HiSET® Social Studies Practice Test

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HiSET Social Studies Practice Test (updated 2025)

The Social Studies section of the HiSET® assesses your ability to analyze and evaluate various kinds of social studies information. To help you prepare for this section of the HiSET, this page contains everything you need to know, including what topics are covered, how many questions there are, and how you can study effectively.

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What’s on the HiSET Social Studies Section?

exam outline for the HiSET Social Studies Section, which contains 60 questions and has a time limit of 70 minutes


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FAQs

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How many questions are on the HiSET Social Studies test?

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There are 60 questions on this test.

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How long is the HiSET Social Studies test?

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The time limit for this test is 70 minutes.

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What is a passing score for the HiSET Social Studies test?

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To pass the Social Studies test, you need to achieve a scaled score of 8.


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by Mometrix Test Preparation | Last Updated: September 16, 2025