LEAB Practice Test 2026: all six abilities, then both questionnaires
The LEAB (Law Enforcement Aptitude Battery) is an entry-level police test developed by EB Jacobs and published by PSI, now part of Talogy: an ability test plus two questionnaires in one sitting.1,2 Take a free practice test of 12 ability questions, two per ability, then follow the LEAB path in Police Prep 2026 with simulations in the Massachusetts and the Delaware form.
- How the LEAB works: guide and lesson video8 min read
- Simulation 1: your diagnostic, Massachusetts form2 h 15
- Written comprehension3 timed drills
- Written expression3 timed drills
- Reasoning: problems, rules, patterns, order3 timed drills
- Work styles and life experience3 questionnaires
- Simulation 2: check your progress, Delaware form2 h 15
- 12 questions, all six abilities
- 22:30 on the clock, our simulation pace
- 4 options, one correct, like the ability test
- Score by ability, every answer explained
Free · no account, no email · questions from the course, not PSI’s own items
Look inside LEAB Prep 2026
A short tour of the course the LEAB path is part of. The free test above covers the ability test; the two questionnaires are in both simulations.
Course trailer · the LEAB path, both forms, inside Police Prep 2026
What is the LEAB test?
LEAB stands for Law Enforcement Aptitude Battery: an entry-level police test developed by EB Jacobs and now published by PSI, part of Talogy. It is a battery, not a single test: one ability test and two questionnaires about you, taken in one sitting.1,2 It does not test police knowledge; the ability items give you a passage, a rule, a table or a set of witness statements.
| Part | What you do | Answer format | Massachusetts · Delaware |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ability test | Reasoning and language items in a police setting: six abilities. | 4 options, one correct | 30 · 48 items |
| Work Styles Questionnaire | Rate statements about how you work. | 5-point scale from Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, with Unsure in the middle | 135 · 74 statements |
| Life Experience Survey | Questions about your history: school, work, activities. | 5 options, A to E, worded for each question | 75 · 47 questions |
The same three parts come in different lengths, depending on the agency and the year of the form.1,2 Agencies can also change vendors. Read your notice first: the name of the test and the form in it win over any prep page, this one included.
LEAB test facts at a glance (2026)
Checked October 23, 2026 against the official candidate guides- What it is
- The Law Enforcement Aptitude Battery: an ability test plus the Work Styles Questionnaire (WSQ) and the Life Experience Survey (LES), in one sitting. Developed by EB Jacobs, published by PSI (now Talogy).1,2
- Who uses it
- Massachusetts municipal police and MBTA Transit Police (Civil Service, online) and the Delaware State Police (2017 guide, on paper): confirmed.1,2,3 Suffolk County, NY: very likely; the county’s preparation link points to PSI, but the announcement does not name the test.4 Nassau County: unconfirmed.
- Massachusetts form
- 30 ability items, 135 statements, 75 questions in about 2 h 30, including about 15 minutes of instructions. Parts are not timed separately; suggested about 75, 25 and 35 minutes.1
- Delaware form
- 48 ability items, 74 statements, 47 questions in at least 2 h 15 (2017 guide). Whether Delaware still tests on paper is not confirmed.2
- Six abilities
- Written expression, written comprehension, problem sensitivity, deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning, information ordering.1
- Blanks
- On the ability test a blank counts as wrong. In Massachusetts, blank questionnaire items can get you removed from the process.1
- Pass mark
- Massachusetts: 70 on the ability test, which you must pass before the other parts count.3 Other agencies set their own rules.
- Honesty checks
- The questionnaires contain checks for dishonest answering, and the background investigation can compare your answers with what it finds.1
Which agencies use the LEAB, and which use something else?
Agencies change vendors, and several tests have similar names. The test named in your notice wins over any prep page, this one included.
| Agency or test | What we know | Where to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts municipal and MBTA Transit Police | The LEAB, online, through Civil Service: 70 on the ability test to pass1,3 | Massachusetts police exam: the Civil Service rules and the Massachusetts pace |
| Delaware State Police | The LEAB, in the agency’s 2017 guide, on paper: 48, 74 and 47 items2 | This page: Simulation 2 follows the Delaware form |
| Suffolk County, NY | Very likely the LEAB: the preparation link points to PSI, but the announcement does not name the test4 | Suffolk County police exam |
| Nassau County, NY | Unconfirmed: only prep websites call it the LEAB | Nassau County police exam |
| Pennsylvania State Police | No longer the LEAB: the current study guide (2025) names the Guardian Selection Inventory from I/O Solutions | Its own path in the course |
| DELPOE | Not a Delaware test despite the name: the Darany Entry Level Police Officer Examination | DELPOE exam |
Not sure which test your agency uses? Police Prep 2026 covers 13 police tests.
