Government and Civil Service Federal Civil Service and Employment 3

Question 1

What is the Senior Executive Service (SES)?

Accepted Answer

A cadre of senior government managers who link political appointees to career civil servants

Answer

The highest GS grade level (GS-15)

Answer

A program for retired federal employees

Answer

The executive staff of the White House

Question 2

Which benefit program provides health insurance to federal employees and retirees?

Accepted Answer

Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program

Answer

Medicare Advantage

Answer

Medicaid for Government Workers

Answer

Federal Blue Cross Plan only

Question 3

What is a Reduction in Force (RIF) in federal employment?

Accepted Answer

A formal process for laying off federal employees due to budget cuts or reorganization

Answer

A performance improvement plan for struggling employees

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A pay reduction for misconduct

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A demotion process for underperforming managers

Question 4

Veterans' preference in federal hiring gives veterans an advantage by adding how many points to examination scores for non-disabled veterans?

Accepted Answer

5 points

Answer

15 points

Answer

10 points

Answer

3 points

Question 5

What is the purpose of a Position Description (PD) in the federal government?

Accepted Answer

To document the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of a federal position

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To evaluate an employee's annual performance

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To request a pay raise or promotion

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To describe agency mission and goals

Question 6

The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is best described as which type of retirement account?

Accepted Answer

A defined-contribution retirement savings plan similar to a 401(k)

Answer

A defined-benefit pension plan

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A government-managed investment trust fund

Answer

A Social Security supplement exclusively for federal workers