Typing Tests

Updated by Amy Thomas

Typing Test

At a glance  

Type of assessment 

Skills 

Measures 

Typing speed 

Typing accuracy 

Time 

2 minutes 

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

Sample Typing Test Score Report 

View the sample report available for the Typing Test assessment 

Example Typing Test Report (spreadsheet) 

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  

Sample Ten Key Test Score Report 

View the sample report available for the Typing Test assessment 


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