CCAT & CBST, used by thousands of SMEs globally
Criteria Corp provides the Criteria Cognitive Aptitude Test (CCAT), one of the most widely used pre-employment cognitive ability tests globally. The CCAT measures problem-solving, learning ability, and critical thinking in 15 minutes. Used by thousands of SMEs and staffing agencies worldwide.
Example questions in the style of this publisher's assessments.
CCAT Math: A store sells apples for €0.40 and bananas for €0.25. Maria buys 12 apples and some bananas and pays €7.55. How many bananas? (A) 7 (B) 9 (C) 11 (D) 13
Apples = 12 × €0.40 = €4.80. Remaining = €7.55 - €4.80 = €2.75. Bananas = €2.75 / €0.25 = 11. CCAT math questions are straightforward but must be solved in under 18 seconds on average.
CCAT Spatial: Which shape is a rotation (not reflection) of the original? [3D rotation question]
The spatial section (paper folding, 3D rotation) is the most challenging for most people. Practice 3D rotation exercises specifically.
The CCAT is 50 questions in 15 minutes, 18 seconds per question. Most people do not finish. Aim for 35-40 correct answers.
Average CCAT score is 24/50. A score of 31+ puts you in the top 30%.
Skip difficult questions and return to them. Guessing is better than leaving blank.
The spatial section (paper folding, 3D rotation) is the most challenging. Practice these specifically.
The average CCAT score is 24/50. A score of 31+ (top 30%) is generally competitive. For technical roles, employers typically look for 35+. For sales and customer service, 28+ is usually sufficient.
The CCAT is scored based on the number of correct answers out of 50. There is no penalty for wrong answers, so always guess if you run out of time.
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