Which LEAB abilities cost the most points?
Four of the six abilities are reasoning abilities, and in definition items one word decides the answer: “and” means every part is needed, “or” means one is enough. The questionnaires have no right answers to learn, but they do have rules: answer every item, as you really are.
How does LEAB Prep 2026 work?
The LEAB path trains both published forms: Simulation 1 in the Massachusetts form’s lengths, then reading, writing and reasoning, then the questionnaire formats, then Simulation 2 in the Delaware form’s lengths.
3:42The lesson video from the LEAB guide · 3:42
- 1Guide with video
Know your form before you practice
An 8-minute guide and a 3:42 lesson video: who uses the LEAB, the three parts, the Massachusetts and Delaware forms, the six abilities, scoring and blanks, and moving through the online test.
- 2Simulation 1
Massachusetts lengths: 30, 135, 75
30 ability items, 135 work-styles statements and 75 life-experience questions, each part timed, our items. The report shows your ability score by section, your questionnaire profile and how consistent you were.
- 3Units R, W, LG, PB
Six abilities, two questionnaires
Reading at 75, 65, 55 s a question, writing at 40, 35, 30 s, and reasoning at 70, 60, 55 s with deductive, inductive, information-ordering and problem-sensitivity items in every drill; then three practice questionnaires with a consistency check.
- 4Simulation 2
Delaware lengths: 48, 74, 47
The longer ability test: 48 items, then 74 statements and 47 questions. Compare your ability score by section with Simulation 1; a practice percent on our items is not an official score.
Not sure your agency uses the LEAB?
Agencies change vendors, and the test named in your notice wins. Police Prep 2026 has 13 paths: 12 written tests and the psych evaluation. If your notice names the NY State Trooper exam, the NCJOSI2, the Pennsylvania State Police exam or another test, switch paths in the course. The reading, writing and reasoning units are shared.
How long should you study for the LEAB?
Pick how much time you have and see the route through the LEAB path. Short on time? Reasoning first: four of the six abilities are reasoning abilities.
Read the guide, then Simulation 1.
The report shows which abilities cost you points. Put your days into reasoning first, then reading and writing, and go through the questionnaire formats once before test day.
- GuideHow the LEAB works, with the lesson video; check your notice for the form8 min
- SIM 1Simulation 1, cold: the Massachusetts form, all three parts2 h 15
- UnitsLG first, then the unit your report names: R or Wdaily
- OnceOne practice questionnaire, to know the format~25 min
Reading, writing, reasoning, then the questionnaires.
Simulation 1 in the Massachusetts lengths first, then the R, W and LG units, the three practice questionnaires, and Simulation 2 in the Delaware lengths a few days before the test.
- Day 1The LEAB guide and Simulation 1~2 h 30
- Week 1R: written comprehension, three drills~30 min/day
- Week 2W: written expression, then LG: reasoning, three drills each~30 min/day
- Week 3PB: the three practice questionnaires; the LG drills again~30 min/day
- ThenSimulation 2 in the Delaware form, then the drills for any ability that is still weakbefore test day
Start with reasoning and reading.
They take the longest to build. Watch your agency’s announcement for the next date, and check which form it names. If another agency uses a different test, switch paths: the units are shared.
- NowGuide, then Simulation 1 to see where you stand~2 h 30
- WeeksLG and R drills, a little every day15 min/day
- Date setW unit, the questionnaires, then Simulation 2before test day
What is on the LEAB path?
Eight steps in the order the course shows them: both forms, the six abilities and the questionnaire formats.
Is free LEAB practice enough?
Free questions show you the formats. Here’s what they usually leave out.
| Free practice | LEAB Prep 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Forms | One length, often an old one | Both form lengths: Massachusetts (30/135/75) and Delaware (48/74/47) |
| Abilities | A sample per type | All six, with four reasoning abilities in every reasoning drill |
| Questionnaires | A sample statement | Full work-styles and life-experience parts in the simulations, with a consistency check |
| Timing | Untimed | Each simulation part timed; every drill question on a clock |
| Explanations | A key, if any | The joining word in the rule, the detail that conflicts, the step out of order |
| Cost | $0 | $68 once, 90 days of access |
LEAB FAQ: parts, forms, scoring
Is this a free LEAB practice test?
