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. Download the APCAT pre-test guide (link to file PDF) or contact our office (link to contact CTA page) 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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