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How Long Are GMAT Breaks? [#permalink] New post 09 Oct 2006, 22:59
I've heard 5 mins and I've heard 10 mins...
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 [#permalink] New post 09 Oct 2006, 23:23
They are 10 minutes.
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 [#permalink] New post 09 Oct 2006, 23:24
It's 10 min.

Do not forget the time required to be back on your GMAT PC. :) This time includes the procedure of signature ;)
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 [#permalink] New post 10 Oct 2006, 06:58
Fig wrote:
It's 10 min.

Do not forget the time required to be back on your GMAT PC. :) This time includes the procedure of signature ;)

No more signatures, it's all biometric now. You have to be fingerprint scanned each time you leave and (re)enter the testing room. The scanners frequently issue false positives too. In my case, it took 6+ passes to get a confirmation during the break between Q and V. This procedure absorbs valuable minutes, so take a stopwatch if necessary.
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 [#permalink] New post 10 Oct 2006, 07:33
^ you're not allowed to take a stopwatch or any timer with you
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 [#permalink] New post 10 Oct 2006, 10:50
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Fig wrote:
It's 10 min.

Do not forget the time required to be back on your GMAT PC. :) This time includes the procedure of signature ;)

No more signatures, it's all biometric now. You have to be fingerprint scanned each time you leave and (re)enter the testing room. The scanners frequently issue false positives too. In my case, it took 6+ passes to get a confirmation during the break between Q and V. This procedure absorbs valuable minutes, so take a stopwatch if necessary.


Thanks to correct me :)

Yes :)... It's only in France that the procedure of signature continues. This is due to some french laws that do not allow the fingerprints :)
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 [#permalink] New post 10 Oct 2006, 23:56
Here in Ukraine it was a biometric scanner. Test admin told me to allocate about 5 of my 10 minutes for re-authentication, but it actually took about 15 seconds, no more.

Anyway, I don't think it's a great idea to let your brain cool down and distract too much. Quick toilet break, a glass of water with a couple crackers/nuts/chocolate/whatever - and back to work! :)
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