Which statement describes Forms Label Provided?

• A. Visual labels or instructions are provided for form elements.
• B. Labels are optional for screen readers.
• C. Form labels can be omitted if there is placeholder text.
• D. Labels must be programmatically associated only.

Answer: (A)

Providing a label for every form control ensures users know what information to enter and how to respond to that control. A visible label or clear instruction tied to the form element gives immediate context for sighted users and creates an accessible name that screen readers can announce when the control is focused. This is what Form Label Provided means: there is a visible label (for example, text next to the input) that describes the control’s purpose.

Relying on placeholder text isn’t enough because placeholders disappear as soon as you start typing and they aren’t consistently announced by screen readers, so they don’t reliably identify the control. Statements that labels aren’t needed for screen readers or that labeling can be provided only through programmatic means overlook the value of visible cues and the direct accessibility benefit of a real, visible label.