Canadian Armed Forces CFAT

Are you considering a career with the Canadian Armed Forces? If so, you'll need to excel in the Canadian Forces Aptitude Test (CFAT), a critical step in your journey. The results of the CFAT will determine the trades that the Canadian Armed Forces will offer to you. At Cognitive Results, we understand the challenges and pressures associated with this test, and we're here to help you succeed.

Canadian Armed Forces CFAT Program

The Canadian Armed Forces (CFAT) takes 60 minutes to complete, with several timed portions. There are 60 questions at the time of this writing. The CFAT includes the following six sections:

Section 1 - Verbal Skills (15 questions, 5 minutes):

  • Objective: Measure the candidate's ability to understand, interpret, and use written language effectively.
  • Structure: This section presents questions related to vocabulary, analogies, and reading comprehension. Candidates must demonstrate their ability to grasp the meaning of words, understand relationships between concepts, and interpret written information accurately.
  • Preparation with Cognitive Results: Utilize comprehensive study guides and practice exercises focused on enhancing your vocabulary, improving your ability to identify analogies, and boosting your reading comprehension skills.

Section 4 - Spatial Skills (15 questions, 10 minutes):

  • Objective: Measure the candidate's ability to visualize and manipulate objects in space.
  • Structure: This section presents problems involving shapes, patterns, and spatial relationships. Candidates must demonstrate their ability to understand and solve problems related to spatial orientation and visualization.
  • Preparation with Cognitive Results: Engage in spatial reasoning exercises designed to improve your ability to visualize and manipulate objects effectively.

Section 3 - Problem Solving (30 questions, 45 minutes):

  • Objective: Measure the candidate's numerical and logical reasoning abilities.
  • Structure: This section includes questions involving arithmetic, algebra, and logical sequences. Candidates must demonstrate their ability to solve mathematical problems, understand numerical relationships, and apply logical thinking to complex scenarios.
  • Preparation with Cognitive Results: Engage in targeted practice tests and exercises designed to sharpen your numerical skills and enhance your logical reasoning abilities, ensuring you can tackle a variety of problem-solving challenges effectively.
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Distinguishing Factors: Canadian Armed Forces CFAT Sections

Understanding the distinctions between these Canadian Armed Forces CFAT sections can help candidates better prepare:

Section Key Features
Spatial Skills
  • Use Cognitive Results' spatial reasoning exercises to improve your ability to visualize and manipulate objects. Practice with pattern recognition and spatial orientation tasks.
Verbal Skills
  • Utilize Cognitive Results' comprehensive study guides to enhance your vocabulary and reading comprehension. Engage in practice exercises that focus on understanding analogies and interpreting written information effectively.
Problem Solving
  • Engage with Cognitive Results' targeted practice tests and exercises to sharpen your numerical skills and logical reasoning abilities. Focus on solving arithmetic, algebraic problems, and understanding logical sequences.

For personalized coaching and preparation for the Canadian Armed Forces CFAT, Cognitive Results has been helping candidates since 2005. Overwhelmed? There's no need to be with our help. We provide comprehensive support to ensure you are fully prepared for each step of the CFAT. You will study using one authoritative source - Cognitive Results!  Make your time efficient and nail the test  with expert help from Cognitive Results.