CSJT Study Guide 2026

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📋 CSJT Exam Format at a Glance

Questions

45 min

Time Limit

50%

Passing Score

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📚 CSJT Topics to Study (59)

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✍️ Sample CSJT Questions & Answers

1. A civil service exam preparation analyst reviews five practice test scores for a candidate: 72, 85, 68, 91, 74. What is the median score?

✓ 74

Sorted scores: 68, 72, 74, 85, 91 — the median (middle value) is 74.

2. A team member requests additional resources to complete their assigned tasks. How do you evaluate this request?

✓ Assess the tasks, available resources, and organizational priorities before deciding

Evaluating requests against tasks and organizational priorities ensures resources are allocated where they add the most value.

3. During a public hearing, an attendee becomes verbally hostile toward you. The most professional response is to:

✓ Calmly acknowledge their concerns and follow established procedures for managing disruptions

Maintaining composure and following established procedures protects both the process and the public servant's professionalism.

4. You are the most senior staff member present when an unexpected emergency situation arises in the office and your supervisor is unreachable. What is the best approach?

✓ Take reasonable interim actions within your authority to address the emergency and document everything

Taking reasonable authority-appropriate actions in an emergency and documenting them is both expected and appropriate.

5. You are planning resource needs for next quarter but face significant uncertainty. What planning approach is best?

✓ Develop multiple scenarios with contingency plans for likely risks

Scenario planning with contingencies ensures preparedness for a range of outcomes under uncertainty.

6. A citizen complains that you treated them rudely. Even if you believe the complaint is exaggerated, the professional response is to:

✓ Acknowledge the feedback and reflect on whether improvement is possible

Professionals in public service consider citizen feedback constructively and remain open to improving service quality.

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