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Score Calculations for Typing and Data Entry Questions (eSkill help)
eSkill, eSkill Support, n.d.
Read the originalRead on October 16, 2026
- What it is
- The scoring documentation of the eSkill typing test, a commercial pre-employment assessment. It defines gross and net words per minute, accuracy and the kinds of error the scoring engine counts.
- How much weight it carries
- Official product documentation, so it is reliable for how this one test scores. Other pre-employment tests may use different rules, so it is not a standard for all employers.
Facts taken from this source
- eSkill's typing test defines accuracy as the percentage of words typed correctly.
“Accuracy is the percent of the words that are typed correctly.” (Errors)
- The eSkill typing test calculates net words per minute by multiplying gross words per minute by accuracy.
“Standard Net WPM is calculated by multiplying the Standard Gross WPM by Accuracy.” (Standard Net WPM)