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Free NZ CBAT Practice Tests

Start preparing for the Royal New Zealand Air Force's NZ CBAT (RNZAF CBAT) today without paying anything. Practise a full timed test free, unlock CLAN free through our Discord, and learn every test inside out with the free guides.

What's free for NZ CBAT candidates

How to prepare for the NZ CBAT for free

  1. 1Learn what each NZ CBAT test asks. Read the guide and each test's page first. Most points lost on the day go on working out what a test wants.
  2. 2Start with the free Airborne Numerical test. Speed, distance and time under pressure is the skill pilots are tested on most. Do the walkthrough, then a timed run, and note your stanine.
  3. 3Unlock CLAN through the Discord. CLAN is the multitasking test RNZAF candidates sit, and it improves least on the day without practice, so start it early.
  4. 4Accuracy first, then speed. Get each format right slowly, then tighten the clock. Guessing fast costs more than it gains on most tests.
  5. 5Practise little and often. Twenty focused minutes a day beats one long session a week, especially for the tracking and memory tests.
  6. 6Rehearse the full sitting. Before test day, sit the tests back to back so the length and fatigue aren't a surprise. The NZ CBAT Simulator does this with Pro.

The NZ CBAT tests to practise

Free vs Pro

The free tier is there to get you started properly, not as a teaser. When you're ready for the rest, CBAT Ready Pro unlocks every practice test, the full timed NZ CBAT Simulator with results for RNZAF roles, and progress analytics, on the web and the NZ CBAT app for iOS and Android.

Free NZ CBAT practice: FAQs

Is there a free NZ CBAT practice test?

Yes. The Airborne Numerical Test on CBAT Ready is free to practise in full, with a guided walkthrough and instant scoring. Cognitive Updating and Colours, Letters & Numbers also unlock free when you join the CBAT Ready Discord community.

Can I prepare for the NZ CBAT for free?

You can make a strong start. Read the RNZAF CBAT guide, practise the free tests, and work on accuracy before speed. Familiarity with each format is worth points on its own.

Which tests are in the NZ CBAT?

The NZ CBAT is a battery of short computer-based tests covering numeracy, spatial reasoning, instruments, memory, attention, psychomotor tracking and multitasking. CBAT Ready's NZ CBAT mode lists 20 practice tests: NZ CBAT mode uses the CLAN multitasking test and leaves out Dynamic Projection, which has been removed from the NZ CBAT. The exact battery varies by role, so confirm yours officially.

Are the free tests as hard as the real thing?

Yes. The free tests run at the same standard as the paid ones: realistic timings and difficulty, built by a candidate who sat the real CBAT and passed. Nothing is made easier for the free tier.

CBAT Ready is independent practice and isn't affiliated with the Royal New Zealand Air Force or the New Zealand Defence Force. Tests and standards are set by the New Zealand Defence Force and can change, so always check the official NZ Defence Careers site.