Types of Tests Available

TODAY Type offers several types of tests to help you improve your typing skills for different real-world scenarios.

Standard Typing Tests

Practice Mode

Casual training without pressure:

  • Results are not recorded to your official statistics
  • Text is personalized based on your unlocked keys
  • Ideal for warming up or trying new techniques
  • No time pressure - focus on accuracy

Test Mode

Official timed assessments:

  • Results are saved to your profile and statistics
  • Counts toward leaderboard rankings
  • Standardized text passages for fair comparison
  • Available in Medium and Hard difficulty levels

Difficulty Levels

Medium Difficulty (Default)

  • Common words and phrases
  • Standard punctuation
  • Appropriate for most users
  • Used for official test rankings

Hard Difficulty

  • Longer, more complex words
  • Technical vocabulary
  • More punctuation and special characters
  • Challenges advanced typists

Chat Simulation Tests

Realistic customer service scenarios that test more than just typing speed:

Single Chat Test

  • One customer conversation at a time
  • Type responses to simulated customer messages
  • Evaluated on speed, accuracy, and response quality
  • Available to all users

Multi-Chat Test (Premium)

  • Handle 2-5 simultaneous customer conversations
  • Switch between chats to manage multiple customers
  • Tests multitasking and prioritization skills
  • Simulates real call center conditions
  • Available to organization members

Chat Test Tip

Chat simulations measure how well you communicate under pressure, not just how fast you type. Focus on giving helpful, accurate responses.

Personalized Training Sessions

TODAY Type generates custom exercises based on your skill level:

Key-Based Training

  • Start with home row keys (A-S-D-F-J-K-L-;)
  • Progressively unlock new keys as you master each set
  • Practice text uses only your unlocked keys
  • Builds strong muscle memory from the ground up

Weakness-Focused Practice

  • System identifies your problem keys
  • Generates exercises targeting weak areas
  • Tracks improvement on specific characters

AI Hybrid Tests

When using AI Hybrid Training mode:

  • AI adapts difficulty in real-time based on your performance
  • Combines elements from all learning theories
  • Adjusts complexity to keep you in the optimal learning zone
  • Includes both typing and chat simulation elements

Assessment Tests

For organizations evaluating candidates:

Candidate Assessment

  • Standardized conditions for fair comparison
  • Proctored or self-administered options
  • Comprehensive reports for hiring managers
  • Configurable passing thresholds

Choosing the Right Test

New to typing? Start with Practice mode and key-based training.
Want to track progress? Take regular Test mode assessments.
Preparing for a job? Practice with Chat simulations.

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