To pass the Enrolled Agent (EA) exam, also known as the Special Enrollment Examination (SEE), you only have to master one type of question: the multiple-choice question (MCQ). Though you’re probably familiar with standard MCQs, the ones you will see on the EA exam can be a little more complicated. We’ll share all of the details about Enrolled Agent exam questions and talk about some question-answering strategies so you can prepare.
The EA exam has three parts:
Each part contains 100 MCQs, and you’ll have three hours and 30 minutes to answer them. The questions are delivered in a random order, not the order in which the exam content outline presents the topics.
Enrolled Agent exam MCQs consist of three components:
The EA exam uses three different MCQ formats:
These straightforward questions require you to select the answer that best corresponds to the question. This is the type of MCQ most candidates are familiar with.
1. Generally, which of the following should be included in gross income?
These questions require you to select the answer that best completes the statement.
2. The generation-skipping transfer tax is imposed
These questions require you to select the answer that is unlike the others because it doesn’t satisfy the statement. The correct choice will seem incorrect but is actually the best answer based on what the question is asking.
3. Which of the following does not have to be included in gross income?
In this image based on Prometric’s SEE Tutorial below, you can see what an Enrolled Agent exam question looks like and the elements it contains.
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Get the best chance at success with EA MCQs by following these four tips:
You’ll find more MCQ tips in our free EA Exam Guide.
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