Format and Timing.
Computer-Adaptive Format
The Graduate
Management Admission Test® (GMAT®) consists of four separately timed
sections. Each of the first two sections consists of an analytical writing
task; the remaining two sections (Quantitative and Verbal) consist of
multiple-choice questions delivered in a computer-adaptive format.
Questions in these sections are dynamically selected as you take the test.
Analytical Writing Assessment
Section
The Analytical
Writing Assessment (AWA) is designed as a direct measure of the test
taker's ability to think critically and communicate ideas. The AWA
consists of two writing tasks-Analysis of an Issue and Analysis of an
Argument.
The issue and
argument that are found on the test concern topics of general interest
related to business or a variety of other subjects. A specific knowledge
of the essay topic is not necessary. Only the test taker's capacity to
write analytically is assessed.
Analysis of an Issue
For the Analysis
of an Issue section, test takers need to analyze the issue presented and
explain their point of view on the subject. There is no correct answer.
The Analysis of an Issue tests their ability to explore the complexities
of an issue or opinion and take a position informed by their understanding.
Analysis of an Argument
For the Analysis
of an Argument section, test takers need to analyze the reasoning behind a
given argument and write a critique of that argument. They are not being
asked to present their own views on the subject. The Analysis of an
Argument tests their ability to formulate an appropriate and constructive
critique of a specific conclusion based on a specific line of thinking.
Verbal Section
The Verbal
section of the GMAT measures the test taker's ability to:
read and comprehend written
material reason and evaluate arguments correct written material to
conform to standard written English
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Three types of
multiple-choice questions are used in the Verbal section of the
GMAT-Reading Comprehension, Critical Reasoning, and Sentence Correction.
Reading Comprehension
Questions
This section evaluates the test taker’s ability to:
Understand words and
statements in reading passages.
Understand the logical
relationships between significant points and concepts in the reading passages.
Draw inferences from facts and
statements in the reading passages.
Understand and follow the
development of quantitative concepts as they are presented in verbal material.
Quantitative Section
The
Quantitative section of the GMAT measures basic mathematical skills and
understanding of elementary concepts and the ability to reason
quantitatively, solve quantitative problems, and interpret graphic data.
Two types of multiple-choice questions are used in the Quantitative
section of the GMAT-Problem Solving and Data Sufficiency.
Problem Solving Questions
Problem solving
questions are designed to test :
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basic mathematical skills
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understanding of elementary
mathematical concepts
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the ability to reason quantitatively
and solve quantitative problems
Data Sufficiency Questions
Data
Sufficiency questions are designed to measure the test taker's ability to:
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analyze a quantitative problem
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recognize which information is
relevant
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determine at what point there
is sufficient information to solve a problem
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