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Last Updated: February 3, 2026
The Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT or BAT) is the initial test for individuals aspiring to become officers with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). The exam evaluates three core areas: Behavioral Attributes, Memorization, and General Cognitive Abilities.
Below, you can explore free practice questions designed to mirror the actual exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation to help you understand the requirements and sharpen your skills before test day.
Practice with JobTestPrep’s free CJBAT questions and answers designed to reflect the official Florida Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT) used by FDLE and police departments statewide.
These sample questions cover Behavioral Attributes, Memorization, and key Cognitive Abilities, including written comprehension, written expression, deductive reasoning, and inductive reasoning.
Use these realistic CJBAT practice questions to understand the exam format, strengthen weak areas, and improve your chances of passing your police or corrections entrance exam on your first attempt.
This section consists of a personality assessment designed to evaluate whether your attitudes and behaviors align with the standards required for a law enforcement officer.
This part of the exam contains 47 questions. For each question, you will be presented with a statement and asked to rate your response on a 5-point scale, ranging from (1) Strongly Agree to (5) Strongly Disagree, based on what best describes you.
Click on "view explanation" to reveal the question explanations:
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This statement measures Emotional Stability or Stress Tolerance.
In law enforcement, you will frequently encounter high-pressure situations; such as violent confrontations, emergencies, or critical incidents - where staying calm and making clear, rational decisions can be a matter of safety for yourself, your colleagues, and the public.
Agreeing with this statement indicates that you have the ability to maintain composure under stress, think clearly in tense situations, and respond effectively without panicking. Officers who demonstrate this trait are more likely to handle crises professionally, make sound judgments under pressure, and maintain control during unpredictable or dangerous events, all of which are essential for successful policing.
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This statement measures the trait of deliberation, which reflects how carefully someone considers actions before acting. In policing, deliberation is a tricky trait. On one hand, officers must avoid being overly impulsive, as rash decisions can have serious consequences. On the other hand, law enforcement often requires quick thinking and immediate action in high-pressure situations, where overthinking can delay critical responses and even create dangerous outcomes.
Rating this statement too high could suggest someone who hesitates excessively, potentially slowing response times in urgent situations. Rating it moderately or even slightly lower can indicate that a candidate is capable of using experience and judgment to make rapid, effective decisions under pressure, balancing careful thought with the need to act quickly when situations demand it.
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This statement measures the Trust facet of Agreeableness, which reflects the extent to which a person tends to believe in the honesty and good intentions of others. For law enforcement officers, trust is a delicate balance. Officers must be approachable, fair, and willing to work collaboratively with the community, which requires a baseline level of trust in others.
At the same time, officers need to remain vigilant and cautious, recognizing that not everyone follows the law or has good intentions. Rating this statement slightly agree indicates that a candidate can work positively with the public while maintaining the professional skepticism necessary to enforce the law effectively and protect themselves and others. Too high a rating may suggest naivety, while too low may signal difficulty building rapport with the community.
The second section of the exam consists of 10 memorization questions. In this part, you will be shown an image for 1 minute and asked to memorize as many details as possible. Afterward, you will be required to answer questions regarding specific details shown in the image.
INSTRUCTIONS: Study the image below very carefully for five minutes. You will be asked detailed questions about this image in the questions that follow. For this practice test, we recommend that you zoom in and examine the picture closely, and that you do not return to it after you have memorized it.
According to the image, what time is displayed on the clock tower of the yellow building?
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The correct answer is C: 2pm
When observing the clock tower closely, the hands appear to point either toward 12:10 or 02:00 (14:00). Since 12:10 is not provided as one of the options, the most logical and accurate selection from the given list is 2pm (14:00)
In the bottom-left corner of the beach, a group of people is building a sandcastle. What color is the umbrella positioned directly behind them?
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The correct answer is B
Bright Red Umbrella. The red-and-white striped umbrella appears in the image, but it is not at the described location.
When practicing for the CJBAT, you should develop a method of associating every object with its specific location in the scene. Linking "what" you see with "where" it is situated helps you avoid being misled by similar distractors found elsewhere in the image.
Which animal is seen standing on the grass/path area near the fountain in the park?
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The correct answer is C
A light brown dog. The parrot might be the first thing that jumps out at you in the options because it is such a unique and striking detail in the image. However, while the parrot is present, it is perched high on a lamp post, not standing on the ground as the question describes. To succeed on the CJBAT, you must overcome the impulse to choose an answer simply because it is a prominent memory. The real challenge here is to slow down and verify every detail of the question: since the question specifies an animal on the ground, the parrot must be ruled out, leaving the dog as the only correct choice
The third section of the exam assesses your cognitive abilities. This part consists of 40 questions, divided into the following categories: Written Comprehension, Written Expression, Deductive Reasoning and Inductive Reasoning.
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In this question type, you will be presented with several passages to assess your ability to read and understand written information. After each passage, you'll answer a series of questions about the details in the text.
