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DEA Special Agent Written Assessment
Prepare for the Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent Written Assessment. Five timed sections covering reading, reasoning, judgment, writing, and math.
~145 questions · ~2.5 hours · Computer-based
Written Assessment Structure
Five separately timed sections. Total time approximately 2.5 hours. Administered at approved testing centers.
| # | Section | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading Comprehension Extended reading passages from federal law enforcement contexts. Main idea, inference, vocabulary in context, and detail recall questions. | 30 | 35 min |
| 2 | Logical Reasoning Arguments, deductive/inductive reasoning, and syllogisms. Evaluate conclusion validity from a set of stated facts. | 25 | 30 min |
| 3 | Situational Judgment Scenarios depicting DEA agent situations. Rate the effectiveness of possible responses on a 5-point scale. | 40 | 40 min |
| 4 | Writing Skills Grammar, sentence structure, active voice, clarity, and professional federal writing standards. | 25 | 25 min |
| 5 | Mathematical Reasoning Applied math: percentages, ratios, rates, and quantitative reasoning in law enforcement contexts. | 25 | 30 min |
Note: The Situational Judgment section uses a 5-point effectiveness rating scale. Focus on responses that reflect DEA core values: integrity, excellence, service, and teamwork.
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