About these FEAST sample questions
These FEAST sample questions are designed for ethical practice and orientation.
They are not official FEAST questions. They are not copied from the real test. They are not meant to reproduce the exact format, timing, scoring, or interface used by EUROCONTROL, an ANSP, an academy, or any recruiting organization.
Their purpose is to help you understand the kinds of abilities that may matter in FEAST-style air traffic controller selection testing, such as:
- memory
- attention
- spatial reasoning
- multitasking
- English comprehension
- reaction accuracy
- rule-following
- decision-making under pressure
Use these examples to understand task logic, then continue with broader practice.
Why sample questions are useful
Sample questions can help reduce uncertainty.
Many candidates feel nervous before FEAST because the tasks are unfamiliar. Sample questions can help you:
- understand cognitive task styles
- practice reading instructions carefully
- identify weak areas
- improve speed and accuracy
- reduce test anxiety
- learn how to review mistakes
- build confidence with timed tasks
However, sample questions should not create false confidence. A sample item is only a training example.
What sample questions cannot do
FEAST sample questions cannot:
- guarantee your official result
- show the exact real test
- replace official familiarization material
- predict your score
- tell you which modules your ANSP will use
- reveal official pass thresholds
- replace test-day concentration
- override official instructions
If your recruiting organization provides official preparation or familiarization materials, use those first.
Sample question type 1: working memory
Working memory is the ability to hold and update information while performing a task.
Example
Memorize this sequence:
7 - 2 - 9 - 4 - 1
Now answer:
What was the third number?
Answer
9
What this trains
This trains short-term recall and attention to order.
In harder versions, you may need to remember longer sequences, update values, or complete another task while holding the sequence in memory.
Sample question type 2: updated memory
This type of task tests whether you can update information after a change.
Example
Initial values:
A = 4
B = 7
C = 2
Update instructions:
Add 3 to A.
Subtract 1 from B.
Double C.
What are the final values?
Answer
A = 7
B = 6
C = 4
What this trains
This trains working memory, rule-following, and mental updating.
In test conditions, errors often happen because candidates forget the initial value or apply the wrong update.
Sample question type 3: visual attention
Attention tasks often require you to find a target quickly and accurately.
Example
Count how many times the target symbol ▲ appears:
▲ ● ■ ▲ ◆ ▲ ■ ● ▲ ◆ ■ ▲
Answer
5
What this trains
This trains visual scanning and target detection.
The challenge is not the concept. The challenge is maintaining accuracy when the task becomes longer, faster, or visually cluttered.
Sample question type 4: selective attention
Selective attention means finding relevant information while ignoring distractions.
Example
Count only the letter A when it appears immediately after a number.
4A BA 7A 2B CA 9A AA 1A
How many valid A targets are there?
Answer
4
Valid targets:
4A, 7A, 9A, 1A
What this trains
This trains attention to conditions, not just visual recognition.
Many candidates make mistakes by counting all visible A letters instead of applying the rule.
Sample question type 5: spatial orientation
Spatial reasoning may involve understanding direction, rotation, and position.
Example
An aircraft is facing north. It turns 90 degrees right, then 180 degrees left.
Which direction is it facing now?
Answer
West
Explanation
Facing north → 90 degrees right = east.
East → 180 degrees left = west.
What this trains
This trains mental orientation and directional reasoning.
In harder versions, you may need to track multiple turns, moving objects, or relative positions.
Sample question type 6: mental rotation
Mental rotation tasks require you to imagine how a shape looks after turning.
Example
A shape points upward:
↑
If it is rotated 90 degrees clockwise, which direction does it point?
Answer
→
What this trains
This trains mental rotation.
In real spatial reasoning practice, shapes may be more complex than arrows, but the underlying skill is the same.
Sample question type 7: cube folding concept
Cube folding tasks test whether you can imagine how a flat net folds into a cube.
Example
A cube has these opposite face pairs:
A opposite D
B opposite E
C opposite F
Can faces A and D touch along an edge?
Answer
No.
Explanation
Opposite faces cannot share an edge.
What this trains
This trains 3D visualization and elimination.
