BORDER PATROL PREP EXAM 2025
COMPLETE STUDY MANUAL & PRACTICE
OUTLINE || UPDATED VERSION
Section 1: Logical Reasoning & Situational Judgment
These questions assess your ability to interpret patterns, make sound judgments, and apply
procedures.
1. What comes next in the sequence? 10, 17, 26, 37, 50, ?
A) 60
B) 64
C) 65
D) 72
2. You observe an individual cross the border illegally. You arrest him, and he immediately
claims he is fleeing persecution and wishes to apply for asylum. Your first action should be to:
A) Inform him he is too late since he entered illegally.
B) Process his arrest and note the claim for the asylum officer.
C) Release him to find an immigration attorney.
D) Immediately begin interviewing him about the persecution.
3. ANALOGY: Apprehend is to Release as Seize is to:
A) Confiscate
B) Contraband
C) Forfeit
D) Return
4. You find a locked, suspicious package near the border fence. Your priority is:
A) To open it and identify the contents.
B) To secure the area and notify your supervisor and bomb disposal.
C) To move it to a safe location yourself.
D) To ignore it, as it's likely trash.
5. Which image completes the pattern? (Imagine a series where a shape rotates 90 degrees
clockwise each step)
A) Shape pointing right
,B) Shape pointing down
C) Shape pointing left
D) Shape pointing up
6. You and your partner have a strong disagreement about a procedure during an operation.
The best course is to:
A) Follow your own judgment since you believe you're right.
B) Defer to your partner to avoid conflict.
C) Follow the established protocol and discuss the disagreement later with a supervisor.
D) Halt the operation until the argument is resolved.
7. If a Border Patrol Agent is at Post A and receives a sensor alert 5 miles north, then a radio
call of a sighting 3 miles east of that sensor hit, approximately how far and in what direction
is the event from Post A?
A) 5 miles northeast
B) About 6 miles northeast
C) 8 miles east
D) 3 miles east
8. You witness a fellow agent accept a small gift from a local rancher in thanks for helping
round up cattle. You should:
A) Report it immediately to the Office of Professional Responsibility.
B) Do nothing; it's a harmless gesture.
C) Speak to the agent first about the perception and ethics, then report if necessary.
D) Publicly shame the agent to ensure it doesn't happen again.
Section 2: U.S. Immigration Law & Authority
Focus on basic legal concepts, authorities, and definitions.
9. The primary federal law governing immigration and nationality in the U.S. is:
A) The Patriot Act
B) The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)
C) The Homeland Security Act
D) The U.S. Constitution
10. An "alien" who is present in the U.S. without being admitted or paroled is defined as:
A) A nonimmigrant
B) A refugee
C) An illegal entrant
D) An "alien present without admission or parole"
,11. The "Credible Fear" interview is a screening process for:
A) Victims of human trafficking
B) Individuals claiming asylum at the border
C) Unaccompanied alien children
D) Aliens with criminal records
12. Which document provides lawful permanent residence in the U.S.?
A) U.S. Passport
B) Visa Stamp
C) Employment Authorization Document (EAD)
D) Green Card (Form I-551)
13. The 100-mile zone from U.S. external boundaries, where Border Patrol has enhanced
enforcement authority, is established by:
A) Presidential Executive Order
B) The Immigration and Nationality Act
C) Federal Regulation (8 CFR 287.1)
D) The U.S. Supreme Court
14. "Expedited Removal" generally applies to aliens who:
A) Have been in the U.S. for more than 2 years.
B) Are apprehended within 100 miles of the border and within 14 days of entry.
C) Are from Mexico or Canada only.
D) Have committed felonies in the U.S.
15. An "Unaccompanied Alien Child" (UAC) is defined as a child with no lawful immigration
status who is under 18 and:
A) From a non-contiguous country.
B) Without a parent or legal guardian in the U.S. available to provide care.
C) A victim of any crime.
D) All of the above.
16. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agency responsible for adjudicating
immigration benefits (like asylum, green cards) is:
A) U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
B) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
C) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
D) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Section 3: Spanish Language & Translation
, Critical for the Spanish portion of the exam. Focus on law enforcement and humanitarian
phrases.
17. Translate: "Please stop. I am a Border Patrol Agent."
A) "Por favor pare. Soy un Agente de la Patrulla Fronteriza."
B) "Alto allí. Eres un agente."
C) "Por favor vaya. Soy un policía."
D) "Pare ahora. Soy un oficial de inmigración."
18. What does "¿Tiene usted documentos?" mean?
A) Do you have a driver's license?
B) Do you have any documents?
C) Do you need a doctor?
D) Where are your friends?
19. Translate: "Do you need medical attention?"
A) "¿Necesita usted atención médica?"
B) "¿Tiene usted medicina?"
C) "¿Está usted enfermo?"
D) "¿Quiere usted agua?"
20. A subject says, "Tengo miedo de regresar a mi país." This is a claim of:
A) Hunger
B) Fear of returning to his country
C) Sickness
D) Having family in the U.S.
21. The phrase "contrabando de drogas" translates to:
A) Drug addiction
B) Drug smuggling / Drug contraband
C) Medicine cabinet
D) Drug prescription
22. "¿Dónde está la frontera?" means:
A) Where is the bathroom?
B) Where is the border?
C) Where is your family?
D) Where are you from?
23. Translate: "We are here to help you."
A) "Estamos aquí para arrestarle."
