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Question 1 of 50
1. Question
Choose the word or words that, when inserted in the sentence to replace the blank or blanks, best fits the meaning of the sentence.
The politician’s speech was filled with _____, making it difficult to determine his actual position on the issue.
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Question 2 of 50
2. Question
Choose the word or words that, when inserted in the sentence to replace the blank or blanks, best fits the meaning of the sentence.
The company’s financial troubles were _____ by a series of poor investments and declining market conditions.
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Question 3 of 50
3. Question
Choose the word or words that, when inserted in the sentence to replace the blank or blanks, best fits the meaning of the sentence.
The city council’s decision was _____ by the local press, which saw it as a necessary measure to address the growing housing crisis.
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Question 4 of 50
4. Question
Choose the word or words that, when inserted in the sentence to replace the blank or blanks, best fits the meaning of the sentence.
The project manager’s _____ approach to solving problems ensured that no detail was overlooked.
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Question 5 of 50
5. Question
Choose the word or words that, when inserted in the sentence to replace the blank or blanks, best fits the meaning of the sentence.
The debate quickly became _____, with neither side willing to compromise or entertain the other’s viewpoint.
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Question 6 of 50
6. Question
Choose the word or words that, when inserted in the sentence to replace the blank or blanks, best fits the meaning of the sentence.
As the deadline approached, the team’s _____ to finalize the project led to a series of late nights and intense brainstorming sessions.
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Question 7 of 50
7. Question
Choose the word or words that, when inserted in the sentence to replace the blank or blanks, best fits the meaning of the sentence.
The teacher was known for her _____ methods, often employing creative strategies to make difficult concepts more accessible to her students.
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Question 8 of 50
8. Question
Choose the word or words that, when inserted in the sentence to replace the blank or blanks, best fits the meaning of the sentence.
The charity event was a _____ gathering of community leaders who united to support a common cause.
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Question 9 of 50
9. Question
Choose the word or words that, when inserted in the sentence to replace the blank or blanks, best fits the meaning of the sentence.
Her _____ remarks during the discussion revealed a lack of understanding of the complex issues at hand.
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Question 10 of 50
10. Question
VOLCANO is to LAVA as FIRE is to ______.
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Question 11 of 50
11. Question
HEART is to CARDIOLOGIST as KIDNEY is to ______.
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Question 12 of 50
12. Question
OASIS is to DESERT as _____ is to SEA.
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Question 13 of 50
13. Question
BOOK is to PUBLISHER as FILM is to ______.
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Question 14 of 50
14. Question
How many of the five items in the left-hand column are exactly the same as the corresponding entry in the right-hand column?
Left-Hand Column Right-Hand Column Stonebridge Investments Stonebridge Investments Lakeside Consultants LLC Lakeside Consultants LLC Pineview Medical Group Pineview Medical Groups Valley Forge Realty Valley Forge Reality Timberline Financial Timberline Finance CorrectIncorrect -
Question 15 of 50
15. Question
How many of the five items in the left-hand column are exactly the same as the corresponding entry in the right-hand column?
Left-Hand Column Right-Hand Column Sanford Automotive Co. Sanford Automotive Co. Richardson Medical Supply Richardson Medical Supplies Turner Security Systems Turner Security Systems Bridges Consulting Group Bridges Consulting Group Lowe’s Home Improvements Lowe’s Home Improvement CorrectIncorrect -
Question 16 of 50
16. Question
How many of the five items in the left-hand column are exactly the same as the corresponding entry in the right-hand column?
Left-Hand Column Right-Hand Column 7810 Aspen St. 7810 Aspen St. 225 Maplewood Ln. 225 Maplewood Ln. 4529 Holly Dr. 4529 Holy Dr. 6124 Willow Rd. 6124 WIllow Rd. 1298 Birch Ct. 1299 Birch Ct. CorrectIncorrect -
Question 17 of 50
17. Question
One word below is underlined. What is the OPPOSITE of that word?
My grandma is not the most spiritual person, but she does go to church.
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Question 18 of 50
18. Question
One word below is underlined. What is the OPPOSITE of that word?
The frugal man is hoping to become a millionaire one day.
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Question 19 of 50
19. Question
Which of the following is the largest?
