ACT Understanding Quiz

What is the ACT?

• The ACT measure your natural, inborn ability

• The ACT actually measures a certain knowledge base and skill set.

• the ACT is a direct measure of intelligence.

• The ACT is certainly a measure of your worth as a human being.

What is the total time allotted for the ACT Mathematics section?

• 45 minutes

• 60 minutes

• 75 minutes

• 90 minutes

How many questions are there in the ACT Mathematics section?

• 45

• 50

• 60

• 75

Which of the following types of calculators is prohibited on the ACT?

• Scientific calculators

• Graphing calculators

• Calculators with a QWERTY keyboard

• Four-function calculators

What is the highest score one can achieve on any of the four main sections of the ACT?

• 32

• 36

• 28

• 30

Which of the following subjects is NOT a part of the ACT?

• Science

• Writing

• Foreign Language

• Reading

The ACT Mathematics section covers which of the following areas?

• Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry

• Calculus, Algebra, and Geometry

• Algebra, Statistics, and Calculus

• Geometry, Trigonometry, and Calculus

What is the main purpose of the ACT Writing test?

• To assess mathematical reasoning

• To evaluate scientific knowledge

• To analyze reading comprehension

• To evaluate skills in planning and writing a short essay

How is the ACT scored?

• Each section is scored on a scale of 1-36, and the composite score is the average of the four main section scores.

• Each section is scored on a scale of 1-30, and the total score is the sum of all section scores.

• Each section is scored on a scale of 1-100, and the composite score is the percentile ranking among test takers.

• Each section is scored on a scale of 1-36, and the total score is the sum of all section scores.

Which of the following is a strategy for the ACT Reading section?

• Memorizing formulas

• Reading the questions before the passages

• Using a calculator for all questions

• Skipping difficult questions