WPM WPM Testing Standards

Question 1

What does WPM stand for in typing tests?

Accepted Answer

Words Per Minute

Answer

Writes Per Moment

Answer

Words Per Moment

Answer

Wrist Per Minute

Question 2

In standard WPM testing, how many characters are considered one 'word'?

Accepted Answer

5 characters

Answer

4 characters

Answer

6 characters

Answer

8 characters

Question 3

What is the difference between gross WPM and net WPM?

Accepted Answer

Net WPM subtracts errors from gross WPM

Answer

Gross counts spaces, net does not

Answer

Gross WPM is always higher than 100

Answer

Net WPM only counts long words

Question 4

How long is a standard timed typing test typically administered?

Accepted Answer

1 minute

Answer

30 seconds

Answer

2 minutes

Answer

5 minutes

Question 5

Which organization is commonly credited with standardizing the 5-character word definition for WPM?

Accepted Answer

Early typewriter industry standards

Answer

ISO

Answer

ANSI

Answer

US Department of Labor

Question 6

What is the typical error penalty formula used to calculate net WPM?

Accepted Answer

Gross WPM minus errors per minute

Answer

Gross WPM minus (errors × 2)

Answer

Gross WPM divided by error count

Answer

Gross WPM minus (errors × 5)