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Editing Test

A professional track-changes editing assessment on authentic source passages. Measures substantive and stylistic editing accuracy against a master-edited version.

15 min
Test duration
1
Credit per candidate
75%
Default pass threshold
PDF
Instant report

What the Editing Test measures

Candidates edit an authentic professional passage in a live track-changes environment — the same interface they would use in a real editorial role. The system records every change made and scores the result against a master-edited version. The score reflects how accurately and completely the candidate identified and corrected substantive errors, stylistic inconsistencies, and structural issues.

Sample task types

Candidates encounter passage-level editorial problems including: incorrect word choice and register, structural redundancy, inconsistent tone, factual phrasing errors, and style guide deviations. All passages are drawn from published professional texts — legal reports, academic papers, corporate communications, and trade publications.

How employers use this test

The Editing Test is most commonly used as a final-round validation for editorial, content, and communications roles. It is also widely used as a screening tool for copyediting contractors and freelancers. The percentile ranking places each result in context — a 78% score means something different at Professional difficulty than at Standard difficulty.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Editing Test suitable for non-native English speakers? +
Yes. The test is designed to measure editorial skill rather than native fluency. Clients can apply a 1.5× or 2× time multiplier for candidates who require additional time.
Can we set our own pass threshold? +
Yes. The default pass threshold is 75%, but clients can set a custom threshold per invitation from 50% to 95%.
Is the test scored automatically? +
High-confidence results are auto-scored. Results that fall within ±10% of the pass threshold are flagged for human review, completed within 12 hours.
What difficulty levels are available? +
Standard, Professional, and Senior. Difficulty affects passage complexity and the density of errors embedded in the source text.

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— HR Director, International Law Firm