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GMAT Test Structure - |
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The
Random Nature of the GMAT |
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By
its very nature, the GMAT CAT contains an inherent element of randomness.
It selects your questions from a large database based on whether you
have correctly or incorrectly answered the previous questions in an
effort to determine the degree of difficulty within which you will be
most challenged. |
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It
also relies on its complex algorithm to determine which type of question
to ask next. As a result, you can count on seeing groups of questions
randomly interspersed within each test section. |
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The
Structure of the GMAT Test |
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Here
is what you can expect to see when you take the test. |
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The
total maximum testing time for the GMAT is 3 hours and 20 minutes. |
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The
two Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) analyses are presented in a
random order to the test takers. Therefore, you will not know which
analysis to expect first. |
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Similarly,
you can expect the questions in the quantitative and verbal sections
to show up in a random order. Fortunately, however, these questions
tend to show up on the exams in short bunches and the reading comprehension
questions in particular will appear together in bunches immediately
following their passages. |
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Because
the test makers claim the right to change the format at any time, we
can not tell you with certainty the order in which the AWA, quantitative
and verbal sections will appear. There is a very strong chance, based
on the GMAT CAT's history that you will see the AWA first, followed
by either the quantitative or verbal section. |
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