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Test Structure
Industrial and Technology Education (184/185)

Introduction

CSET: Industrial and Technology Education 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: Industrial and Technology Education
Test Code
  • Subtest I (test code 184)
  • Subtest II (test code 185)
Time
  • Subtest I: 2 hours and 15 minutes 
  • Subtest II: 2 hours and 30 minutes 
    or
  • Both subtests in a single session: 4 hours and 45 minutes
Number of Questions
  • Subtest I: 45 multiple-choice questions and 3 constructed-response questions
  • Subtest II: 75 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 Nature of Technology  45 2 short (focused)
1 extended
Subtest I Total 45 2 short (focused)
1 extended
II Power and Energy 25 1 short (focused)
II Information and Communication 25 1 short (focused)
II Project and Product Development 25 1 short (focused)
Subtest II Total 75 3 short (focused)
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