How are the tests graded?
A. The tests are graded by computer. All questions on a test are valued equally; no question counts for more than any other. Passing grades for many tests range from 70 to 99. The number you must answer correctly to be considered passing depends on the kind of test you’re taking. But on most tests you must answer 60%-70% of the questions correctly in order to pass.
Most tests are graded by computer. All questions on a test are valued equally; no question counts more than any other. Passing grades range from 70 to 100. The number of questions you must answer correctly to be considered passing depends on the kind of test you’re taking. But on most tests you must answer 60-70% of the questions correctly in order to pass. The typing skills test given to secretarial job applicants is graded for both speed and accuracy. To pass the skills test, you must type at about 40 wpm, after penalties for errors.
The tests are graded by computer. All questions on a test are valued equally; no question counts more than any other. Passing grades range from 70 to 99. The number of questions you must answer correctly to be considered passing depends on the kind of test you’re taking. But on most tests you must answer 60-70% of the questions correctly in order to pass. Unlike our other tests, the series 7000/7001 COAST test for clerical positions has no passing point: no one fails this exam. The scores on the COAST are stated as percentiles: that is, they compare a test-taker’s performance to that of others who have taken the exam. These percentile scores range from 1% to 99%. A percentile score of 75%, for example, tells the test taker that he or she did better than 75% of the others who have taken the COAST test. The COAST Typing Skills test, offered as an option for clerical jobs that require typing, is graded for both speed and accuracy. The faster and more accurately you type, the higher your s
Each test is graded by hand, often with comments from your TMI instructor. Why can’t I download the tests for the course I am enrolled in? Since the courses all use open book tests, we want to control the distribution of the tests. All of our tests are printed and mailed to you, with your name on them. Ok, I am in a big hurry, can I get the tests faxed to me? With the permission of the instructor, yes. We want to see how you have done on the last test before you get in too deep on the next ones. What is a passing grade? A test score average of 75 % is a passing grade. If your get less than that you need to retake the test for a maximum possible score of 90%. One more chance after that is given on a Pass/Fail basis—maximum of 75% possible. Can we work in Group? If others at your location are working on the course you could create a study group, BUT the exams must be taken individually—”keep your eyes on your own paper”. We very often find out who is not doing their own work, and when th
All of the questions will be weighted equally and will be graded as follows. Less than 60% correctly answered -> Unsatisfactory You will not receive the Computer Certificate. 60 – 74 % correctly answered -> Satisfactory 75 – 89% correctly answered -> Good 90 – 100 % correctly answered -> Excellent If your test results are above 60% you can obtain the Computer Certificate by e-mail.
