The GED test has sections of multiple-choice questions in math, science and social studies. In Texas, you get one point for each correct answer on the multiple choice test questions. You get zero points if the answer is not correct or you do not answer.
The Language Arts portion of the GED test is a combination of two types of testing. The reading section consists of multiple-choice questions. There is a second essay area devoted to a written response to a question. The essay portion is assigned to an essay reader to score, according to ACE guidelines.
In Texas, you need to have a passing score of 450 on each test with a combined score of 2250 to become GED certified. If you score lower than 410 on a test, you have a six-month waiting period before you can take the test again, according to the Texas Education Agency.