NTN Typing Test FAQ What is the National Testing Network Typing Test? The NTN Typing Test is a Words Per Minute typing test that determines speed and accuracy. The test lasts 5 minutes and you must type the entire time. It is a test, and must be taken in a quiet environment, with no help from others. Google Chrome on a laptop or desktop is required for the exam. You must take the test on a computer with a keyboard. You cannot complete the test on a mobile device. Will my NTN Typing Test score be shared with the departments I'm applying to? Yes, your NTN Typing Test score will be shared with the department if that department chooses to utilize this test component as part of their selection process. How long will it take to complete the Typing Test? The NTN Typing Test will begin after you agree to the terms of use and click in the answer box. Once you click in the box the timer will begin. The test lasts 5 minutes and you need to type the entire time. Where do I go to complete the NTN Typing Test? You will be able to access and complete the NTN Typing Test through your NTN candidate account. Will I be able to see my score for the NTN Typing Test? Yes, you will be able to see your score in your NTN account. Your scores are located in the “View Tests And Scores” section of your NTN account. Can I retake the Typing Test? Yes. You can re-take the NTN Typing Test at any time for a nominal fee ($9.99). You can purchase a retest in the “View Tests And Scores” section of your NTN account. What happens if I retake the other Emergency Communications test (ECOMM National)? If you re-apply and purchase an Emergency Communications test (ECOMM National) for the job you are interested in, you will retake the NTN Typing Test. When should I complete the NTN Typing Test? The Typing Test is part of the NTN application process, and you should take it as soon as possible. You need to complete it before the testing period(s) closes for the job(s) you have applied to. When taking the NTN Typing Test, the browser crashed. What should I do? If you have technical difficulties during the exam, immediately stop the exam by closing your browser and contact support (855-821-3761). Do the words that are capitalized in the text need to be capitalized in order to be correct? Yes. Type as quickly and accurately as you can. Pay attention to punctuation and capitalization. Words that are capitalized in the text need to be capitalized in order to be correct. How important is accuracy? The fewer errors you type, the better your scores will be. Mistakes made and not corrected will count against your total words per minute and accuracy when calculating your scores. You may use the Backspace key to go back and make corrections if you wish, before the timer ends. Paragraphs, indicated by a complete, new line, should be typed as visibly-structured paragraphs, with one complete line space separating each paragraph. Do not press Enter after a sentence ends unless the sentence ends a paragraph.
