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FBI Special Agent Phase I & II Exams Syllabus
The multi-phase written and assessment testing process for applicants seeking to become FBI Special Agents. The full FBI Special Agent Phase I & II Exams syllabus: 7 subjects, 25 chapters, 99 topics and 27 sub-topics, with 355 flashcards written against it.
FBI Special Agent Phase I & II Exams subjects
FBI Special Agent Phase I & II Exams has 7 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.
Special Agent Selection System (SASS): Process, Eligibility, and Strategy
- Overview of the Multi-Phase Selection Process · 4 topics
- Eligibility, Disqualifiers, and Entry Programs · 4 topics
- Test-Taking Strategy and Preparation Plan · 5 topics
Phase I — Logic-Based Reasoning
- Foundations of Formal and Informal Logic · 4 topics
- Syllogisms and Conditional Reasoning · 4 topics
- Logic Puzzles and Arrangement Problems · 4 topics
- Reading Logical Passages Under Time Pressure · 4 topics
Phase I — Figure Identification and Visual Reasoning
- Spatial Pattern Recognition · 4 topics
- Speed and Accuracy Optimization · 4 topics
- Working Memory and Visual Attention · 3 topics
Phase I — Personality, Preferences, and Behavioral Assessment
- Structure of the Self-Report Inventories · 4 topics
- FBI Core Competencies Measured · 4 topics
- Validity Scales and Response Integrity · 4 topics
Phase II — Structured Interview (Oral Assessment)
- Format and Scoring of the Structured Interview · 4 topics
- Behavioral Competencies Evaluated · 6 topics
- Answering Methodology · 4 topics
- Interview Conduct and Common Pitfalls · 4 topics
Phase II — Written Exercise and Communication Skills
- Format and Expectations of the Written Exercise · 4 topics
- Analytical Writing and Argumentation · 4 topics
- Professional Writing Mechanics · 4 topics
- Investigative and Report-Style Writing Foundations · 3 topics
Physical Fitness Test, Background Investigation, and Final Suitability
- Physical Fitness Test (PFT) Standards · 4 topics
- Background Investigation and Security Clearance · 4 topics
- Polygraph Examination · 3 topics
- Medical, Drug, and Final Suitability Determination · 3 topics
FBI Special Agent Phase I & II Exams flashcards
355 question-and-answer cards across 7 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.
- Special Agent Selection System (SASS): Process, Eligibility, and Strategy — 50 cards
- Phase I — Logic-Based Reasoning — 52 cards
- Phase I — Figure Identification and Visual Reasoning — 50 cards
- Phase I — Personality, Preferences, and Behavioral Assessment — 51 cards
- Phase II — Structured Interview (Oral Assessment) — 51 cards
- Phase II — Written Exercise and Communication Skills — 51 cards
- Physical Fitness Test, Background Investigation, and Final Suitability — 50 cards
FBI Special Agent Phase I & II Exams syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the FBI Special Agent Phase I & II Exams syllabus?
FBI Special Agent Phase I & II Exams covers 7 subjects: Special Agent Selection System (SASS): Process, Eligibility, and Strategy, Phase I — Logic-Based Reasoning, Phase I — Figure Identification and Visual Reasoning, Phase I — Personality, Preferences, and Behavioral Assessment, Phase II — Structured Interview (Oral Assessment), Phase II — Written Exercise and Communication Skills and Physical Fitness Test, Background Investigation, and Final Suitability.
How many chapters and topics are in the FBI Special Agent Phase I & II Exams syllabus?
25 chapters and 99 topics, broken down further into 27 sub-topics, across 7 subjects. Phase II — Structured Interview (Oral Assessment) is the largest subject, with 18 topics in 4 chapters.
Are there FBI Special Agent Phase I & II Exams flashcards?
Yes — 355 question-and-answer flashcards in 7 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.
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