CCAT Test Format
Everything you need to know about the structure, timing, and question distribution of the CCAT test.
Test Format at a Glance
Test Structure & Timing
Overall Format
Computer-Based Test
Taken online through a secure browser. No paper, no calculators, no external aids allowed.
Linear Progression
Questions appear one at a time. You can skip questions but cannot go back to previous ones.
Mixed Question Types
Verbal, numerical, and spatial questions are mixed throughout - not grouped by type.
Important Timing Reality
Less than 1% of test-takers finish all 50 questions. The test is intentionally designed to challenge your speed and decision-making under pressure. Do not panic if you do not finish!
Question Type Distribution
Verbal Reasoning
- • Word analogies
- • Synonyms & antonyms
- • Sentence completion
- • Syllogisms
Math & Logic
- • Number sequences
- • Word problems
- • Basic algebra
- • Logical reasoning
Spatial Reasoning
- • Pattern recognition
- • Spatial visualization
- • Figure matrices
- • Abstract logic
Time Management Strategies
Recommended Timing
- Maximum 20 seconds per question
- Skip difficult questions immediately
- Always guess rather than leave blank
- Use elimination for faster guessing
Question Type Speed
- Verbal analogies:15-25 seconds
- Math problems:20-30 seconds
- Spatial patterns:15-20 seconds
- Logic puzzles:25-35 seconds
Test Environment & Interface
What You Will See
- • Question counter (e.g., Question 1 of 50)
- • Timer showing remaining time
- • Question text and answer choices
- • Next button to proceed
- • No back button - cannot return
Technical Requirements
- • Stable internet connection
- • Modern web browser
- • Screen resolution: 1024x768 minimum
- • Mouse or trackpad required
- • No mobile devices allowed
Scoring & Results
How Scoring Works
Points Awarded
+1 point for each correct answer
No Penalties
0 points for wrong or skipped answers
Score Ranges
Master the Format with Practice
Understanding the format is just the first step. Practice with our realistic simulations to get comfortable with the timing and interface.
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