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Defence aptitude assessment (DAA)

About the DAA

The DAA consists of 6 different tests, all presented in a multiple-choice format.

  • The link to your assessment will be sent to your candidate portal and will remain valid for 14 days.
  • During this period, you can start the assessment at a time that best suits you; however, once you begin, it must be completed in a single sitting.
  • You may take the DAA at home using the link provided or you can arrange to attend your local AFCO by speaking to your Career Advisor.
  • Once you have completed the assessment, we will contact you to discuss your next steps.
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DEFENCE APTITUDE ASSESSMENT FAMILIARISATION

Familiarisation questions

It’s ok to practice the tests on your phone, but the actual test must be taken on a screen size of at least 10.2 inches.

  • The practice questions are in the same format as the real assessment. There are six different tests, all presented in a multiple-choice format and each section is timed.
  • Be prepared.  Set aside about 30-40 minutes in a quiet location where you can focus. Turn off notifications.
  • The test has easy and hard questions. Requirements differ by Profession and Specialisation, so you don’t need to answer every question correctly to succeed. Just try your best!
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DAA Familiarisation questions

Practice the sections

Here are the six parts of the DAA to practice.
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Verbal Reasoning

The ability to understand and evaluate written information.

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Numerical Reasoning

The ability to use and interpret numerical information.

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Work rate

The ability to solve simple problems quickly and accurately.

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Spatial reasoning

The ability to imagine how shapes and pictures look from different angles and perspectives.

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Mechanical comprehension

This is a test of your ability to work with mechanical concepts.

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Electrical comprehension

This is a test of your ability to work with electrical concepts.

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Tips and advice

 

Find out more about what to expect from the real DAA, full technical requirements, what happens afterwards and tips on how to prepare.

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Find an AFCO

Need more help or want to book an appointment to take your DAA? You can find your local Armed Forces Careers Office (AFCO) here.

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