Focus on keeping your answer concise. The mission of the FBI can be answered in a few sentences, and the interviewer wants to see that you understand the mission and are prepared to uphold it if hired.

Before interviewing for any position, you must research the organization. Learn what you can about its mission and vision statement, the CEO or Director of the organization, what the job duties are, and any other information you deem necessary to know before your interview. Avoid being unprepared to answer this question.

Remember to review the mission of the FBI before your interview. You want to recite the mission concisely in your interview, so memorizing it beforehand will be helpful.

"I understand that the mission of the FBI is to protect and defend the USA against significant threats, which include terrorism, cyber terrorism, organized crime, and foreign intelligence operations. I am prepared to serve my country and its citizens through unwavering dedication to this mission and purpose."

"The mission of the FBI is to protect and defend. This defense includes corruption, criminal organizations, white-collar and violent crime, terrorism, cyber terrorism, and more. I look forward to being a part of the bureau, working hard to uphold and enforce the criminal laws of the United States."

"The vision of the FBI is to stay ahead of the threat. The motto of the FBI is, Fidelity, Bravery, and Integrity. The FBI's core values are; Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Leadership, Diversity, Compassion, Fairness, and Rigorous obedience to the Constitution. Our principles are the improvement of life. The enforcement of the criminal laws of the U.S. and upholding the needs of the public and the constitution. Our priorities are to protect the U.S. from terrorist attack. Protect the U.S. against foreign intelligence, espionage, and cyber operations. Combat significant cyber criminal activity. Combat public corruption at all levels. Protect civil rights. Combat transnational criminal enterprises. Combat significant white-collar crime. Combat significant violent crime. And the mission statement of the FBI is to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution of the United States. Or, the full statement, is to protect and defend the United States against terrorist and foreign intelligence threats, to uphold and enforce the criminal laws of the United States, and to provide leadership and criminal justice services to federal, state, municipal, and international agencies and partners; and to perform these responsibilities in a manner that is responsive to the needs of the public and is faithful to the Constitution of the United States."