About the GMAT
The GMAT is a computer-adaptive test. The GMAT measures basic Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical Writing skills that are developed over a long period of time.
The Quantitative and Verbal sections follow an entirely multiple-choice format; the Analytical Writing section does not.
Test Structure
| Section | Number of Questions | Time |
| Analytical Writing (2 sections) | 2 separately timed writing tasks | 30 min. per task |
| Quantitative (1 section) | 37 questions | 75 min. |
| Verbal (1 section) | 41 questions | 75 min. |
CAT stands for Computer Adaptive Test.
When starting to work on a given Math or Verbal section, each person is assumed to be an average test-taker and the test presents questions of average difficulty. If the test-taker answers these questions correctly, he or she is given a more difficult problem. As soon as the test-taker misses a question, he or she is given an easier question. Eventually, and in theory, there will come a point at which the test-taker can neither get a harder question right nor get an easier question wrong. It is here that the test “draws a line” and assigns a score.
It is not possible to skip a question on the CAT. An answer must be entered for every question attempted before you answer additional questions. It is not possible to go back to a previous question.
From the above mentioned characteristics, you can conclude that your performance at the first part of the Quantitative and Verbal sections is decisive for the final score.