GRE Computer Science Test

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The GRE Computer Science Test was a standardized, subject-specific exam used primarily for graduate admissions in computer science programs, assessing knowledge in areas such as algorithms, data structures, programming, and theory.

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GRE CS 1
GRE Computer Science Test canonical 1

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instanceOf computer science examination
standardized test
subject test
administeredBy Educational Testing Service
assesses algorithms
automata theory
complexity theory
computability theory
computer networks
computer organization
data structures
databases
discrete mathematics
numerical analysis
operating systems
programming
programming languages
software engineering
discontinuedBy Educational Testing Service
discontinuedIn 2013
field computer science
format paper-based
frequency offered three times per year
hasAbbreviation GRE CS
language English
offeredBy ETS
organizationHeadquarters Princeton, New Jersey (ETS)
partOf Graduate Record Examinations
prerequisite undergraduate-level computer science knowledge
questionCount approximately 66 questions
questionFormat multiple choice
relatedTo GRE General Test
linked to: GRE
scoreIncrement 10-point increments
scoreRange 200–990
status discontinued
targetAudience prospective graduate students
testCenterType paper-based test centers
testDuration approximately 170 minutes
topicWeighting heavy emphasis on algorithms and data structures
portion on systems and software
significant portion on theory of computation
usedFor PhD programs admissions
graduate admissions
master’s programs admissions
usedInCountry Canada
India
United States
various other countries

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GRE Subject Tests hasComponent GRE Computer Science Test
GRE Computer Science Test hasAbbreviation GRE CS
linked to: GRE Computer Science Test