NSA Matrix Test: Full Course PrepPack (2025)



The NSA Matrix Test is an integral part of the selection process for a number NSA exams for positions with the NSA, and one of the three sections of the Computer Networking Assessment Battery (CNAB). In the test you will be asked to identify hidden patterns in abstract information, a highly challenging task that aims to reveal your cognitive abilities. 

On this page we will review important information relating to the NSA Matrix Test, and answer some sample questions that will offer a preview of what you will be facing. For more accurate practice that will enhance your chances of acing this NSA test, we recommend our NSA Matrix Test PrepPack which includes:

  • Full NSA Matrix Test simulations that will allow you to practice questions closely emulating the real thing under a time limit - sharpening your solving skills while also improving your time management.
  • Additional exercises to work on NSA Matrix test questions without a time limit and further elevate you abstract reasoning abilities - the core element you will need to improve to ace the test. 
  • Study guides that cover the theory behind the test, allowing you to dive deeper and gain a fuller understanding of the questions you will be answering.  

The NSA Matrix Test PrepPack includes:

  • Full-length practice tests replicating the exact structure, timing, and difficulty of the NSA Matrix Test.

  • Step-by-step learning program guiding you through each section, from pattern recognition to logical reasoning.

  • Video tutorials and written guides explaining strategies, common pitfalls, and techniques to maximize performance.

  • Targeted drills focusing on key skills like abstract reasoning, pattern identification, and logical deduction.

  • Detailed score reports and explanations so you can track your progress, pinpoint weak areas, and learn from mistakes.

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What Is the NSA Matrix Test?

The NSA Matrix Test is a challenging abstract reasoning assessment used by the National Security Agency to evaluate candidates' cognitive abilities. It is part of the Computer Networking Assessment Battery (CNAB) and assesses your ability to identify hidden patterns in abstract information. The test consists of 9-square matrices, each with one missing shape that you must deduce based on the logical pattern of the other shapes.

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