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February 20, 2026
# Typing
### Typing Test
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.
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#### What You Do
Type a text passage for a fixed duration (usually 1 minute).
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#### 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) ÷ minutesNet WPM = Gross WPM - Errors per minuteAccuracy % = (Correct characters ÷ total reference characters) × 100
```
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#### Scoring
All results are converted to a **normalized score between 0 and 100**, based on population averages:
- **Average Net WPM** = 38
- **Standard Deviation** = 17
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#### 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 |
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#### Test Details
- **Duration**: Default 1 minute
- **Early submission**: Allowed, but may negatively affect the score
- **Auto-submit**: Yes, when time expires
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#### Word Definition
- 1 word = 5 characters (including spaces and punctuation)
- Control keys (e.g., Shift, Backspace) are not counted
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#### Fairness & Security
- Randomized text passages
- Copy/paste disabled
- Results exportable as PDF
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#### Candidate Instructions
- Use a desktop or laptop (mobile may be restricted)
- Ensure stable internet connection
- Focus on sustained, accurate typing
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