DAT Practice Test (Perceptual Ability) 2

Question 1

How many distinct subtests make up the Perceptual Ability Test (PAT) on the DAT?

Accepted Answer

6

Answer

The PAT contains six subtests: Apertures, View Recognition, Angle Ranking, Paper Folding, Cube Counting, and 3D Form Development.

Question 2

In the Keyhole (Apertures) subtest, an object must be able to pass through the opening in which way?

Accepted Answer

In at least one orientation, after rotation if needed

Answer

The object may first be turned to any position, so it only needs to fit through the aperture in some orientation.

Question 3

Once an object is started through the aperture in the Keyhole subtest, what is NOT permitted?

Accepted Answer

Turning or twisting it while passing through

Answer

After it begins to pass, the object cannot be twisted or turned and must slide straight through.

Question 4

The correct aperture must match which dimension of the irregular object?

Accepted Answer

The exact outline of at least one true surface

Answer

The opening must exactly match the outline of one external surface of the object.

Question 5

If an object is a perfect cube, how many of the apertures could potentially fit it?

Accepted Answer

A square opening from any face

Answer

Every face of a cube is an identical square, so any matching square aperture works.