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1. What is the GED test?

The GED test consists of five sub-tests. An individual passing the five sub-tests demonstrates a level of learning that is comparable to that of a traditional high school graduate. Most questions on the GED test are multiple-choice, and there is one essay. The five sub-tests are:

• Language Arts, Writing: 120 minutes, 50 questions, one essay 


• Mathematics: 90 minutes, 50 questions. Part 1 has 25 questions and test-takers are allowed to use the calculator provided by the testing center. Part 2 has 25 questions, but the calculator is not allowed. 


• Science: 80 minutes, 50 questions 


• Social Studies: 70 minutes, 50 questions 


• Language Arts, Reading: 65 minutes, 40 questions