Revelian Cognitive Ability Test

What is the Revelian Cognitive Ability Test (RCAT)?

The Revelian cognitive ability test is a timed multiple-choice test that measures your general cognitive ability.

The test includes 51 questions to be answered within a time limit of 20 minutes.

In the Revelian cognitive ability test, there are no penalties for wrong guesses, so making calculated guesses are encouraged rather than skipping some questions.
It is possible to go back and forward through the questions. It is, therefore, a good idea to answer the easy questions first and then go back to finish the more difficult ones.

Calculators are not allowed in the test.

Here, we will cover what you need to know about the RCAT.

What questions can I expect in the RCAT?

The questions are divided into three main categories: Verbal reasoning, abstract reasoning, and numerical reasoning. There are 17 questions in each category. These categories are explained in detail below:

Abstract reasoning questions

The abstract reasoning questions in the RCAT will assesses your ability to solve conceptual problems by identifying relationships and analyzing patterns.

You will be presented with 5 – 6 graphical elements. You have to identify patterns in these elements in order to find the one or two elements that are different from the rest.

Verbal reasoning questions

Verbal reasoning questions assess your ability to accurately read and comprehend English. You will be required to find relationships between words, identify synonyms and antonyms, and draw logical conclusions from given statements.

These four types of verbal questions can be found in the RCAT:

Word Analogy
You must identify the relationship between the first pair of words in order to find the missing word in the second pair.

Synonyms and Antonyms
These questions are used to determine the extent of your vocabulary. You are given two words and you must decide if they are synonyms, antonyms or neither.

Deductive Reasoning
Deductive reasoning is the process of reasoning using one or more statements to reach a logically certain conclusion.
You will be presented with a list of (usually 5) statements. You are now required to find the two statements that together will allow you to reach a certain conclusion.

Odd word out
You are given a list of words and have to find one or two words that do not belong with the rest.

Numerical reasoning questions

Numerical reasoning questions assess your ability to understand numerical relationships and concepts, and your ability to reason using numbers. These three types of numerical questions can be found in the RCAT:

Numerical word problems
Numerical Word Problems, simply called math word problems, are mathematical questions presented verbally.

Number series
You will be presented with a series of numbers with one number missing. You need to find the missing number.

Number matrices
You will be presented with a 3 x 3 matrix with numbers. You have to find the number that is represented by a question mark.

We have included practice questions of every type in our Revelian Test Prep Package.

How to prepare for the Revelian Cognitive Ability Test

Preparing for the RCAT will help you perform better and increase your chances of landing the job. There are several things you can do to prepare for the RCAT:

• Practice your mental calculation skills—speed is important for scoring well on the RCAT.
  Practice doing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division calculations in your head. This will help you perform calculations faster in numerical reasoning questions.
• Brush up on your knowledge of basic mathematical rules and concepts, such as fractions, decimals, percentages, square roots, exponents, and basic algebra.
• Practice questions similar to those on the RCAT, this will familiarize you with the questions and help you feel more confident about taking the test.
• Set up a simulated RCAT test with the same question types and time limit. Practicing time management techniques is very important for performing well.

Tips for taking your Revelian Cognitive Ability Test

• Keep an eye on the time. You only have 20 minutes to answer as many questions as you can.
• You should not spend too much time on any one question. If you are not close to an answer after about 60 seconds, take a guess and move on.
• If you do not know the answer to a question, or if you find yourself taking too much time on any one question, you should guess at the answer rather than leave it unanswered. There is no penalty for wrong answers.
• Use scratch paper and a pen or pencil to assist you; it will help you keep track of your calculations.
• Remember to read all answer options. Sometimes ruling out unreasonable answers can make it easier to identify the correct answer.

Preparation makes the difference

We can help you prepare for the RCAT. With our Revelian Test Prep package, you get more than 600 RCAT practice questions with explained solutions, four full-length simulated RCAT tests, extra study tools, and guidance throughout your training. Get access now.

Try our free Revelian Cognitive Ability practice test, we’ve included each of the question types explained above.