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The CCAT includes 50 verbal reasoning, spatial reasoning (abstract), and math and logic questions to be answered in 15 minutes, leaving only 18 seconds per question.
But what is the exact order of the question types? Which questions should you expect at the beginning and which ones are last?
JobTestPrep analyzed dozens of CCAT demo versions provided by Criteria (the test provider), as well as documentation made by previous test-takers.
The image below shows a detailed breakdown of the actual exam's questions so that you’ll know exactly what to expect and eliminate the element of surprise:
Each of the 4 main question types is made up of several different subjects:
Although the questions are challenging enough on their own, the time-limit is probably the most challenging element of the CCAT. To make sure you answer questions both efficiently and correctly, meticulous practice is the way to go.
The CCAT measures your critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and core cognitive ability. Other pre-employment assessments that measure similar abilities are the Wonderlic test and the PI Cognitive Assessment.
CCAT Sample Questions
In this section, we will go over real test questions from our CCAT preparation pack.
Read the question carefully, and choose the correct answer to reveal the full answer.
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A third of the questions in our six full CCAT practice tests are verbal reasoning questions, and with 14 additional practice tests, our PrepPack has you covered. It will improve your ability to answer analogy, synonym / antonym, and sentence completion questions quickly and accurately, while also broadening your vocabulary.
Which of the following boxes should replace the question mark (?) to complete the pattern?
In a restaurant's pantry there are seven kinds of fruit - figs, guavas, honeydews, kiwis, mangos, nectarines and papayas. The restaurant's chef has to pick exactly four different kinds of fruit out of the seven to make a fruit salad. The selected fruits must meet the following conditions:
Papaya can be selected only if kiwi is selected.
Fig can be selected only if nectarine is selected.
Either mango or nectarine must be selected but not both.
Either papaya or honeydew must be selected but not both.
If the salad does not contain kiwi, then which one of the following fruits must be part of the salad?
In addition to around 100 Abstract/Spatial and Logical reasoning practice questions in our CCAT practice tests, we offer 31 additional specialized practice tests for every type of question.
With our PrepPack, your ability to identify patterns in abstract information will grow so that spatial reasoning questions immediately become less intimidating. The abundant practice and thorough explanations you will get for the Logical Reasoning section will help you solve syllogism, letter series, and seating arrangement questions both quickly and efficiently.
A home appliance store has recently seen an increase in TV sales. Having noticed this, the store manager decides to raise the TV price by 25% in order to increase the store's profits. If the original price of a TV was 140$, how many could be bought post-raise for 4,200$?
A third of the questions in the six CCAT practice tests we offer are numerical reasoning questions, and with dozens of additional practice tests and study guides, your numerical reasoning skills will be on point.
Our PrepPack will help you brush up your math skills, and teach you how to solve word problems and number series with ease, while also showing you how to quickly extract the relevant information from graphs and tables.
Check out this video we've made that goes over additional common question types and other information you'll find useful:
The CCAT aptitude test pits you against a variety of challenging questions, and with a very tight time-limit to consider, it's easy to get overwhelmed and miss out on the score you're aiming for.
That's why JobTestPrep created three effective practice options that any candidate would find helpful:
See how the preparation pack looks inside:
The following are the raw score ranges given by Criteria Corp., creator of the Criteria Cognitive Ability Test. This will help you better understand what should be your desired score.
Job Title | Score Range |
Sales Representative | 21-35 |
Sales Manager | 23-37 |
Senior Manager / VP | 29-42 |
Software Engineer | 23-40 |
Project Manager | 22-37 |
Product Manager | 26-41 |
Analyst | 26-42 |
The full list of positions can be found in this official sample report
The average CCAT score on JobTestPrep's first full-length simulation was 26, slightly above the average of the actual test.
As the customers progressed and took more full-length simulations, their scores improved gradually.
The average score on the last simulation was 33 (a 27% improvement), which places them in the top 20% for almost any position.
To get a more in-depth understanding of the CCAT scores (including the CCAT average score, passing scores, and more), check out the full CCAT Scores Guide.
Here are some of the leading employers who use the CCAT pre-employment test:
Most companies give you only one chance to pass the test, so it’s not recommended to take it unprepared.
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