Alberta Police Cognitive Ability Test (APCAT) Practice Exam

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• Which description about reading instructions before APCAT sections is most accurate?
• In multiplication, how should you handle digits?
• What does the word 'nautical' relate to?
• Which word means Microscopic?
• Complete the square-number sequence: 1, 4, 9, 16, __?
• If all A are B and some C are A, what can be concluded about C?
• In the geometric sequence 3, 6, 12, 24, what is the next term?
• If the witness provided a credible account, what does 'credible' most nearly mean?
• Which word means 'polite, respectful, or considerate in manner'?
• Sedition refers to which concept?
• Which word is a synonym of Enigma?
• Which statement describes the required time format for reports?
• What does resonate mean?
• Determine the next term in the sequence: 7, 14, 28, 56, __
• Leaving your post: when should you leave?
• Which term matches the definition: Commonly occurring; widely accepted or practiced?
• Which term means: enthusiastic; eager?
• Which word is misspelled?
• A recipe requires 3 cups of flour to serve 8; how many cups are needed for 20 servings?
• Languid describes someone who is...?
• Which term is a synonym for 'advice'?
• Commenced means which of the following?
• Which term means: existing in something as a permanent, essential attribute?
• Which practice is most effective for reducing careless errors in numeric work?
• Which word is defined as 'the act of taking property without permission'?
• Which term means: a person who serves as a connection between individuals or groups?
• Forlorn means which of the following?
• Which word is most nearly an antonym of 'diffident'?
• What is the difference between the 6th and 7th terms in the sequence 1, 2, 4, 7, 11, 16, 22?
• In the sequence 9, 14, 19, 24, what is the next term?
• Which term is defined as 'To free, clear of charges'?
• Which term means: spiritual; theoretical?
• In the color memory sequence red, blue, green, yellow, what is the fourth color?
• In a classic 3x3 magic square using the numbers 1 through 9, what value is in the center cell?
• Which spelling is correct for the word meaning to receive?
• Which word means 'commence'?
• Which word is a synonym of Unacceptable government?
• Promise with drug dealer; always commit.
• What is the meaning of the word 'Malevolent'?
• Which word means 'to begin a process'?
• Complete the geometric progression: 3, 9, 27, 81, __.
• If you travel for 2 hours at 60 miles per hour, what distance do you cover?
• Leaving post guidance.
• What does the word 'undergo' mean?
• Guile means which of the following?
• Which word is a synonym of Conscientious?
• Determine the next term: 2, 8, 32, 128, __
• Which word is a synonym for 'imprison'?
• If a question seems extremely time-consuming, what should you do?
• A recipe uses 4 cups to serve 16; for 25 servings how many cups?
• For commitments, what should you do?
• In an arithmetic progression, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, __, what is the next term?
• Convert decimal 13 to binary.
• Which term refers to a force made up of civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army?
• Which term means 'To obstruct or interfere with; to delay'?
• A budget starts at 80 and is reduced by 25%. What is the new value?
• If you have the digit sequence 7-1-4-7-3, what is the second digit?
• Which practice ensures calendar consistency by checking dates across a report?
• Which term refers to a person who breaks a rule?
• In an arithmetic sequence, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, what is the next term?
• Which term is defined as 'a legacy; something left to someone in a will'?
• If all A are B and some C are A, what can we conclude about C?
• Decimal multiplication method.
• Which word is a synonym of euphoria?
• Which word means began?
• A geometric sequence starts with 2 and has a common ratio of 3. What is the fourth term?
• Which word is misspelled?
• Harbinger is best defined as which?
• Submissive can be best described as which of the following?
• Which term refers to the decorative edge of hanging threads?
• A train travels 300 miles in 5 hours. What is its speed in mph?
• Abdominable means which of the following?
• If f(n) = n^2 - 1, what is f(4)?
• Which term means 'An undertaking with risk'?
• Which word means 'in a friendly manner, warmly'?
• Which word means 'theft; robbery; stealing'?
• What term means 'a warning'?
• Which word means to endure; to experience?
• Which term is defined as 'horrible, cruel, extremely evil'?
• Dejected means which of the following?
