Differential Aptitude Test (DAT)

Credential

Assessment Tool (Non-credit)

Delivery

In-person or supervised off-site

Format

Individual testing, by appointment only

The Differential Aptitude Test (DAT) is a comprehensive online assessment designed to measure your abilities in key cognitive and mechanical skill areas. It is commonly used for program admission requirements and by individuals seeking to explore career options or academic readiness.

What is the Differential Aptitude Test (DAT)?

Unlike a knowledge-based exam, the DAT focuses on your natural strengths and problem-solving abilities rather than what you have learned in a specific subject. It assesses skills such as reasoning, numerical ability, mechanical understanding, and spatial awareness.

The DAT evaluates your strengths across six core skill areas:

  • Mechanical Comprehension
  • Abstract Reasoning
  • Numerical Calculations
  • Numerical Sequencing
  • Space Relations
  • Verbal Analogies

Where It Can Take You

Your results can help determine your suitability for various academic programs, career paths, or technical training. Recognized by many colleges and some industry employers, the DAT is a valuable tool for personal and professional development.

Program Details

Frequently Asked Questions

The full test takes approximately 3 hours:

  • Mechanical Comprehension is timed at 25 minutes

  • All other sections are untimed

Only students applying to programs that list the DAT as a required prerequisite.

Yes. You can complete the DAT with a proctor. Please see the Out-of-Town Registration section above for details.

Contact Us

Testing Services
Bob Lamb Building
8115 Franklin Avenue
Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada T9H 2H7
Contact
Cell: +1-780-838-3847
Tel: +1-780-791-4838
Email: testing.services@keyano.ca