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British Army Cognitive Test (BARB) Syllabus
British Army Recruit Battery, a computer-based aptitude test used to assess candidates for soldier roles in the British Army. The full British Army Cognitive Test (BARB) syllabus: 7 subjects, 22 chapters, 66 topics and 100 sub-topics, with 353 flashcards written against it.
British Army Cognitive Test (BARB) subjects
British Army Cognitive Test (BARB) has 7 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.
Reasoning (Verbal Logical Reasoning)
- Understanding the Reasoning Sub-test · 3 topics
- Comparative and Relational Statements · 3 topics
- Positional and Sequence Reasoning · 3 topics
- Speed and Accuracy Strategy for Reasoning · 3 topics
Letter Checking (Perceptual Speed)
- Letter Checking Fundamentals · 3 topics
- Visual Scanning Technique · 3 topics
- Speed, Accuracy and Error Avoidance · 3 topics
Number Distance (Numerical Reasoning)
- Number Distance Fundamentals · 3 topics
- Mental Arithmetic for Distance Problems · 3 topics
- Number Sense and Accuracy · 3 topics
Odd One Out (Word Meaning and Classification)
- Odd One Out Fundamentals · 3 topics
- Vocabulary Building · 3 topics
- Strategy and Speed for Odd One Out · 3 topics
Symbol Rotation (Spatial Reasoning)
- Symbol Rotation Fundamentals · 3 topics
- Mental Rotation Skills · 3 topics
- Speed and Accuracy in Spatial Tasks · 3 topics
Test-Taking Strategy and BARB Mechanics
- How the BARB Works · 3 topics
- Cross-Sub-test Strategy · 3 topics
- Mental Preparation and Test-Day Readiness · 3 topics
Foundational Numeracy and Literacy Skills
- Core Numeracy Refresher · 3 topics
- Core Literacy Refresher · 3 topics
- Concentration and Working Memory · 3 topics
British Army Cognitive Test (BARB) flashcards
353 question-and-answer cards across 7 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.
- Reasoning (Verbal Logical Reasoning) — 50 cards
- Letter Checking (Perceptual Speed) — 50 cards
- Number Distance (Numerical Reasoning) — 51 cards
- Odd One Out (Word Meaning and Classification) — 50 cards
- Symbol Rotation (Spatial Reasoning) — 50 cards
- Test-Taking Strategy and BARB Mechanics — 51 cards
- Foundational Numeracy and Literacy Skills — 51 cards
British Army Cognitive Test (BARB) syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the British Army Cognitive Test (BARB) syllabus?
British Army Cognitive Test (BARB) covers 7 subjects: Reasoning (Verbal Logical Reasoning), Letter Checking (Perceptual Speed), Number Distance (Numerical Reasoning), Odd One Out (Word Meaning and Classification), Symbol Rotation (Spatial Reasoning), Test-Taking Strategy and BARB Mechanics and Foundational Numeracy and Literacy Skills.
How many chapters and topics are in the British Army Cognitive Test (BARB) syllabus?
22 chapters and 66 topics, broken down further into 100 sub-topics, across 7 subjects. Reasoning (Verbal Logical Reasoning) is the largest subject, with 12 topics in 4 chapters.
Are there British Army Cognitive Test (BARB) flashcards?
Yes — 353 question-and-answer flashcards in 7 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.
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