Typing Tests
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Amy Thomas
Typing Test
At a glance
Type of assessment | Skills |
Measures | Typing speed Typing accuracy |
Time | 2 minutes (1 minute for instructions and 1 minute typing) |
Format | Candidates are presented with a passage and given one minute to type as much of the passage as possible. |
Workplace outcomes | Reduced training requirements Increased productivity |
Recommended for | Ideal for a range of roles that require typing skills such as data entry clerks, transcriptionists, receptionists, customer service representatives, administrative assistants, and more. |
Description
The Typing Test measures an individual's typing speed and accuracy. The test-taker is presented with a passage and given one minute to type as much of the passage as possible. The test generates three scores: Words per Minute (WPM), Number of Errors, and Adjusted Words per Minute (WPM - Errors).
Additional resources
View the sample report available for the Typing Test assessment | |
View the sample spreadsheet report available for the Typing Test assessment |
Ten Key Test
At a glance
Type of assessment | Skills |
Measures | Data entry speed and accuracy using a numerical keypad |
Time | 5 minutes |
Format | Candidates are presented with 20 entries |
Workplace outcomes | Reduced training requirements Increased productivity |
Recommended for | Ideal for a range of roles that require numerical data entry skills such as accounting clerks, data entry clerks, transcriptionists, receptionists, customer service representatives, administrative assistants, and more. |
Description
The Ten Key Test measures an individual's ability to perform data entry for numerical fields. The test provides both a speed score (keystrokes per hour) and an accuracy score (number of correct fields). The test consists of 20 entries, and typically takes less than 5 minutes to complete, including instructions.
Additional resources
View the sample report available for the Typing Test assessment. |
