The Alphanumeric Data Entry Test for Applicants measures how fast and how accurately a candidate can type real-world information like names, addresses, and account numbers.
You get a full score report the moment testing ends, so you know who can handle detailed data work before hiring. The test measures keystrokes per hour (KPH), words per minute, and accuracy rate.
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Alphanumeric data mixes letters and numbers in the same field. Names, street addresses, phone numbers, and account codes are common examples.
Getting these fields right matters. A single transposed digit in an address or account number can send a shipment to the wrong place or misapply a payment.
An alphanumeric data entry test measures how a candidate handles this exact kind of mixed information, not just plain typing speed on a paragraph of text.
Interviews do not show you how someone performs under a deadline with a screen full of names and numbers.
According to SHRM, structured pre-employment testing gives employers objective information about a candidate’s skills before they start the job.
Employers back this up in practice. NACE’s Job Outlook research found that at least seven in ten employers rank technical skills among the top qualities they want in new hires.
A short data entry test gives you real proof of speed and accuracy before hiring, not just a claim on a resume.
This test uses realistic data entry tasks built around the fields candidates handle on the job every day.
Every field is scored for speed and accuracy, so you see how a candidate performs under real conditions, not a simplified typing drill.
Your score report arrives the moment the candidate finishes testing.
The Performance Overview shows keystrokes per hour on a five-point scale, from Below Average to Excellent, along with a percentile ranking against other test takers.
The Performance Analysis section then breaks the result down further:
Net Data Entry Speed is the number that matters most for hiring. It shows real output after errors are factored in, not just raw typing speed.
Use this test any time a job position depends on entering information quickly and correctly.
Office and administrative support work remains one of the largest job categories tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and much of it depends on this kind of accurate keyboard work.
Data entry accuracy tells you part of the story. Pair it with other tests for a fuller picture of how a candidate will perform.
For a closer look at the fundamentals, see this guide to typing tests for employment, which breaks down how typing speed and data entry speed differ.
What’s on the Alphanumeric Data Entry Test?
This test measures how fast and how accurately a candidate can enter mixed data, like names, addresses, phone numbers, and account codes. It scores both keystrokes per hour and accuracy rate, not just raw typing speed. That combination shows you who can move fast without creating errors that cost time to fix later. It’s built around real data entry tasks rather than a plain paragraph of text.
Who should take this test?
This test fits any job position that depends on entering information quickly and correctly. That includes administrative and office coordination, billing and records processing, logistics and order entry, customer account support, and healthcare records and scheduling.
If a job position involves typing names, addresses, or account numbers on a regular basis, this test gives you a clear read on how well a candidate handles that work.
What shows up on the score report?
The score report includes a Performance Overview with keystrokes per hour rated on a five-point scale from Below Average to Excellent, plus a percentile ranking against other test takers.
The Performance Analysis section breaks results down further into Gross Data Entry Speed, Number of Errors, Accuracy Rate, Adjusted Errors Per Hour, and Net Data Entry Speed. You get all of this the moment the candidate finishes testing.
What is the difference between gross and net data entry speed?
Gross Data Entry Speed is the candidate’s raw typing speed before errors are factored in. Net Data Entry Speed subtracts an adjustment for those errors, so it reflects real, usable output.
Net Data Entry Speed is the better number to compare across candidates, since it accounts for both how fast and how accurately someone works.
Is the test timed?
Yes, this is a short, timed assessment. Timing keeps the results consistent, so every candidate is compared under the same conditions. Your score report shows exactly how much time the candidate took alongside their speed and accuracy results.
How much does this cost?
Pricing is simple and flexible as your needs change. Each test completed uses one test credit. (See pricing for credits)
Can I get a free sample before I purchase?
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