Enroll in the FSOT before you start studying! The secret to becoming a U.S. Foreign Service officer is to take the FSOT, again and again until you pass!

The Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT) is an important part of the FSO selection process, covering the job knowledge, English expression, and situational judgment necessary to work as a Foreign Service Officer. The job knowledge section is considered the most difficult section of the FSOT and will test a candidate’s understanding of the core fundamentals.

Due to Udemy's 250 question limit, all Job Knowledge areas are divided across three question banks.

Question Bank 1

• Proper Management Techniques (Question Bank 1)

• Communication (Question Bank 1)

• Economics (Question Bank 1)

Question Bank 2

• Math & Stats (Question Bank 2)

• Situational Judgement - including Project Management. (Question Bank 2)

• Technology (Question Bank 2)

• English Expression (Question Bank 2)

Question Bank 3

• US Government (Question Bank 3)

• World History (Question Bank 3)

• Geography (Question Bank 3)

These subjects are not just picked up and learned in a day or two. They are designed to test cumulative knowledge and express the candidate’s experience. Candidates are expected to have a higher than average education. You should expect random questions related to your educational experience. Taking this FSOT practice test will help applicants understand what they know and do not know.