The Typing assessment measures how quickly and accurately a candidate can type under time pressure. The test produces a score from 0 to 100, based on typing speed adjusted for errors.
What You Do
Type a text passage for a fixed duration (usually 1 minute).
What We Measure
Gross WPM: Total speed before errors
Errors: Incorrect, missing, or extra characters
Net WPM: Final speed after subtracting errors
Accuracy %: Correctness at the character level (for diagnostics only)
Formulas
Gross WPM = (Total characters typed ÷ 5) ÷ minutes
Net WPM = Gross WPM - Errors per minute
Accuracy % = (Correct characters ÷ total reference characters) × 100
Scoring
All results are converted to a normalized score between 0 and 100, based on population averages:
Average Net WPM = 38
Standard Deviation = 17
Proficiency Levels
Score | Level | Description |
0-29 | Poor | Very low speed, many errors |
30-59 | Average | Basic ability, limited accuracy |
60-79 | Good | Reliable typing or data entry skills |
80-100 | Exceptional | Fast and precise, highly efficient |
Test Details
Duration: Default 1 minute
Early submission: Allowed, but may negatively affect the score
Auto-submit: Yes, when time expires
Word Definition
1 word = 5 characters (including spaces and punctuation)
Control keys (e.g., Shift, Backspace) are not counted
Fairness & Security
Randomized text passages
Copy/paste disabled
Results exportable as PDF
Candidate Instructions
Use a desktop or laptop (mobile may be restricted)
Ensure stable internet connection
Focus on sustained, accurate typing