Alberta Police Cognitive Ability Test (APCAT)

The Alberta Police Cognitive Ability Test (APCAT) is a critical thinking exam that tests one’s potential to successfully complete police recruit training and perform effectively as a police officer in the Province of Alberta. The APCAT does not measure your knowledge of a particular subject, but rather your ability to think and reason.

The exam is approximately 3 hours in length, consisting of 120 multiple-choice questions. Attendees must achieve a score of 70% or higher to pass.  Contact our office for exam preparation details.

There is no limit on exam attempts, however, minimum wait periods apply as detailed below:

  • 1st test write fail – applicant must wait one month before rewriting.
  • 2nd test write fail – applicant must wait three months before rewriting.
  • 3rd and subsequent test write fail – applicant must wait six months before rewriting.

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