GED

What is on the GED test?

The GED is four separate subject tests. You can take them one at a time, in any order, at a test center or online.

Mathematical Reasoning115 minutes
Reasoning Through Language Arts150 minutes, including a 45-minute essay
Science90 minutes
Social Studies70 minutes
PriceVaries by state

Question types

Multiple choice, fill in the blank, drag and drop, select an area and drop-down. Language Arts also has one written essay.

Taking the tests

  • Each subject is scheduled on its own through ged.com.
  • You can test at an official test center or take the online proctored exam.
  • Price, age rules and retake rules vary by state.

Try 3 questions

Question 1Multiple choice
Muscle cells use a lot of energy. Which cell structure would you expect to find in large numbers in muscle cells?
Question 2Multiple choice
A frost destroys much of this year's orange crop, while the number of people who want oranges stays the same. What will most likely happen to the price of oranges?
Question 3Multiple choice
What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (2, 3) and (6, 11)?

Next step

GED questions and answers on ged.com

Questions people ask

How long is the GED test?

The four subjects add up to 425 minutes, about seven hours, but they are separate tests you schedule one at a time.

Can I take the GED online?

Yes. The GED offers an online proctored exam as well as test centers. Check your state's rules on ged.com.