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CCAT Mock Test
A timed 50-question mock for the Criteria Cognitive Aptitude Test (CCAT) covering verbal reasoning & analogies, vocabulary & idioms, logical reasoning, spatial reasoning, number system & simplification, percentages, ratio, ages & mixtures, speed, distance, trains & boats, averages & statistics, data interpretation, set to the real pattern of 50 questions in 15 minutes. Answer, submit and review every question with its explanation.
CCAT mock test
50 questions · 1 mark each · the timer starts with your first answer and the test submits itself when time runs out.
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Q1.Verbal Reasoning & AnalogiesFind the odd one out: Triangle, Square, Cube, Pentagon
Answer: C — Cube
A cube is three-dimensional; the others are two-dimensional shapes.
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Q2.Vocabulary & IdiomsChoose the antonym of SCARCITY.
Answer: A — Abundance
Scarcity = shortage; abundance = plenty.
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Q3.Logical ReasoningWhich number is the odd one out: 41, 51, 63, 69?
Answer: B — 41
69, 51, 63 are composite; 41 is prime.
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Q4.Spatial ReasoningA square sheet of paper is folded in half 2 times and two holes are punched through all the layers. How many holes are there when it is unfolded?
Answer: C — 8
Each fold doubles the layers: 2 folds → 4 layers. 2 holes through 4 layers = 8 holes when unfolded.
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Q5.Number System & SimplificationSimplify: 86 + 12 × 6 − 3
Answer: B — 155
BODMAS: multiply first — 12 × 6 = 72; then 86 + 72 − 3 = 155.
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Q6.PercentagesThe price of an item changes from $800 to $1,000. What is the percentage change?
Answer: D — 25% increase
Change = 200 on a base of 800: 200/800 × 100 = 25% increase. Always divide by the ORIGINAL value.
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Q7.Ratio, Ages & MixturesIn what ratio must rice at $50/kg be mixed with rice at $130/kg to get a mixture worth $90/kg?
Answer: B — 1:1
Alligation: (dearer − mean) : (mean − cheaper) = (130 − 90) : (90 − 50) = 40:40 = 1:1.
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Q8.Speed, Distance, Trains & BoatsA car goes from A to B at 50 km/h and returns at 36 km/h. What is its average speed for the round trip?
Answer: D — 41.86 km/h
For equal distances, average speed = 2xy/(x + y) = 2×50×36/86 = 41.86 km/h (not the simple average).
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Q9.Averages & StatisticsFind the mean of: 18, 29, 11, 3, 12, 25, 8
Answer: D — 15.14
Sum = 106, ÷ 7 = 15.14.
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Q10.Data InterpretationThe average of 9 numbers is 77. If 98 is added, what is the new average?
Answer: B — 79.1
Old total = 9 × 77 = 693. New total = 693 + 98 = 791; new average = 791/10 = 79.1.
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Q11.Verbal Reasoning & AnalogiesFind the next number in the series: 25, 36, 49, 64, 81, ?
Answer: C — 100
Squares of consecutive numbers: 5², 6², … → 10² = 100.
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Q12.Vocabulary & IdiomsOne word for: A list of books referred to in a scholarly work.
Answer: C — Bibliography
A bibliography lists the sources consulted.
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Q13.Logical ReasoningWhat is the angle between the hour and minute hands of a clock at 9:25?
Answer: A — 132.5°
Angle = |30H − 5.5M| = |30×9 − 5.5×25| = 132.5°.
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Q14.Spatial ReasoningWhich arrow comes next? ↓ ↙ ← ↖ ?
Answer: B — ↑
Each arrow turns 45° clockwise, so after ↖ comes ↑.
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Q15.Number System & SimplificationFind the next number in the series: 13, 18, 23, 28, 33, ?
Answer: D — 38
Each term increases by 5.
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Q16.PercentagesTwo successive discounts of 15% and 20% are equivalent to a single discount of:
Answer: A — 32%
Net discount = a + b − ab/100 = 15 + 20 − 15×20/100 = 32%.
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Q17.Ratio, Ages & MixturesThe present ages of two people are in the ratio 5:3. After 9 years the sum of their ages will be 42. What is the present age of the elder person?
Answer: D — 15 years
Let ages be 5x and 3x. After 9 years: 5x + 9 + 3x + 9 = 42 → 8x = 24 → x = 3. Elder = 5×3 = 15 years.
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Q18.Speed, Distance, Trains & BoatsA boat goes 10 km/h downstream and 6 km/h upstream. What is its speed in still water?
Answer: B — 8 km/h
Speed in still water = (downstream + upstream)/2 = (10 + 6)/2 = 8 km/h; stream = (10 − 6)/2 = 2 km/h.
