Question 1

How many GED-SS practice questions are there?

Accepted Answer

228 questions across 1 version, each with the correct answer and an explanation.

Question 2

Are there free GED-SS sample questions?

Accepted Answer

Yes. 20 sample questions are free; 10 are open to everyone and the rest unlock with a free account.

Question 3

What does full access include?

Accepted Answer

Every GED-SS question in study, timed and flashcard modes, explanations for each answer, and progress that saves so you can resume.

Question 4

What topics does GED-SS cover?

Accepted Answer

Civics and Government (50%), United States History (20%), Economics (15%), Geography and the World (15%).

Question 5

What if I don't pass all the tests the first time?

Accepted Answer

At a test center you can take two more retests of a failed subject with no waiting time between them. If you fail the third or any later retest, you must wait 60 days. State rules may add requirements; online test rules are on your state's policy page.

Question 6

Is the retest free?

Accepted Answer

Prices vary by state. GED Testing Service waives its fees for retests of failed subject tests, and states and test centers may do the same. The discount applies to two retests taken within 12 months of the first full-price subject test.

Question 7

Will the retest price vary by subject?

Accepted Answer

No. The price for each subject is the same.

Question 8

What score do I need to pass?

Accepted Answer

At least 145 on each of the 4 test subjects. Scores of 165-174 are GED College Ready and 175-200 are GED College Ready + Credit.

Question 9

Do I need to memorize facts for the Social Studies test?

Accepted Answer

No. The Social Studies test is not a memorization test. You will not need to memorize the capitals of countries or dates of events, but you may need to use given information to draw conclusions.

Question 10

How much does the GED-SS exam cost?

Accepted Answer

The GED-SS exam fee is Price varies by state.

Question 11

What is the passing score for GED-SS?

Accepted Answer

You need 145 on a 100-200 scale to pass GED-SS.

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01Exam format70 min · 145 on a 100-200 scale3

02RegistrationPrice varies by state2

03In our question bankv1 (228)

What GED-SS covers

01Civics and Government50%6 topics

CG.aTypes of modern and historical governmentsDirect democracy, representative democracy, parliamentary democracy, presidential democracy, monarchy and others types of government that contributed to the development of American constitutional democracy1 obj.

CG.bPrinciples that have contributed to development of American constitutional democracyNatural rights philosophy8 obj.

CG.cStructure and design of United States governmentStructure, powers, and authority of the federal executive, judicial, and legislative branches6 obj.

CG.dIndividual rights and civic responsibilitiesThe Bill of Rights2 obj.

CG.ePolitical parties, campaigns, and elections in American politicsPolitical parties3 obj.

CG.fContemporary Public Policy

02United States History20%8 topics

03Economics15%8 topics

04Geography and the World15%4 topics