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Interpreting typing test results

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A guide to interpreting results of a typing test. 

Typing tests are technical tests designed to gauge a candidate’s typing speed and accuracy. This article explains how to read and understand the report. Typing tests are available on all plans.

 

Approx. reading time 4 minutes

In this article

  1. Overall result
  2. Typing test report
  3. Which typing test should I use?
  4. Common questions

Overall result

The overall result is found in the Test section of the candidates' results page:

Here you can see the speed and accuracy the candidate achieved.

Click View report to view the detailed test report.

 

Typing test report

The typing test report appears as a new tab in your browser.

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Score. The score reflects the candidate’s Words per Minute (WPM) or Keystrokes per Hour (KPH) as well as their accuracy in percentage. 

The WPM/KPH measures the candidate’s typing speed, while the accuracy percentage indicates how accurately the candidate typed in comparison to the original text. 
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Results. The results text displays what the candidate has typed. You can watch a replay of the candidate’s typing activity. Information provided here includes:

  • Keystrokes. The replay shows each keystroke made by the candidate during the test. This includes all characters typed, including any errors or corrections
  • Timing. The replay shows the duration between each keystroke, allowing you to assess the candidate’s typing rhythm and efficiency. 
  • Errors. Any errors such as misspelled words, omitted characters, or incorrect punctuation are highlighted.

You can Play or Pause the replay at any time.

 

Which typing test should I use?

When selecting a typing test, it is important to take into account the requirements of the job role.

 

A typing speed test evaluates the candidates’ typing speed and accuracy of words and punctuation. This type of test is most useful for roles that require efficient typing skills. 

 

A 10-key typing test is a specific type of typing test that focuses on the numeric keypad. This test is useful in evaluating candidates’ suitability for roles that involve frequent utilization of numbers and calculations.

 

For a full list of the typing tests available, click here. 

 

Common questions

Can candidates take a typing test on mobile devices or tablets?

No - when starting an assessment that contains a typing test, candidates' will be shown the screen below:

This warning notifies them that the assessment contains a test that requires the use of a keyboard. If the candidate is not on a device with a keyboard, they can exit the assessment and resume it from another device. 

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