Q&A for How to Pass a Typing Test

Return to Full Article

Coming soon
Search
Add New Question
  • Question
    Will the words be read to me, or will I need to read them?
    C Grace
    C Grace
    Community Answer
    You should be provided with a text that you are expected to read yourself and replicate within a certain time frame.
    Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
     Thank you for your feedback.
     If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
    Yes No
    Not Helpful 5 Helpful 6
  • Question
    What is a passing score on a typing test?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    A typing speed above 40 WPM (Words Per Minute) is higher than the average score, and over 100 WPM is usually considered a high speed (when it is achieved with zero errors).
    Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
     Thank you for your feedback.
     If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
    Yes No
    Not Helpful 4 Helpful 12
  • Question
    How can I improve my typing speed?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Find a paragraph online to practice with and begin timing yourself while you type the paragraph. Like anything else, continue to practice with that same paragraph until you are able to beat your own speed. Eventually you can try to do it without looking at the keyboard.
    Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
     Thank you for your feedback.
     If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
    Yes No
    Not Helpful 10 Helpful 27
  • Question
    What should I do in typing club?
    C Grace
    C Grace
    Community Answer
    Do whatever you are asked to do. You are there to improve your skills, so take advantage of other people's knowledge and experience.
    Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
     Thank you for your feedback.
     If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
    Yes No
    Not Helpful 0 Helpful 4
  • Question
    Am I allowed to look at the keyboard in corporate interviews?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    No.
    Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
     Thank you for your feedback.
     If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
    Yes No
    Not Helpful 9 Helpful 12
  • Question
    I know how to type very well, but I fail the test. Any advice?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Sometimes you just have to keep practicing to get better at something. There's really no such thing as a maximum potential.
    Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
     Thank you for your feedback.
     If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
    Yes No
    Not Helpful 10 Helpful 9
  • Question
    What do I do if I miss the finger positions on a typing test?
    Brett Gilbert
    Brett Gilbert
    Top Answerer
    Take a quick time-out to reset your finger positioning. Most tests don't really test for positioning, but if it's important for yours, just try to keep going to the best of your ability.
    Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
     Thank you for your feedback.
     If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
    Yes No
    Not Helpful 0 Helpful 2
Ask a Question
200 characters left
Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.
Submit

Return to Full Article

You Might Also Like

Improve Typing Speed
How to
Improve Typing Speed: Touch Typing, Ergonomics, & More
Type FasterUse Touch Typing to Type Faster
Type Extremely Fast on a KeyboardTips to Build Your Typing Speed and Accuracy
Type Without Looking
How to
Type Without Looking
TypeComplete Typing Guide: How to Improve Accuracy & Speed
Calculate Typing Speed
How to
Easily Calculate Your Typing Speed and Accuracy
What Is a Fast WpmWhat Is a Fast WPM? Your Ultimate Guide for Increasing Your Typing Speed
Position Hands on a Keyboard
How to
Properly Place Your Hands on a Keyboard
Teach Yourself to Touch Type
How to
Teach Yourself to Touch Type: Tips to Type Like a Pro
Use a Computer Keyboard
How to
Use a Computer Keyboard
Sit at a Computer
How to
Sit at a Computer
Piano Hand Placement: Proper Finger Position, Exercises & More
Set Up an Ergonomically Correct WorkstationEverything You Need for an Ergonomically Correct Workstation
Type with Long Nails
How to
Type With Long Nails Effortlessly