8100 Professional Level Exam Guide

Question 1

What does the efficiency of a civil service depend on?

Accepted Answer

Each civil service professional's work ethic and supervisors' and managers' performance

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Ability to pay taxes

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Knowledge of accounting

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Professional rewards

Question 2

What are the goals of civil service exams?

Accepted Answer

To identify hiring process biases

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To facilitate decision-making

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To improve job skills

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To evaluate candidates objectively

Question 3

What agency determines the format and content of Louisiana civil service exams?

Accepted Answer

Louisiana Department of State Civil Service

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United States Department of Labor

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Louisiana Department of Education

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Louisiana Department of Economic Development

Question 4

What is the 8100-Professional Level Exam format?

Accepted Answer

Computerized, timed, and multiple-choice testing

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Performance Evaluation

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Interview

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Essay

Question 5

How many points do you need to get to the Louisiana Department of State Civil Service's eligibility board?

Accepted Answer

70%

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80%

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90%

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60%

Question 6

What is the significance of higher PLE exam scores?

Accepted Answer

You will be ranked higher on the board and given higher employment priority.

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Allows you to use better facilities

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Increases your understanding of the PLE test.

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Assists you in earning a higher salary

Question 7

What is one of the 8100 PLE Test sections?

Accepted Answer

English Language Proficiency

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Science

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Social Studies

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Mathematics