As per the SAT 2017 test pattern, a total of 154 questions is asked in the SAT 2017 including 1 essay question. The exam is basically objective and the total duration of the test is 3 hours. There will be four sections- Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, Reading Test, Writing and Language Test and Math and the Essay is optional. The candidates will be given another 50 minutes for the Essay, which is optional.