Yes. The practice test on this page is free, with no account and no email: 12 ability questions, two from each of the six abilities, in 22½ minutes, the pace of our Delaware simulation. You get your score by ability and an explanation for every answer. The questions were written for our course; they are not PSI’s or EB Jacobs’ items. The two questionnaires have no right answers, so they are not scored here.
How many sections are in the LEAB?
Three parts, taken in one sitting: an ability test with four options per item, the Work Styles Questionnaire (statements on a five-point scale with Unsure in the middle) and the Life Experience Survey (questions about your history with five options, A to E).1,2
How many questions are in each section of the LEAB?
It depends on the form. The Massachusetts online form has 30 ability items, 135 work-styles statements and 75 life-experience questions in about 2 hours 30 minutes, including about 15 minutes of instructions.1 The Delaware State Police form (2017 guide) has 48, 74 and 47 in at least 2 hours 15 minutes.2
Which states use the LEAB?
Confirmed: Massachusetts municipal police and MBTA Transit Police, run by the state’s Civil Service system and delivered online by Talogy, and the Delaware State Police.1,2,3 Suffolk County, NY, very likely: its preparation link points to PSI, but the announcement does not name the test.4 Nassau County is unconfirmed. Agencies can change vendors, so the test named in your notice wins.
What does LEAB stand for, and is it made by EB Jacobs?
LEAB stands for Law Enforcement Aptitude Battery. It was developed by EB Jacobs and is now published by PSI, part of Talogy. The Delaware guide is an EB Jacobs document; the Massachusetts guide comes from PSI.1,2
How hard is the LEAB?
The ability items do not need police knowledge, but many are long: a half-page incident, a table of rules, several witness accounts. That is why the Massachusetts guide suggests about 75 minutes for 30 items, two and a half minutes each.1 Most lost points come from one word in a rule (“and” or “or”) or one detail that does not fit.
What is the minimum passing score of the LEAB?
In Massachusetts, 70 on the ability test, and you must pass it before the other parts count toward your score.3 Other agencies set their own rules, so check your notice.
What happens if I answer a question incorrectly or leave it blank?
On the ability test a wrong answer and a blank both earn nothing, so answer every item: a guess can earn the point, a blank never does. On the questionnaires, blank items can disqualify you in Massachusetts.1
Can you fail the Work Styles Questionnaire?
There are no right answers to learn, but the questionnaires contain checks for dishonest answering, and the background investigation can compare your answers with what it finds. A conflict can disqualify you.1 Answer every item, as you really are; describing an ideal candidate is the fastest way to fail a check.
How often is the LEAB administered, and can I retake it?
It depends on the agency. In Massachusetts the 2026 administrations were in March and October; if you test more than once, your most recent score is used for ranking.3 Suffolk County now plans to test every two years.4 Your agency’s announcement gives the next date.
What do I get, and how fast?
One payment of $68 opens Police Prep 2026 on the LEAB path: the guide and lesson video, units R, W and LG with 9 timed drills, three practice questionnaires, two simulations in the Massachusetts and Delaware form lengths, and the guides for the oral board, background, polygraph, psych evaluation and fitness test. Access starts right after checkout and lasts 90 days. If it is not right for you, email support within 7 days for a full refund.
Is Prepterminal affiliated with PSI or EB Jacobs?
No. Prepterminal is independent test prep and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by PSI, Talogy, EB Jacobs or any agency. All practice items are written by us.
Everything for the LEAB
- All six LEAB abilities: comprehension, expression, problem sensitivity, deductive, inductive, information ordering
- Units R, W and LG, a lesson video each, and 9 timed drills
- Two simulations with all three parts: the Massachusetts form (30/135/75) and the Delaware form (48/74/47)
- Three practice questionnaires with a profile and a consistency check
- The LEAB guide and lesson video: both forms, scoring, blanks, navigation
- Guides for the oral board, background, polygraph, psych evaluation and fitness test, plus 12 more test paths
Six abilities. Two questionnaires. One sitting.
Take Simulation 1 tonight and see which ability costs you the most points.
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