General Aptitude Test Battery GATB Practice Test Questions

Basic math and problem solving skills are essential for performing a wide range of tasks that require analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, such as:

Analyzing crime scenes. Police officers and security personnel need to analyze crime scenes to collect and evaluate evidence. Basic math skills such as geometry are used to determine the size, shape, and location of objects.

Traffic management. Police officers need to manage traffic flow and ensure public safety on roads and highways. Basic math skills help officers calculate distances, speeds, and travel times.

Risk assessment. Security personnel use basic math and problem solving skills to identify and assess potential risks, threats and vulnerabilities  and make informed decisions about security measures in various settings such as airports, government buildings, and public events.

Emergency response. Police officers and security personnel need to respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations. Basic math and problem-solving skills enable officers to analyze situations, evaluate risks, and determine the best course of action.

Basic Math and Problem Solving Questions on the GATB include:

• Basic number operations such as divide [÷], multiply [x], subtract [-], and add [+] \
• whole numbers
• fractions
• decimals
• percentages

How to Study for a Math Test

Basic Math – 10 questions
Basic Math 2 – 10 questions
Word Problems – (Problem Solving)
Word Problem Tutorial
Algebra – 7 questions
Percent – 18 questions
Fractions, Percent and Decimals – 14 questions

Basic Math Video Tutorials

Vocabulary is an essential aspect of communication in any profession, and this is especially true for security and police personnel.

Writing Reports. Police and security guards and related personnel need to write clear and concise reports that accurately describe incidents and document evidence. A strong vocabulary help officers use precise language and avoid ambiguity.

Interviewing. Police officers and security personnel interview witnesses and suspects to gather information about a variety of incidents. A large vocabulary help officers ask clear and precise questions and understand responses.

Communicating. Security and police personnel communicate with the general public in different situations such as traffic stops, crowd control, and emergency response. A good vocabulary is important to  convey information clearly and effectively so your message or instructions are understood.

Legal and technical. Security and police personnel need to understand legal terminology and procedures, which often involve complex vocabulary.

Training. Security and police personnel often need to provide training and education to other officers and the public. Officers and personnel must convey complex concepts in simple and understandable terms to ensure others understand the material.

Vocabulary Questions Include:

• Synonyms
• Antonyms

How to Study for a Vocabulary Test

Antonym Tutorials and Practice

Antonym Practice

Synonym Practice

Spatial relations is an important cognitive skill for security and police personnel

Crime scenes. Police officers and security personnel need to investigate crime scenes, collect evidence, and reconstruct the events. Spatial relations skills help officers to understand the layout of the crime scene, to identify relevant objects and locations, and to reconstruct the sequence of events accurately.

Navigation and orientation. Police officers and security personnel need to navigate physical spaces effectively and efficiently, for example, responding to an emergency or patrolling a large area. Spatial relations skills help officers to understand the layout of the area, to navigate using maps and other tools, and to orient themselves quickly in an unfamiliar environment.

Traffic management. Police officers and often security personnel need to manage traffic flow, anticipate patterns and congestion.

Crowd control. Security and police personnel need to manage crowds in various situations such as public events and demonstrations, anticipate potential conflicts.

Building security. Security personnel need to understand the layout of buildings, navigate effectively to monitor access points and respond to emergencies.

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