• In the list: apple, banana, cherry, date; what is the fourth item?
• Pigment refers to which of the following?
• What is the meaning of Amendment?
• Convert decimal 7 to binary.
• Which term describes a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation?
• Which word means 'on the edge, not important'?
• Which word means on the edge, not central?
• A sequence doubles each step: 10, 20, 40, 80, what is the next term?
• Which word means 'fully understood or grasped; caught and arrested'?
• What is the common ratio of the geometric sequence 3, 6, 12, 24?
• If you drive for 0.5 hours at 40 mph, what distance do you travel?
• Which term best describes someone who is diffident?
• Complete the analogy: Truth is to accuracy as rumor is to ______.
• What is the difference between consecutive terms in the sequence 9, 14, 19, 24?
• Compute the sum of the first six terms of the sequence 1, 2, 4, 7, 11, 16.
• Which word is misspelled?
• Which phrase best fits the meaning of abscond?
• The statement All humans are mammals implies which of the following is true?
• Color memory: The sequence red, blue, green, yellow, what is the second color?
• Which sequence represents perfect squares of consecutive integers?
• If a car travels 60 miles in 1 hour, what is its average speed in mph?
• Which term means: spiritual; theoretical?
• What is a common pitfall to avoid on cognitive ability tests?
• Which word means to annoy?
• Which word means extremely small?
• Which term best fits the description 'cunning or deceit in dealing with others; trickery'?
• If f(n) = n^2 + n, what is f(6)?
• Which term means the same as 'Moral story'?
• Which term means 'a legacy; something left to someone in a will'?
• Which word is most nearly opposite in meaning to 'cooperate'?
• Which item provides a safety-oriented guideline about keeping hands visible?
• 550 liters in 12 seconds equals how many liters in 6 seconds?
• Final product 1322 x 0.15.
• Which word is a synonym of sabotage?
• Which term means not able or willing to accept?
• Which term corresponds to physical vitality?
• Which word pertains to ownership or property?
• Which term is a synonym for 'Colleague'?
• Which word means hateful and detestable?
• Which verb means to contravene or breach?
• Which entry highlights the distinction between 'woman' and 'women' (singular vs plural)?
• If red:blue = 3:2 and there are 15 red balls, how many blue balls are present?
• Which word is a synonym of Parable?
• Which term refers to 'a follower, supporter, attached, sticking to, disciple'?
• Which term means the same as 'oblique'?
• How can you reduce careless errors in numeric work?
• Mystique refers to which concept?
• What is a recommended approach to time management on APCAT?
• Which term most closely matches the meaning 'to assist'?
• In the arithmetic sequence 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, what is the next term?
• Which option is a direct example of an arithmetic progression?
• Which term means: a person who serves as a connection between individuals or groups; a go-between?
• Mutiny is defined as which of the following?
• For the function f(n) = n^2 + n, what is f(0)?
• Which term matches the definition of fringe?
• If 550 L are delivered in 12 seconds, how many liters would be delivered in 3 seconds?
• Which term means 'Bequest' (a legacy left to someone in a will)?
• Which word means 'Justification'?
• Which term corresponds to the meaning 'Escaped' in the given mappings?
• If f(n) = n^2 - 1, what is f(0)?
• Which term means 'not guilty verdict'?
• Why is it essential to read instructions carefully before starting APCAT sections?
• Which is a synonym for 'frail'?
• A sequence quadruples each step: 1, 4, 16, 64, what is the next term?
• Which term means 'An undertaking with risk'?
• What term means 'To free, clear of charges'?
• Which term means the same as 'Venture'?
• Which word means 'a feeling of extreme joy'?
• Which APCAT section assesses the ability to understand and draw conclusions from written material?
• Which term is defined as 'Coaxed with flattery, soothing words, or promises'?
• What is the common difference of the arithmetic sequence 2, 5, 8, 11, 14?
• Percentage increase formula as described.
• Which word means 'to delay'?
• If 40% of a budget goes to operations and 25% to administration, what percentage remains for other categories?
• Address component beyond city and province.
• In the sequence 2, 4, 8, 16, what is the third term?
