Multi-part job typing assessment
Several timed tasks in a row, like a real pre-employment test, with a score for every part and one overall result.
The assessments and their pass marks
Administrative assistant
Copy typing, customer records, an invoice spreadsheet and memo editing. About 15 minutes. Take this assessment.
| Part | Task | Time | Pass mark | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Typing a business emailCopy typing | 3 min | 45 net WPM, 96% | 30% |
| 2 | Customer recordsData entry | 3 min | 25 net WPM, 97% | 25% |
| 3 | Invoice spreadsheetSpreadsheet | 5 min | 10 net WPM, 90% of cells right | 25% |
| 4 | Edit a staff memoDocument editing | 4 min | all instructions, 99% document accuracy | 20% |
Data entry clerk
Alphanumeric records, the numeric keypad, a stock count spreadsheet and bookings. About 14 minutes. Take this assessment.
| Part | Task | Time | Pass mark | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Customer recordsData entry | 3 min | 35 net WPM, 98% | 30% |
| 2 | Numeric keypad10-key | 3 min | 8,000 net KPH, 98% | 25% |
| 3 | Stock count spreadsheetSpreadsheet | 5 min | 10 net WPM, 95% of cells right | 25% |
| 4 | Appointment bookingsData entry | 3 min | 30 net WPM, 98% | 20% |
Medical secretary
Medical office typing, a dictated clinic note, a clinic letter to correct and appointment bookings. About 15 minutes. Take this assessment.
| Part | Task | Time | Pass mark | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical office typingCopy typing | 3 min | 40 net WPM, 96% | 30% |
| 2 | Transcribe a clinic noteAudio transcription | 5 min | 20 net WPM, 92% word accuracy | 30% |
| 3 | Correct a clinic letterDocument editing | 4 min | all instructions, 99% document accuracy | 25% |
| 4 | Appointment bookingsData entry | 3 min | 25 net WPM, 97% | 15% |
Legal assistant
Legal document typing, a dictated file note and lease clauses to revise. About 12 minutes. Take this assessment.
| Part | Task | Time | Pass mark | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Legal document typingCopy typing | 3 min | 45 net WPM, 97% | 35% |
| 2 | Transcribe a file noteAudio transcription | 5 min | 20 net WPM, 93% word accuracy | 35% |
| 3 | Revise lease clausesDocument editing | 4 min | all instructions, 99% document accuracy | 30% |
Customer support
Fast punctuated typing, a support ticket and a customer reply to correct. About 8 minutes. Take this assessment.
| Part | Task | Time | Pass mark | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chat-style typingCopy typing | 2 min | 45 net WPM, 96% | 35% |
| 2 | Log a support ticketData entry | 3 min | 30 net WPM, 96% | 35% |
| 3 | Correct a customer replyDocument editing | 3 min | all instructions, 99% document accuracy | 30% |
Transcriptionist
Two dictations at different speeds plus a copy typing test. About 13 minutes. Take this assessment.
| Part | Task | Time | Pass mark | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Copy typingCopy typing | 3 min | 60 net WPM, 97% | 30% |
| 2 | Transcribe a business letterAudio transcription | 5 min | 25 net WPM, 95% word accuracy | 35% |
| 3 | Transcribe an interviewAudio transcription | 5 min | 25 net WPM, 95% word accuracy | 35% |
Why employers use more than one task
A single typing test shows how fast you copy text. Office jobs ask for more: entering records without mistakes, working in a spreadsheet, making the changes a manager asks for and typing from a recording. Employers and staffing agencies therefore often combine several short tasks into one assessment. Practising the same mix means nothing on the day is new to you.
How each part is scored
Every part uses the same formulas as the rest of TypingSpark. Copy typing counts keystrokes (net WPM and keystroke accuracy). Data entry, spreadsheet and editing tasks compare your finished answer with the expected one by edit distance, and transcription uses word accuracy. Each part has its own pass mark, and its score out of 100 gives half the points for speed and half for accuracy. The full scoring rules include a worked example.
Getting a result you can show
At the end you can create a signed result code with your overall score, your copy typing speed and your average accuracy. Anyone can check it on the verify page. It is a practice record, not a certificate of employment testing: an employer will still run their own test, often supervised.
Practising one task at a time
If one part pulls your score down, practise it on its own: the spreadsheet test, the document editing test, audio transcription practice, the data entry simulator or the 10-key test.
Questions
How long does an assessment take?
Between about 12 and 15 minutes, depending on the job. Each part shows its time limit before you start it, and you can take a break between parts.
Are these the real tests employers use?
No. They are original practice tasks modelled on the kinds of tasks employers combine. Pass marks are typical figures from job postings; your employer may use different ones.
Can I skip a part?
Yes. A skipped part scores 0 and counts as not passed, so the overall result shows what is left to practise.
Is anything saved on your servers?
No. Results are saved in your browser like every other TypingSpark result. A result code is only created if you ask for one, and it carries its own data.