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Q19.Averages & StatisticsFind the range of: 6, 37, 30, 36, 31, 22, 4
Answer: B — 33
Range = max − min = 37 − 4 = 33.
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Q20.Data InterpretationThe average of 6 numbers is 61. If 97 is added, what is the new average?
Answer: D — 66.14
Old total = 6 × 61 = 366. New total = 366 + 97 = 463; new average = 463/7 = 66.14.
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Q21.Verbal Reasoning & AnalogiesWhich word does not belong: Mercury, Venus, Moon, Mars?
Answer: A — Moon
The Moon is a natural satellite; the others are planets.
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Q22.Vocabulary & IdiomsChoose the synonym of DILIGENT.
Answer: B — Hard-working
Diligent means showing care and effort in work.
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Q23.Logical ReasoningRavi walks 11 m north, turns right and walks 9 m, then turns right again and walks 10 m. How far is he from the start?
Answer: B — 9.06 m
Net: 1 m north and 9 m east. Distance = √(1² + 9²) = 9.06 m.
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Q24.Spatial ReasoningWhich arrow comes next? ↘ ← ↗ ↓ ?
Answer: D — ↖
Each arrow turns 135° clockwise, so after ↓ comes ↖.
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Q25.Number System & SimplificationFind the next number in the series: 8, 10, 14, 20, 28, ?
Answer: A — 38
Differences are 2, 4, 6, 8 → next difference 10.
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Q26.PercentagesThe price of an item changes from $625 to $531.25. What is the percentage change?
Answer: C — 15% decrease
Change = -93.75 on a base of 625: -93.75/625 × 100 = 15% decrease. Always divide by the ORIGINAL value.
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Q27.Ratio, Ages & MixturesIn what ratio must rice at $70/kg be mixed with rice at $110/kg to get a mixture worth $100/kg?
Answer: C — 1:3
Alligation: (dearer − mean) : (mean − cheaper) = (110 − 100) : (100 − 70) = 10:30 = 1:3.
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Q28.Speed, Distance, Trains & BoatsA boat goes 11 km/h downstream and 5 km/h upstream. What is its speed in still water?
Answer: B — 8 km/h
Speed in still water = (downstream + upstream)/2 = (11 + 5)/2 = 8 km/h; stream = (11 − 5)/2 = 3 km/h.
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Q29.Averages & StatisticsFind the mean of: 16, 38, 12, 33, 12, 28, 14
Answer: D — 21.86
Sum = 153, ÷ 7 = 21.86.
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Q30.Data InterpretationThe price of an item changes from $600 to $450. What is the percentage change?
Answer: A — 25% decrease
Change = -150 on a base of 600: -150/600 × 100 = 25% decrease. Always divide by the ORIGINAL value.
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Q31.Verbal Reasoning & AnalogiesFind the next number in the series: 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, ?
Answer: C — 96
Each term is multiplied by 2.
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Q32.Vocabulary & IdiomsChoose the antonym of ZENITH.
Answer: A — Nadir
Zenith = highest point; nadir = lowest point.
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Q33.Logical ReasoningWhat is the angle between the hour and minute hands of a clock at 12:25?
Answer: C — 137.5°
Angle = |30H − 5.5M| = |30×12 − 5.5×25| = 222.5°; the smaller angle is 360 − that = 137.5°.
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Q34.Spatial ReasoningWhich capital letter looks DIFFERENT in a mirror placed beside it?
Answer: D — R
W, V, T each have a vertical line of symmetry and look the same in a side mirror; R does not.
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Q35.Number System & SimplificationFind the HCF of 50 and 20.
Answer: D — 10
HCF(50, 20) = 10. Check: HCF × LCM = 10 × 100 = 1000 = product of the numbers.
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Q36.PercentagesTwo successive discounts of 20% and 20% are equivalent to a single discount of:
Answer: B — 36%
Net discount = a + b − ab/100 = 20 + 20 − 20×20/100 = 36%.
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Q37.Ratio, Ages & MixturesThe present ages of two people are in the ratio 3:1. After 10 years the sum of their ages will be 44. What is the present age of the elder person?
Answer: B — 18 years
Let ages be 3x and 1x. After 10 years: 3x + 10 + 1x + 10 = 44 → 4x = 24 → x = 6. Elder = 3×6 = 18 years.
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Q38.Speed, Distance, Trains & BoatsA boat goes 10 km/h downstream and 8 km/h upstream. What is its speed in still water?
Answer: B — 9 km/h
Speed in still water = (downstream + upstream)/2 = (10 + 8)/2 = 9 km/h; stream = (10 − 8)/2 = 1 km/h.
