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Test Structure
Business (175/176/177) 

Introduction

CSET: Business consists of three 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: Business
Test Code
  • Subtest I (test code 175)
  • Subtest II (test code 176)
  • Subtest III (test code 177)
Time
  • Subtest I: 1 hour and 45 minutes
  • Subtest II: 1 hour and 30 minutes
  • Subtest III: 1 hour and 45 minutes
    or
  • All 3 subtests in a single session: 5 hours
Number of Questions
  • Subtest I: 40 multiple-choice questions and 2 constructed-response questions
  • Subtest II: 40 multiple-choice questions and 2 constructed-response questions
  • Subtest III: 40 multiple-choice questions and 2 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
  • Subtest III: 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 Business Management 20 1 extended
I Marketing 20 1 short (focused)
Subtest I Total 40 1 extended
1 short (focused) 
II Accounting and Finance 25 1 short (focused)
II Economics 15 1 short (focused)
Subtest II Total 40 2 short (focused)
III Information Technology  25 1 short (focused)
III Business Environment and Communication 15 1 extended
Subtest III Total 40 1 short (focused) 
1 extended
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