Accessible Authentication (Minimum)
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A cognitive function test (such as remembering a password or solving a puzzle) is not required for any step in an authentication process unless that step provides at least one of the following:
- Alternative
- Another authentication method that does not rely on a cognitive function test.
- Mechanism
- A mechanism is available to assist the user in completing the cognitive function test.
- Object Recognition
- The cognitive function test is to recognize objects.
- Personal Content
- The cognitive function test is to identify non-text content the user provided to the website.
"Object recognition" and "Personal content" may be represented by images, video, or audio.
Examples of mechanisms that satisfy this criterion include:
- support for password entry by password managers to reduce memory need, and
- copy and paste to reduce the cognitive burden of re-typing.