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The GRE Computer Test

A three and one-fourth hour test, the computer-based version of the GRE test is composed of four sections as well as a possible unrevealed pretest section appearing anywhere after the writing section. This pretest section does not count towards the final score. There may also be an identified research section appearing in the final portion of the GRE test used by the Educational Testing Service.

In the computer-based version, questions are strategically selected as the test is taken so the questions adjust to the test taker’s ability level. A moderately difficult question is given first, and if it is answered correctly, a harder question is given. If the moderately difficult question is answered incorrectly, an easier question is given. This pattern is repeated for the remainder of the GRE exam.

The testing software used for the GRE exam uses an elementary word processor so that individuals who are familiar with a particular type of program don’t have an unfair advantage over those who aren’t so computer-savvy.

Spelling and grammar checkers are not available on the computer-based version because that would also be an unfair advantage over the individuals taking the paper-based version of the GRE test.

Research studies show that verbal and quantitative scores on the computer-based test are comparable to paper-based test scores.

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