FBI FBI Physical Fitness and Selection Standards 3

Question 1

What polygraph examination must FBI Special Agent applicants pass as part of the application process?

Accepted Answer

A full scope (lifestyle) polygraph covering criminal history, drug use, and counterintelligence issues

Answer

Only a lifestyle polygraph

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A counterintelligence polygraph only

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Polygraph exams are optional for non-national security positions

Question 2

What medical condition automatically disqualifies an FBI Special Agent applicant?

Accepted Answer

Any condition that prevents the applicant from performing the essential functions of the job

Answer

Controlled diabetes

Answer

Corrected hearing loss

Answer

Seasonal allergies requiring medication

Question 3

What is the purpose of the FBI Special Agent background investigation?

Accepted Answer

To determine the applicant's suitability, loyalty, and eligibility for a Top Secret/SCI security clearance

Answer

To verify the applicant's academic credentials only

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To check for prior law enforcement contacts only

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To assess the applicant's credit score and financial responsibility only

Question 4

Where is the FBI Academy located, and which federal campus does it share?

Accepted Answer

Quantico, Virginia, at the Marine Corps Base Quantico

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Washington, D.C., near FBI Headquarters

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Langley, Virginia, adjacent to CIA Headquarters

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Fort Belvoir, Virginia, on an Army installation

Question 5

What is the Special Agent Applicant Assessment (Phase II written test) primarily designed to measure?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive ability, behavioral competencies, and situational judgment

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Knowledge of federal criminal law

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Physical fitness baseline

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Foreign language proficiency

Question 6

FBI Special Agents are required to be available for assignment to any of the Bureau's field offices. What is this requirement called?

Accepted Answer

Both B and C

Answer

Field assignment rotation

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Availability for transfer / mobility agreement

Answer

Geographic mobility requirement