Gmail Quiz
Tests everyday Gmail skills — composing, replying and formatting emails, organising with labels, filters, stars and archive, searching with operators, scheduling, templates and shortcuts, and keeping accounts secure from phishing with 2-Step Verification. Pass to earn Gmail SOA-GMAI.
- Beginner difficulty.No experience needed: fundamentals and clear reasoning.
- 15 scenario questions
- 15 minutes, timed
- 70% to pass · 90% for distinction
- Free no sign-up needed
- LinkedIn-ready · add it to your profile in one clickSee how ↓
What is the Gmail Quiz?
The Gmail Quiz is a free beginner-level, 15-minute skill test from Science of Apps. It tests everyday Gmail skills — composing, replying and formatting emails, organising with labels, filters, stars and archive, searching with operators, scheduling, templates and shortcuts, and keeping accounts secure from phishing with 2-Step Verification. Score 70% or more on its 15 questions to earn a verifiable Gmail certificate (SOA-GMAI). Every question is based on published standards and research — including Gmail Help (Google), Cyber Aware: top tips for staying secure online (UK National Cyber Security Centre), Federal plain language guidelines (plainlanguage.gov) — and each answer is explained with its source.
Built for your job title
Office worker, Administrative assistant, Student, Small business owner and Job seeker — and anyone who wants quick, verifiable proof of Gmail skills for a CV or LinkedIn.
- Office worker
- Administrative assistant
- Student
- Small business owner
- Job seeker
What the quiz covers
Three skill areas with 5 questions each, drawn from a bank of 10 per area, so a retake brings questions you haven't seen.
- 01
Writing and Sending
33%- Compose and reply
- Scheduling
- Formatting
- 02
Organising and Searching
33%- Labels and filters
- Search operators
- Inbox tools
- 03
Security and Good Practice
33%- Phishing
- Account security
- Etiquette
Independent skills test. Science of Apps is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Google LLC. Product and exam names are trademarks of their owners. Passing earns a Science of Apps certificate, not a certification issued by Google LLC.
Based on published standards
The questions are original scenarios, and each one names the public standard, official guide or research it draws on — shown under the question while you answer, and linked in your review. These are the sources behind this quiz:
- Gmail HelpGoogle22 questions
- Cyber Aware: top tips for staying secure onlineUK National Cyber Security Centre5 questions
- Federal plain language guidelinesplainlanguage.gov1 question
- DigComp 2.2: The Digital Competence Framework for CitizensEuropean Commission JRC1 question
- CAN-SPAM Act: A Compliance Guide for BusinessUS Federal Trade Commission1 question
Try a sample question
In Gmail, archiving an email
- sends it back to the sender
- removes it from the inbox but keeps it in All Mail
- marks it as spam
- deletes it permanently right away
Show the answer
B. removes it from the inbox but keeps it in All Mail — Archive keeps mail searchable. The real quiz has 15 questions like this.
How the quiz works
15 minutes, 15 questions
One question per screen, with a progress bar and a countdown. Your progress is saved on this device if you need to pause.
Graded on our server
Answers reach the page only after you submit, so the certificate can only be earned by passing.
Every answer explained
Pass or not, you see every question with the right answer, why, and the source behind it. Pass mark 70%, distinction 90%.
Your certificate
Founder-signed, with a QR code and credential ID. Download PDF or PNG, add to LinkedIn, and it's emailed to you.
What you earn

Pass, then add it to LinkedIn in one click
No typing. The Add to LinkedIn button opens your profile’s Licenses & certifications form already filled in: the certificate name, Science of Apps as the issuer, the issue date, your credential ID and a link recruiters can use to verify it.
- 1Take the 15-minute test
- 2Score 70% or more
- 3Click Add to LinkedIn

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Frequently asked questions
What is the Gmail Quiz?
