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Key Facts: TestAS Exam

100

Original local practice questions in this bank

OpenExamPrep

60

Digital Core Module items: three subtests with 20 items each

Official TestAS digital structure page

88

Paper-based Core Test tasks: four groups with 22 tasks each

Official TestAS paper-based structure page

90 + 90 minutes

Digital Core Module and Subject Module working time

Official TestAS FAQ and digital structure page

No pass/fail

Universities set their own score use or requirements

Official TestAS FAQ realisation page

TestAS is not a pass/fail exam. Digital TestAS has a 90-minute Core Module and 90-minute Subject Module; paper-based TestAS has a 110-minute Core Test and about 150-minute Subject Module. Scores are reported on standardized scales and percentile ranks for university admission use.

Sample TestAS Practice Questions

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1A student buys 6 notebooks for 4 EUR each and a pen for 3 EUR. What is the total cost?
A.21 EUR
B.24 EUR
C.27 EUR
D.30 EUR
Explanation: Six notebooks cost 6 x 4 = 24 EUR. Adding the 3 EUR pen gives 27 EUR, so the total is 27 EUR.
2A bus travels 180 km in 3 hours at a constant speed. What is its speed?
A.45 km/h
B.60 km/h
C.90 km/h
D.120 km/h
Explanation: Speed equals distance divided by time. 180 km divided by 3 hours is 60 km/h.
3A price is reduced from 80 EUR to 60 EUR. What percentage decrease is this?
A.20%
B.25%
C.30%
D.40%
Explanation: The decrease is 20 EUR. Dividing 20 by the original 80 gives 0.25, or 25%.
4If 5 identical lamps use 300 watts in total, how many watts does one lamp use?
A.50 watts
B.60 watts
C.75 watts
D.150 watts
Explanation: The lamps are identical, so divide the total power by the number of lamps. 300 divided by 5 is 60 watts.
5A tank is one quarter full and contains 18 liters of water. What is the tank capacity?
A.36 liters
B.54 liters
C.72 liters
D.90 liters
Explanation: If one quarter is 18 liters, the full tank is 4 x 18 = 72 liters.
6A class has 12 women and 18 men. What fraction of the class are women?
A.2/5
B.1/2
C.3/5
D.2/3
Explanation: There are 30 students in total. The fraction who are women is 12/30, which simplifies to 2/5.
7A recipe uses 2 cups of rice for 5 people. How many cups are needed for 20 people at the same ratio?
A.6 cups
B.8 cups
C.10 cups
D.12 cups
Explanation: Twenty people is four times as many as five people. Multiply 2 cups by 4 to get 8 cups.
8A train leaves at 09:40 and arrives at 12:10. How long is the trip?
A.2 hours 10 minutes
B.2 hours 30 minutes
C.2 hours 40 minutes
D.3 hours 10 minutes
Explanation: From 09:40 to 11:40 is 2 hours, and from 11:40 to 12:10 is 30 minutes. The total trip time is 2 hours 30 minutes.
9The ratio of red to blue cards is 3:2. If there are 15 red cards, how many blue cards are there?
A.8
B.10
C.12
D.18
Explanation: Three ratio parts correspond to 15 red cards, so one part is 5 cards. Blue has two parts, so 2 x 5 = 10.
10A square has side length 7 cm. What is its perimeter?
A.14 cm
B.21 cm
C.28 cm
D.49 cm
Explanation: A square has four equal sides, so the perimeter is 4 x 7 = 28 cm.

About the TestAS Exam

TestAS is the standardized aptitude test for international applicants planning undergraduate study at German universities. It measures general academic reasoning in the Core Test/Core Module and field-related academic aptitude in a selected Subject Module. The test is offered in German and English at licensed g.a.s.t. test centres worldwide, with digital and paper-based formats that measure comparable abilities but use somewhat different task types. Universities may use TestAS scores as a selection criterion, supplementary qualification, or application requirement, and applicants should check the rules of each target university.

Assessment

Digital TestAS: 90-minute Core Module with Figure Sequences, Mathematical Equations, and Latin Squares (20 items each), 30-minute break, then a 90-minute Subject Module with 10-15 testlets. Paper-based TestAS: 110-minute Core Test with four 22-task groups, 30-minute break, then a Subject Module of about 150 minutes depending on module.

