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The GMAT CAT consists of 4 different timed sections, but a total of 7 distinct question formats—or types. From this page you can take a quick look at every question type; for each one you'll find:

how the question type fits into the overall exam structure
skills tested by the question type
test directions for the specific question type
a sample question
a QuickTip to help you answer the question
a detailed analysis of the question

The 7 links in the table below take you to details about the 7 different question types.

GMAT CAT
Exam Sections and Question Types

^*SECTION 1: Analysis of an Issue^*
(1 essay, 30-minute time limit)
^*SECTION 2: Analysis of an Argument^*
(1 essay, 30-minute time limit)
.5-minute break (optional)
^*SECTION 3: Quantitative Ability^**
(37 questions, 75-minute time limit)
Problem Solving (23-24 questions)
Data Sufficiency (13-14 questions)
^*5-minute break (optional)
^*SECTION 4: Verbal Ability^**
(41 questions, 75-minute time limit)
Sentence Correction (14-15 questions)
Reading Comprehension (4 sets, 12-14 questions)
Critical Reasoning (14-15 questions)

* The two Analytical Writing tasks may appear in either order.

** The Quantitative and Verbal sections may appear in either order, and the different types of questions within each section are interspersed.

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