Government and public statistics
Typing test information (State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services)
State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services, State of Iowa, n.d.
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- What it is
- The Iowa state page that explains how applicants prove typing speed. It asks for a five-minute timed test with gross words, errors and net words per minute, with one point deducted for each error.
- How much weight it carries
- An official state page, and it sets the scoring rule for state typing scores. It does not show the test itself, and it may change.
Facts taken from this source
- The State of Iowa asks for net words per minute, calculated with one point deducted for each error.
“Net words per minute (one point deduction for each error)” (Information required)
- The State of Iowa requires a typing score to be signed and dated within the last six months by an authorized person.
“Scores must be signed and dated within the last six months by a teacher, test administrator, human resource official, or other authorized person.” (Information required)
- The Iowa typing score is taken from a five-minute timed test that reports gross words typed and errors.
“Gross number of words typed in a five minute timed test” (Information required)
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