Written Testing
Alberta Police Cognitive Ability Test (APCAT)
The Alberta Police Cognitive Ability Test (APCAT) is a mandatory, job-related written examination that is completed in stage three of the application process. This exam is a provincial standard; results are valid for five years and transferable to all municipal police agencies in the province of Alberta.
The APCAT consists of 120 multiple choice questions and applicants must achieve a score of 70 per cent to pass. The exam is approximately three hours in duration and can be written as many times as necessary.
Minimum wait periods after a unsuccessful attempt are:
- First attempt: one month from the date of testing
- Second attempt: three months from the date of the second test
- Third attempt and any subsequent attempt: six months from the date of the last test.
Download the APCAT pre-test guide here. APCAT Workshop dates here.