{"id":14598,"date":"2024-02-08T16:05:33","date_gmt":"2024-02-08T16:05:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/?p=14598"},"modified":"2024-02-09T16:35:46","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T16:35:46","slug":"breaking-down-the-gmat-format","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qa.kaptest.com\/study2\/gmat\/breaking-down-the-gmat-format\/","title":{"rendered":"What's Tested on the GMAT: GMAT Format"},"content":{"rendered":"

The GMAT is a computer adaptive test (CAT), which is more than just a digital version of a written exam. A CAT adapts to your performance as you\u2019re taking the test. When you begin each category, the computer assumes you have an average score and gives you a question of medium difficulty. As you answer correctly, it generates more difficult questions. As you answer incorrectly, it serves up the easier variety.<\/span><\/p>\n

The algorithm calculates your score as you go based not just on what you got right or wrong, but also on the difficulty level of the question. Because each answer directly affects the next question, the CAT does not allow you to go back to questions you\u2019ve already answered. Once you\u2019ve confirmed your answer, that\u2019s it.<\/span><\/p>\n

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GMAT Format<\/h2>
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The GMAT format includes three sections that are scored separately. All three sections (Quantitative, Verbal, and Data Insights) are scored between 205 and 805.<\/span><\/p>\n

Quantitative Section<\/h3>
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The GMAT Quantitative section<\/a> tests your knowledge of basic math like arithmetic, algebra, and geometry, as well as your analytical abilities. Hence, there\u2019s a strong logic element in GMAT math. The Quantitative section lasts 45 minutes and consists of 21 questions and one problem type: Problem Solving.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this section you will be face topics that overlap with Data Insights in the following areas:<\/p>\n