Master The(tm) Special Agent Exam

by Peterson's

Overview

Details on question-types and sections for the ATF, ICE, and FBI Special Agent Exams: Logical, Arithmetic, Quantitative, Investigative, and Figural Reasoning, Writing Skills and Personality Assessment, Preferences and Interests, Situational Judgment, Comprehensive review of need-to-know concepts, Agency-specific diagnostic and practice tests with detailed answer explanations, Step-by-step overview of the federal application and hiring processes, Bonus content: notes, tips, and alerts on test-taking strategies and other essential info

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780768945744
Publisher:	Peterson's
Publication date:	06/22/2021
Series:	Master The(tm)
Edition description:	13th ed.
Pages:	264
Product dimensions:	8.43(w) x 11.26(h) x 0.71(d)

Table of Contents

Before You Begin vii

Overview vii

How This Book Is Organized vii

How to Use This Book viii

Special Study Features ix

Helpful Study Tips x

Tips for Test Takers x

Test Day Strategies xi

Peterson's® Publications xii

You're Well On Your Way to Success xii

Part I Introduction to Becoming a Special Agent

1 The Basics 3

Overview 3

The Structure of the Federal Government 3

Compensation 5

Benefits 9

Work Schedules 10

Advancement Opportunities 10

Summing It Up 11

2 How to Apply 13

Overview 13

The USAJobs Website 13

FBI Application Process 16

The Online Resume 19

Military Applicants 22

Summing It Up 23

3 The Hiring Process 25

Overview 25

Common Federal Hiring Requirements 25

ATF-Specific Hiring Requirements for a Special Agent 27

ICE-Specific Hiring Requirements for a Criminal Investigator 30

FBI-Specific Hiring Requirements for a Special Agent 33

Summing It Up 38

Part II Diagnostic Tests

4 ATF, ICE, and FBI Diagnostic Tests 43

Overview 43

Introduction to the Diagnostic Test 43

ATF Diagnostic Test Answer Sheet 45

ATF Diagnostic Test 47

Answer Key and Explanations 54

Assessment Grid 57

ICE Diagnostic Test Answer Sheet 59

ICE Diagnostic Test 61

Answer Key and Explanations 68

Assessment Grid 70

FBI Diagnostic Test Answer Sheet 71

FBI Diagnostic Test 73

Answer Key and Explanations 80

Assessment Grid 81

Part III Preparing for the Special Agent Exam

5 Special Agent Exam Review 85

Overview 85

Special Agent Exam Components 85

Logical/Verbal Reasoning (All 3 Exams) 86

Quantitative Reasoning (ATF) and Arithmetic Reasoning (ICE) 96

Investigative Reasoning (ATF only) 99

Writing Skills Assessment (ICE only) 102

Figural Reasoning (FBI only) 107

Character and Personality Assessments (FBI Only) 108

Summing It Up 110

6 Mathematical Review 113

Overview 113

Basic Arithmetic 114

Factors and the Greatest Common Factor 114

Fractions 115

Decimals 118

Percentages 119

Ratios and Proportions 121

Calculating Rate Problems Using Distance and Time 123

Calculating Work Rate Problems 124

Solving for Unknown Quantities 125

Expressing Word Problems as Equations 126

Calculating the Area of an Object 128

Summing It Up 129

Part IV Practice Tests

Practice Test 1: ATF Special Agent Examination 133

Answer Sheet 135

Practice Test 1: ATF Special Agent Examination 137

Answer Keys and Explanations 158

Practice Test 2: ICE Special Agent Test Battery 167

Answer Sheet 169

Practice Test 2: ICE Special Agent Test Battery 171

Answer Keys and Explanations 193

Practice Test 3: FBI Phase I Special Agent Exam 201

Answer Sheet 203

Practice Test 3: FBI Phase I Special Agent Exam 205

Answer Key and Explanations 222

Part V Appendix

Appendix A Federal Law Enforcement Training Center 229