New York State Exam New York State Civil Service Exam 2

Question 1

Which of the following best describes a 'competitive' civil service position in New York?

Accepted Answer

A position filled based on open competitive exam results

Answer

Competitive class positions in New York must be filled by candidates who score highest on open competitive civil service exams.

Question 2

In New York, candidates who are veterans may receive how many additional points on a civil service exam?

Accepted Answer

5 points

Answer

Eligible veterans receive 5 additional points on their civil service exam scores under New York's veterans' preference law.

Question 3

Which type of civil service examination tests job-specific knowledge and skills?

Accepted Answer

Promotional examination

Answer

Promotional examinations in New York test job-specific skills and are open only to current employees seeking advancement.

Question 4

What score is generally required to pass a New York State Civil Service Exam?

Accepted Answer

70%

Answer

Most New York State Civil Service Exams require a minimum passing score of 70%.

Question 5

Which section of a civil service exam measures the ability to identify grammatical and spelling errors?

Accepted Answer

Written expression

Answer

The written expression section tests a candidate's ability to identify and correct grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors.

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