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California State Jobs Exam VIP Practice Exam III
California State Jobs Exam — California State Civil Service examinations are administered by the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) and vary by job classification; most written exams require a 70% passing score and test competencies such as reading comprehension, analytical reasoning, interpersonal skills, and job-specific knowledge relevant to state government operations.
53
Questions
90m
Time Limit
70.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 53👑 VIP
You are a state analyst reviewing a department's draft budget request. The department is requesting a 12% increase in personnel services expenditures, but the Governor's Budget Instructions cap general fund growth at 3% for the fiscal year. The department argues the increase is necessary due to mandatory pay raises under a collective bargaining agreement. Which course of action best reflects sound budget practice?
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