GPA Basic GPA Calculation 2

Question 1

A student earns an A in a 4-credit course and a B in a 2-credit course. What is their GPA?

Accepted Answer

3.67

Answer

A=4.0×4=16 points, B=3.0×2=6 points; 22÷6=3.67 GPA.

Question 2

Which of the following grade point values is assigned to a C on the standard 4.0 scale?

Accepted Answer

2.0

Answer

On the standard 4.0 scale, a C equals 2.0 grade points.

Question 3

A student takes three 3-credit courses earning A, B, and C. What is their GPA?

Accepted Answer

3.00

Answer

A(4)+B(3)+C(2)=9 points over 3 equally weighted courses; 9÷3=3.00 GPA.

Question 4

What does 'quality points' refer to in GPA calculation?

Accepted Answer

Grade points multiplied by credit hours

Answer

Quality points are the product of the grade point value and the number of credit hours for a course.

Question 5

A student earned a D in a 3-credit course. How many quality points does that course contribute?

Accepted Answer

3.0

Answer

D=1.0 grade points × 3 credits = 3.0 quality points.

GPA - Grade Point Average Practice Test