APCAT

Alberta Police Cognitive Abilities Test

The Alberta Police Cognitive Ability Test (APCAT) is a standardized critical-thinking assessment used to evaluate a candidate’s potential to succeed in police recruit training and perform effectively as a police officer in Alberta. Unlike academic exams, the APCAT does not test subject-matter knowledge. Instead, it measures how well you think, reason, observe, and make decisions—the foundational skills required in policing.

The exam consists of 120 multiple-choice questions and is approximately 3 hours in total length. Candidates first receive 30 minutes to review a Pretest Study Booklet, followed by 2 hours and 15 minutes to complete the test. A minimum score of 70% is required to pass.

The APCAT assesses five key areas essential to modern policing:

1. Judgment – making sound decisions under pressure

2. Observation Skills – noticing and interpreting important details

3. Learning & Memory Recall – retaining and applying new information

4. Written Communication – understanding and using clear language

5. Problem Analysis – evaluating information to reach logical conclusions

By working through these practice tests, you’ll familiarize yourself with the question types, learn how to manage your time under exam conditions, and sharpen the critical thinking and problem-solving skills the police departments are looking for. Each quiz is built from our latest, up-to-date content, ensuring you’re practicing with material that reflects today’s standards and expectations — not outdated prep guides.

With unlimited access during your enrolment period, you can retake the quizzes as many times as you need, track your progress, and focus on the areas where you need the most improvement. Whether you’re aiming to boost your confidence, identify weaknesses, or simply practice until the exam feels second nature, this course will give you a real advantage.

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