Are you prepared and ready to get your GED qualification? The GED was first implemented in 1942 for war veterans who needed to complete their education and enter the workforce. Today, this exam is for anyone over the age of 16 who does not have their high school diploma and is not currently enrolled in high school. Many adults who dropped out of school choose to obtain their GED in order to go to college or get a better paying job. While you cannot take GED tests online, you can take practice tests online that can help prepare you for the real thing.