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Exam Time per Question Calculator
Divide an exam into realistic time checkpoints. Subtract a review buffer, then see the average time per question and when to move on.
How to use it
Enter the exam duration, number of questions and minutes you want for final review. The calculator shows checkpoints at about one quarter, halfway and three quarters of the question count. Adjust your pace for longer questions.
Worked example
A 60-minute exam with 30 questions and a 10-minute review buffer leaves 50 minutes, or 1 minute 40 seconds per question.
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