For anyone getting ready to take the CPAT. This was posted on our email system from someone who helped administer the test a few weeks ago.
 

The Excuse Board used at CPAT. Actual excuses used by applicants ( We don't make this stuff up).
All of these were used by the applicants after they failed the test.

I didn't know I was on a clock
I didn't eat
I ate too much
I ate at Taco Bell
I worked last night
I didn't make it to any of the open or formal practice sessions
The vest is too heavy (the vests all weigh 50 lbs)
The proctor slowed me down
I am not a "Morning Person"
I am not an "Afternoon person"
The course is confusing
I have allergies
I worked out this morning
The ladder was under control (while lowering the rope, he let go)
I am Sick
I got Asthma
My feet are too big (for the stepmill)
If I could just use my own gloves
I think you changed the course
If you could speed up the stepmill, I wouldn't stumble so much
I am only 5 minutes late (for his test)
I had the wrong vest size
I was out of the country

I was stopped by a train (same guy)
I was stopped by a cop
I got a ticket

I ran the mini marathon
I got the same cramp as I had in the mini marathon
I have a bad knee
I have water on the knee
I couldn't get a grip on it
I didn't want to burn out
I didn't know where to go on the course
I had the flu, last week
I need bigger steps (stepmill)
I didn't want to get dirty
I didn't train because the video made it look so easy
I didn't get any sleep last night
I didn't lean on the rails that much (stepmill)
I got lost in the maze
I made it through before (years ago)
I have a pinched nerve in my toe
I was a marine. I can do this. I've done 25 mile humps before ( failed Miserably)
I got a cramp
I feel through a roof (while roofing)
I stepped on a nail

Questions asked:
How long will this take? I have an appointment to make
Do I get a break for my age? (34)
Can you hold my inhaler?
Can I carry gatorade with me?
Whats the course record ? (Did not get off the stepmill)"Nothing counts 'til you have the badge . . . Nothing!"

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