In cube folding, identifying impossible face relationships can be faster than trying to visualize the entire cube immediately.
Related page: FEAST cube folding test
Sample question type 8: rule application
Rule application is important in multitasking and dynamic tasks.
Example
Apply these rules:
If the number is even, press A.
If the number is odd, press B.
If the number is 5, press C instead.
What should you press for each number?
2, 9, 5, 8
Answer
2 = A
9 = B
5 = C
8 = A
What this trains
This trains rule hierarchy.
The special rule for 5 overrides the odd-number rule. In complex tasks, forgetting override rules can cause repeated mistakes.
Sample question type 9: multitasking
Multitasking tasks require you to monitor more than one stream of information.
Example
You are tracking two tasks:
Task 1: Count every X.
Task 2: Press A whenever a number is greater than 6.
Sequence:
X 3 8 Y X 2 9 X 6
How many X symbols appeared, and how many times should you press A?
Answer
X symbols = 3
Press A = 2
Numbers greater than 6:
8, 9
What this trains
This trains divided attention and dual-task monitoring.
A common error is focusing on one task and forgetting the other.
Related page: FEAST multitasking test
Sample question type 10: prioritization
Air traffic selection tasks may test whether you can prioritize information.
Example
You are monitoring three alerts:
Alert A: low priority, due in 20 seconds
Alert B: high priority, due in 8 seconds
Alert C: medium priority, due in 5 seconds
Which alert should you handle first?
Answer
Alert B
Explanation
Although Alert C is due sooner, Alert B has higher priority and is still time-sensitive.
What this trains
This trains prioritization under competing demands.
In real multitasking scenarios, the correct response may depend on both urgency and priority.
Sample question type 11: dynamic tracking
Dynamic tracking tasks may involve following moving objects or predicting future positions.
Example
Object A is moving east. Object B is moving west. They are on the same horizontal line and moving toward each other.
What should you monitor?
Answer
Potential conflict or convergence.
What this trains
This trains movement prediction and conflict awareness.
The goal is not to apply professional ATC separation rules. The goal is to notice dynamic relationships.
Related page: FEAST dynamic radar test
Sample question type 12: reaction accuracy
Reaction tasks require fast but controlled responses.
Example
Instruction:
Press only when you see an even number.
Sequence:
3, 8, 5, 2, 7, 4
When should you press?
Answer
8, 2, 4
What this trains
This trains fast rule-based responding.
The challenge is avoiding impulsive responses to non-targets.
Related page: FEAST reaction time test
Sample question type 13: English comprehension
English comprehension may matter in FEAST, especially if English is not your first language.
Example
Read the sentence:
The aircraft must descend before crossing the waypoint.
Which action happens first?
A. The aircraft crosses the waypoint
B. The aircraft descends
C. The aircraft turns left
D. The aircraft stops
Answer
B. The aircraft descends
What this trains
This trains reading comprehension and instruction order.
The important word is “before.”
Related page: FEAST English test
Sample question type 14: instruction precision
Many test errors happen because candidates miss a small instruction detail.
Example
Instruction:
Select the largest odd number.
Options:
12, 9, 14, 7
Answer
9
Explanation
12 and 14 are larger, but they are even. The largest odd number is 9.
What this trains
This trains precision.
Candidates who rush may select the largest number instead of the largest odd number.
Sample question type 15: pattern reasoning
Pattern reasoning tests whether you can identify a rule.
Example
What comes next?
2, 4, 8, 16, ?
Answer
32
Explanation
Each number doubles.
What this trains
This trains logical reasoning and sequence recognition.
In harder patterns, the rule may involve alternating steps, multiple dimensions, or visual relationships.
Sample question type 16: error recovery
This is not a normal question type, but it is an important test skill.
Scenario
You realize you made a mistake on the previous item. What should you do?
A. Panic and rush the next five items
B. Stop working and think about the mistake
C. Recover quickly and focus on the next item
D. Assume the entire test is ruined
Answer
C. Recover quickly and focus on the next item
What this trains
This trains test discipline.
One mistake should not turn into a chain of mistakes.
How to practice with these sample questions
Do not just read the examples once.
