WPM Testing Standards Flashcards
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What does a 99% accuracy rate mean on a 500-character typing test?
Answer: 5 errors
99% accuracy on 500 characters means 1% errors = 5 uncorrected mistakes.
Why do longer typing tests (e.g., 5 minutes) tend to yield lower WPM than 1-minute tests?
Answer: Fatigue reduces speed and accuracy over time
Sustained typing causes fatigue, which typically reduces both speed and accuracy compared to shorter bursts.
Which metric matters more for data entry jobs: raw WPM or accuracy?
Answer: Accuracy matters more because errors cause costly corrections
Accuracy is critical in data entry because errors require costly time to find and correct.
What is the minimum WPM typically required for a general office administrative assistant in the US?
Answer: 40 WPM
Most US office administrative assistant positions require a minimum of 40 WPM with acceptable accuracy.
In WPM testing, what does the term 'keystroke' refer to?
Answer: Any key press including spaces and punctuation
A keystroke counts every key press, including letters, spaces, punctuation, and special characters.
How is CPM (characters per minute) related to WPM?
Answer: CPM = WPM × 5
Since one word equals 5 characters, CPM = WPM × 5.
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