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CBST exam key facts

  • The Criteria Basic Skills Test (CBST) consists of 40 questions measuring basic grammar, spelling, math, and language skills. Source
  • The Criteria Basic Skills Test (CBST) has an allocated time limit of 20 minutes. Source
  • The Criteria Basic Skills Test has no fixed passing score, providing a raw score out of 40 alongside a percentile rank against norm groups, with target score ranges determined by employers. Source
  • Criteria Corp assessments do not share results across different employers, meaning candidates must complete new assessments as requested by each hiring organization, with any retakes or extensions set by the employer. Source
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40
Questions
20 min
Time Limit
70%
Passing Score
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📚 CBST Topics to Study (29)

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✍️ Sample CBST Questions & Answers

1. Two balls of equal size but different weights are dropped from the same height in a vacuum. Which hits the ground first?
✓ They hit at the same time

In a vacuum, all objects fall at the same rate regardless of mass because gravity accelerates them equally.

2. What is the significance of documentation in Math Skills?
✓ It provides a record for accountability, quality assurance, and legal compliance

Proper documentation supports accountability, enables quality review, and satisfies legal requirements.

3. Why might two candidates with identical CBST raw scores receive different percentile ranks?
✓ Because percentile conversions depend on the norm group version used at the time of scoring

If different norm tables are used (e.g., updated norms vs. older norms), the same raw score can map to different percentile ranks.

4. Choose the sentence with correct comma usage.
✓ Although it was raining, we went outside.

A comma should follow an introductory dependent clause ('Although it was raining') before the main clause.

5. If a candidate feels their score does not reflect their true abilities, what is a typical course of action?
✓ Submit a formal appeal or request a review of the test

If a candidate believes their score on the Criteria Basic Skills Test does not accurately reflect their abilities, the typical course of action is to submit a formal appeal or request a review. This process allows for a structured investigation into potential errors or irregularities in the testing or scoring, ensuring fairness and addressing legitimate concerns.

6. What kind of questions are most commonly found in the numerical reasoning section of the Criteria Basic Skills Test?
✓ Multiple-choice questions involving basic arithmetic operations

The numerical reasoning section of the Criteria Basic Skills Test aims to assess foundational mathematical understanding. It commonly features multiple-choice questions that involve basic arithmetic operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages. This format efficiently evaluates a candidate's ability to work with numbers in practical contexts.

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  1. criteriacorp.com — Test delivery, retake policy, score release, eligibility, exam format, passing score, time limit · verified Nov 2026