<P> The literacy test focuses on spelling, punctuation, grammar and comprehension . The test questions are randomly selected from a bank of standardised questions . The overall difficulty of the test varies, and the passmark is adjusted accordingly . </P> <P> The numeracy test starts off with a section of 12 mental arithmetic questions, each with a strict time limit, though paper working is allowed . These questions are spoken through headphones and do not appear on the computer screen . This is followed by a section of 16 more complex questions, displayed on the screen, involving interpretation of statistical data and graphs, and problem solving . For this section of the test an on - screen calculator is supplied . </P> <P> Practice tests which simulate the real tests can be accessed at practice.skillstestbooking.com . Access is open to anyone but a valid email address must be supplied . </P> <P> Candidates are restricted to one attempt and two re-sits for each of the tests . If not successful after three attempts, a candidate cannot make a further attempt at a test for two years . </P>

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