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Key Facts: MA State Trooper Exam
240
Total LEAB Items
EB Jacobs LEAB / MA HRD
30 / 135 / 75
CAT / WSQ / LES Items
EB Jacobs LEAB
2.5 hr
Total Test Time
MA HRD
$150
Application Fee
MA HRD 2026 posting
March 2026
Next Administration
MA HRD
Title 6E
MA POST Standards
St. 2020, c. 253
The MA State Trooper exam is a 2.5-hour, 240-item EB Jacobs LEAB battery administered by MA HRD: a 30-item CAT cognitive ability gate, a 135-item WSQ Likert work-styles questionnaire, and a 75-item LES biographical life-experience survey. Candidates must pass the CAT before the WSQ and LES are scored. Application costs $150 and is administered with the municipal and MBTA Transit Police exam in March 2026. Massachusetts statutes (Chapter 22C State Police, Title 6E POST, Chapter 90 motor vehicles, Chapter 265 crimes against the person) and the MSP Office of Professional Integrity govern post-hire conduct rather than appearing directly on the LEAB items.
Sample MA State Trooper Practice Questions
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1A trooper drives 72 miles to Springfield Barracks in 90 minutes. What is the average speed in miles per hour?
2On the LEAB CAT cognitive section you have 30 multiple-choice items. If you answer 24 correctly, what percentage is correct?
3A cruiser uses 14 gallons of fuel to cover 308 miles on the Mass Pike. What is the fuel efficiency in miles per gallon?
4A barracks roster has 15 troopers. Three are on personal day. What percentage of the roster is absent?
5A map of Route 9 uses a scale of 1 inch = 4 miles. Two exits are 3.5 inches apart on the map. How many miles apart are they?
6An incident occurs at 16:38 and the responding trooper arrives at 17:04. How many minutes is the response time?
7A trooper logs 45.7 miles on Monday, 62.4 on Tuesday, and 38.9 on Wednesday. What is the three-day total?
8If 3x + 11 = 26, what is x?
9Passage: "Massachusetts State Police troopers patrol all interstate highways and respond to incidents across the Commonwealth's 351 cities and towns. The MSP also provides specialized services such as the Marine Unit, K-9 Unit, and Air Wing." According to the passage, which is NOT listed as an MSP specialized service?
10Passage: "All evidence transferred between troopers must be documented in the chain-of-custody log, including the date, time, names of both troopers, and the reason for transfer." If a log entry omits the time, the entry is:
About the MA State Trooper Exam
The Massachusetts State Police Trooper Examination is administered by the MA Human Resources Division (HRD) using the EB Jacobs LEAB (Law Enforcement Assessment Battery). The 240-item, 2.5-hour proctored exam combines a 30-item Cognitive Ability Test (CAT), a 135-item Work Styles Questionnaire (WSQ), and a 75-item Life Experience Survey (LES). Candidates must pass the CAT before the WSQ and LES are scored. For 2026, MSP candidates test alongside municipal and MBTA Transit Police applicants in the March 2026 administration.
Questions
240 scored questions
Time Limit
2.5 hours
Passing Score
Pass CAT 30 cognitive (cutoff not disclosed)
Exam Fee
$150 application fee (MA Human Resources Division (HRD), proctored using the EB Jacobs LEAB battery)
MA State Trooper Exam Content Outline
CAT Cognitive Ability
Multiple-choice arithmetic, reading comprehension, vocabulary in context, and grammar/sentence judgment; must be passed before WSQ and LES are scored.
WSQ Work Styles
Likert-scale self-report on conscientiousness, emotional control, integrity, decisiveness, dependability, teamwork, and coachability with validity scales.
LES Life Experience
Biographical biodata on employment, driving, criminal, education, military, substance, and financial history; verifiable through MSP background investigation.
MA Law Context
M.G.L. Ch. 22C State Police, MA Title 6E POST standards, M.G.L. Ch. 90 motor vehicles and OUI, M.G.L. Ch. 265 crimes against the person, and MSP OPI rules.
How to Pass the MA State Trooper Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Pass CAT 30 cognitive (cutoff not disclosed)
- Exam length: 240 questions
- Time limit: 2.5 hours
- Exam fee: $150 application fee
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MA State Trooper exam?
It is a 240-item, 2.5-hour Law Enforcement Assessment Battery (LEAB) from EB Jacobs administered by the MA Human Resources Division (HRD). It has three sections: a 30-item Cognitive Ability Test (CAT), a 135-item Work Styles Questionnaire (WSQ), and a 75-item Life Experience Survey (LES).
How is the LEAB scored?
Candidates must first pass the 30-item CAT cognitive section. Only if the CAT is passed are the 135-item WSQ and the 75-item LES scored as part of the candidate's overall LEAB result. MA HRD does not publicly disclose the CAT cut score.
How long does the exam take?
The full LEAB battery is administered in a single proctored session of about 2 hours 30 minutes.
How much does the MA State Trooper exam cost?
MA HRD charges a $150 application fee for the 2026 municipal/MBTA Transit Police administration that MSP candidates also take.
When is the next MA State Trooper exam?
MA HRD has announced a March 2026 administration of the municipal police officer and MBTA Transit Police officer examination, which MSP candidates take alongside municipal and transit applicants.
Is the WSQ section a personality test I can game?
The Work Styles Questionnaire includes validity and consistency scales designed to detect insincere or inconsistent responding. The most defensible strategy is to answer honestly while choosing the response that best reflects sworn-officer expectations on each trait.
Are MA statutes like Chapter 22C, Title 6E, Chapter 90, and Chapter 265 directly tested on the LEAB?
The LEAB itself measures cognitive ability and work styles, not statutory recall. MA General Laws Chapter 22C (State Police), Title 6E (POST standards), Chapter 90 (Motor Vehicles), and Chapter 265 (Crimes Against the Person) become central during the MSP Academy and field training rather than the entrance battery, but knowing them helps applicants understand the role they are testing for.
What happens after I pass the MA State Trooper exam?
Passing the LEAB places a candidate on the MA HRD eligibility list. Further steps include the MSP background investigation, polygraph, medical, psychological screening, oral interview, and the MSP Academy. The MSP Office of Professional Integrity (OPI) oversees integrity standards throughout.