ESAT ESAT Test Format and Strategy

Question 1

How long is the ESAT in total (all parts combined)?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 2 hours

Answer

The ESAT consists of two parts each lasting approximately 40 minutes, totalling around 80 minutes of test time.

Question 2

What is the marking scheme for the ESAT?

Accepted Answer

One mark per correct answer, no penalty for wrong answers

Answer

The ESAT uses positive marking only: one mark for each correct answer with no penalty for incorrect responses.

Question 3

How many questions are in each 40-minute ESAT part?

Accepted Answer

27 multiple-choice questions

Answer

Each 40-minute part of the ESAT contains 27 multiple-choice questions.

Question 4

On which platform is the ESAT delivered?

Accepted Answer

Computer-based testing at approved Pearson VUE centres

Answer

The ESAT is a computer-based test administered at approved Pearson VUE testing centres worldwide.

Question 5

Which strategy is most effective when time is short in the ESAT?

Accepted Answer

Answer all remaining questions by educated guessing since there is no penalty

Answer

Since the ESAT has no negative marking, guessing on uncertain questions can only maintain or increase your score.

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