Civil Service FAQ Key Civil Service Laws Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which federal law established the Office of Personnel Management (OPM)?

Accepted Answer

Civil Service Reform Act of 1978

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Pendleton Civil Service Act of 1883

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Hatch Act of 1939

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Federal Employees' Pay Act of 1945

Question 2

What does the Hatch Act primarily restrict federal employees from doing?

Accepted Answer

Taking partisan political activity while on duty

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Applying for promotions within two years of hiring

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Receiving overtime pay without supervisor approval

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Filing grievances more than once per year

Question 3

Under the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, which body hears federal employee appeals of adverse actions?

Accepted Answer

Merit Systems Protection Board

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Office of Special Counsel

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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

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Federal Labor Relations Authority

Question 4

The Whistleblower Protection Act shields federal employees who disclose what type of information?

Accepted Answer

Evidence of waste, fraud, or abuse in government

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Classified defense contractor data

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Personal information about coworkers

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Budget projections for future fiscal years

Question 5

Which principle, central to civil service law, requires that hiring and promotion be based on qualifications rather than political connections?

Accepted Answer

Merit principle

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Seniority principle

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Tenure principle

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Reciprocity principle

Question 6

Under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA), what benefit is provided to civilian federal employees injured on the job?

Accepted Answer

Workers' compensation for medical expenses and lost wages

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Lifetime pension regardless of years served

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Free legal representation in injury lawsuits

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Automatic promotion upon return to duty