FBI Phase 1 Test Prep: Master the 2024 Special Agent Exam
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- Опубликовано: 16 июл 2024
- The 2024 FBI Special Agent entrance exam is also referred to as the FBI Phase 1 Test. This is the first step to become an FBI special agent. It is a three-hour test consisting of cognitive, behavioral, and logical reasoning tests.
To get free sample questions and tailored preparation (that simulates the real FBI Phase 1 Test, visit: www.jobtestprep.com/fbi-speci...
In this video, Arbel will explain:
0:00 - FBI Test Video Introduction
0:42 - FBI Special Agent Hiring Process
1:06 - FBI Phase 1 Test Sample Questions
1:19 - Logic-Based Reasoning Question
1:41 - Figural Reasoning Question
1:55 - Personality Assessment Sample
2:07 - Preferences and Interests Section
2:18 - Situational Judgment Test Sample
2:38 - How to Prepare for the FBI Special Agent Entrance Exam
Pretty good video, for those wondering, the FBI provides a pretest online
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@@gavinstreu1250 You can find it right here - www.fbijobs.gov/sites/default/files/Testing-Overview.pdf
@Gorilla_Gang_RT I'm sorry for this, I guess the link doesn't work from inside RUclips. You can google "fbi test pdf" and you will find the official Testing Overview of the Phase I test.
Is there a limit to how many times you can take the test?
@Damian Santos you can do whatever u want don’t listen to that clown
Mid 90s i went to local fbi office and because i was graduating soon they allowed me to take an aptitude test as kind of a practice to get a feel of what of hiring process. Math is not my strong suit and those type questions were very advanced.
I did 1 of the fbi special egent question and got 6 good but 3 bad
For figuring reasoning, the correct answer should be D? Correct?
There is any physical prep test book that I can buy ?
I take this test on the 20th of March. Wish me luck!
How did it go ? Did you buy the practice test ?
@@TheLixistar i passed! Found out literally 2min after i submitted haha. No i didnt buy the study guide - i just used the online resource provided by the fbi (btw, apparently using outside resources isn’t allowed pertaining directly to the exam)
They’ll polygraph ya. I’m waiting for my meet and greet now which is in April
@@JimBobe oh really I didn’t know. I have my on April 12… I’m kinda nervous. So you only used their overview documents to study ?
@@TheLixistar yep. And the official practice test
@@JimBobe do you mind giving me the link to both, I just want to make sure we’re talking about the same thing
Do you have any statistics regarding the effectiveness of this prep compared to the real exam?
Due to the lack of test prep options and books out there, I guess I should go ahead and register for this test prep. Will be back to review after the exam.
@@JuanMaldonado-ip4sc Hi Juan, I'd love to hear your thoughts about our preparation. Did you feel it was helpful? How did your test go?
Arbel
hey! could you provide the answers of the questions used as an example in this video? thank you!
OK, I found the explanations from our practice tests. Here they are:
Logic-Based Reasoning 01:18
*The correct answer is (E).*
According to the passage, many burglars are driven by addiction, looking for a quick buck [in logical formulation: (burglars + addiction + quick buck)*many]. Thus, it can be inferred from the amount specified that there are some burglars who are driven by this. Also, there is no logical fallacy in the transposing of both sentence parts, i.e., a few people are driven by addiction and looking for quick money are actually burglars [in logical formulation: (addiction + quick buck + burglars)*many].
Answer (A): According to the passage, most burglars that break into homes are out for cash, jewelry, and electronics [in logical formulation: (burglars + out for cash, jewelry, and electronics)*most]. When an amount is specified, the transposed statement cannot be inferred, as in answer (A), which states that most people who are out for cash, jewelry, and electronics are burglars (out for cash, jewelry, and electronics + burglars)*most. Thus, answer (A) is incorrect.
Answer (B): According to the passage, a few burglars break into homes with the intention of hurting the residing families [in logical format: (burglars + hurt)*a few]. Thus, answer (B) cannot be inferred, as it states that a lot of people break into homes with the intention of hurting the residing families [in logical format: (people + hurt)*a lot]. The amount specified in answer (B) does not fit the premise (only the opposite conclusion can be inferred - see logical principle "many-some").
