Fact · Typing and writing speed
6months
The State of Iowa requires a typing score to be signed and dated within the last six months by an authorized person.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“Scores must be signed and dated within the last six months by a teacher, test administrator, human resource official, or other authorized person.”
Typing test information (State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services), State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services, State of Iowa, n.d., Information required.
Open the original- What it measures
- The score must also be on the letterhead of the company or school and show the applicant name.
- What it does not show
- The rule is the state's own. Other employers may require different proof, or none.