Which items are considered programmatic associations for a form element?

• A. Font size and color.
• B. Keyboard shortcuts.
• C. Name, Description, alt text, column/row numbers.
• D. Placeholder text only.

Answer: (C)

Programmatic associations provide the machine-readable information that helps assistive technologies identify and describe a form element. The name gives a clear identifier for processing, the description adds contextual meaning for users who rely on screen readers, alt text supplies a textual description for non-text content related to the control, and column/row numbers convey its position within a grid or table structure so navigation and interpretation are accurate. Together, these pieces of information support accessibility and dynamic scripting. In contrast, font size and color are purely presentational styling, keyboard shortcuts describe interaction patterns rather than supplying descriptive data, and placeholder text offers a brief hint that isn’t a reliable, persistent descriptor for assistive technologies.