EPSO AD8 Basic Complete Preparation Package

Three parts. One complete study plan.

1. Reasoning Skills

Reasoning Skills book with verbal, numerical and abstract methods, worked examples and revision guidance. Includes 50 timed Reasoning mocks / 2,000 MCQs. Practise accurate reading, numerical data interpretation and visual patterns; review explanations and improve pace and accuracy.

2. Field-related preparation

Choose Artificial Intelligence or Cybersecurity. Includes the specialist book and 25 timed Field mocks / 750 MCQs, with 30 questions per mock. Study technical concepts, EU frameworks and applied scenarios using the chapter routes below.

3. Written Test

Written Test e-book and two individually assessed pre-tests. Practise extracting relevant information from source material, structuring a clear response, developing supported arguments and writing within the time limit. Use individual assessment to guide your next attempt.

Your language combination

Select an independent language for each part. Reasoning language requests cover all 24 EU official languages. Field and Written offer Greek, English, French, Spanish, Italian and German. Choices record your requested versions; confirm availability and delivery for the selected combination before ordering.

Your package at a glance

Field-related study book for your selected specialist field + 25 online Field-related mock exams (750 multiple-choice questions). Each Field mock contains 30 questions.

Also included: Reasoning Skills book + 50 Reasoning mocks (2,000 MCQs), plus Written Test e-book and two individually assessed pre-tests.

Timed online practice

Practise under time pressure with a visible countdown timer and a defined time limit for each mock. Use the exam instructions to check the duration before starting. Work through conceptual questions and applied scenarios, then review the answer explanations to identify gaps and return to the relevant chapter.

Focus on both accuracy and pace: study a topic, attempt a timed mock, analyse mistakes and repeat targeted revision. The 750 / 1,500 question totals refer to the online Field-related mocks included in the selected package.

Specialist preparation with technical depth

Choose one field: Artificial Intelligence or Cybersecurity. Connect technical concepts with the European regulatory and institutional context through definitions, diagrams, comparison tables, worked calculations and applied scenarios.

Artificial Intelligence — 14-chapter study route

1. Foundations of AI, machine learning and statistics
2. Neural networks and deep learning
3. Data and knowledge infrastructure
4. LLMs, RAG and generative AI applications
5. MLOps and operating AI systems
6. Computing infrastructure, cloud and HPC
7. AI cybersecurity and resilience
8. Trustworthy AI, explanations and human oversight
9. The AI Act and regulatory compliance
10. Personal data and the European data framework
11. EU institutions and AI policies
12. Designing and managing AI projects
13. AI applications in public administration
14. Integrated scenarios and final revision

Cybersecurity — 14-chapter study route

1. Security foundations
2. Risk management and security assurance
3. EU cybersecurity legislation
4. EU governance and security frameworks
5. Secure architecture and network security
6. Identity and access management
7. Cryptography and data protection
8. Endpoints, cloud and containers
9. Application security and DevSecOps
10. Vulnerability management and testing
11. SOC, detection and threat intelligence
12. Incident response and forensics
13. Resilience and security leadership
14. OT, ICS and integrated cases

How to study

Understand the concept, follow the worked example, apply it to a scenario and review the reasoning behind each answer. Study the book first, then use online mocks to identify gaps and guide revision.

Language selection

Select Greek, English, French, Spanish, Italian or German when ordering. The language choice records your requested preparation language. Complete book editions and translations are in development; confirm the current availability and delivery schedule before ordering.

The book chapter lists describe the planned complete editions. Online mock question counts are separate from the planned book question banks. Independent educational material; practice questions are not official EPSO questions.