom In	`Ctrl` + `+`	Zooms in.
Zoom Out	`Ctrl` + `-`	Zooms out.
Reset Zoom	`Ctrl` + `0`	Resets zoom to 100%.
Input Numbers	`0123456789`	Enters numbers into answer box.
Select	`Space` or `Enter`	Selects the focused function.
Add Points	Not accessible	Insert points to the graph which create lines.

Hot Text

A Hot Text CQT requires candidates to select the correct word from a paragraph.

Functionality	Action	Description
Focus	`Tab` or `←↑↓→`	Navigates around the hot text.
Zoom In	`Ctrl` + `+`	Zooms in.
Zoom Out	`Ctrl` + `-`	Zooms out.
Reset Zoom	`Ctrl` + `0`	Resets zoom to 100%.
Input Numbers	`0123456789`	Enters numbers into answer box.
Select	`Space` or `Enter`	Selects the function in focus.

Graph Selector

A Graph Selector CQT requires candidates to display data provided using a choice of a bar chart, pie chart, or a line and scatter graph.

Functionality	Action	Description
Focus	`Tab` or `←↑↓→`	Navigates around the graph selector.
Zoom In	`Ctrl` + `+`	Zooms in.
Zoom Out	`Ctrl` + `-`	Zooms out.
Reset Zoom	`Ctrl` + `0`	Resets zoom to 100%.
Select	`Space` or `Enter`	Selects the function in focus.

Diagram Creator

The Diagram Creator custom question type presents candidates with a blank canvas, which they can add diagrams to, including, lines, arrows, shapes, flowcharts, text, and more.

Functionality	Action	Description
Focus	`Tab`	Navigates around the diagram creator.
Navigate	`←↑↓→`	Moves position on the page, if the page is in focus.
Zoom In	`Ctrl` + `+`	Zooms in.
Zoom Out	`Ctrl` + `-`	Zooms out.
Reset Zoom	`Ctrl` + `0`	Resets zoom to 100%.
Select	`Space` or `Enter`	Selects the function in focus.
Add Content	Not accessible	Insert selected content onto the page, such as a line or text.

Spreadsheet

The Spreadsheet custom question type lets you create, configure, and enter data into a spreadsheet.

NOTE: The spreadsheet is navigable, but the toolbar is not.

Functionality	Action	Description
Focus	`Tab`	Navigates to the next cell.
Next Row	`Enter`	Navigates to the cell on the next row.
Navigate	`←↑↓→`	Moves position on the spreadsheet.
Zoom In	`Ctrl` + `+`	Zooms in.
Zoom Out	`Ctrl` + `-`	Zooms out.
Reset Zoom	`Ctrl` + `0`	Resets zoom to 100%.
Highlight	`Ctrl` + `←↑↓→`	Selects and highlights multiple cells.
Select	`Space`	Selects the cell in focus.
First Cell	`Home`	Returns to the first cell of the row in focus.