CPWM Personnel Administration 2

Question 1

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which category of public works employees is most likely to be classified as non-exempt?

Accepted Answer

A maintenance worker who performs manual labor

Answer

Non-exempt employees are those who perform manual, routine, or non-managerial work and must receive overtime pay under FLSA.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a position classification plan in a public works department?

Accepted Answer

To group jobs with similar duties and responsibilities for consistent pay and administration

Answer

A position classification plan organizes jobs into classes based on similar duties, responsibilities, and qualifications to ensure equitable compensation.

Question 3

Which disciplinary approach requires progressive steps such as verbal warning, written warning, suspension, and then termination?

Accepted Answer

Progressive discipline

Answer

Progressive discipline is a structured process that escalates consequences for repeated or serious misconduct before termination.

Question 4

When conducting a structured interview for a public works position, all candidates should be asked:

Accepted Answer

The same predetermined, job-related questions

Answer

Structured interviews require identical, job-related questions for all candidates to ensure fairness and legal defensibility.

Question 5

An employee requests leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Which condition generally qualifies?

Accepted Answer

A serious health condition requiring inpatient care or continuing treatment

Answer

FMLA covers serious health conditions involving inpatient care or continuing medical treatment, not minor illnesses or personal matters.

(CPWM) Certified Public Works Manager Practice Test

(CPWM) Certified Public Works Manager Practice Test

CPWM Personnel Administration 2