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Question 20 of 50
20. Question
10 is 20% of what number?
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Question 21 of 50
21. Question
A store bought 23 identical TV sets for $23,000 and sold them for a total of $27,600, making a profit of _____ on each TV.
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Question 22 of 50
22. Question
A US-based airways company offers 6 flights per day to Europe, for 16 days per month. It also offers 4 flights per day to the Middle East for 10 days per month.
What is the total number of flights offered by the company in a month?
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Question 23 of 50
23. Question
The number of graduate students applying for a tuition-and-fees waiver in a prestigious university in 2022 is 780. Out of these only 130 were ultimately granted the required waiver.
This is an acceptance rate of ______.
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Question 24 of 50
24. Question
According to the polls, 24% of citizens did not vote last election. If there are 120,000 citizens in this area, how many did vote?
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Question 25 of 50
25. Question
The number of graduate students applying for a tuition-and-fees waiver in a prestigious university in 2021 is 780. Out of these 650 were ultimately denied the required waiver. This is a rejection rate of _____.
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Question 26 of 50
26. Question
A large elevator can carry no more than 8 adults or no more than 12 children. What is the maximum number of children that can get into the elevator with 4 adults?
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Question 27 of 50
27. Question
Adam’s mother baked 96 identical cupcakes for his birthday. Twelve adults and 24 children attended the birthday party. A child’s share of the cakes was half that of an adult’s share. What was an adult’s share?
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Question 28 of 50
28. Question
Leila bought $10,000.00 worth of identical laptops. She sold them for a handsome amount of $14,000.00, thereby securing a profit of 400 dollar/laptop.
How many laptops did she trade in?
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Question 29 of 50
29. Question
A city of 75,000 residents hosted a music festival in the central park. Only 35% of the city’s population attended. This means that:
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Question 30 of 50
30. Question
Sam purchased a set of identical chairs for $4,000. Unfortunately, he had to sell them for only $3,000, resulting in a loss of $50 per chair.
How many chairs did he buy?
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Question 31 of 50
31. Question
Lisa scored 75% on her math test, which had a total of 40 questions. How many questions did Lisa answer correctly?
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Question 32 of 50
32. Question
What is the next number in the following series?
1900, 1907, 1914, 1921, 1928, 1935, 1942, _____
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Question 33 of 50
33. Question
What would be the next group of letters in the following series?
cst … dtu … euv … fvw … ?
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Question 34 of 50
34. Question
The line graph shows website traffic over a week. What is the difference in thousands of visitors between the day with the highest traffic and the day with the lowest traffic?
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Question 35 of 50
35. Question
The table below shows the number of books sold by four bookstores during the first quarter of the year.
Bookstore January February March Store A 120 140 160 Store B 100 110 150 Store C 130 120 170 Store D 90 100 110 Based on the table, which bookstore sold the most books in the January and February?
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Question 36 of 50
36. Question
If the first two statements are true, is the final statement true?
- All children hate to eat broccoli.
- Adam hates to eat broccoli.
- Adam is a child.
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Question 37 of 50
37. Question
If the first two statements are true, is the final statement true?
- Sarah’s mom has blonde hair.
- Sarah’s dad has blonde hair.
- Sarah has blonde hair.
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Question 38 of 50
38. Question
If the first two statements are true, is the final statement true?
- The company follows a strict pay structure for all employees.
- 1st year employees make $45,000. 2nd year employees make $50,000.
- Steve, who is in year 2 of working for the company, makes $50,000.
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Question 39 of 50
39. Question
Nina, Oliver, Paige, Quinn, and Ryan are seated in a row.
- Nina is sitting to the right of Oliver.
- Ryan is sitting immediately to the left of Paige.
- Quinn is seated first in line.
If Oliver is seated fourth in line, which of the following can be true about Paige’s position?
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Question 40 of 50
40. Question
Which of the following does not belong?
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Question 41 of 50
41. Question
Which of the following does not belong?
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Question 42 of 50
42. Question
Which of the following does not belong?
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Question 43 of 50
43. Question
Which of the following does not belong?
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Question 44 of 50
44. Question
Which of the following boxes should replace the question mark (?) to complete the pattern?
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Question 45 of 50
45. Question
Which of the following boxes should replace the question mark (?) to complete the pattern?
