Calculator using keyboard in DI

Question

I have noticed that when I am using the online calculator in DI section of focus mocks, the entries in the calculator cannot be done via the keyboard. I have to use mouse to click on each button on the screen. But when I am using the calculator during practice on OG, the calculator is usable via keyboard.

I am wondering how is it on the actual exam ? Will I be able to enter the numbers and operators using the keyboard ?

I am wondering how is it on the actual exam ? Will I be able to enter the numbers and operators using the keyboard ?

jm2k5 · Accepted Answer

I gave the exam and the calculator is not operable from keyboard. You have to use the mouse to punch the digits and operators like official mocks.

AP01 · Answer

Hi! Wondering if anyone can answer this please? Would be super helpful!

FranticStudying · Answer

Same here, this would be helpful.

lavanya.18 · Answer

I don't know for sure about the GMAT, but usually for any computerised exam, once the exam has started the keyboard is not functional just the mouse is used. And, even on the mouse, the scrolling wheel is disabled, you have to drag the page down.

So, basically, it would be best to practice a DI calculator without using the keyboard.

Cheers!

So, basically, it would be best to practice a DI calculator without using the keyboard.

Cheers!

nikfield · Answer

On the real GMAT Focus exam, the DI calculator does not work with the keyboard. You have to use the mouse, same as in the official mocks. OG practice is different.

Calculator using keyboard in DI

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