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Q39.Averages & StatisticsThe average of 7 numbers is 54. If 89 is added, what is the new average?
Answer: C — 58.38
Old total = 7 × 54 = 378. New total = 378 + 89 = 467; new average = 467/8 = 58.38.
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Q40.Data InterpretationSales (units): 2021: 400 · 2022: 520 · 2023: 280 · 2024: 250 · 2025: 810. What was the percentage change in 2022 over 2021?
Answer: D — 30%
Change = 520 − 400 = 120; ÷ 400 × 100 = 30%.
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Q41.Verbal Reasoning & AnalogiesWater : Thirst :: Food : ?
Answer: B — Hunger
Water satisfies thirst; food satisfies hunger.
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Q42.Vocabulary & IdiomsOne word for: A person who can speak many languages.
Answer: C — Polyglot
A polyglot knows and uses several languages.
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Q43.Logical ReasoningWhat is the angle between the hour and minute hands of a clock at 9:15?
Answer: D — 172.5°
Angle = |30H − 5.5M| = |30×9 − 5.5×15| = 187.5°; the smaller angle is 360 − that = 172.5°.
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Q44.Spatial ReasoningA square sheet of paper is folded in half 3 times and one hole is punched through all the layers. How many holes are there when it is unfolded?
Answer: C — 8
Each fold doubles the layers: 3 folds → 8 layers. 1 hole through 8 layers = 8 holes when unfolded.
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Q45.Number System & SimplificationFind the LCM of 16 and 64.
Answer: A — 64
LCM(16, 64) = 64. Check: HCF × LCM = 16 × 64 = 1024 = product of the numbers.
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Q46.PercentagesThe price of an item changes from $150 to $210. What is the percentage change?
Answer: A — 40% increase
Change = 60 on a base of 150: 60/150 × 100 = 40% increase. Always divide by the ORIGINAL value.
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Q47.Ratio, Ages & MixturesThe present ages of two people are in the ratio 2:1. After 10 years the sum of their ages will be 35. What is the present age of the elder person?
Answer: D — 10 years
Let ages be 2x and 1x. After 10 years: 2x + 10 + 1x + 10 = 35 → 3x = 15 → x = 5. Elder = 2×5 = 10 years.
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Q48.Speed, Distance, Trains & BoatsA car goes from A to B at 50 km/h and returns at 20 km/h. What is its average speed for the round trip?
Answer: B — 28.57 km/h
For equal distances, average speed = 2xy/(x + y) = 2×50×20/70 = 28.57 km/h (not the simple average).
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Q49.Averages & StatisticsThe average of 10 numbers is 54. If 88 is added, what is the new average?
Answer: B — 57.09
Old total = 10 × 54 = 540. New total = 540 + 88 = 628; new average = 628/11 = 57.09.
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Q50.Data InterpretationThe price of an item changes from $625 to $468.75. What is the percentage change?
Answer: B — 25% decrease
Change = -156.25 on a base of 625: -156.25/625 × 100 = 25% decrease. Always divide by the ORIGINAL value.
CCAT test pattern and strategy
The real CCAT has 50 questions in 15 minutes — about 18 seconds each — and almost nobody finishes, so the skill being tested is speed and knowing when to skip. Wrong answers are not penalised, so never leave a question blank: guess and move on.
How the mock test works
- The timer starts with your first answer; the test submits itself when time runs out.
- Choose the negative marking that matches your exam (this test has no negative marking by default — check the official notification).
- After submitting you get your score, accuracy, time taken and a topic-wise breakdown, then every explanation.
- “New mock test” builds another paper — calculation questions get new numbers.
About CCAT
Criteria Cognitive Aptitude Test (CCAT) — conducted by Criteria Corp (pre-employment test publisher). A 15-minute, 50-question pre-employment aptitude test used by thousands of employers to measure problem-solving, verbal, math and logic, and spatial reasoning. The average raw score is about 24 out of 50.
Original practice questions written for this site in the style and difficulty of each exam’s syllabus. They are not past papers and the site is not affiliated with any exam body. Exam patterns, marking schemes and syllabi change — always check the latest official notification.
CCAT practice topics
| Topic | Section | Question source |
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| Verbal Reasoning & Analogies | Reasoning | Calculated + question bank |
| Vocabulary & Idioms | English | Question bank |
| Logical Reasoning | Reasoning | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Spatial Reasoning | Reasoning | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Number System & Simplification | Quantitative aptitude | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Percentages | Quantitative aptitude | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Ratio, Ages & Mixtures | Quantitative aptitude | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Speed, Distance, Trains & Boats | Quantitative aptitude | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Averages & Statistics | Quantitative aptitude | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Data Interpretation | Data interpretation | Calculated (new numbers every set) |