How does the computer-adaptive General Test work?
A. A computer-adaptive test is tailored to your performance level and provides precise information about your abilities using fewer test questions than traditional paper-based tests. At the start of the test, you are presented with test questions of average difficulty. As you answer each question, the computer scores that question and uses that information, as well as your responses to any preceding questions and information about the test design, to determine which question is presented next. As long as you respond correctly, questions of increased difficulty typically will be presented. When you respond incorrectly, the computer typically will present questions of lesser difficulty. Your next question will be one that best reflects both your previous performance and the requirements of the test design. This means that different test takers will be given different questions.
