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U.S. Border Patrol Entrance Exam (BPA) Syllabus

The entrance assessment administered by CBP to screen applicants for U.S. Border Patrol Agent positions. The full U.S. Border Patrol Entrance Exam (BPA) syllabus: 6 subjects, 23 chapters, 76 topics and 127 sub-topics, with 309 flashcards written against it.

6Subjects
23Chapters
76Topics
127Sub-topics
309Flashcards

U.S. Border Patrol Entrance Exam (BPA) subjects

U.S. Border Patrol Entrance Exam (BPA) has 6 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.

Logical Reasoning (Artificial Language)

4 chapters · 14 topics · 26 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Foundations of the Reasoning Test Format · 3 topics
  2. Deductive Reasoning Techniques · 4 topics
  3. Working With Artificial Facts and Scenarios · 4 topics
  4. Test-Taking Strategy for Reasoning · 3 topics

Spanish Language Proficiency and Aptitude (ALSP/SLAB)

4 chapters · 14 topics · 24 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Choosing Your Track: Proficiency vs. Aptitude · 3 topics
  2. Artificial Language Test (Learning Aptitude) · 4 topics
  3. Spanish Grammar Fundamentals (Proficiency Track) · 4 topics
  4. Practical and Law-Enforcement Spanish · 3 topics

Writing Skills (Standard English Usage)

4 chapters · 14 topics · 21 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Grammar and Mechanics · 4 topics
  2. Punctuation and Capitalization · 4 topics
  3. Spelling and Word Choice · 3 topics
  4. Sentence and Paragraph Construction · 3 topics

Experience and Achievement Record (Biographical Questionnaire)

3 chapters · 10 topics · 17 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Understanding the Self-Assessment Format · 3 topics
  2. Core Competency Areas Assessed · 4 topics
  3. Strategy for Answering Honestly and Effectively · 3 topics

Hiring Process, Eligibility, and Post-Exam Requirements

4 chapters · 12 topics · 21 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Eligibility and Application Requirements · 3 topics
  2. The Full Assessment and Selection Timeline · 3 topics
  3. Medical, Fitness, and Background Suitability · 3 topics
  4. Border Patrol Academy and Career Path · 3 topics

U.S. Border Patrol Entrance Exam (BPA) flashcards

309 question-and-answer cards across 6 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.

U.S. Border Patrol Entrance Exam (BPA) syllabus FAQ

What subjects are in the U.S. Border Patrol Entrance Exam (BPA) syllabus?

U.S. Border Patrol Entrance Exam (BPA) covers 6 subjects: Logical Reasoning (Artificial Language), Spanish Language Proficiency and Aptitude (ALSP/SLAB), Writing Skills (Standard English Usage), Experience and Achievement Record (Biographical Questionnaire), Job-Related Knowledge, Logic, and Situational Judgment and Hiring Process, Eligibility, and Post-Exam Requirements.

How many chapters and topics are in the U.S. Border Patrol Entrance Exam (BPA) syllabus?

23 chapters and 76 topics, broken down further into 127 sub-topics, across 6 subjects. Logical Reasoning (Artificial Language) is the largest subject, with 14 topics in 4 chapters.

Are there U.S. Border Patrol Entrance Exam (BPA) flashcards?

Yes — 309 question-and-answer flashcards in 6 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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