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The Cognitive Abilities Test (or CAT4) is a cognitive test developed by GL Assessment to support schools in the understanding of students’ individual abilities and academic potential. In addition, the CAT4 is widely used as an entrance exam to many private and public schools in the UK and Ireland as well as schools around the world. The CAT4 level A exam is made according to the specifications of Year 4 in the UK, catering to children between the ages of 7 to 9.
The CAT4 level A is comprised of the following sections:
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CAT4 Level A Test Practice Question-Quantitative Reasoning #1 |
5 20 35 50 65 80 ? |
Answer & Explanation ▼ | ▲ The correct answer is 95. In this series, every number is larger than the number before it by 15. The pattern is: +15, +15, +15, ... The last number in this series is 80, so the next number in the series should be larger than 80 by 15. 80 + 15 = 95 Therefore, 95 is the correct answer. #Note that additional practice questions for the Quantitative Reasoning battery (number analogies + number series) can be found on our CAT4 Level A practice packs. |
CAT4 Level A Test Practice Question-Verbal Reasoning #1 |
Pentagon→ Sides: Foot→ |
Answer & Explanation ▼ | ▲ The correct answer is toes. A pentagon has five sides just as a foot has five toes. Five is incorrect because it does not relate to foot in the same way that sides relates to pentagon Rather, it is the relation itself for each pair, as they each have five of something. Fingers is incorrect because they are on the hand and not the foot. Fingernails is incorrect because they are on the hand and not the foot. Square is incorrect because it is related to the first pair of words (shape related). #Note that additional practice questions for the Verbal Reasoning battery (Verbal analogies + Verbal classification) can be found on our CAT4 Level A practice packs. |
CAT4 Level A Test Practice Question-Non Verbal Reasoning #1
The correct answer is B.
The relationship between the first two figures is as follows: the second figure is the white part of the first figure, rotated 90° clockwise. The correct answer must have the same relationship with the third figure.
This means that B is the correct answer.
#Note that additional practice questions for the Non-Verbal Reasoning battery (Figure analogies + Figure classification) can be found on our CAT4 Level A practice packs.
CAT4 Level A Test Practice Question-Spatial Ability #1
The correct answer is C.
Since answer C has three holes in the same place that they were originally punched, and three more holes that are diagonally mirroring them, equally distanced from the crease, this is the correct answer.
Answers A, B, D, and E have either more or less than six holes, so they can all be eliminated.
We are left with the 3rd choice, which is the correct answer.
#Note that additional practice questions for the Spatial Ability battery (Paper folding + Figure recognition) can be found on our CAT4 Level A practice packs.
Still not sure how to tackle such Paper Folding questions? Watch this short video to learn more! (You have 8 such videos, one for each subject, in our CAT4 Level A-B Premium pack)
The CAT4 includes four subject-specific divisions called ‘batteries’:
Verbal Reasoning – This battery is about discovering logical connections between words. It is designed to measure your verbal comprehension, reasoning, and logic as well as your vocabulary.
Quantitative Reasoning – This battery tests one’s ability to use numbers and basic arithmetic concepts to solve simple mathematical problems. Most of the questions in this battery do not require complex calculations.
Non-verbal Reasoning – This battery tests one’s problem-solving and pattern recognition skills using various formations of shapes. These skills are needed in important school subjects such as mathematics and sciences.
Spatial Reasoning – This battery tests the ability to think and carry out tasks in three dimensions. This includes mental rotation, recognition of shapes within larger figures, and more.
CAT4 Level A is a multiple-choice exam that consists of four test batteries, each containing two short tests/sections. The following table shows the sections included in each battery:
Verbal Reasoning | Verbal Classification Verbal Analogies |
Quantitative Reasoning | Number Analogies Number Series |
Non-verbal Reasoning | Figure Classification Figure Matrices |
Spatial Ability | Figure Analysis Figure Recognition |
This exam is administered in three parts. The following table presents the number of questions and time allotment for each section:
Part 1 |
Number of Questions |
Time Alloted |
Figure Classification |
24 questions |
10 minutes |
Figure Matrices |
24 questions |
10 minutes |
Part 2 |
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Verbal Classification |
24 questions |
8 minutes |
Verbal Analogies |
24 questions |
8 minutes |
Number Analogies |
18 questions |
10 minutes |
Part 3 |
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Number Series |
18 questions |
8 minutes |
Figure Analysis |
18 questions |
9 minutes |
Figure Recognition |
18 questions |
9 minutes |
To make sure your child is adequately prepared for the CAT4, there are several things we advise you to do:
In summary, the CAT4 Level A is a challenging test, but proper preparation increases the chances your child will ace it. Our CAT4 Level A PrepPack allows your child to familiarise him- or herself with the test and gives him or her the confidence needed to succeed.
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