Taking the Canadian Forces Aptitude Test CFAT? Everything you need to know!
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Canadian Armed Forces Aptitude Test Qualification
You much be at least 17 years old, a Canadian citizen and completed at least grade 10 or Secondaire IV in Quebec.
The CFAT has 3 sections, Verbal Skills (VS), Problem Solving (PS) and Spatial Ability (SA).
Once accepted, you will start Basic Training, but you will want to start early.
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About the Canadian Forces Aptitude Test
Verbal Skills
Verbal skills in the CFAT are really just another name for vocabulary and analogies. The CFAT has four different types of verbal skills questions: synonyms, where you are required to choose a word with the same meaning, antonyms, where you are required to choose a word with the opposite meaning, and definition questions, where you are required to choose the definition of a given word.
Problem Solving
The Problem Solving section has three types of questions, Word Problems and number Sequences
Spatial Ability
The Spatial Ability section gives graphics of expanded shapes and you must choose what the shape will look like when folded or unfolded. These are quite tricky if you are un-prepared!
Canadian Forces Aptitude Test Practice
Verbal Skills
First, lets look at what verbal skills are. Verbal skills on the CFAT are really just another name for vocabulary and analogies. The CFAT has four different types of verbal skills questions: synonyms, where you are required to choose a word with the same meaning, antonyms, where you are required to choose a word with the opposite meaning, and definition questions, where you are required to choose the definition of a given word.
The CFAT has 15 verbal skills questions to be completed in 5 minutes.
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Problem Solving
The CFAT has three different types of problem solving questions, word problems, sequences and IQ type questions.
Problem Solving Practice
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Spatial Ability (Visual Acuity)
The Spacial Ability section has three types of questions, all of which are graphical. One you are given a shape and you must choose what shape is possible if folded, or looped and joined. Another type is you are given a shape and you must choose the same shape rotated. Another type is you are given a 2-dimensional shape and asked to find same shape when folded into a 3-dimensional shape.
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Common Mistakes on the Canadian Forces Aptitude Test
- Not preparing Don’t underestimate how difficult the CFAT is! It is important to study the test format, take CFAT practice questions, (see below) and review the types of questions you can expect. The CFAT is a multiple choice test – how to answer multiple choice
- Not managing your time on the test. The CFAT is a timed test, and you must complete each section in a set amount of time. If you don’t manage your time properly, you can get caught out, and get a lower score. How to manage your time on a test.
- Not reading the instructions Read the instructions for each section carefully before starting.
- Making careless mistakes Pay attention to detail. Candidates who make careless mistakes may lose points unnecessarily.
- Focusing too much on one section The CFAT has three sections, verbal skills, spatial ability, and math. If you focus too much on one section you will neglect other sections, getting an imbalanced score.
- Not managing stress Taking the CFAT is stressful. Stay calm, focused, and confident.
- Guessing too much The CFAT does not penalize for wrong answers, so guessing may be a good strategy. Make sure that you make educated guesses! More on how to answer multiple choice
Common Mistakes on the Canadian Forces Aptitude Test
Canadian Forces Aptitude Test FAQ
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Written by, Brian Stocker MA., Complete Test Preparation Inc.
Date Published: Thursday, June 12th, 2014
Date Modified: Monday, July 29th, 2024
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