Wonderlic vs CCAT: what is different?
Two fast cognitive tests from different publishers. Preparing for one helps with the other, but the clocks differ.
Updated November 15, 2026
Side by side
The Wonderlic cognitive test is 50 questions in 12 minutes. The Criteria Cognitive Aptitude Test (CCAT) is 50 questions in 15 minutes. Both are published by different companies and employers choose one or the other.
| Wonderlic | CCAT | |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | 50 | 50 |
| Time | 12 minutes | 15 minutes |
| Seconds per question | 14.4 | 18 |
The practical difference
The Wonderlic gives you less time per question, so it punishes a slow start more. If your employer has told you which test you are taking, practice that one. If you are unsure, ask the recruiter.
Which should you practice first?
If you are sitting the Wonderlic, practice here on the 12:00 clock. We do not publish CCAT practice on this site.
Frequently asked questions
Is the CCAT harder than the Wonderlic?
They are different tests with different time limits, and difficulty depends on the person. The Wonderlic allows about 14 seconds a question and the CCAT about 18.
See how you handle the clock
Take the full free test. In 12 minutes you get your score, where you would likely land, and a pace map of all 50 questions.
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