Time Limit

Digital: about 3 hours testing plus a 30-minute break. Paper-based: 110-minute Core Test + 30-minute break + about 150-minute Subject Module.

Passing Score

No universal pass/fail result or general minimum score; universities decide whether and how to use TestAS results for application and admission.

Exam Fee

Varies by g.a.s.t. country group; exact price is displayed during online registration for the selected test country. (g.a.s.t. (Gesellschaft fuer Akademische Studienvorbereitung und Testentwicklung e. V.))

TestAS Exam Content Outline

Digital: 20 items / 25 minutes

Figure Sequences

Rule-based visual pattern continuation involving position, color, alignment, and matrix changes.

Digital: 20 items / 25 minutes

Mathematical Equations

Constraint-based systems where unknown values must satisfy all equations; official digital delivery uses numeric entry for this subtest.

Digital: 20 items / 25 minutes

Latin Squares

Grid reasoning where symbols must appear only once in each row and column.

Paper-based: 88 core tasks / 110 minutes

Paper-Based Core Test

Solving Quantitative Problems, Inferring Relations, Completing Patterns, and Continuing Numerical Series.

Digital: 90 minutes; paper-based: about 150 minutes

Subject Module

Academic aptitude tasks tied to one chosen field: Humanities/Cultural/Social Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics/Computer Science/Natural Sciences, Economics, and in digital TestAS also Life Sciences and Medicine.

Practice bank: 100 local questions

OpenExamPrep Practice Coverage

Original MCQs covering quantitative reasoning, logical relations, pattern reasoning, table and diagram interpretation, equation/grid constraints, and subject-module style academic reasoning.

How to Pass the TestAS Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: No universal pass/fail result or general minimum score; universities decide whether and how to use TestAS results for application and admission.
  • Assessment: Digital TestAS: 90-minute Core Module with Figure Sequences, Mathematical Equations, and Latin Squares (20 items each), 30-minute break, then a 90-minute Subject Module with 10-15 testlets. Paper-based TestAS: 110-minute Core Test with four 22-task groups, 30-minute break, then a Subject Module of about 150 minutes depending on module.
  • Time limit: Digital: about 3 hours testing plus a 30-minute break. Paper-based: 110-minute Core Test + 30-minute break + about 150-minute Subject Module.
  • Exam fee: Varies by g.a.s.t. country group; exact price is displayed during online registration for the selected test country.

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

TestAS Study Tips from Top Performers

1Practice the official task formats before speed work; unfamiliar instructions are a major source of lost time.
2For quantitative and equation tasks, set up the relationship before checking answer choices.
3For pattern tasks, test one feature at a time: position, rotation, size, color, count, and row or column rule.
4For table and diagram tasks, identify the unit, denominator, and comparison direction before calculating.
5For subject-module testlets, read the question first, then extract only the facts needed from the text, graph, or table.
6Because wrong selected answers are not penalized in the official preparation guidance, use elimination and answer every item when time is running out.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TestAS used for?

TestAS is used by many German universities to assess international applicants for undergraduate study. A good result can strengthen an application, and some universities or procedures may require it.

What is the difference between digital and paper-based TestAS?

Both formats measure comparable academic aptitude and include a Core part plus a Subject Module. Digital TestAS takes about 3.5 hours including the break and offers additional subject modules; paper-based TestAS takes about 4.5 hours including breaks.

How many questions are in this practice bank?

This local OpenExamPrep practice bank contains 100 original multiple-choice questions for de-testas, not copied from official TestAS sample materials.

Is there a passing score for TestAS?

No general pass/fail result is issued. TestAS reports standardized scores and percentile ranks, and each university decides whether it requires a particular result or uses the score in selection.

Can I take TestAS in English?

Yes. TestAS is offered in German and English. All parts must be taken in the same language, and applicants should check whether their target university requires a specific language.

Which Subject Module should I choose?

The Subject Module should match the intended field of study and the requirements of the university. Official modules include humanities/cultural/social sciences, engineering, mathematics/computer science/natural sciences, economics, and in digital TestAS also life sciences and medicine.

How is TestAS scored?

Digital TestAS reports a TestAS Score from 0 to 200 for the Core Module and Subject Module plus an overall 0 to 400 score and percentile ranks. Paper-based TestAS reports standard scores from 70 to 130 and percentile ranks.