Up until recently, the village of Ramdegi was a bustling farming community in central India's famous Tiger Reserve. Today, the village's human population stands at exactly zero. As part of an on-going effort to reduce human conflict with wildlife, the Indian government has been encouraging communities living in and around nature reserves to relocate for the sake of peaceful coexistence. Last month, everyone in Ramdegi did just that: some 200 families agreed to accept incentive packages and move beyond the reserve's borders, freeing the land to be reclaimed by the surrounding biodiversity.
A little over a month after the last human departed, Ramdegi is now home to herds of deer, antelope and boars - grazing on the meadows that were once cropland and cattle farms. Even a tiger has been spotted prowling the grounds of the empty village, free from dangerous and often deadly conflicts with humans that have driven the species to “endangered” status.
Which one of the following best summarizes the main idea of the second paragraph?
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The correct answer is B - It describes the new inhabitants of the village.
The second paragraph describes the village following the departure of its human inhabitants. It does not outline the reasons for the relocation of the former inhabitant (this is given in the second paragraph), nor does it compare different types of animals or talk about regeneration of the land. Therefore, answer choice B is correct.
Whether you are experienced campers from childhood or first-time campers looking to save money, it would be wise to be prepared for this important adventure.
You should first make sure you have a place to camp. can find campgrounds just about anywhere, in cities or in national parks. You can also find cabin resorts that have spots set aside for campers; these are ideal for families who want a more socially active environment.
It is also important to bring with you proper supplies. You will need at least a good tent and some sleeping gear. When buying a tent, choose one that is easy to assemble. If the weather's warm, you can manage with standard sleeping bags or air mattresses with sheets and blankets. If you're heading to higher elevations it's worth investing in bags that keep you extra warm and dry out quickly when they get wet.
Safety is very important as well. Most ready-to-go first-aid kits are useful and affordable. In addition, know where the closest clinic or hospital is in case of a more serious injury.
Question: Which one of the following is an assumption made by the author in the third paragraph?
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The correct answer is A - The weather is rainy in high altitudes.
The third paragraph presents the following logic: If you are heading to higher elevations then invest in warm bags that dry out quickly when they get wet. The missing assumption here is that in higher altitudes there is rain (and colder weather) and that is why you need a sleeping bag that dries out quickly. If that is not the case, there would be no reason to buy a sleeping bag that dries out quickly. Therefore answer A is correct.
Lots of people start running in their 30s or older, and it is one of the few sports in which you can improve with age. One example is the great Jack Foster, a self-styled "ancient marathoner”, who ran for the first time at the age of 32, and by the age of 40 found himself picking up a silver medal at the Christchurch Commonwealth marathon in 1974.
Of course, while we all may hold secret hopes of uncovering a latent talent, most of us are unlikely to progress to an elite level. But, whether we like to compete on a weekend or prefer to go on solitary excursions through the countryside, the message is that age is far less of a barrier in running than it is in other sports. With running, even if taken up later in life without any previous experience, it really is realistic to expect improvement with age.
Question: Which one of the following is definitely true regarding Jack Foster, based on the text?
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The correct answer is B - He ran a marathon.
In order to conclude which of the statements is definitely true, we must locate them in the text and find which one of them is explicitly mentioned there. In this case, it is easy to locate the section in the text corresponding to the answer choices, as the question provides us with a clue (”Jack Foster”) leading us to our answer. This is the section that refers to Foster:” One example is the great Jack Foster, a self-styled "ancient marathoner”, who ran for the first time at the age of 32, and by the age of 40 found himself picking up a silver medal at the Christchurch Commonwealth marathon in 1974”.
It is said that Foster: (1) ran for the first time at the age of 32 – this eliminates answer choice (a). (2) ran a marathon in Christchurch – however, we do not know if he actually lived there, thus eliminating answer choice (c). (3) he is a self-styled ”ancient marathonist”- which does not mean he is stylish, eliminating answer choice (d). Since the text states explicitly that Foster ran a marathon, answer choice (b) is thus the correct answer.
In this type of questions, you will be provided with several statements. Your task is to select the answer choice that best expresses the information presented in those statements.
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Answer A is correct because it best expresses the ideas in the sentences above.
Answer B is incorrect because it says that David has been working, but doesn't specify that he was working at University High School for seven years.
Answer C is incorrect because it says that David was 35 years old for seven years.
Answer D is incorrect because it is vague. is David now 35 after working for seven years, or was he 35 years old before doing so?
Craig Glenday, the editor-in-chief of Guinness World Records, spent his student days in Edinburgh.
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The correct answer is D.
Answer A refers to Glenday's feelings regarding others spending time in Edinburgh, instead of him actually being there.
Answer B says Glenday wished he studied in Edinburgh, and not that he did study in Edinburgh.
Answer C says Glenday often traveled to Edinburgh, not that he studied there.
