PiCAT Pre-employment iCAT

The word CANDID most nearly means:

• ASecretive
• BFrank and honest
• CPolished and smooth
• DIndecisive

The word ARDUOUS most nearly means:

• AEasy and straightforward
• BDemanding great effort
• CWarm and affectionate
• DBrightly colored

The word SPORADIC most nearly means:

• AOccurring at irregular intervals
• BRelated to athletic competition
• CContinuous and unbroken
• DExtremely loud

The word BENEVOLENT most nearly means:

• AHostile and aggressive
• BWell-meaning and kindly
• CRelating to benefits packages
• DOverly cautious

The word OBSTINATE most nearly means:

• AFlexible and accommodating
• BStubbornly refusing to change
• CRelating to obstacles on a course
• DLacking confidence

The word METICULOUS most nearly means:

• AExtremely careful and precise
• BRelating to measurement systems
• CCareless and disorganized
• DPhysically strong

The word TENACIOUS most nearly means:

• AVery sharp or cutting
• BHolding firmly; not giving up
• CRelating to tendons and muscles
• DEasily frightened

The word PRUDENT most nearly means:

• AReckless and impulsive
• BActing with careful judgment
• CExtremely proud
• DRelating to financial accounting

The word AMBIGUOUS most nearly means:

• AOpen to more than one interpretation
• BExtremely ambitious
• CPerfectly clear and precise
• DRelating to both hands

The word BREVITY most nearly means:

• ACourage in the face of danger
• BConciseness in speech or writing
• CA brief period of time
• DMilitary rank and authority

The word LETHARGIC most nearly means:

• AHighly energetic and active
• BRelating to the study of letters
• CSluggish and lacking energy
• DExtremely precise

The word REPRIMAND most nearly means:

• AA formal praise or commendation
• BTo repair or maintain equipment
• CA formal expression of disapproval
• DAn urgent request for reinforcements

The word CLANDESTINE most nearly means:

• AConducted with openness and transparency
• BKept secret or done in secrecy
• CRelating to military clans or tribes
• DConducted at night only

Read the passage and answer the question. "The Army's Physical Fitness Test (APFT) has been replaced by the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT), which includes six events: the three-repetition maximum deadlift, standing power throw, hand-release push-up, sprint-drag-carry, leg tuck (replaced by plank in 2022), and two-mile run. Unlike the APFT, which had different standards for men and women, the ACFT originally used gender-neutral standards, though adjustments were made in 2022 to include gender- and age-adjusted scoring." According to the passage, what was one major difference between the APFT and the original ACFT?

• AThe ACFT had fewer events than the APFT
• BThe ACFT did not include a running event
• CThe original ACFT used gender-neutral standards
• DThe APFT included a deadlift event

Read the passage and answer the question. "Dehydration is one of the leading causes of heat-related illness in soldiers during field training. The body loses approximately one liter of water per hour during moderate exercise in hot conditions, and this rate can double during intense physical activity. Thirst is often not a reliable indicator of hydration status — by the time a soldier feels thirsty, they may already be 2% dehydrated, which is sufficient to impair physical and cognitive performance." What can be inferred from the passage about relying solely on thirst as a hydration guide?

• AThirst is the most accurate indicator of hydration
• BThirst appears before dehydration causes any impairment
• CRelying on thirst alone may lead to inadequate hydration
• DThirst occurs when a soldier loses two liters of water

Read the passage and answer the question. "Chain of command is a fundamental principle in military organization. It establishes the order in which authority and responsibility flow from the highest-ranking officer to the lowest-ranking enlisted member. Respecting the chain of command means addressing issues through proper channels rather than bypassing supervisors, which ensures accountability, maintains discipline, and prevents conflicting orders." What is the PRIMARY purpose of the chain of command, as described in the passage?

• ATo determine who receives the highest pay
• BTo establish the flow of authority and responsibility
• CTo rank soldiers by their physical fitness scores
• DTo assign soldiers to specific units and locations

Read the passage and answer the question. "Night vision devices (NVDs) operate on two different principles. Image intensifier tubes amplify available ambient light — starlight, moonlight, or infrared illumination — to create a visible image. Thermal imaging devices, in contrast, detect differences in heat signatures emitted by objects rather than amplifying visible light. Because thermal devices do not rely on any light source, they can operate in complete darkness and are not defeated by camouflage that matches the visual background." Which statement best describes an advantage of thermal imaging over image intensifier devices?

• AThermal devices produce a brighter and clearer image in daylight
• BThermal devices are lighter and cheaper than image intensifiers
• CThermal devices work in complete darkness without any light source
• DThermal devices amplify starlight more effectively than moonlight

Read the passage and answer the question. "The Geneva Conventions are a series of four treaties and three additional protocols establishing the standards of international humanitarian law for the treatment of wounded soldiers, prisoners of war, and civilians during armed conflict. First adopted in 1864 and significantly expanded after World War II, the Conventions have been ratified by nearly every nation in the world. Violations of the Geneva Conventions are classified as war crimes." According to the passage, violations of the Geneva Conventions are classified as:

• ACivil disputes
• BDiplomatic incidents
• CWar crimes
• DMilitary misconduct

Read the passage and answer the question. "The M16 rifle was first adopted by the U.S. military in the 1960s during the Vietnam War. Early versions suffered reliability problems in the humid jungle environment, partly because soldiers were initially told the weapon was self-cleaning and did not require regular maintenance. Once proper cleaning procedures were implemented and the rifle's design was refined, reliability improved dramatically. The M16 remained the standard U.S. infantry rifle for decades before the Army began transitioning to the M4 carbine." What does the passage suggest was a primary reason for the early M16's reliability problems?

• AThe weapon was too heavy for jungle terrain
• BSoldiers did not perform regular maintenance because they were told it was unnecessary
• CThe M16 was not accurate enough in humid conditions
• DThe Army refused to allow soldiers to carry cleaning equipment

Read the passage and answer the question. "Situational awareness refers to the perception, comprehension, and projection of environmental elements within a volume of time and space. In military operations, maintaining situational awareness means continuously gathering information about the environment, understanding how that information affects the current situation, and anticipating how conditions will evolve. Loss of situational awareness is a contributing factor in many training accidents and combat casualties." Based on the passage, which of the following best describes situational awareness?

• AThe physical ability to see clearly in any lighting condition
• BFollowing standing operating procedures without deviation
• CPerceiving, understanding, and anticipating environmental information
• DCommunicating effectively with fellow soldiers