• With annual compound interest at 5%, what is the amount after 3 years on 1000?
• Which elements should be included in an address for a police report?
• A product is listed at 40 with a 15% discount. What is the sale price?
• Disinclination is best described as?
• Which word means 'to annoy'?
• A video game is priced at 80 with a 20% discount. What is the sale price?
• Which word means 'Ferocious; unpleasantly severe'?
• In logic, if A implies B and B is true, which statement must be true?
• Which word is a synonym of business enterprise?
• Which term means 'Overcome'?
• Which term means: to nurture, improve, refine?
• Which term means 'Undertaking with risk'?
• Regarding the report number, what should you do to ensure accuracy?
• For missing person, what should you do before contacting dispatch?
• Which is the correct spelling for the word meaning a chance occurrence?
• Which word describes someone who is short-sighted or lacks foresight?
• Which word means to run off and hide, evade the law?
• Which word means a falling back into an old illness or bad habit?
• In the sequence 1, 4, 9, 16, what is the next term?
• Which word is a synonym of Indirect?
• Which term means: a team sport invented by Native Americans?
• Which word means 'to attempt to influence by gentle persuasion'?
• Which word means secret?
• Which term is defined as 'The person guilty of committing the crime'?
• Which word means secret?
• Which word would a prosecutor use to describe someone who has been captured by authorities?
• Which term means: a force made up of civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army?
• To violate a treaty means to which action?
• Expendable means which of the following?
• Which term means the same as 'peculiar'?
• Which approach is most effective for reducing careless numerical mistakes on APCAT?
• Which term is defined as 'The person guilty of committing the crime. Doer'?
• What is the meaning of the word obtuse?
• Which term captures the idea of a lack of foresight?
• With annual compound interest at 5%, what is the amount after 2 years on 1000?
• Which term best means 'advice' in a counseling context?
• Which word is a synonym of Exploit?
• 24-hour clock example.
• Which types of sequences are used in the practice questions?
• Which word describes a follower, supporter, attached, or disciple?
• Infuriate means?
• Which word means 'to assist'?
• Which term describes reasoning that identifies patterns and relationships independent of content?
• Which of the following is NOT typically listed as an APCAT section?
• Find the next term in the sequence: 1, 2, 4, 7, 11, 16, ?
• Which technique helps with rough calculations on numeric problems?
• Which word is misspelled?
• Which word is a synonym of Coup?
• Which word is defined as 'horrible, cruel, extremely evil'?
• What does the word 'oust' mean?
• Which term means to produce or show sound vibrations?
• Which APCAT section focuses on memory and attention to detail?
• If f(n) = n^2 - 1, what is f(6)?
• Identify the next term in the sequence of powers of two: 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, ?
• If you see the sequence 1-2-3-4-5, what is the next number?
• Which word best matches the meaning of 'dogmatic'?
• Daunting is best defined as which of the following?
• Which term refers to physical strength and good health?
• Which word is closest in meaning to 'enthusiasm'?
• A train travels 450 miles in 9 hours. What is its speed mph?
• Which word means coloring agent?
• In judgment, what takes priority: helping other officers or minor tasks?
• Which word is misspelled?
• Which word is a synonym of Bizarre?
• Which of the following sequences is an arithmetic progression?
• Which term describes a testable statement that could potentially be proven false?
• Which word is related to sailing, sailors, or ships?
• Which term means: to nurture, improve, refine?
• Which term corresponds to 'ill will, desire to harm others'?
• Which word best matches the meaning of 'imperceptive'?
• In the Fibonacci-like pattern 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, what is the next number?
• A synonym of 'fervor' is which of the following?
• The officer tried to ... to calm the crowd.
• Which word describes 'characteristic of an owner of property; pertaining to'?
• Which term refers to a team sport invented by Native Americans?
• Which label would remind a reviewer to verify dates in a report?
• Which term means the same as 'Rebellion'?
• Which term means: involving or guilty of incest?
• What is the next letter in the sequence A, C, E, G?
• Which term means 'Coaxed with flattery, soothing words, or promises'?
• The sequence 6, 5, 4, 3, 2; what is the third term?