Cognitive Cat Prep

Use this when the user explicitly begins their prepared drill. Starts the optional clock and returns the first question. A started timer cannot be paused or reset. Never start a timed drill without the user ready to answer.

begin_cognitive_drill

Use this when the user has chosen an answer in their practice drill, or explicitly wants to skip (option null). Permanently records their choice for this drill, returns a checked explanation and the next question. Answers and skips cannot be changed. Do not choose or submit answers on the user's behalf.

submit_cognitive_answer

Use this when the user wants to end their drill or read results after its deadline. Ends an active drill permanently; unanswered questions count as skipped and the drill cannot be resumed. Returns accuracy, pace and focused study advice, not a projected standardized test score.

finish_cognitive_drill

Use this when the user asks for coaching on a question they have already answered or skipped in this drill. Returns our checked explanation and shortcut. Do not use for unattempted questions, real assessment answers or arbitrary bank lookup.

explain_cognitive_answer

Use this when the user wants a pacing plan for a practice session. Calculates required attempts and checkpoints from their target correct answers, accuracy, question count and time budget. Defaults to 50 questions in 15 minutes with a one-minute review reserve. These are adjustable practice settings, not a test provider's rules or a prediction of a result. Present the output as a practice pacing plan for the user-specified format; do not label it as any named assessment, even when the chosen question count and duration resemble one.

plan_practice_pacing

Use this when the user wants original cognitive aptitude practice questions in a short drill. Creates a ready drill; the timer does not start until the user begins. Each call creates a new drill and uses creation quota; retrying may create another drill. Do not use to answer a real hiring assessment or retrieve the private question bank.

start_cognitive_drill

Use this when resuming an existing drill or checking its current question and time. Returns only this run, without unearned explanations or answer keys.

get_cognitive_drill