Answer (C): According to answer (C), some burglars do not actually break into homes, yet are still interested in jewelry [in logical format: (burglars + not breaking in + jewelry)*some]. While this could be true, this information is not supported in the text, as information is only given about burglars who do break into homes.
Answer (D): Although the passage states noises and lights deter most burglars from breaking in (in logical format: noises and lights ➞ deter burglars), no information is given of what happens when the lights are out and music is not being played. Thus, the opposite notion presented in answer (D) is not supported (in logical formulation: no noises and no lights ➞ no deterring of burglars).
Logical principles:
Many ➞ some: According to logic principles, if it is known that there are many (a lot, most etc.), then it can be concluded that there must be some (a few). This principle cannot be reversed for inference from amount type premises: if it is stated that there are some, it cannot be deduced that there are many.
Transposed negative: As demonstrated in answer (D), a generalizing statement is not equivalent to the negative form of the same statement (all A ➞ are B is not logically equivalent to all not A ➞ are not B). However, a transposed negative form is equivalent: all not B ➞ are not A! E.g., if all police officers on duty wear uniforms, it can be inferred that if one is not wearing a uniform, one is not a police officer on duty.
Figural Reasoning Question 01:41
*The correct answer is 3.*
As this question is composed of many elements, focus on each one separately. Across the rows, notice that the white frame rotates clockwise around the grid. Therefore, in the bottom row, the answer choice will contain a white frame in the top-right corner of the grid. We can eliminate answer choices 2 and 5.
Across the rows, the black “L” shape rotates counterclockwise around the grid. Therefore, in the bottom row, the black “L” shape will be located on the bottom-left side of the grid. We can eliminate answer choice 4, as its "L" shape is located in the wrong position. Additionally, across the rows, the black “L” shapes rotate vertically from frame to frame. Therefore, we can eliminate answer choice 1 and we are left with answer choice 3 as the correct answer.
Personality Assessment 01:55
Some personality questions have a variety of possible answers. However, knowing the nature of the FBI organization, and the duties of the FBI Special Agent, this particular question should be answered between 2 to 3. You don't want to be extreme, as everybody sometimes finds it hard to make a decision. 4 is also OK, but you also don't want to be too hesitant.
Situational Judgment Test 2:18
*Correct response: B*
Core competency: encouraging employees’ development
Secondary competencies: supervising performance, effective communication
Explanation: This is a question about employees’ training and development, as well as your need to supervise their performance. More specifically, the question discusses appropriate and effective ways to provide feedback. The question asks what you should avoid.
Employees’ ability to manage time and resources (response A) is relevant to their work effectiveness. Hence, it is relevant and beneficial to address this aspect of their work in their review. Providing feedback and suggesting strategies could help them improve their work and become more efficient.
Response B implies that since receiving negative feedback could feel uncomfortable, it’s better to keep it general and thus avoid hurting the employee. However, general feedback is less effective - it’s vague, might be less coherent, and can be misunderstood easily. Moreover, the more general the feedback is, the more room for the employee to guess what you really mean or feel your discomfort in providing this feedback. Your avoidance could make a big deal out of something that could be simpler.
In short, clear and specific feedback is more effective. This response is the one that should be avoided. That being said, providing negative feedback should indeed be done with sensitivity, focusing on improvements rather than pointing out errors. This response lacks effective communication skills, and could also make you seem to lack confidence.
Responses C, D, and E could seem very personal - addressing your employee’s personal goals or discussing her relationship with you or her colleagues. However, before you cross out one of these options based on a hunch, try to approach each one calmly and consider it analytically. Are there any situations in which these topics could be relevant?
An employee’s career goals (response C) are a relevant topic for discussion. One of your goals as a supervisor is to help your employees develop professionally, for their benefit as well as the organization’s benefit. Discussing your employee’s goals enables you to establish shared goals and direct your employee’s development (tasks she would be assigned to, professional courses she may take, etc.) accordingly.
