test that attempts to cause failures to meet performance requirements under normal operating circumstances in order to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks.

a category of motor work sample tests where there is some physical activity or the physical manipulation of things

a test which basically determines if a particular function or set of functions in a program works in an acceptable amount of time

A performance test requires the test taker to engage in some type of process, such as manipulating physical objects, rather than marking an answer on an answer sheet.

A test which measures physical or technical skills or abilities in which competitors perform simulated job tasks (i.e., operating heavy equipment, typing, etc.).

One or more Tests designed to investigate the efficiency of Web Application Environments (WAE). Used to identify any weaknesses or limitations of target WAEs using a series of stress Tests or load Tests.

Test that measures how long it takes to do a function.

The performance test or "PT" is a section of the bar exam that is intended to mimic a real-life legal task that future lawyers may face. Of the three parts of most states' bar exams -- MBE, essay, and PT -- the PT is probably the most reflective of how well a candidate will perform outside of an academic setting.