FBI Physical Fitness & Endurance 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the minimum number of sit-ups required for a male FBI Special Agent candidate aged 30-34 to pass the Physical Fitness Test (PFT)?
- 32
- 38 (Correct answer)
- 35
- 30
Correct answer: 38
Male candidates aged 30-34 must complete at least 38 sit-ups in one minute to meet the FBI PFT standard.
Question 2: During the FBI PFT, what body position must be maintained between each sit-up repetition?
- Shoulders fully flat on the ground (Correct answer)
- Hands interlocked behind the head
- Knees at a 90-degree angle
- Arms crossed over the chest
Correct answer: Shoulders fully flat on the ground
Shoulders must return to fully flat on the ground between each rep to count as a valid sit-up.
Question 3: Which energy system is primarily taxed during a 300-meter sprint on the FBI PFT?
- Oxidative phosphorylation
- ATP-PC (phosphocreatine) system
- Glycolytic (lactic acid) system (Correct answer)
- Beta-oxidation pathway
Correct answer: Glycolytic (lactic acid) system
A 300-meter sprint at maximum effort primarily relies on the glycolytic system, producing lactate as a byproduct.
Question 4: An FBI agent must pursue a suspect on foot across uneven terrain. Which fitness component is MOST critical for injury prevention during this scenario?
- Muscular endurance
- Cardiovascular capacity
- Proprioception and balance (Correct answer)
- Static flexibility
Correct answer: Proprioception and balance
Proprioception and balance are most critical on uneven terrain to prevent ankle rolls and falls during pursuit.
Question 5: What is the standard rest interval between the 300-meter sprint and the push-up event on the FBI PFT?
- No rest — events run continuously
- 5 minutes (Correct answer)
- 3 minutes
- 1 minute
Correct answer: 5 minutes
Candidates receive a 5-minute rest interval between the 300-meter sprint and the push-up event.
Question 6: A female FBI candidate aged 22 completes the 1.5-mile run in 13:59. How does her result compare to the passing standard?
- She passes with time to spare
- She fails; the maximum is 13:30 (Correct answer)
- She barely passes; the cutoff is exactly 14:00
- She fails; the maximum is 12:00
Correct answer: She fails; the maximum is 13:30
Female candidates under 29 must complete the 1.5-mile run in 13:30 or less; 13:59 does not meet that standard.
Question 7: Why is core strength particularly important for FBI marksmen beyond general fitness?
- Core strength increases bullet velocity
- A stable core reduces shooter sway, improving accuracy under fatigue (Correct answer)
- Core muscles directly control trigger pull weight
- Core training is required only for hand-to-hand combat scenarios
Correct answer: A stable core reduces shooter sway, improving accuracy under fatigue
A strong core stabilizes the upper body, reducing postural sway and improving shot accuracy especially when fatigued.
FBI Physical Fitness & Endurance 2
What is the minimum number of sit-ups required for a male FBI Special Agent candidate aged 30-34 to pass the Physical Fitness Test (PFT)?