Free CCAT Practice Test
50 Questions · 15 Minutes
The Criteria Cognitive Aptitude Test is used by 4,000+ companies. Practice with 20 free sample questions across all four categories — full explanations and time-saving tips included.
Time
15 min
18 sec/q
Questions
50
MCQ A–E
Avg Score
24/50
Top 20%: 31+
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Mental math
Draft Paper
✓ Allowed
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Goal
Max score
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Question breakdown
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CCAT Sample Questions
20 practice questions across all 4 categories — click any section to expand, then reveal answers.
What is 15% of 240?
EasyA store sells items at $12 each. A customer buys 7 items and receives a 10% discount on the total. How much does the customer pay?
EasyA car travels at 60 mph for 2.5 hours, then at 80 mph for 1.5 hours. What is the total distance traveled?
MediumIf 3 workers complete a project in 8 days, how many days would 6 workers take to complete the same project?
HardEach term in a sequence equals the sum of the two preceding terms. The sequence starts: 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, … What is the next term?
HardAUTHOR : NOVEL :: COMPOSER : ___
EasyLIBRARY : BOOKS :: GALLERY : ___
EasyACCELERATE : DECELERATE :: EXPAND : ___
MediumEXCESSIVE HEAT : HEATSTROKE :: EXTREME COLD : ___
MediumMICROSCOPE : MINUSCULE :: TELESCOPE : ___
HardDespite his _____ schedule, he managed to volunteer at the community center every weekend.
EasyThe archaeologist's discovery was so _____ that it prompted a complete reexamination of the historical record.
EasyThe new policy was designed to _____ wasteful spending and improve overall efficiency.
MediumHer _____ of the situation allowed her to stay calm even when others were panicking.
MediumThe committee's decision was _____, with members unable to reach agreement after three rounds of voting.
HardWhich shape completes the pattern?
EasyWhat comes next in the series? Each step adds one shape.
EasyEach row follows a rule: unfilled → half-filled → fully filled. Which shape belongs in the empty cell?
MediumEach row, the arrow rotates 90° clockwise. What goes in the empty cell?
MediumThe number inside each shape equals the number of sides of that shape. Which answer correctly continues this pattern?
HardPremise 1: All project managers at this company have PMP certification. Premise 2: Sarah is a project manager at this company. Conclusion: Sarah has a PMP certification.
EasyPremise 1: Some engineers have MBA degrees. Premise 2: All MBA holders lead teams. Conclusion: All engineers lead teams.
MediumPremise 1: No vegetarians eat meat. Premise 2: Alex eats meat regularly. Conclusion: Alex is not a vegetarian.
MediumPremise 1: All employees who worked overtime last month received a bonus. Premise 2: Not all employees received a bonus last month. Conclusion: Some employees did not work overtime.
HardPremise 1: Every student who passed the exam studied for at least 10 hours. Premise 2: Mark studied for only 7 hours. Conclusion: Mark did not pass the exam.
HardCCAT Score Guide
| Score (out of 50) | Percentile | Typical Role Fit |
|---|---|---|
| 40–50 | Top 10% | Executive, Senior Engineer, Director |
| 31–39 | Top 20% | Manager, Senior Analyst, Team Lead |
| 24–30 | Average | Sales Rep, Coordinator, Associate |
| 17–23 | Below average | Entry-level, some admin roles |
| 0–16 | Bottom 25% | Below most employer thresholds |
Score benchmarks vary by employer and role. The above are general industry guidelines.
Why the CCAT Is So Challenging
Extreme Time Pressure
15 minutes for 50 questions = 18 seconds per question. Most test-takers answer 20–35 questions. The clock is the biggest obstacle, not the question difficulty itself.
Constantly Switching Types
Questions shuffle between math, verbal, and spatial without warning. You must constantly switch your thinking mode — draining cognitive resources faster than a single-subject test.
Fixed Unfavorable Question Order
Questions generally get harder as the test progresses, and you cannot reorder them. Getting stuck on a hard question early wastes precious time and exposes your weakest areas.
Top 5 Time-Saving Tips
Skip after 10 seconds — never get stuck
If a question takes more than 10 seconds and you're not progressing, skip it. Mark it if you can, move on. Getting stuck on one question can cost you 3 easy ones.
Guess on unanswered questions before time runs out
There's no penalty for wrong answers. With 30 seconds to spare, fill in the same letter (e.g., B) for all unanswered questions. Statistically, you'll gain 2–3 points for free.
Eliminate on verbal — you need two definite wrongs
On analogy and sentence completion questions, two or three options are usually obviously wrong. Eliminate those first — then you have a 50/50 or better chance even if you're unsure.
Estimate on math — don't calculate precisely
CCAT math options are usually spaced far enough apart that rounding to the nearest 5 or 10 gives you the right answer. Precise calculation wastes time. Estimate and move.
Use draft paper for multi-step problems
You're allowed scratch paper. Use it for word problems, distance/rate/time, and logical chains. A quick diagram or equation on paper is faster than holding it all in working memory.
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"The sample questions matched the real test difficulty almost exactly. The explanations are clear and the tips actually saved me time on the day."
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"I scored in the 87th percentile after using this guide. The logical reasoning section helped me the most — I had no idea how to approach syllogisms before."
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