The Gmail Quiz is a free beginner-level, 15-minute skill test from Science of Apps. It tests everyday Gmail skills — composing, replying and formatting emails, organising with labels, filters, stars and archive, searching with operators, scheduling, templates and shortcuts, and keeping accounts secure from phishing with 2-Step Verification. Score 70% or more on its 15 questions to earn a verifiable Gmail certificate (SOA-GMAI). Every question is based on published standards and research — including Gmail Help (Google), Cyber Aware: top tips for staying secure online (UK National Cyber Security Centre), Federal plain language guidelines (plainlanguage.gov) — and each answer is explained with its source.
How do I take the Gmail Quiz for free?
Read the three skill areas on this page, then take the 15-minute quiz online — no fee, course or sign-up. You see every answer explained when you finish. Score 70% or more and you get a Gmail certificate straight away, on screen, as a PDF and by email, with a credential ID anyone can verify.
Are the Gmail Quiz questions based on real standards?
Yes. The questions are original scenarios written by Science of Apps, and each one is based on a public source you can read: Gmail Help (Google); Cyber Aware: top tips for staying secure online (UK National Cyber Security Centre); Federal plain language guidelines (plainlanguage.gov); DigComp 2.2: The Digital Competence Framework for Citizens (European Commission JRC); CAN-SPAM Act: A Compliance Guide for Business (US Federal Trade Commission). The source is shown under each question and linked in the answer review. Science of Apps doesn't copy questions from other tests.
What does the Gmail Quiz cover?
Three skill areas with five questions each, drawn from a bank of 10 per area so a retake brings new questions: Writing and Sending (Compose and reply, Scheduling and Formatting); Organising and Searching (Labels and filters, Search operators and Inbox tools); Security and Good Practice (Phishing, Account security and Etiquette). Every question is an original scenario based on a published standard, official documentation or research, named under the question.
Who should take the Gmail Quiz?
Office worker, Administrative assistant, Student, Small business owner and Job seeker. It suits anyone who wants a quick, verifiable way to show Gmail skills, from students and career switchers to experienced professionals.
Can I use this for gmail skills test, gmail practice questions or gmail tips quiz?
Yes. The Gmail Quiz is free and covers all of these: 15 scenario questions in 15 minutes, each answer explained with the source it comes from, so it works as interview and exam practice. It isn't a full course, so use the areas you miss as your study list. Scoring 70% or more earns a verifiable certificate.
Can I take the Gmail Quiz from any country?
Yes. The quiz is online, in English and free everywhere — people take it from India, the US, the UK, Europe, Africa, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Your certificate is dated with your own local date and can be verified from anywhere at scienceofapps.com/certification/verify/.
How long is the Gmail Quiz?
15 questions — 5 from each of 3 skill areas — with a 15-minute limit. You need 70% (11 of 15) to pass and 90% for distinction.
How hard is the Gmail Quiz?
We rate it Beginner: no experience needed: fundamentals and clear reasoning. It has 15 scenario questions — 5 from each of 3 skill areas — and a 15-minute limit. You need 70% (11 of 15) to pass and 90% for distinction.
How much do Science of Apps certifications cost?
Nothing. There is no fee to take a test, to receive the certificate, to have it emailed or to verify it, and no sign-up.
How are the tests graded?
On our server, not in your browser. The answers never reach the page until you submit, so a certificate can only be earned by passing. Each certificate gets a unique credential ID stored by Science of Apps.
What happens if I don't pass?
You see your score for each area and every question with the correct answer and why, with the published source behind it. You can retake after 30 minutes, and the retake draws questions you haven't seen yet.
Do the certificates expire?
No. Every certificate is dated, so it always shows when you passed. Retake a test any time for a newer date or a higher score.
Can I add the certificate to LinkedIn?
Yes. After you pass, Add to LinkedIn opens the Licenses & certifications form with the certificate name, Science of Apps as the issuer, the issue date, your credential ID and the verification link filled in. You can also download it as a PDF or PNG, and it's emailed to you as a PDF.
How can an employer verify my certificate?
Every certificate has a credential ID and a QR code. Scanning it, or entering the ID at scienceofapps.com/certification/verify/, shows the holder's name, the certification, the score and the issue date from our records.
Are these accredited qualifications?
No. They are Science of Apps' own assessments of applied skill. They aren't issued by a university or standards body, and they work best alongside a portfolio that shows the skills in real work.
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