Use them actively:
- Try the question before reading the answer.
- Identify the skill being tested.
- Review why the answer is correct.
- Create a harder variation.
- Add a timer.
- Repeat with new examples.
- Track your error patterns.
The goal is not to memorize these examples. The goal is to build flexible skill.
How to make sample questions harder
You can make practice harder by changing one variable at a time.
For memory:
- increase sequence length
- add updates
- add a distraction task
For attention:
- add more symbols
- add similar-looking distractors
- reduce time
For spatial reasoning:
- add more turns
- use 3D shapes
- rotate from different perspectives
For multitasking:
- add a secondary task
- add priority rules
- add time pressure
For English:
- use longer instructions
- add conditional wording
- practice under time limits
Increase difficulty gradually. Do not jump from easy examples to overload.
How to review mistakes
For each mistake, ask:
- Did I misunderstand the instruction?
- Did I rush?
- Did I forget a rule?
- Did I lose information from memory?
- Did I choose speed over accuracy?
- Did I get distracted?
- Did English wording slow me down?
- Did I panic after an earlier error?
- Did I guess too early?
A good mistake review tells you what to practice next.
How sample questions fit into FEAST prep
Sample questions are only one part of FEAST preparation.
A complete plan should include:
- official familiarization material if available
- cognitive skill practice
- English comprehension
- timed practice
- multitasking practice
- spatial reasoning
- full practice sessions
- rest and recovery
- test-day logistics
- official instructions
Related pages:
Be careful with “real FEAST questions”
Avoid resources that claim to provide real FEAST questions.
That can create several problems:
- unethical preparation
- copyright or confidentiality issues
- false confidence
- outdated content
- incorrect task descriptions
- distraction from real skill-building
- possible violation of candidate rules
A good FEAST prep resource should train relevant abilities without pretending to leak the official test.
What to verify officially
Before relying on any sample questions, verify:
- whether your recruiter provides official practice material
- which FEAST stages apply to your process
- whether English testing is included
- test date and duration
- required ID
- allowed items
- result communication process
- retake policy
- contact information for questions
If this guide conflicts with your official test invitation, ANSP instructions, academy instructions, or EUROCONTROL materials, follow the official source.
Bottom line
FEAST sample questions are useful for understanding cognitive task concepts and practicing relevant skills. They are not official FEAST questions and should not be treated as exact replicas of the real test.
Use sample questions to train memory, attention, spatial reasoning, multitasking, English comprehension, rule-following, reaction accuracy, and test discipline. Then continue with broader practice and official familiarization materials where available.
Preparation resources
Free orientation should stay realistic about what your recruiting organization actually uses. Paid catalogs vary by pathway, so match modules to your official instructions before spending money.
You may compare these catalog corners from the same publisher (none are official EUROCONTROL or employer materials): FEAST 2–oriented notes, FAA ATSA–oriented prep for cross-pathway research, and general ATC aptitude pages. Publisher: JobTestPrep.
You may also find our JobTestPrep FEAST Review helpful before buying.
Frequently asked questions
Comparing paid prep (optional)
If you want structured vendor content, you may review FEAST-style practice or EUROCONTROL-oriented FEAST prep from JobTestPrep. Always confirm which package matches your campaign before purchasing.
Are these real FEAST questions?
No. These are original sample questions for practice and orientation. They are not official FEAST questions.
Are FEAST sample questions useful?
Yes, if they help you understand task concepts, practice relevant cognitive skills, and improve test discipline.
Can sample questions predict my FEAST score?
No. Sample questions cannot predict your official FEAST result.
What types of FEAST sample questions should I practice?
Practice memory, attention, spatial reasoning, multitasking, English comprehension, reaction accuracy, rule application, and dynamic tracking.
Should I memorize FEAST sample questions?
No. Memorizing examples is less useful than learning the underlying skill and practicing variations.
Are leaked FEAST questions safe to use?
No. Avoid leaked or unauthorized test content. Use ethical practice materials and official familiarization resources where available.
What should I do after sample questions?
Move into structured practice: timed drills, mixed cognitive tasks, English comprehension, multitasking practice, and full test-day simulations.