Free Texas Civil Service MCQ Question and Answers — Questions and Answers
Question 1: _____________ turned off the television once Monica and Janice's viewing of the film was complete. <br>
Which of the following pronouns would be the most appropriate choice to finish the previous sentence?
- they (Correct answer)
- themselves
- her
- them
Correct answer: they
The sentence requires a pronoun to act as the subject of the verb 'turned off.' Since 'Monica and Janice' are two people, the plural subject pronoun 'they' is the correct choice to refer to them. 'Themselves' is a reflexive pronoun, 'her' is singular and feminine, and 'them' is an object pronoun, none of which fit the grammatical role of the subject here.
Question 2: Which of the following phrases most effectively captures the essence of the second paragraph's main point?
- It highlights the message that running has no age. (Correct answer)
- It emphasizes the importance of running when one is older.
- It describes people's hopes to uncover their talents.
- It compares solitary runners to competitive runners.
Correct answer: It highlights the message that running has no age.
Without the actual text of the second paragraph, we must infer its content based on the correct answer. The phrase 'It highlights the message that running has no age' suggests that the paragraph likely discusses how individuals of various ages, including older people, can participate in and benefit from running. It emphasizes that age is not a barrier to engaging in this activity.
Question 3: Which one of the following sentences contains a grammatical error?
- Children playing in the skate park must wear helmets for safety reasons.
- Schools have officially banned the consumption of candy, soda, and chips on their premises.
- The surgeon general has been known to make unannounced visits to the hospitals to ensure that patients are receiving appropriate care.
- The new office dress codes includes no jeans, closed toe shoes, and collared shirts. (Correct answer)
Correct answer: The new office dress codes includes no jeans, closed toe shoes, and collared shirts.
The grammatical error is in option D. The subject of the sentence is 'The new office dress codes,' which is plural. Therefore, the verb should agree with the plural subject and be 'include,' not 'includes.' The sentence should read: 'The new office dress codes include no jeans, closed toe shoes, and collared shirts.'
Question 4: You and some of your close friends have decided to go on a trip together. You have had a conversation in advance with your manager and the rest of your team, and you have arranged for your colleague Arvin to stay and close the store while you leave early yourself. You are currently working to complete all of the necessary paperwork as the time that was agreed upon for you to be able to leave draws near. The product displays, on the other hand, are in a state of disarray as a result of a large group of customers who have just entered the store and are experimenting with various items. Arvin is assisting them with their inquiries, but you are aware that it will take him longer than usual to organize and close the store because of the interruption caused by the customers. <br>
What action would you take?
- Cancel your plans and stay at the store.
- Call your friends and let them know that you will be late; stay a little longer and help Arvin. (Correct answer)
- Leave at the agreed time, but ask Arvin if there is anything he needs you to do before you go.
- Tell Arvin that you appreciate his help and will return the favor.
Correct answer: Call your friends and let them know that you will be late; stay a little longer and help Arvin.
This scenario presents a conflict between personal plans and professional responsibility. While you have an agreement to leave, an unforeseen influx of customers has left your colleague overwhelmed. The most appropriate action is to demonstrate teamwork and responsibility by staying a little longer to help, while also communicating with your friends about the delay. This balances your commitments effectively.
Question 5: You are currently on patrol, and the time is 11:30 pm. You are startled to hear a burglary alarm and look up to see two men who do not appear to be armed suspiciously fleeing the scene. What comes first in the process?
- Radio in a description of the men.
- See if there are any witnesses who can identify the suspects.
- Enter the house and see what has been stolen.
- Call for backup and immediately chase after the men. (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Call for backup and immediately chase after the men.
In a situation involving a suspected burglary and fleeing suspects, the immediate priorities for law enforcement are apprehension and officer safety. Calling for backup ensures additional resources are en route, and immediately pursuing the suspects increases the likelihood of catching them. Other actions like checking for witnesses or entering the house are secondary to the initial response.
Question 6: Which of the following numbers is the one that comes the closest to representing the correct answer? <br>
62 x 14 x 13 ~
- 1600
- 9100 (Correct answer)
- 391
- 752
Correct answer: 9100
To estimate the product of 62 x 14 x 13, you can round the numbers to make multiplication easier. Rounding 62 to 60, 14 to 15, and 13 to 10 gives 60 x 15 x 10 = 900 x 10 = 9,000. Alternatively, multiplying 14 x 13 = 182, and then rounding 182 to 150, then multiplying 62 by 150 (60 x 150 = 9000) provides a close estimate. The actual product is 11,284, making 9,100 the closest option among the choices, likely achieved through a specific rounding strategy like 62 * (14*13) = 62 * 182, then rounding 182 to 150 and 62 to 60, or 62 * 14 = 868, then rounding 868 to 700 and multiplying by 13 (700 * 13 = 9100).
Question 7: The length of a mountain path is 12.1 miles. In approximately how many hours will a hiker be able to complete the entire trail if they walk at a rate of 1.96 miles per hour along the trail?
Correct answer: 6
To find the approximate time, divide the total distance by the hiking rate. The distance is 12.1 miles and the rate is 1.96 miles per hour. Dividing 12.1 by 1.96 gives approximately 6.17 hours. Rounding this to the nearest whole number, the hiker will be able to complete the trail in approximately 6 hours.
