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THE
SILENT TIMER™
Handbook
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.
Suggested GRE CD-ROM resources:
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