BPA BPA Logical Reasoning 3

Question 1

Agent data shows apprehensions peak between 11 PM and 3 AM. An agent works 6 PM to 2 AM. What portion of the agent's shift overlaps with peak hours?

Accepted Answer

3 hours

Answer

Peak hours start at 11 PM; the agent's shift ends at 2 AM, giving 3 hours of overlap (11 PM–2 AM).

Question 2

A coded message reads: B=A, C=B, D=C. Using this pattern, what does 'CPSEFS' decode to?

Accepted Answer

BORDER

Answer

Each letter shifts back one: C→B, P→O, S→R, E→D, F→E, S→R = BORDER.

Question 3

Which statement, if true, would most strengthen the argument that increased staffing reduces illegal crossings?

Accepted Answer

Sectors with more agents consistently report fewer unauthorized entries

Answer

A direct correlation between more agents and fewer crossings provides the strongest empirical support for the argument.

Question 4

If some sensors malfunction in rain and it is currently raining, what can be concluded?

Accepted Answer

Some sensors may be malfunctioning

Answer

'Some' sensors malfunction in rain means it is possible but not certain that sensors are currently affected.

Question 5

A shift schedule rotates: Day, Day, Night, Off, Off. If an agent starts on Day on Monday, what shift is scheduled for Friday?

Accepted Answer

Off

Answer

Monday=Day, Tuesday=Day, Wednesday=Night, Thursday=Off, Friday=Off.

BPA - Border Patrol Agent Practice Test