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This test providesan indication of a subject’s ability to solve problems, digest and apply information, learn new skills, and think critically. Cognitive aptitude is one of the most accurate job predictors of job success for any position.  \n24  \nRaw Score  \n50  \nPercentile  \n1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50  \nManagement  \nSuggested Range: 20-50  \nVince Cicileo (Sample) achieved an overall score of 24, which means Vince answered 24 questions correctly. This corresponds to a percentile rank of 50, meaning Vince scored better than 50% of the people who have taken this test. Below are details of how Vince performed in specific sub categories.  \n58  \nAbility to visualize, make spatial judgements, and problem solve;  \n62  \nReasoning and comprehension of words, constructive thinking, and  \n24  \nAbility to reason using numbers and numerical concepts. Also measures  \nWhich of the following boxes should replace the question mark to complete the pattern?  \nA. B. C. D. E.  \nAnswer: B  \nThe CCAT measures cognitive aptitude, one of the best predictors of job success. The test evaluates many of the critical factors that contribute to on-the-job performance: critical thinking, problem solving ability, attention to detail, and the ability to learn and apply new information. The CCAT is one of our most popular aptitude tests and is commonly used to test for a broad range of mid-to high-level positions.  \nScore Report Data That Helps You Hire  \nEach report provides powerful information inan intuitive and easily understandable format.  \nWhat you’ll find:  \n RAW SCORE: Questions answered correctly  \n2 PERCENTILE: A performance metric indicating performance relative to others  \n3 SUB-SCORES: Spatial Reasoning, Verbal Ability, and Math & Logic  \n4 SCORE RANGES: Recommended by position  \nResults are instant – view your candidates’score reports as soon as they finish the assessment.  \n©2026 Criteria Corp.  \nResearch shows that cognitive aptitude is oneof the most accurate predictors of job success:  \n1.6x more than interviews 4x more than experience  \nAptitude as a Predictor of Performance  \nResearch shows that cognitive aptitude isone of the most accurate predictors of job success: 1.6x as predictive as job interviewsand 4x as predictive as experience.  \nScientifically Validated  \nThe CCAT® has been extensively validated, demonstrating that the test is highly predictive of job performance for a wide variety of jobs. It is an especially effective predictor of performance for jobs that require enhanced abilities in the areas of problem solving, learning, critical thinking, and verbal and mathematical reasoning.  \nTop Positions for the CCAT  \n✓ Managers  \n✓ Sales Executives  \n✓ Software Developers  \n✓ Executive Assistants  \n✓ Analysts  \nCase Study  \nA technology call center used the CCAT® to predict training completion rates. They found that using a CCAT cutoff score would reduce the number of people who didn’t make it through training by 50% .  \nTraining Completion Rate by CCAT Score  \n100%  \n75%  \n50%  \n25%  \n0%  \n>20 20-23 24-29 30+  \nSix months after hiring, employees who passed the CCAT were also much more likely to still be at the company (74% compared to 51%) .  \nRetention Rate by CCAT Score  \n75%  \n50%  \n25%  \n0%  \n>23 24+  \n[www.criteriacorp.com | sales@criteriacorp.com |](www.criteriacorp.com | sales@criteriacorp.com |) (877) 909-8378","cbCaipMCtFzBcUmW","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipMCtFzBcUmW","pdf",385907,"English","# CCAT Overview\n## What the CCAT Measures\n## Score Report Metrics\n## Suggested Score Ranges\n## Evidence and Validation\n## Top Positions and Case Study\n## Contact Information","[{\"question\":\"What skills and abilities does the CCAT measure?\",\"answer\":\"The CCAT measures critical thinking, problem solving skills, learning ability, and aptitude for applying new information. 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