California State Jobs Exam Test 3

Question 1

Primary purpose of California's probationary period for new state employees?

Accepted Answer

Evaluate whether employee can perform job duties

Answer

Pay at lower rate

Answer

Delay benefits

Answer

Restrict rights permanently

Question 2

Four programs with efficiency ratings: A(87%), B(92%), C(78%), D(85%). Standard is 85%. How many meet or exceed?

Accepted Answer

3

Answer

1

Answer

2

Answer

4

Question 3

Number sequence: 5, 11, 23, 47, ___

Accepted Answer

95

Answer

71

Answer

94

Answer

83

Question 4

Policy: 'Purchases over $500 require two approvals. $500 or less require one.' A $501 request needs how many?

Accepted Answer

Two

Answer

None

Answer

One

Answer

Three

Question 5

Correct alphabetical filing order for: De La Cruz, Delaney, Del Rio, Delgado?

Accepted Answer

De La Cruz, Delgado, Delaney, Del Rio

Answer

De La Cruz, Delaney, Del Rio, Delgado

Answer

De La Cruz, Del Rio, Delaney, Delgado

Answer

Delaney, De La Cruz, Delgado, Del Rio

Question 6

Supervisor assigns a 'high priority' task but gives no deadline. Best approach?

Accepted Answer

Ask for a specific deadline or timeframe

Answer

Complete whenever you get to it

Answer

Assume due end of day

Answer

Wait for follow-up