Criteria Cognitive Aptitude Test Information Brief

This document is an information brief on the Criteria Cognitive Aptitude Test (CCAT), which measures critical thinking, problem-solving skills, learning ability, and the capacity to digest and apply new information. The CCAT predicts how well candidates will acquire, organize, retain, and apply information on the job. It consists of up to 50 questions and is timed at 15 minutes. The brief outlines the importance of cognitive aptitude as a predictor of job performance, emphasizing that individuals with higher scores tend to perform better and learn more quickly. It details the specific abilities assessed by the CCAT, including spatial reasoning, verbal ability, and math and logic. Additionally, it provides suggested score ranges for various job roles, indicating how candidates' results correlate with successful performance. The document also discusses the candidate experience, including flexible testing options and security measures to ensure assessment integrity.