Your employee’s acceptance of authority (response D) is relevant to your ability to work together. Employees’ acceptance of authority is essential for their ability to work under supervision. While differences of opinion and disagreements will happen and - if discussed appropriately - could contribute additional views and ideas; when your employee refuses authority or your relationship is problematic, work would be much more difficult.
Similarly, an employee’s ability to get along with their team members (response E) is highly important when working in a team. You want to establish a cooperative team in which work can be done creatively and efficiently, and the atmosphere is comfortable. Providing feedback on this aspect of work is appropriate - it can help in cases in which a team member is feeling left out or is being uncooperative. On the other hand, providing positive feedback to an employee who is cooperative and pleasant to other people is also valuable.
When i grow up ima try to become a special agent
If u fail, don’t get upset. If they have a test that is 70% based on your personality and personal reasoning then you can’t expect to study for that. They also don’t give you feedback on what u failed. Doesn’t sound like a good career goal to me if they can’t give feedback. Be happy you failed and see it as a sign.
Anyone else apply in February this year and hasn’t heard back yet 😂 it’s been a year I’m going to assume I got rejected
Hey! It can take up to a year to a year and a half depending on how busy they are. If you don't hear back soon then you can assume you were rejected 💔
I'm interested in applying, how hard was the test?
I really hope you hear from them soon and that it would be positive. I assume that if you did not get any message back, it means you are on a waiting list.
Hey! I’m pretty sure they send rejection letters, also it takes awhile for them to get back to you.
What's the correct answer to the question at 1:21
I thought it was D but i might be wrong
Actually, the correct answer is (E).
According to the passage, "many (burglars) are driven by addiction, looking for a quick buck". From the word "many" it can be inferred there are some burglars who are driven by this.
From that, you can understand that a few people driven by addiction and looking for quick money are actually burglars. It is just a different way to say the same thing.
Regarding answer (D), although the passage states noises and lights deter most burglars from breaking in (in logical format: noises and lights ➞ deter burglars), no information is given of what happens when the lights are out and music is not being played. Thus, the opposite notion presented in answer (D) is not supported (in logical formulation: no noises and no lights ➞ no deterring of burglars).
Think about something more intuitive for example: If you know that all people have eyes, you cannot infer from that that all things with eyes are people (for example, animals). You also cannot infer that all things without eyes are not people (for example, furniture).
In the FBI Phase 1 Test PrepPack™ you will find many practice tests on the logical subject, supported with great study guides to help you understand logical formulation.
@@addisonmcmercer878 A is not the correct answer. According to the passage, most burglars that break into homes are out for cash, jewelry, and electronics [in logical formulation: (burglars + out for cash, jewelry and electronics)*most]. When an amount is specified, the transposed statement cannot be inferred, as in answer (A), which states that most people who are out for cash, jewelry and electronics are burglars (out for cash, jewelry, and electronics + burglars)*most. Thus, answer (A) is incorrect.
Think of a different example - you have a statement saying "most bears are big" (instead of "most burglars that break into homes are out for cash, jewelry"). Now A will be "most animals who are big are bears" (instead of answer A "most people who are out for cash, jewelry and electronics are burglars"). As you can see, this cannot be inferred, as there could be many other big animals that are not bears, and many other people who are out for cash who are not burglars.
@@addisonmcmercer878 Regarding answer E, this is the full logical explanation:
According to the passage, many burglars are driven by addiction, looking for a quick buck [in logical formulation: (burglars + addiction + quick buck)*many]. Thus, it can be inferred from the amount specified that there are some burglars who are driven by this. Also, there is no logical fallacy in the transposing of both sentence parts, i.e., a few people driven by addiction and looking for quick money are actually burglars [in logical formulation: (addiction + quick buck + burglars)*many].