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Question 46 of 50
46. Question
Which of the following boxes should replace the question mark (?) to complete the pattern?
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Question 47 of 50
47. Question
Which of the following boxes should replace the question mark (?) to complete the pattern?
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Question 48 of 50
48. Question
Which of the following boxes should replace the question mark (?) to complete the pattern?
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Question 49 of 50
49. Question
Which of the following boxes should replace the question mark (?) to complete the pattern?
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Question 50 of 50
50. Question
Which of the following boxes should replace the question mark (?) to complete the pattern?
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CCAT Overview
The Criteria Cognitive Aptitude Test (CCAT) is a pre-employment test that helps employers assess your critical thinking, problem-solving, and ability to learn and adapt in the workplace.
Here are the fast facts for the exam:
- Total Number of Questions: 50
- Total Time Limit: 15 Minutes
- Subjects Tested: Verbal Ability, Math and Logic, and Spatial Reasoning
Note: All questions are given together. Questions from each subject will be mixed into the 50 total questions.
CCAT Verbal Ability
- Number of Questions: 18
- Topics Tested: 4
- Sentence Completion (9)
- Analogies (4)
- Attention to Detail (3)
- Antonyms (2)
CCAT Math & Logic
- Number of Questions: 21
- Topics Tested: 6
- Basic Math & Calculation (2)
- Word Problems (11)
- Number Series (2)
- Tables and Graphs (2)
- Syllogism (3)
Seating - Arrangement (1)
CCAT Spatial Reasoning
- Number of Questions: 11
- Topics Tested: 3
- Odd One Out (4)
- Matrices (27%)
- Next in Series (36%)
Practice for the CCAT with the Right Tools
1. Simulated Exams
The Criteria Cognitive Aptitude Test is a tricky exam because the questions aren’t necessarily hard, but the 15-minute time limit makes it very challenging. One of the best ways to prepare is by using simulated exams.
Our exams were built to simulate the actual CCAT and include the following:
- Same Number of Questions as the Real Exam
- Same Time Limits as the Real Exam
- Same Types of Questions as the Real Exam
- Detailed Answer Explanations for Each Question
2. Question Banks
As stated above, one of the best ways to prepare is by practicing questions you may see on the actual exam. Our question banks allow you to do exactly that.
Some of the features of our question banks include:
- Grouped by Subject
- Verbal Ability
- Math and Logic
- Spatial Reasoning
- Question and Answer Format
- Untimed
- Ability to Save Progress and Return Later
The point of our question banks is to allow you to practice questions in a stress free environment.
3. Cheat Sheets / Study Guides
Our team developed cheat sheets and study guides to help you prepare for the CCAT.
The goal of these cheat sheets is to teach you only the most important information. We hate wasting time, and so should you.
These cheat sheets review the following:
- Verbal Ability
- Math & Logic
- Spatial Reasoning
We review the different types of questions you may see and how to quickly solve those questions.
Learn more about our CCAT prep course.
Tips and Tricks for the CCAT
Preparing for and taking the CCAT can be overwhelming. Here are some tips and tricks to keep in mind.
- Take a Diagnostic Exam: Make sure to take a diagnostic exam before going into the real thing. This will give you an idea of what to expect. Our diagnostic CCAT above is a great place to start.
- 18 Seconds Per Question: To stay on pace for the exam, you will need to spend less than 18 seconds per question.
- Do Not Leave Blank Questions: You cannot go back to previous questions. So, do not leave any questions blank. If you do not know the answer, take an educated guess and keep moving along.
- Educated Guesses are Fine: There will be some questions that may take you too long to solve. That is completely fine. Take an educated guess and move on to the next question.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 50 total questions on the CCAT. The questions will be split up between verbal ability, math and logic, and spatial reasoning.
You will have 15 minutes to complete the exam. This breaks down to 18 seconds per question.
You will not be able to use a calculator on the CCAT. You can use a piece of scrap paper though.
You typically will not be able to retake the CCAT. However, some employers may allow for a retake if your score is close to the threshold.
You may be asked to retake the CCAT in-person if your score is abnormally high (to confirm).
The average CCAT score is 24.2 (source). Anything above a 24.2 would generally be considered a good score.
However, scores can vary by job position.
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