Mouse Interaction Basics Quiz

Study Notes

A mouse typically controls the motion of a pointer in two dimensions in a graphical user interface.
The relative movements of the mouse on the surface are applied to the position of the pointer on the screen, which signals the point where actions of the user take place.
Different ways of operating the mouse cause specific things to happen in the GUI.
Pointing is referred to as "hovering." This usage spread to web programing and Android programming, and is now found in many contexts.
Gestural interfaces occur more rarely than plain pointing-and-clicking, and people often find them more difficult to use because they require finer motor control from the user.
However, a few gestural conventions have become widespread, including the drag and drop gesture.
The mouse is an input device that allows a user to interact with a computer.
The mouse has two buttons that allow the user to perform standard input commands.
The mouse can also be used for navigation and selection.
The mouse's speed is often adjusted according to the user's movements.
Mouse sensitivity can be adjusted by software.
Multiple-mouse systems allow users to use multiple mice.
Buttons on the mouse can be used for different purposes, such as selecting items or navigating menus.
Mouse movement is counted by software and used to move the cursor on the screen.
Mouse movement is accelerated if the operating system applies "ballistics" to it.
Mousepads can affect mouse movement.
Some people find mouse acceleration to be helpful, while others find it to be annoying.