COMPLETE STUDY MANUAL & PRACTICE
OUTLINE || UPDATED VERSION
Section 1: Logical Reasoning & Situational Judgment
These questions assess your ability to interpret patterns, make sound judgments, and apply
procedures.
1. What comes next in the sequence? 10, 17, 26, 37, 50, ?
A) 60
B) 64
C) 65
D) 72
2. You observe an individual cross the border illegally. You arrest him, and he immediately
claims he is fleeing persecution and wishes to apply for asylum. Your first action should be to:
A) Inform him he is too late since he entered illegally.
B) Process his arrest and note the claim for the asylum officer.
C) Release him to find an immigration attorney.
D) Immediately begin interviewing him about the persecution.
3. ANALOGY: Apprehend is to Release as Seize is to:
A) Confiscate
B) Contraband
C) Forfeit
D) Return
4. You find a locked, suspicious package near the border fence. Your priority is:
A) To open it and identify the contents.
B) To secure the area and notify your supervisor and bomb disposal.
C) To move it to a safe location yourself.
D) To ignore it, as it's likely trash.
5. Which image completes the pattern? (Imagine a series where a shape rotates 90 degrees
clockwise each step)
A) Shape pointing right
,B) Shape pointing down
C) Shape pointing left
D) Shape pointing up
6. You and your partner have a strong disagreement about a procedure during an operation.
The best course is to:
A) Follow your own judgment since you believe you're right.
B) Defer to your partner to avoid conflict.
C) Follow the established protocol and discuss the disagreement later with a supervisor.
D) Halt the operation until the argument is resolved.
7. If a Border Patrol Agent is at Post A and receives a sensor alert 5 miles north, then a radio
call of a sighting 3 miles east of that sensor hit, approximately how far and in what direction
is the event from Post A?
A) 5 miles northeast
B) About 6 miles northeast
C) 8 miles east
D) 3 miles east
8. You witness a fellow agent accept a small gift from a local rancher in thanks for helping
round up cattle. You should:
A) Report it immediately to the Office of Professional Responsibility.
B) Do nothing; it's a harmless gesture.
C) Speak to the agent first about the perception and ethics, then report if necessary.
D) Publicly shame the agent to ensure it doesn't happen again.
Section 2: U.S. Immigration Law & Authority
Focus on basic legal concepts, authorities, and definitions.
9. The primary federal law governing immigration and nationality in the U.S. is:
A) The Patriot Act
B) The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)
C) The Homeland Security Act
D) The U.S. Constitution
10. An "alien" who is present in the U.S. without being admitted or paroled is defined as:
A) A nonimmigrant
B) A refugee
C) An illegal entrant
D) An "alien present without admission or parole"
,11. The "Credible Fear" interview is a screening process for:
A) Victims of human trafficking
B) Individuals claiming asylum at the border
C) Unaccompanied alien children
D) Aliens with criminal records
12. Which document provides lawful permanent residence in the U.S.?
A) U.S. Passport
B) Visa Stamp
C) Employment Authorization Document (EAD)
D) Green Card (Form I-551)
13. The 100-mile zone from U.S. external boundaries, where Border Patrol has enhanced
enforcement authority, is established by:
A) Presidential Executive Order
B) The Immigration and Nationality Act
C) Federal Regulation (8 CFR 287.1)
D) The U.S. Supreme Court
14. "Expedited Removal" generally applies to aliens who:
A) Have been in the U.S. for more than 2 years.
B) Are apprehended within 100 miles of the border and within 14 days of entry.
C) Are from Mexico or Canada only.
D) Have committed felonies in the U.S.
15. An "Unaccompanied Alien Child" (UAC) is defined as a child with no lawful immigration
status who is under 18 and:
A) From a non-contiguous country.
B) Without a parent or legal guardian in the U.S. available to provide care.
C) A victim of any crime.
D) All of the above.
16. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agency responsible for adjudicating
immigration benefits (like asylum, green cards) is:
A) U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
B) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
C) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
D) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Section 3: Spanish Language & Translation
, Critical for the Spanish portion of the exam. Focus on law enforcement and humanitarian
phrases.
17. Translate: "Please stop. I am a Border Patrol Agent."
A) "Por favor pare. Soy un Agente de la Patrulla Fronteriza."
B) "Alto allí. Eres un agente."
C) "Por favor vaya. Soy un policía."
D) "Pare ahora. Soy un oficial de inmigración."
18. What does "¿Tiene usted documentos?" mean?
A) Do you have a driver's license?
B) Do you have any documents?
C) Do you need a doctor?
D) Where are your friends?
19. Translate: "Do you need medical attention?"
A) "¿Necesita usted atención médica?"
B) "¿Tiene usted medicina?"
C) "¿Está usted enfermo?"
D) "¿Quiere usted agua?"
20. A subject says, "Tengo miedo de regresar a mi país." This is a claim of:
A) Hunger
B) Fear of returning to his country
C) Sickness
D) Having family in the U.S.
21. The phrase "contrabando de drogas" translates to:
A) Drug addiction
B) Drug smuggling / Drug contraband
C) Medicine cabinet
D) Drug prescription
22. "¿Dónde está la frontera?" means:
A) Where is the bathroom?
B) Where is the border?
C) Where is your family?
D) Where are you from?
23. Translate: "We are here to help you."
A) "Estamos aquí para arrestarle."
