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Test Structure
Preliminary Educational Technology (133/134)

Introduction

CSET: Preliminary Educational Technology consists of two separate subtests, each composed of both multiple-choice and constructed-response questions. Each subtest is scored separately.

The structure of the examination is shown in the tables below. 

Table outlining the test format, number of questions, time, and passing score.
Test Name CSET: Preliminary Educational Technology
Test Code
  • Subtest I (test code 133)
  • Subtest II (test code 134)
Time
  • Subtest I: 2 hours and 15 minutes
  • Subtest II: 2 hours
    or
  • Both subtests in a single session: 4 hours and 45 minutes
Number of Questions
  • Subtest I: 70 multiple-choice questions and 2 constructed-response questions
  • Subtest II: 40 multiple-choice questions and 3 constructed-response questions
Proportions of subtest sections used to determine overall score
  • Subtest I: 70% multiple-choice questions and 30% constructed-response questions
  • Subtest II: 70% multiple-choice questions and 30% constructed-response questions
Format Computer-based test (CBT) 

Test Structure

Table outlining test content subject weighting by domain.
Subtest Domain Number of Multiple-Choice Questions Number of Constructed-Response Questions
I Basic Operations, Concepts, and Issues of Computer-Based Technology 40 none
I Productivity Applications of Computer-Based Technology 30 2 short (focused)
Subtest I Total 70 2 short (focused)
II Teaching and Learning Applications of Computer-Based Technology 40 2 short (focused)
1 extended
Subtest II Total 40 2 short (focused)
1 extended
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