Time limits can be turned off or extended
Allow users to manage time limits by turning them off, adjusting them, or extending them when needed. This helps accommodate varying needs for completing tasks.
Acceptance Criteria
• Turn Off: Users can turn off the time limit before it starts.
• Adjust: Users can adjust the time limit to be at least ten times the default setting.
• Extend: Users are warned before time expires, given at least 20 seconds to extend the time limit with a simple action, and can extend it at least ten times.
• Exceptions: Time limits that are essential for real-time events, longer than 20 hours, or are crucial for the activity are exempt.
Examples
• An online test allows users to adjust the time limit before starting.
• A form with a submission deadline provides a warning and allows users to extend the time limit by pressing a button.
Exceptions
• Real-time events (e.g., auctions) where the time limit is essential.
• Time limits longer than 20 hours.
• Time limits that are crucial to the activity and cannot be extended.
Tips
• Provide clear options for users to manage time limits in settings.
• Include easy-to-find instructions on how to extend or adjust time limits.
How to test?
1. Test Time Limit Management: Verify options to turn off, adjust, or extend time limits.
2. Check Warnings and Extensions: Ensure users receive a warning and can extend the time limit as specified.
3. Verify Exceptions: Confirm that essential time limits and those longer than 20 hours are handled correctly.