BORDER PATROL AGENT EXAM
QUESTION AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2026 Q&A INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. The primary mission of the U.S. Border Patrol is to:
A. Arrest all undocumented immigrants
B. Prevent illegal entry of people and contraband
C. Patrol waterways exclusively
D. Provide tourism information
Rationale: The core mission is to prevent unlawful entry of people and
contraband between ports of entry.
2. Which agency oversees the Border Patrol?
A. FBI
B. TSA
C. U.S. Customs and Border Protection
D. DEA
Rationale: Border Patrol is a component of CBP within DHS.
3. What does “probable cause” refer to?
A. A suspicion without evidence
B. A witness testimony only
C. Reasonable belief supported by facts that a crime has been committed
D. A judge’s opinion
Rationale: Probable cause requires factual evidence to justify an
arrest/search.
,4. Which Amendment protects against unreasonable searches?
A. First
B. Second
C. Fourth
D. Fifth
Rationale: The Fourth Amendment protects citizens from unreasonable
searches and seizures.
5. Miranda rights are required when:
A. Detaining someone temporarily
B. Conducting a custodial interrogation
C. Patrolling a border area
D. Completing paperwork
Rationale: Miranda warnings are required when a suspect is in custody
and being questioned.
6. The term “contraband” refers to:
A. Legal items
B. Wildlife only
C. Goods illegally imported or possessed
D. Personal property
Rationale: Contraband is any item illegal to possess under law.
7. What is the primary purpose of a search warrant?
A. Grant permission to seize asset paperwork
B. Justify a stop
C. Authorize law enforcement to search specific places
D. Serve as an arrest warrant
Rationale: A search warrant authorizes searching a place for evidence.
8. Which is a type of entry a Border Patrol agent monitors?
A. Cyber entry
B. Physical entry between ports of entry
C. Only vehicle entry
, D. Maritime entry outside U.S. waters
Rationale: Agents focus on physical land entry between official ports.
9. The term USC refers to:
A. United Security Commission
B. United States Code
C. Universal Search Criteria
D. United States Citizenship
Rationale: USC is the codified federal statutes.
10.An agent’s duty includes:
A. Tax collection
B. Air traffic control
C. Apprehension of illegal entrants
D. Issuing visas
Rationale: Apprehension of unlawful entrants is a core duty.
11.Which tool assists in communication?
A. Clipboard
B. Radar
C. Radio
D. Flashlight
Rationale: Radios are essential for agent communications.
12.Which best defines “apprehension”?
A. Observation
B. Arrest or detention of illegal entrants
C. Interviewing local residents
D. Vehicle inspection
Rationale: Apprehension means detaining individuals who violate laws.
13.A DHS priority is to:
A. Promote tourism
B. Collect customs fees
C. Secure U.S. borders
QUESTION AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2026 Q&A INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. The primary mission of the U.S. Border Patrol is to:
A. Arrest all undocumented immigrants
B. Prevent illegal entry of people and contraband
C. Patrol waterways exclusively
D. Provide tourism information
Rationale: The core mission is to prevent unlawful entry of people and
contraband between ports of entry.
2. Which agency oversees the Border Patrol?
A. FBI
B. TSA
C. U.S. Customs and Border Protection
D. DEA
Rationale: Border Patrol is a component of CBP within DHS.
3. What does “probable cause” refer to?
A. A suspicion without evidence
B. A witness testimony only
C. Reasonable belief supported by facts that a crime has been committed
D. A judge’s opinion
Rationale: Probable cause requires factual evidence to justify an
arrest/search.
,4. Which Amendment protects against unreasonable searches?
A. First
B. Second
C. Fourth
D. Fifth
Rationale: The Fourth Amendment protects citizens from unreasonable
searches and seizures.
5. Miranda rights are required when:
A. Detaining someone temporarily
B. Conducting a custodial interrogation
C. Patrolling a border area
D. Completing paperwork
Rationale: Miranda warnings are required when a suspect is in custody
and being questioned.
6. The term “contraband” refers to:
A. Legal items
B. Wildlife only
C. Goods illegally imported or possessed
D. Personal property
Rationale: Contraband is any item illegal to possess under law.
7. What is the primary purpose of a search warrant?
A. Grant permission to seize asset paperwork
B. Justify a stop
C. Authorize law enforcement to search specific places
D. Serve as an arrest warrant
Rationale: A search warrant authorizes searching a place for evidence.
8. Which is a type of entry a Border Patrol agent monitors?
A. Cyber entry
B. Physical entry between ports of entry
C. Only vehicle entry
, D. Maritime entry outside U.S. waters
Rationale: Agents focus on physical land entry between official ports.
9. The term USC refers to:
A. United Security Commission
B. United States Code
C. Universal Search Criteria
D. United States Citizenship
Rationale: USC is the codified federal statutes.
10.An agent’s duty includes:
A. Tax collection
B. Air traffic control
C. Apprehension of illegal entrants
D. Issuing visas
Rationale: Apprehension of unlawful entrants is a core duty.
11.Which tool assists in communication?
A. Clipboard
B. Radar
C. Radio
D. Flashlight
Rationale: Radios are essential for agent communications.
12.Which best defines “apprehension”?
A. Observation
B. Arrest or detention of illegal entrants
C. Interviewing local residents
D. Vehicle inspection
Rationale: Apprehension means detaining individuals who violate laws.
13.A DHS priority is to:
A. Promote tourism
B. Collect customs fees
C. Secure U.S. borders