It may help to understand that if "many" exist it validly concludes that a "few" exist:
Many ➞ some: According to logic principles, if it is known that there are many (a lot, most etc.), then it can be concluded that there must be some (a few). This principle cannot be reversed for inference from amount type premises: if it is stated that there are some, it cannot be deduced that there are many.
If many bears are big, it can be concluded that a few things that are big are in fact bears.
The full and complete answer:
The correct answer is (E).
According to the passage, many burglars are driven by addiction, looking for a quick buck [in logical formulation: (burglars + addiction + quick buck)*many]. Thus, it can be inferred from the amount specified that there are some burglars who are driven by this. Also, there is no logical fallacy in the transposing of both sentence parts, i.e., a few people driven by addiction and looking for quick money are actually burglars [in logical formulation: (addiction + quick buck + burglars)*many].
Answer (A): According to the passage, most burglars that break into homes are out for cash, jewelry, and electronics [in logical formulation: (burglars + out for cash, jewelry and electronics)*most]. When an amount is specified, the transposed statement cannot be inferred, as in answer (A), which states that most people who are out for cash, jewelry and electronics are burglars (out for cash, jewelry, and electronics + burglars)*most. Thus, answer (A) is incorrect.
Answer (B): According to the passage, a few burglars break in to homes with the intention of hurting the residing families [in logical format: (burglars + hurt)*a few]. Thus, answer (B) cannot be inferred, as it states that a lot of people break in to homes with the intention of hurting the residing families [in logical format: (people + hurt)*a lot]. The amount specified in answer (B) does not fit the premise (only the opposite conclusion can be inferred - see logical principle "many-some").
Answer (C): According to answer (C), some burglars do not actually break into homes, yet are still interested in jewelry [in logical format: (burglars + not breaking in + jewelry)*some]. While this could be true, this information is not supported in the text, as information is only given about burglars who do break into homes.
Answer (D): Although the passage states noises and lights deter most burglars from breaking in (in logical format: noises and lights ➞ deter burglars), no information is given of what happens when the lights are out and music is not being played. Thus, the opposite notion presented in answer (D) is not supported (in logical formulation: no noises and no lights ➞ no deterring of burglars).
Logical principles:
Many ➞ some: According to logic principles, if it is known that there are many (a lot, most etc.), then it can be concluded that there must be some (a few). This principle cannot be reversed for inference from amount type premises: if it is stated that there are some, it cannot be deduced that there are many.
Transposed negative: As demonstrated in answer (D), a generalizing statement is not equivalent to the negative form of the same statement (all A ➞ are B is not logically equivalent to all not A ➞ are not B). However, a transposed negative form is equivalent: all not B ➞ are not A! E.g., if all police officers on duty wear uniforms, it can be inferred that if one is not wearing a uniform, one is not a police officer on duty.
YESSSS I GOT IT RIGHT AND IM 14 Damn I'm proud
do fbi special agents go on the field?
Yes
Yes
Are you expected to dress a certain way at the test center?
The FBI state on what to wear
:
» Phase I and Phase II Writing Assessment -
Wear casual, comfortable clothing that is suitable for an office environment.
» Phase II Structured Interview - Dress in a professional
manner; business attire is recommended.
@@JobtestprepUk Thank you
Has anybody used this ??
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Hi Alberto,
I already wrote you in an email, but I'll add that the FBI PrepPack is widely used, and it's getting really good reviews from multiple customers. Also, you might want to know that we have a full refund policy - if the real test is not similar to our preparation, or if you are having technical difficulties that prevent you from studying.
If you have any other questions, feel free to ask me at ask_arbel@jobtestprep.com
Kind regards,
Arbel
Facts who has actually used it before ? 🤔
If I fail one test can in 5 years re enter?
According to official sources, "Applicants who do not pass Phase I are eligible to retest 90 days after their final test session. Not all applicants
will be invited for a retest. Applicants who fail the Phase I Test twice will be deactivated and ineligible for future
consideration for the Special Agent position."
@@JobtestprepUk thank you for the information.
Eh dont bother i just passed phase 1 exam. i literally just did 4 logic based questions on the fbi site and called it a day lol