PTE PTE Test Format & Scoring 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How long is the PTE Academic exam in total?
- About 2 hours (Correct answer)
- About 3 hours
- About 1.5 hours
- About 4 hours
Correct answer: About 2 hours
The PTE Academic exam takes approximately 2 hours to complete, including all three parts.
Question 2: Which of the following best describes the PTE Academic scoring scale?
- 10 to 90 (Correct answer)
- 0 to 100
- 0 to 9
- 200 to 800
Correct answer: 10 to 90
PTE Academic uses a Global Scale of English score ranging from 10 to 90.
Question 3: How many main parts does the PTE Academic exam have?
- 3 (Correct answer)
- 4
- 2
- 5
Correct answer: 3
PTE Academic is divided into three parts: Speaking & Writing, Reading, and Listening.
Question 4: Which institution owns and administers the PTE Academic exam?
- Pearson (Correct answer)
- Cambridge
- ETS
- British Council
Correct answer: Pearson
The PTE Academic exam is developed and administered by Pearson, a global education company.
Question 5: How soon can test-takers typically receive their PTE Academic results?
- Within 5 business days
- Within 24 hours
- Within 2 weeks
- Within 48 hours (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Within 48 hours
PTE Academic results are typically available within 48 hours of completing the exam.
Question 6: Which score communicator skill is NOT separately reported on a PTE Academic score report?
- Spelling (Correct answer)
- Reading
- Speaking
- Listening
Correct answer: Spelling
Spelling is an enabling skill sub-score, not one of the four main communicator skill scores reported.
How long is the PTE Academic exam in total?