NJ Civil Service Procedures & Ethics

Question 1

Which behavior would be considered a conflict of interest for a NJ civil service employee?

Accepted Answer

Awarding a contract to a company owned by the employee's spouse

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Attending a required training session

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Taking approved annual leave

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Submitting a performance review on time

Question 2

A NJ state employee receives a gift worth $100 from a vendor. Under ethics rules, what should the employee do?

Accepted Answer

Report and return the gift, as NJ ethics rules prohibit accepting gifts from vendors

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Accept it as a thank-you for good service

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Share it with colleagues

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Accept it only if no decision about the vendor is pending

Question 3

What is the correct procedure when a civil service employee witnesses misconduct by a coworker?

Accepted Answer

Report it to a supervisor or through the appropriate reporting channel

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Ignore it to avoid workplace conflict

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Discuss it only with other coworkers

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Post about it on social media

Question 4

Which action best demonstrates integrity in a civil service position?

Accepted Answer

Accurately documenting work activities even when mistakes were made

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Adjusting records to help a colleague

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Omitting errors from reports to avoid scrutiny

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Sharing confidential information with trusted friends

Question 5

Under NJ law, what is the purpose of the New Jersey State Ethics Commission?

Accepted Answer

To enforce ethical conduct and conflicts-of-interest rules for state employees and officials

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To manage state employee salaries

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To administer civil service examinations

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To handle employee grievances and appeals

Question 6

A civil service employee is asked by a supervisor to falsify an official record. What should the employee do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to falsify the record and report the request to the appropriate authority

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Follow the supervisor's instruction since supervisors have authority

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Falsify the record but document it privately

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Ask a colleague for advice before deciding