Prepare for your TSA assessment

Practice the visual tasks reported by TSO candidates: connect the dots, image matching and 2D-to-3D folding.

Three short drills · Full timed practice · Explained answers

Image matchingPractice example
Check the outline, orientation and position of each small detail.
An original image-matching example demonstrates choosing the exact match and checking its details.

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Practice drills and full test

Choose a short drill to learn the task, or take all three sections under timed conditions. One TSA pass covers drill replays and full practice.

Try a worked example

Learn the controls before starting. These introductory examples are free and do not use a drill attempt.

Read the TSA study guide

Choose the exact match. Rotation and reflection do not count.

What the practice covers

Our original tasks focus on visual scanning, exact image comparison and mapping flat edges onto folded shapes. The full sitting uses our 26-minute practice format. Follow your invitation for the rules and timing of your assessment.

See the format and preparation guide

Know what to work on next

Review accuracy alongside speed and unanswered tasks. See why a drawing differs or how an edge folds, then return to that drill. Saved reviews preserve your answers and explanations.

Common questions

Which TSA test does this practice cover?

This prepares for the connect-the-dots, image-matching and 2D-to-3D folding tasks commonly reported by Transportation Security Officer (TSO) Assessment Battery candidates. Our tasks are original. Folding practice uses varied cube nets and viewpoints. Check your invitation and appointment instructions for your format. This is not the Oxford Thinking Skills Assessment, a Federal Air Marshal exam, or a legacy X-ray and English question bank.

How long is the full practice?

Our full practice has three separately timed sections: three minutes of sequences, three minutes of image matching and 20 minutes of folding. Instructions are untimed. The 26-minute format is our practice design, not a verified universal TSA timetable; candidates report different timings.

What is free, and what does a TSA pass include?

The worked examples and study guide are free. If your account includes free first attempts, you can try each short drill once. One TSA pass unlocks unlimited replays of all three drills and full timed practice during your selected period. Saved results and explanations remain available after your pass expires.

When will I see the answers?

Short drills show feedback as you learn. Full practice withholds scores and explanations until the whole sitting is over. Afterward, review your completed tasks, incorrect choices and unanswered items, then choose the drill that needs work.

What score do I need to pass?

TSA does not publish a numerical cut score in the recruitment guidance we reviewed. We show practice accuracy, speed and completion separately. Our practice goals are demanding learning targets, not official TSA scores, a “Best Qualified” threshold or a guarantee of passing.

Can an answer letter be used more than once in folding?

Yes. Two separate edges of a flat net can meet at the same edge when the solid is folded. Match each numbered edge independently. The shared reference face and direction mark establish which way the net is folded.

Is this an official test or a copy of real TSA questions?

No. These are original independent practice tasks, with generated diagrams and worked explanations. We use publicly described task mechanics without reproducing confidential test items. Game Assessment Prep is not affiliated with or endorsed by TSA, DHS or their test providers.

What should I bring to my appointment?

Follow your scheduling confirmation and proctor’s instructions. Pearson’s TSA–USA Hire guidance requires valid US-issued identification. A desktop or laptop is useful for our visual practice. Paper models can help you learn folding at home, but do not assume paper or other aids are allowed during the actual test.

Original independent preparation. Not affiliated with TSA or DHS. See the official TSO assessment information and appointment guidance.