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Question 1

How long do candidates typically have to complete the CBST?

Accepted Answer

20 minutes

Answer

The CBST is designed to be completed in approximately 20 minutes, making time management during practice important.

Question 2

What is the primary reason employers use the CBST during the hiring process?

Accepted Answer

To predict whether a candidate has the reading, vocabulary, and math skills needed for a job

Answer

The CBST assesses foundational cognitive skills that research shows predict on-the-job learning and performance across many roles.

Question 3

Which of the following is the best strategy when you encounter an unfamiliar vocabulary word on the CBST?

Accepted Answer

Use prefixes, suffixes, and root words to infer the meaning

Answer

Morphological analysis — breaking words into roots, prefixes, and suffixes — is a reliable technique for inferring the meaning of unfamiliar words.

Question 4

A candidate is preparing for the CBST math section. Which resource would be MOST useful?

Accepted Answer

A GED math practice workbook covering arithmetic and basic algebra

Answer

GED math materials align closely with the CBST's focus on foundational arithmetic, fractions, decimals, percentages, and basic algebra.

Question 5

How does practicing under timed conditions improve CBST performance?

Accepted Answer

It builds the ability to pace yourself and avoid running out of time during the real test

Answer

Simulating the 20-minute time constraint during practice helps candidates develop pacing habits that prevent time pressure from hurting their real-test scores.

(CBST) Criteria Basic Skills Test Practice Test

(CBST) Criteria Basic Skills Test Practice Test

CBST Preparation and Study Resources 3