AFCAT Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield AFCAT facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. Which figure is different: Circle, Square, Rectangle, Triangle? → Circle
2. What is the MOST effective way for new AFCAT professionals to build competency in their field? → Combining formal education, mentored practice, and ongoing professional development
3. Which approach best demonstrates mastery of military aptitude in AFCAT practice? → Applying principles to novel situations with sound judgment
4. The Indian Air Force's aerobatic display team is known as: → Surya Kiran
5. What role does collaboration play in military aptitude for AFCAT professionals? → It enhances outcomes through diverse perspectives and shared expertise
6. Which defense exercise is conducted jointly by the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force? → Exercise Trishakti
7. Which river is known as the longest in India? → Ganga
8. Ravi is taller than Mohan but shorter than Ajay. Who is the tallest? → Ajay
9. A shopkeeper marks goods 40% above cost price and gives a 20% discount. His profit percent is: → 12%
10. What is the PRIMARY purpose of obtaining AFCAT certification in Air Force Common Admission Test? → To demonstrate verified competency and adherence to professional standards
11. From the passage, it can be inferred that the author’s primary purpose is to ____. → Persuade readers to adopt a viewpoint
12. Find the missing number: 4, 9, 16, 25, ? → 36
13. A clock shows 3:15. What is the angle between the hour and minute hands? → 7.5°
14. If in a code, TABLE is written as GZOVI, how is CHAIR written? → XZSIR
15. In professional documentation for AFCAT, what is the best practice for organizing information? → Logical structure with clear headings and progression
16. What is the primary purpose of flaps during takeoff and landing? → To increase lift at lower airspeeds by increasing wing camber and area
17. Which missile system is jointly developed by India and Russia and is considered the world's fastest supersonic cruise missile? → BrahMos
18. Choose the correct indirect speech: Direct: The instructor said, 'You must revise the chapter tonight.' Indirect: The instructor told ______ → him that he must revise the chapter that night.
19. A AFCAT professional discovers a conflict of interest in a current assignment. What is the MOST ethical course of action? → Disclose the conflict immediately and recuse if necessary
20. What is the least common multiple (LCM) of 6 and 8? → 24
21. Select the synonym of 'PERSPICACIOUS': → Shrewd
22. What does the term 'angle of attack' refer to in aviation? → The angle between the wing chord line and the relative airflow
23. Which personal protective equipment (PPE) principle applies to ALL AFCAT certified professionals regardless of their specific role? → PPE must be properly fitted, maintained, and replaced as needed
24. Which professional attribute is most valued in defense knowledge within the AFCAT field? → Accountability and commitment to standards
25. A AFCAT certified professional is asked to provide services outside their scope of competence. The CORRECT ethical response is to: → Decline and refer to a qualified professional
26. Which foundational principle is MOST important for success in the Air Force Common Admission Test profession? → Commitment to continuous learning, ethical practice, and quality outcomes
27. How does the AFCAT body of knowledge relate to daily professional practice? → It provides the foundational framework that guides decision-making and standard practices
28. Choose the sentence that uses the passive voice correctly: → The mission was accomplished by the team.
29. What is the PRIMARY ethical obligation of a certified Air Force Common Admission Test professional regarding confidential information? → Protect it from unauthorized disclosure at all times
30. Identify the figure of speech in: 'The wind whispered secrets through the trees.' → Personification