This paper presents the advantages of computer generated tests over traditional tests, outlines the procedures followed in developing a test of music fundamentals, and concludes with the results of a trial of the test. The test, which was developed and programmed in BASIC at Oregon State University, covers elements of notation, intervals and triads, song identification, meter identification, scales, solmization, major western composers, and their principal works. Subjects for the trial of the test were 95 students from freshman theory and basic musicianship courses and juniors in music education. (CMV)