Candidate Physical Ability Test Flashcards

During the CPAT Stair Climb event, what is the required step rate candidates must maintain on the StepMill?

Answer: 72 steps per minute

Candidates must maintain 72 steps per minute throughout the 3-minute Stair Climb event.

In the CPAT Forcible Entry event, what is the minimum number of times the candidate must strike the measuring device to complete the task?

Answer: Until it reaches the target mark

The candidate must strike the measuring device with the sledgehammer until it reaches the buzzer/target mark, regardless of how many strikes it takes.

If a candidate removes the CPAT weight vest during any event, what is the result?

Answer: They receive an immediate failure for the entire test

Removing the weight vest at any point during the CPAT results in immediate disqualification from the entire test.

During the CPAT Rescue event, how far must the candidate drag the rescue mannequin?

Answer: 70 feet

The candidate must drag the 165-pound rescue mannequin a total of 70 feet, including around a drum.

What action is prohibited during the CPAT Ladder Raise and Extension event that would result in failure?

Answer: Stepping inside the fly section boundary

Stepping inside the marked boundary during the ladder extension portion is a safety violation that causes immediate test failure.

During the CPAT Search event, what must the candidate do if they reach a dead end in the tunnel maze?

Answer: Back out and find an alternate route

Candidates must navigate entirely on their own; upon reaching a dead end they must back out and find another path through the maze.

What is the total combined weight of the two lengths of hose a candidate must carry during the CPAT Equipment Carry event?

Answer: 75 pounds

The candidate carries two sections of hose from the hose cabinet, totaling approximately 75 pounds, for the duration of the event.