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RAF aptitude test practice

Most people joining the RAF sit the Defence Aptitude Assessment. The RAF used to call it the Airmen Selection Test. It is six timed, multiple-choice sections, and the score you need depends on the role.

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  • The six sections are verbal reasoning, numerical reasoning, work rate, spatial reasoning, electrical comprehension and mechanical comprehension. After your application is accepted, you take the real DAA online on your own computer, or at an Armed Forces Careers Office.
  • Some RAF roles sit a different aptitude test instead of the DAA. Pilot is one of them. Your recruiter will tell you which test your role uses. The practice on this site is for the DAA.

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Built from a real Defence Aptitude Assessment that was sat and passed. The 3D shapes, the circuit diagrams and the mechanical drawings follow that paper.

  • Two 3D objects, a bookcase and an anchor, each marked with a red dot
    Spatial reasoning
  • A circuit with a battery, three lamps and an open switch
    Electrical comprehension
  • A fixed pulley with a 25 newton pull and an unknown load
    Mechanical comprehension

  • Verbal Reasoning

    The ability to understand written information and reach a sound conclusion.

    20 questions · 15 minutes

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  • Numerical Reasoning

    Two part test focusing on your ability to use and interpret numerical information.

    Two parts · 4 min + 11 min

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  • Work Rate

    The ability to solve simple problems quickly and accurately.

    20 questions · 4 minutes

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  • Spatial Reasoning

    Two part test focusing on your ability to picture and work with shapes.

    Two parts · 4 min + 4 min

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  • Electrical Comprehension

    The ability to understand simple electrical circuits and components.

    22 questions · 15 minutes

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  • Mechanical Comprehension

    The ability to understand simple machines, forces and pressure.

    19 questions · 13 minutes

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