Each of the following sentences has four answers, each restating the original sentence in different words. Find the answer which best matches the meaning of the original sentence.
The most important aspect of good dental hygiene is the act of brushing, and not the quality of the toothpaste used.
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The correct answer is C.
Answer A says the quality of the toothpaste is also important, which was not mentioned originally.
Answer B does not say brushing is good for dental hygiene.
Answer D says the quality of the toothpaste is also important, which was not mentioned originally.
These questions are designed to test your reasoning skills. You will be provided with a specific rule or policy, followed by a question that evaluates your understanding of that rule and your ability to apply it correctly.
When property is sold by means of a vending machine, the owner of the property being sold is the retailer and as such is responsible for sales tax on the entire gross receipts thereafter, regardless of how such receipts are divided.
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John Conway sells 13 different products at various locations via vending machines. The machines are owned by Coin Flip Inc. The products were manufactured by Wine & Dine Co. Which of the following is true?
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The correct answer is A
Missing person: A missing person is defined as someone who is a person missing from their residence who is:
A. Under the age of 18, or
B. Disappeared in suspicious terms, or
C. A possible victim of trafficking, or
D. Is over 18 but is not his own legal guardian, or
E. Likely to commit severe self-harm.
What of the following cases should not be considered a missing person case?
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The correct answer is C
According to the text for someone to be considered as a missing person they must not be in their residence and meet one of the clauses, so Janice who is over the age of 18, didn’t disappear under suspicions circumstances, isn’t implied to be a possible victim of trafficking, his own legal guardian and not likely to commit self-harm. Thus, Janice shouldn’t be considered as missing.
(A) Is incorrect because Daphne is both missing from her residence and is missing under suspicious circumstances. Thus, this case should be considered a missing person case.
(B) Is incorrect because Ron is both missing from his residence and under the age of 18. Thus, this case should be considered a missing person case.
(D) Is incorrect because John is both missing from his residence and because of the case can be considered suspicious. Thus, this case should be considered a missing person case.
These questions assess your ability to synthesize multiple pieces of information. You will be presented with a graph or a table, and you must answer the question by analyzing and interpreting the data provided
Which of the following statements is most supported by the information given above?
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We can see from the graph, that the crime in District 1 (orange bar) increased every year from 2010 – 2012, and then decreased every year thereafter.
A – The crime rates in Districts 1 and 2 went up from 2010 to 2011; answer A is therefore incorrect.
B- The crime rates in Districts 2 and 3 went up from 2012 to 2013; answer B is therefore incorrect.
C – The crime rate in District 3 went up from 2012 to 2013; we therefore cannot say that the crime rate went down every year, therefore answer C is incorrect.
In 2015, a new task force was assigned to the city’s police department. Based on the information above, this task force would be most effective:
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Since 2010 there has been an upward trend in the crime rate in District 2, and in 2014 it had the highest crime rate of all three districts. It would therefore be most effective to assign an extra task force to this district to try and prevent any further escalation in crime.
Although the crime rate was highest in District 1 from 2010 – 2013, it has been decreasing every year from 2012.
Yes, you can study for the CJBAT test effectively by focusing on its unique sections.
- For the Behavioral Attributes section, practice answering personality and situational judgment questions to get familiar with the format. Additionally, review the job requirements and consider which of your own traits align with them. During your practice, focus on demonstrating these qualities effectively.
- For the Memorization section, use visual memory exercises to enhance your ability to recall details from short visual exposures.
- Lastly, for the Cognitive Skills section, work on reading comprehension exercises, practice writing clearly, and solve logical reasoning problems.
The CJBAT is a pass/fail test.
Passing the CJBAT Exam is dependant on both of these two requirements:
Considering that you have achieved a passing score of 70% your test results will remain valid for four years.
It is also noteworthy that you have three chances to pass per year, but if you fail on these three attempts, you must wait a full year before trying again.
There are a number of factors that can exclude you from the process, especially failing the background check.
These can include, serious traffic violations, misdemeanors, failure to comply with legal obligations, and more.
The CJBAT test is comprised of 97 multiple-choice questions that must be completed within a 1.5-hour time frame. These questions are divided into sections that assess various competencies essential for law enforcement roles. The test is structured to evaluate both cognitive abilities and personal attributes, ensuring a comprehensive assessment of each candidate's suitability for the job
The CJBAT test is divided into three main sections:
The short answer is yes - the CJBAT (formerly known as FBAT, or sometimes Florida BAT - basic abilities test) is very challenging, as it combines a variety of assessments that stretch your cognitive abilities to the limit, as well as measuring behavioral elements.
The longer answer to the question is the CJBAT test hard is yes, but - with the right preparation you can elevate your abilities and ace it. Using accurate preparation materials to acquaint yourself with every aspect of the CJBAT test can make all the difference, and give you the keys to a rewarding career as a Florida police officer.
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