Government and Civil Service Civil Service System and Merit Principles 2

Question 1

What is veteran's preference in federal hiring?

Accepted Answer

Extra points added to exam scores of eligible veterans

Answer

Automatic federal employment for all veterans

Answer

Separate hiring pools for veterans only

Answer

Higher starting salaries for veteran applicants

Question 2

Which federal pay system covers most white-collar civil service employees?

Accepted Answer

General Schedule (GS)

Answer

Federal Wage System (FWS)

Answer

Senior Executive Service (SES)

Answer

Pay Band System

Question 3

What does career-conditional appointment mean in civil service?

Accepted Answer

A probationary period for new federal employees

Answer

A permanent appointment from day one

Answer

An appointment contingent on security clearance

Answer

A part-time temporary position

Question 4

Which act protects federal employees who disclose government waste, fraud, or abuse?

Accepted Answer

Whistleblower Protection Act

Answer

Civil Service Reform Act

Answer

Freedom of Information Act

Answer

Government Ethics Act

Question 5

What is the Senior Executive Service (SES)?

Accepted Answer

The tier of career federal managers just below political appointees

Answer

Entry-level federal positions

Answer

Political appointees chosen by the President

Answer

A pay grade for administrative assistants

Question 6

How long is the standard probationary period for new competitive service federal employees?

Accepted Answer

1 year

Answer

6 months

Answer

2 years

Answer

3 years