ETS College and Graduate Admissions Tests 5

Question 1

A test-taker's GRE Quantitative score is at the 70th percentile. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

They scored higher than 70% of all test-takers in a reference group

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They answered 70% of questions correctly

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They need to score 30% higher to be competitive

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They scored 70 points above the minimum score

Question 2

Which of the following is the primary reason ETS introduced the 'Preview' feature during computer-based GRE testing?

Accepted Answer

To show test-takers the question types in each section before testing begins

Answer

To allow test-takers to see their scores before submitting

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To let test-takers view and answer questions before the timer starts

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To preview essay prompts 24 hours before the test

Question 3

What is the approximate total testing time for the GRE General Test (excluding breaks)?

Accepted Answer

2 hours 45 minutes

Answer

1 hour 30 minutes

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3 hours 45 minutes

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4 hours 30 minutes

Question 4

Which of the following is an ETS-administered exam used specifically for English-language certification in academic contexts?

Accepted Answer

TOEFL iBT

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IELTS

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Cambridge C1 Advanced

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Duolingo English Test

Question 5

What is the purpose of ETS's Validity Statement on score reports?

Accepted Answer

To indicate that scores reflect the test-taker's performance under standardized conditions

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To confirm the test was completed within a valid testing window

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To certify that scores meet a specific university's minimum requirements

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To verify the test-taker's citizenship status

Question 6

On the SAT, what penalty (if any) is applied for wrong answers?

Accepted Answer

There is no penalty for wrong answers

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One quarter point is deducted per wrong answer

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One half point is deducted per wrong answer

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Wrong answers cancel out a correct answer

Question 7

Which GRE section uses an 'unscored' or 'research' section that does not affect a test-taker's score?

Accepted Answer

Verbal Reasoning or Quantitative Reasoning

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Analytical Writing

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Both Analytical Writing tasks

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The section is always identified to the test-taker