When it comes to the world of tech and clicking tests, there are many different terms used and language that can be confusing. Being able to understand the terminology can alleviate a lot of unwarranted stress and lead to better learning when around the use of this jargon.
To help you better understand words and terms related to these tests, we put together this glossary.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Clicking Test | A type of test administered online that evaluates a certain skill, such as a click speed test or a click accuracy test. |
| CPS (Clicks Per Second) | The average amount of times a user can click a mouse, per second. A test can be taken at various lengths such as 5, 10, or 15 seconds. |
| Double Click | Quickly pressing a mouse button twice in succession. |
| Drag and Drop | Clicking and holding a mouse button while moving an object, then releasing the button to place the object. |
| Mouse Accuracy | The measure of how precisely you can click on targets. This number is represented as a percentage. |
| Latency | The delay between an action being initiated and its effect being noticed. |
| Cursor | Commonly known as a slanted arrow, the cursor is the thing that moves as you move your mouse. There are various types of cursors such as a crosshair, pointer finger, and more. |
| Jitter Click | A method of clicking that can lead to better and faster click speeds. It entails the user forcing their forearm to "jitter", or vibrate, and bounce their finger off of the mouse click button very quickly. |
| Drag Click | A type of clicking that often is easier to learn and utilize for quicker click speeds. It entails the user dragging their finger down the click button with a bit of pressure so their finger bounces up and down, clicking the button multiple times per drag. |
| Butterfly Click | An advanced method of clicking that can lead to faster clicking speeds but often makes clicking accuracy less precise. This entails the user placing two fingers on the mouse button instead of one, forcing the hand to be repositioned to accommodate for this change. |
Our click speed test (CPS) will help you see how fast you can click. Our accuracy test can help you check your precision clicking with your mouse. And our reaction time tester can help you learn more about your reflexes.