CAEC Study Guide 2026
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CAEC exam key facts
- A candidate needs 55% on a CAEC test to meet the minimum standard and pass it. Results are reported as ES (80-100%), MS (55-79%), AS (40-54%) or DMS (0-39%). Source
- Rescoring a CAEC Writing test costs $30 and must be requested within 90 days of receiving the results. The rescored mark is final even if it is lower. Source
- A CAEC subject test can be taken once per calendar month and at most 3 times per calendar year, a test that has been passed cannot be rewritten, and each attempt carries the test fee where one applies. Source
- There is no set timeframe for completing the CAEC, and passed CAEC tests do not expire. Source
📋 CAEC Exam Format at a Glance
📚 CAEC Topics to Study (47)
✍️ Sample CAEC Questions & Answers
1. What is the precautionary principle in science and technology policy?
The precautionary principle states that lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason to postpone protective action when there is evidence of potential harm.
2. What is the greenhouse effect, and how does human activity contribute to it?
The greenhouse effect is natural, but human activities — particularly burning fossil fuels — release extra CO₂ and methane, intensifying warming beyond natural levels.
3. What is the role of DNA in living organisms?
DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms.
4. What is the mean of the data set 4, 7, 9, 12, 13?
The sum is 45 and there are 5 values, so the mean is 45 ÷ 5 = 9.
5. Which of the following is an example of a logical fallacy that weakens a persuasive argument?
An appeal to popularity (ad populum) is a logical fallacy — something is not necessarily true just because many people believe it.
6. Which of the following correctly describes the primary function of mitochondria within a eukaryotic cell?
The mitochondrion is known as the 'powerhouse' of the cell. Its main function is to perform cellular respiration, a process that breaks down nutrients and turns them into adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the main energy-carrying molecule used to power the cell's metabolic activities.
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Sources & references
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- ilc.org — Eligibility, fees, retake fee · verified Oct 2026
- gov.nl.ca — Eligibility, fees, retake policy · verified Oct 2026
- ece.gov.nt.ca — Eligibility · verified Oct 2026
- edu.gov.mb.ca — Eligibility, fees, registration deadline, retake fee, retake policy, test dates · verified Oct 2026
- alberta.ca — Test delivery, passing score, registration, retake policy, score release, score validity, exam format, fees · verified Oct 2026
- saskatchewan.ca — Eligibility · verified Oct 2026