BPA BPA Physical Fitness and Medical Standards

Question 1

Which fitness test is part of the Border Patrol Agent pre-employment physical fitness assessment?

Accepted Answer

The Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB)

Answer

Olympic weightlifting total

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The FBI Physical Fitness Test

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The Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT)

Question 2

What is the minimum passing score structure of the CBP Physical Efficiency Battery?

Accepted Answer

Candidates must achieve a minimum score in each of the four events

Answer

Candidates must pass only two of four events

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Candidates must finish within the top 25% nationally

Answer

Candidates must pass the run but can fail other events

Question 3

Vision requirements for Border Patrol Agents include corrected visual acuity of at least:

Accepted Answer

20/30 in each eye with correction

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20/200 in both eyes

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20/100 in one eye and 20/200 in the other

Answer

20/20 in both eyes uncorrected

Question 4

Why is color vision tested as part of the Border Patrol Agent medical examination?

Accepted Answer

Agents need adequate color vision to read maps, distinguish signal lights, and identify vehicle markings

Answer

Agents must identify colored flags used in communication protocols

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Color vision affects driving ability exclusively

Answer

It is required only for K-9 unit agents

Question 5

Which of the following medical conditions would most likely disqualify a Border Patrol Agent candidate?

Accepted Answer

Uncontrolled epilepsy with frequent seizures

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Mild seasonal allergies controlled by antihistamines

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Color blindness correctable with contact lenses

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A history of a broken arm fully healed 10 years ago

Question 6

How long is the sit-and-reach flexibility event scored in the CBP Physical Efficiency Battery?

Accepted Answer

The best of 3 attempts is recorded

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One attempt is made and the distance is measured

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Two attempts are averaged

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It is untimed and unlimited attempts are given