The 7 Basic Formats for GMAT Questions

• how the question format fits into the overall exam structure
• skills tested by the question format
• test directions for the specific format
• an example question
• a quick tip to help you answer the question
• a detailed analysis of the question

*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.

 
See also, these TWO related pages:

• What is the GMAT CAT?
• Taking the GMAT — Test Sections, Time Limits, and Testing Procedures