Data entry

Alphanumeric data entry test

Alphanumeric tests mix letters, numbers and symbols, the way real records do. Copy each source record into the form; a field counts only if it matches exactly.

Source record 1 of 3

Customer name: Alvarez, Maria
Account #: AC-40917
ZIP: 85016
Phone: 602-555-0142
Amount ($): 1,284.50

What "alphanumeric" means here

Letters and numbers together: account numbers like AC-40917, names written as “Last, First”, phone numbers with dashes and amounts with commas. Tests check that every character, including punctuation, is right.

How it's scored

Most data-entry tests score keystrokes per hour (KPH) and accuracy. Here, KPH counts the characters in fields you got exactly right, scaled to an hour. Convert to WPM with the KPH calculator.

Practice tips

Read a whole field before typing it, use Tab to move between fields, and don't look back at finished fields. Numbers-only tests are different, so practice the 10-key test too.

Frequently asked questions

What is an alphanumeric data entry test?

A test where you copy records that mix letters, numbers and symbols, such as names, account numbers and addresses, into a form or system. It's usually scored in keystrokes per hour and accuracy.

What is a good score on an alphanumeric data entry test?

Employers set their own thresholds. Our data-entry speed page lists real posted requirements with links, like 8,000–10,000 keystrokes per hour in one financial-services posting.

Is the alphanumeric test different from a 10-key test?

Yes. Alphanumeric uses the whole keyboard; a 10-key test is numbers only on the number pad. Many data-entry jobs test both.