CCAT Practice TestReal Timing, Fresh Questions, Clear Explanations

A free CCAT practice test you can start in one click

The free mini test has 15 CCAT-style questions and a 4.5-minute timer. That works out to about 18 seconds a question, the same pace as the real test. You do not need an account or an email address.

When the clock stops, you see your score right away. Every question comes with a short explanation, so you can see why the right answer is right and which question types gave you trouble.

Eighteen seconds is shorter than it sounds. The mini test lets you feel that pace before test day, not during it.

What is the CCAT pre-employment aptitude test?

The Criteria Cognitive Aptitude Test (CCAT) is a pre-employment test made by Criteria Corp. Employers use it to measure problem solving, critical thinking, and how well you take in and apply new information. Criteria says it is popular for mid- to senior-level roles such as managers, sales executives, software developers, executive assistants, and analysts.

The test has 50 multiple-choice questions and a 15-minute time limit. The questions come from three areas:

• Verbal ability: vocabulary, word relationships, and sentence completion.
• Math and logic: arithmetic, word problems, number patterns, and reasoning.
• Spatial reasoning: shapes and patterns, including figures you rotate or flip in your head.

Calculators are not allowed, and there is no penalty for wrong answers. The test is built so that almost nobody finishes. Criteria reports that fewer than 1% of candidates answer all 50 questions, and that the average test taker gets 24 right.

Cognitive aptitude test practice in four question families

The real CCAT reports three areas. We split math and logic into two families, so you can see exactly which one slows you down. Every full test mixes all four.

• Verbal: analogies, antonyms, synonyms, sentence completion, and odd word out.
• Math: word problems, percentages, ratios, averages, rates, and reading small tables.
• Logic: syllogisms (True, False, or Uncertain), ordering statements, number and letter series, and attention to detail.
• Spatial reasoning: the next figure in a series, the odd figure out (including mirror images), and shape patterns.

Every test is freshly generated. You will not run out of new questions, and you cannot score well on a practice test just by remembering answers from last time. That fits the real CCAT too: Criteria says it draws on a bank of thousands of items, so no two candidates get the exact same set.

18 seconds a question: why timed CCAT test prep matters

Fifty questions in 15 minutes is 18 seconds each. Many CCAT questions are not hard on their own. The hard part is answering them quickly, one after another, while you switch between words, numbers, and shapes.

That is why untimed practice can make you feel more ready than you are. If you solve a ratio problem in 50 seconds at your desk, you know the method, but you do not have the speed yet. Timed practice shows you that gap while there is still time to close it.

It also trains the decisions you make on test day. Criteria's own advice is to make an educated guess and move on if you spend more than a minute on a question. Since a wrong answer costs nothing, a guess always beats a blank. Practicing on the clock teaches you when to let a question go.

How the CCAT practice test works

1. Take the free test. 15 questions, 4.5 minutes, no sign-up.
2. See your score and explanations. Review every question and see where you lost points.
3. Get full access. Take unlimited full-length tests (50 questions in 15 minutes) and short drills by section: verbal, math, logic, or spatial.

You log in with your email and a magic link, so there is no password to remember. Your progress and test history are saved to your account, and you can see how your scores change from one test to the next.

CCAT sample questions to try first

Want to see the question types before you start a timer? Our CCAT sample questions page has 12 worked examples, three from each family, with answers and short explanations.

For a closer look at one area, read our guides to verbal, math, logic, and spatial reasoning questions. Then practice the same types under time pressure.

CCAT scores and your estimated percentile

On the real CCAT, your raw score is the number of questions you answer correctly out of 50. Employers receive that raw score and a percentile, which compares you with other test takers. In Criteria's sample score report, a raw score of 24 sits at the 50th percentile.

After each full practice test, you get a score out of 50, a breakdown by section, and an estimated percentile. The percentile is an estimate based on publicly reported CCAT score distributions. It is not an official Criteria score, and your real result can be different.

Use it as a guide, not a prediction. The section breakdown is often the most useful part, because it shows where your next hour of practice will help most. For details, read how the CCAT is scored and CCAT scores by job.

CCAT practice test pricing

The mini test is free. For unlimited full-length tests, section drills, and saved progress, pick the pass that fits your timeline. Full CCAT-style prep costs $39 for 30 days, paid once, with no subscription.

Every pass comes with a 100% refund guarantee: email us within 14 days for a full refund, no questions asked. Payments are processed by Creem, our merchant of record.

Criteria Cognitive Aptitude Test practice: FAQ

Is this the real CCAT?

No. Aptitude Practice is an independent practice site. Our questions are original CCAT-style items written to match the publicly described format of the test. We do not use real CCAT questions, and we are not connected to Criteria Corp.

Is it free?

The 15-question mini test is free, with no sign-up. Unlimited full-length tests and section drills need a pass: $29 for 7 days, $39 for 30 days, or $59 once for lifetime access.

Is this a subscription?

No. Every pass is a one-time payment and nothing renews automatically. If your test date moves, you can add another pass from your account and the days are added to the time you have left.

How many questions are there on the CCAT?

The CCAT has 50 questions and a 15-minute time limit. Most candidates do not reach the end, and that is by design. Our full practice tests use the same format: 50 questions in 15 minutes.

Can I use a calculator on the CCAT?

No. Criteria says calculators are not allowed. Most prep sources say scratch paper and a pencil are fine, but check the instructions in your test invitation. Practice the same way: no calculator, paper on the desk.

What is a good CCAT score?

It depends on the job and the employer. Employers compare your raw score with a range they choose for the role, and Criteria suggests ranges by position. In Criteria's norm data, a raw score of 24 is the median. See CCAT scores by job for the reported ranges.

Can I go back to a previous question?

Most sources report that you cannot return to a question once you answer it. Read carefully, commit to an answer, and guess if you are stuck. A blank is the only answer that is sure to be wrong.

Can I get a refund?

Yes. Email us within 14 days of your purchase for a full refund, no questions asked.

Will practice guarantee that I pass?

No. Nobody can promise a score or a job offer. What practice can do is get you used to the real time pressure, teach you the question types, and show you your weak sections while you still have time to work on them.

Not affiliated with Criteria Corp: Aptitude Practice is an independent practice site, and CCAT is a trademark of Criteria Corp used here only to describe the test we help you prepare for.