ACT Prep | ACT Exam Knowledge Questions

What types of passages are found in the Science section? (Select all that apply)

• Data representation

• Research summaries

• Conflicting viewpoints

• Historical analysis

How many sections are on the ACT exam?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

How much time is given to complete the Mathematics section?

• 45 minutes

• 60 minutes

• 75 minutes

• 90 minutes

How many questions are on the Mathematics section of the ACT?

• 45

• 55

• 60

• 75

How many passages are in the Reading section?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

The Reading section primarily tests:

• Vocabulary in context

• Direct fact retrieval

• Critical reading and reasoning

• Speed reading

What are the two primary areas tested in the English section?

• Analytical skills and comprehension

• Usage/Mechanics and Rhetorical Skills

• Vocabulary and grammar

• Punctuation and style

How many questions are on the English section of the ACT?

• 45

• 55

• 75

• 60

Which of the following areas is NOT tested in the Mathematics section?

• Trigonometry

• Calculus

• Geometry

• Algebra

The Science section of the ACT does NOT explicitly test:

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Physics

• Mathematics skills