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Reading Comprehension Flashcards

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  1. Read: 'Veterans who pass a civil service exam receive additional points added to their final scores as a preference.' What is the effect of veterans' preference?

    Answer: Passing veterans receive a score bonus

    The passage states that veterans who pass receive additional points on their final exam score as a preference benefit.

  2. Read: 'All NJ state employees are required to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information obtained during their duties.' What does this policy require of employees?

    Answer: They must keep sensitive work information private

    The passage requires employees to maintain confidentiality, meaning they must keep sensitive information private.

  3. Read: 'Promotional exams are open only to current employees who have served a minimum of one year in the lower title.' Who is eligible for a promotional exam?

    Answer: Current employees with at least one year in the lower title

    The passage restricts promotional exam eligibility to current employees who have completed at least one year in the lower title.

  4. Read: 'A position may be reclassified if duties have substantially changed since the original title was established.' What triggers a reclassification?

    Answer: A substantial change in the position's duties

    The passage states that reclassification is triggered by a substantial change in the duties performed by the position.

  5. Read: 'During the working test period, an employee may be separated from service without the right to a formal appeal hearing.' What is a key limitation during the working test period?

    Answer: Employees lack the right to a formal appeal if separated

    The passage specifies that employees in the working test period may be separated without the formal appeal rights that permanent employees have.

  6. Read: 'Seniority in NJ civil service is calculated from the date of permanent appointment in the current title, not from initial hire date.' How is seniority determined?

    Answer: From the date of permanent appointment in the current title

    The passage explicitly states seniority is counted from permanent appointment in the current title, not from the original hire date.