Quick answer: Crossover asks applicants to take the CCAT, the Criteria Cognitive Aptitude Test. Criteria says it has 50 questions in 15 minutes covering verbal, math and logic, and spatial reasoning, with no calculator, and that the average test-taker gets 24 right. Crossover's own FAQ says you can attempt it only once per email address in six months, must always use the email you applied with, and will not receive your score. Facts below were checked on 8 November 2026.
Searches for "Crossover CCAT answers PDF" lead to fake or outdated files. The test draws from a large question pool and is timed, so real preparation is practising the question types at speed.
What the CCAT measures and how it is timed
Criteria's candidate preparation page describes three question types: verbal (word meanings, antonyms, analogies), math and logic (basic algebra, proportions, word problems) and spatial reasoning (rotating shapes, patterns, odd-one-out). There are 50 questions and 15 minutes, which is about 18 seconds per question.
Criteria says fewer than 1% of candidates answer all 50 questions and there is no penalty for wrong answers. That means you should never leave a question blank: skip hard ones quickly and come back if time allows, and guess rather than leave an answer empty.
Crossover's own rules
From Crossover's CCAT FAQ, checked 8 November 2026:
1. One attempt per email address in a six-month period (in effect since 21 January 2019).
2. Always use the same email you are applying with; using several emails to get around the limit leads to rejection.
3. Applying for another position means taking the CCAT again.
4. Crossover does not share CCAT scores or feedback, to keep evaluation the same for all candidates.
Crossover's later stages include skills assessments and interviews for the role. Its published materials also describe a proctored version of the test, so assume any strong score may be checked again under supervision.
What score do you need?
Crossover does not publish a passing score, and it does not tell candidates their result. Criteria's published average is 24 out of 50, so competitive roles almost certainly expect well above that. Treat any "passing score" quoted online as a guess.
A two-week preparation plan
1. Take Criteria's free aptitude mini test on its practice tests page to see the style.
2. Drill each question type in short timed sets: ten questions in three minutes, then review every mistake.
3. Practise mental arithmetic for percentages, ratios and simple equations, since calculators are not allowed.
4. Practise skipping: decide within 20 seconds whether to answer or move on.
5. Take the real test rested, in a quiet room, on a reliable connection, in one sitting.
For the interview stages that follow, see the remote job interview questions and the Toptal screening guide.
Practise the interview stages
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Get ready for the interviews after the CCAT
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Crossover CCAT?
Criteria says the CCAT has 50 questions in 15 minutes, covering verbal, math and logic, and spatial reasoning. Calculators are not allowed.
Can I retake the Crossover CCAT?
Crossover allows one attempt per email address in a six-month period. Using another email to retake it leads to rejection.
What is a passing score on the Crossover CCAT?
Crossover does not publish one and does not share scores. Criteria says the average test-taker answers 24 of 50 correctly.
Are Crossover CCAT answer PDFs real?
Treat them as unreliable. The test is timed and drawn from a question pool, and Crossover can re-check strong scores, so practise the question types instead.
Keep exploring
Return to the CrackInterviewAI homepage to download the Windows app, or browse all guides on the interview prep blog.