CCAT Cheat Sheet 2026

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

1. Contrast hydrotherapy alternates between warm and cold water immersion primarily to achieve: → Vascular pumping to reduce edema and inflammation
2. SCALPEL is to SURGEON as _____ is to ASTRONOMER. → Telescope
3. Nested squares: each inner square has sides half the outer. The outermost has side 16. What is the perimeter of the 4th (innermost) square? → 8
4. 24. A box of candy costs $0.10. For $2.50, how many boxes can you get? → 25
5. Which of the following is a primary contraindication for the application of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)? → Over an area with an unstable fracture
6. Her ______ nature made her an excellent diplomat; she was able to ______ tense negotiations with ease and grace. → conciliatory, facilitate
7. Which therapy uses low-level lasers? → Cold laser therapy
8. Identify the next term: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ___ → 36
9. Why is confidentiality important? → Build trust and protect info
10. Two workers together paint a fence in 6 hours. Worker A alone takes 10 hours. How long would Worker B take alone? → 15 hours
11. Premises: All birds have feathers. This animal has feathers. Conclusion: This animal is a bird. Is this valid? → Invalid — affirming the consequent
12. A tank fills in 20 minutes with Pipe A open and in 30 minutes with Pipe B open. How long to fill it with both pipes open? → 12 minutes
13. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the application of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy in companion animal rehabilitation? → It can be safely applied over metallic orthopedic implants.
14. Examine the following pairs of identification codes. How many pairs are exactly identical? (Note: capitalization matters) → 3
15. A pattern shows: large dark shape, small light shape, large dark shape, small light shape, ___. What comes next? → Large dark shape
16. Which gait asymmetry finding on video analysis would most strongly suggest a weight-bearing hindlimb lameness? → Hip hiking (elevation of the pelvis) on the lame side during swing
17. Antioxidants such as vitamins C and E are included in some canine rehabilitation diets because: → They neutralize free radicals generated by exercise-induced oxidative stress
18. What is the primary mechanism by which Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is thought to promote tissue healing? → Photobiomodulation at the cellular level, stimulating ATP production.
19. Find the missing term: 3, 9, 27, ___, 243 → 81
20. What is the primary safety concern when performing hydrotherapy in brachycephalic dog breeds? → Respiratory compromise and aspiration risk
21. When is passive ROM used? → Limited voluntary movement
22. Why maintain boundaries? → Maintain professionalism
23. Which sequence is the odd one out based on being arithmetic? A) 2,4,6,8 B) 1,3,5,7 C) 3,6,9,12 D) 2,4,8,16 → 2,4,8,16
24. A therapist notes a dog begins panting heavily and loses focus after 8 minutes of underwater treadmill exercise at 92°F. The BEST response is to: → Stop the session and cool the patient with room-temperature water
25. DROUGHT : RAIN :: FAMINE : ___ → Food
26. A project manager has a team of 4 people. She needs to form a sub-committee of 2 people. How many different sub-committees can be formed? → 6
27. According to the Maitland grading system for joint mobilization, what is the primary therapeutic goal of performing a Grade III mobilization? → To increase joint mobility and stretch into tissue resistance
28. What is the primary advantage of an underwater treadmill over a land treadmill for gait rehabilitation and analysis? → Reduced joint loading due to buoyancy
29. The table below shows original and revised project timelines in days. For how many projects was the 'Testing' phase the only phase whose timeline changed? → 2
30. OAR is to BOAT as _____ is to CAR. → Steering Wheel