Part I — Exam Overview

Chapter 1: IB ACIO Exam Pattern

1.1 Tier 1 (Objective Test)

Tier 1 is a 60-minute objective-type test with 100 questions across five sections, each carrying 20 marks:

Negative marking of ¼ mark applies to each wrong answer in Tier 1.

1.2 Tier 2 (Descriptive Test)

Tier 2 evaluates writing and comprehension skills through:

Candidates must score at least 33% (17 marks) to qualify Tier 2.

1.3 Interview

Shortlisted candidates after Tier 2 undergo a personal interview, assessing personality, general awareness, and suitability for intelligence work, before final selection.

1.4 Practice Set — Exam Overview (8 MCQs)

1. How many questions does IB ACIO Tier 1 contain?
   (a) 50 (b) 75 (c) 100 (d) 120
2. What is the duration of the IB ACIO Tier 1 exam?
   (a) 30 minutes (b) 45 minutes (c) 60 minutes (d) 90 minutes
3. What is the negative marking scheme in IB ACIO Tier 1?
   (a) 1/4 mark per wrong answer (b) 1/3 mark per wrong answer (c) 1/2 mark per wrong answer (d) No negative marking
4. Which of the following is NOT a Tier 1 section?
   (a) Current Affairs (b) Essay Writing (c) Numerical Aptitude (d) Reasoning/Logical Aptitude
5. Tier 2 of the IB ACIO exam primarily evaluates:
   (a) Objective multiple-choice knowledge only (b) Writing and comprehension skills through descriptive answers (c) Physical fitness (d) Only current affairs via MCQs
6. The minimum qualifying score in Tier 2 is:
   (a) 20% (b) 33% (c) 50% (d) 60%
7. After qualifying Tier 2, candidates undergo:
   (a) A written re-test (b) A personal interview (c) No further stage (d) A physical fitness test only
8. Each of the five Tier 1 sections carries how many marks?
   (a) 10 (b) 15 (c) 20 (d) 25

Answer Key

1.(c)

2.(c)

3.(a)

4.(b)

5.(b)

6.(b)

7.(b) 8.(c)