New Jersey Civil Service Exam General Practice 5

Question 1

Which of the following BEST describes an 'unassembled' civil service examination in New Jersey?

Accepted Answer

An evaluation of applicants based on their education, training, and experience without a formal written test

Answer

An unassembled examination scores candidates using a structured review of their credentials — such as education, licenses, and experience — without requiring them to sit for a written exam.

Question 2

Under the New Jersey Employer-Employee Relations Act, which of the following is a mandatory subject of collective negotiations for public employees?

Accepted Answer

Wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment

Answer

Wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment are mandatory subjects that public employers in NJ must negotiate with recognized employee organizations.

Question 3

A New Jersey state employee wishes to engage in political campaign activity for a candidate running for local office. Under the Hatch Act as it applies to state employees using federal funds, this employee should:

Accepted Answer

Understand that certain restrictions on partisan political activity may apply and seek guidance before acting

Answer

State and local employees whose positions are connected to federally funded programs may be subject to Hatch Act restrictions on partisan political activity and should seek guidance.

Question 4

The New Jersey State employees' pension system for most general civil service workers is administered through:

Accepted Answer

The Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)

Answer

The Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) is the primary pension fund for most New Jersey state and local government employees who are not in specialized systems.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about the NJ Civil Service Commission's 'certification' process is MOST accurate?

Accepted Answer

Certification refers to sending the names of top-ranked eligible candidates to an appointing authority to fill a vacancy

Answer

Certification is the official process by which the Civil Service Commission transmits the names of top-eligible candidates from an eligible list to an appointing authority to fill an open position.

New Jersey Civil Service Exam Practice Test

New Jersey Civil Service Exam Practice Test

New Jersey Civil Service Exam General Practice 5