Can You Make It Through the First Round of Special Agent FBI Training?

By: Talin Vartanian
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
Can You Make It Through the First Round of Special Agent FBI Training?
Image: South_agency / E+ / Getty Images

About This Quiz

Have you dreamed of a career as an FBI Special Agent? While it sounds super awesome, the training that participants must go through is not for the faint of heart. You will be tested continuously on your physical abilities, and you must consistently score a passing grade to stay in the program. You will also be tested on various academic subjects, such as behavioral science and forensics.

The FBI Training Academy does come with many perks, though. There is a library, swimming pool, gym and a firing range for training purposes. There's also "Hogan's Alley," which is a simulated town that was created specifically for case exercises. But did you know you'll have to complete 850 hours of training to become an FBI Special Agent? There's also an optional fitness test called "Yellow Brick Road," and the reward is none other than a real yellow brick! All you have to do is run through 6.1 miles of barbed wire, steep hills and muddy water. No big deal, right? If you think that you have what it takes to pass the first round of FBI Special Agent training, then it's time to show off your skills with this challenging quiz!


Q 01 Quantico Virginia
Wiki Commons by Staff Sgt. Ezekiel Kitandwe
Are you willing to relocate to Quantico, Virginia, for training?
Absolutely
Maybe
Only if I have to
On second thought ...

Advertisement

Q 02 Leadership training Program
fstop123 / E+ / Getty Images
In which of these leadership training programs would you want to enroll?
Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar (LEEDS)
National Executive Institute
Leadership Fellows Program
Law Enforcement Instructor Training

Advertisement

Q 03 On Call
Photographer is my life. / Moment / Getty Images
As an FBI Special Agent, you have to be on call 24/7. Is that OK with you?
Of course
Probably
I'm not really sure anymore.
Nope!

Advertisement

Q 04 Firearms
Nes / E+ / Getty Images
How do you feel about the firearms part of the training?
Confident
Indifferent
Nervous
Uncomfortable

Advertisement

Q 05 Emengency Vehicle
Pixabay by Military_Material
Would you be comfortable driving an emergency vehicle?
Absolutely
I guess we'll find out one day!
Kind of
Not really

Advertisement

Q 06 Pushups
Unsplash by Form
Upper body strength is important for FBI training. How many pushups can you do in one minute?
30
At least 40
20
10 or less

Advertisement

Q 07 Pepper Spray
Yaroslav Mikheev / Moment / Getty Images
Are you OK with being pepper sprayed during your training?
No, but I'll go through with it anyway.
Sure!
I'm not really sure.
Nope. Nope. Nope.

Advertisement

Q 08 Defensive tactics
ncognet0 / E+ / Getty Images
Which of these defensive tactics would you want to learn more about?
Disarming techniques
Weapon retention
Control holds
Suspect searches

Advertisement

Q 09 Swimming Skills
Unsplash by Goh Rhy Yan
FBI training includes many swimming tests. How would you rate your swimming skills?
Expert
Advanced
Intermediate
Beginner

Advertisement

Q 10 Training Exercise
Unsplash by Sarah Cervantes
At which of the following training exercises would you excel?
Compliance holds
Handcuff techniques
Running and tackling
Boxing

Advertisement

Q 11 50 hours
Thomas Barwick / DigitalVision / Getty Images
Are you comfortable with working 50 hours a week as an FBI Special Agent?
Yes, of course
How about 40 hours?
Maybe ...
No, that's too much

Advertisement

Q 12 Classroom
fstop123 / E+ / Getty Images
What would you like to learn about the most in the classroom?
Counterintelligence operations
Public corruption
Civil rights
Cyber crime

Advertisement

Q 13 Polygraph
RichVintage / E+ / Getty Images
Are you willing to undergo a polygraph test?
Sure, why not?
Only if I have to
There's a polygraph test?
Nope!

Advertisement

Q 14 20 weeks of training
Wiki Commons by Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Are you mentally and physically prepared for 20 weeks of intense training?
Of course
I think so.
Nope, I still need more time to prepare.
I'm not really sure.

Advertisement

Q 15 FBI Classes
Wiki Commons by United States Coast Guard
Which of these FBI classes and exercises scares you?
Academics
Physical training
Case exercises
Firearms training and operational skills

Advertisement

Q 16 FBI Values
Wiki Commons by Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Which of these FBI core values resonates with you the most?
Compassion
Fairness
Leadership
Diversity

Advertisement

Q 17 Vision Test
Unsplash by David Travis
Will you have any trouble passing the vision and hearing test?
I'll excel at both.
Just the hearing test
Just the vision test
Probably both

Advertisement

Q 18 Bachelors Degree
Unsplash by Jasmine Coro
Do you currently hold a bachelor's degree?
Yes!
No, but I'm working on it
No, and I don't intend on getting one
Does a high school diploma count?

Advertisement

Q 19 Hogan's Alley
Wiki Commons by Sanders (talk)
Are you comfortable with conducting interviews at Hogan's Alley?
Of course
Somewhat, yes
I'd like to think so.
Probably not

Advertisement

Q 20 Surveillance
Monty Rakusen / Cultura / Getty Images
Would you rather perform a daytime or a nighttime surveillance?
Both
Nighttime
Daytime
Neither

Advertisement

Q 21 Run
Unsplash by Quino Al
Would you rather run a 300-meter sprint or 1.5 miles?
I can do both!
1.5-mile run
300-meter sprint
Neither

Advertisement

Q 22 Tactical Recruitment Program
Lorado / E+ / Getty Images
Are you interested in joining the Tactical Recruitment Program?
Sure!
Perhaps
No thanks
What's that?

Advertisement

Q 23 Capstone Case Exercises
Unsplash by NeONBRAND
Are you confident about passing the Capstone part of the case exercises?
Absolutely
A little bit
Not really
What's that?

Advertisement

Q 24 Muscular Strenght
Unsplash by Scott Webb
At what part of the physical training would you excel?
Circuit training
Aerobic power
Anaerobic power
Muscular strength and endurance

Advertisement

Q 25 Report Writing
Unsplash by Andrew Neel
How would you rate your report writing skills with regards to the FBI academic training?
Expert
Advanced
Intermediate
Beginner

Advertisement

Q 26 Sit Ups
[url=""https://www.gettyimages.com.mx/detail/foto/young-man-exercising-outdoors-doing-sit-ups-imagen-libre-de-derechos/667611167 ""]Eugenio Marongiu / Cultura / Getty Images[/url]
How many situps are you able to do in one minute (for the FBI physical tests)?
At least 60
Between 45 and 60
Between 20 and 45
Less than 20

Advertisement

Q 27 Stress Management
baona / E+ / Getty Images
On a scale of 1-10, how well can you manage stress?
9
7
5
3

Advertisement

Q 28 PFT
miguelangelortega / Moment / Getty Images
How many minimum cumulative points are required to pass the Physical Fitness Test (PFT)?
12
9
6
16

Advertisement

Q 29 Volunteer work
Sara Monika / Image Source / Getty Images
Have you done any volunteer work that may make your application stand out?
Of course
I think so.
I can't remember.
Nope

Advertisement

Q 30 Work experience
peepo / E+ / Getty Images
How many years of full-time work experience do you have?
Over 6 years
Between 4 and 6 years
Between 2 and 4 years
Less than 2 years

Advertisement

You Got: