NYC - Civil Service Exam Civil Service 1

Question 1

In New York City civil service, which of the following position classifications requires candidates to compete through a formal examination process?

Accepted Answer

Competitive class

Answer

Exempt class

Answer

Labor class

Answer

Non-competitive class

Question 2

Under New York State Civil Service Law, how many additional points are typically granted to a disabled veteran on an open-competitive civil service examination?

Accepted Answer

10 points

Answer

5 points

Answer

15 points

Answer

3 points

Question 3

Which type of NYC civil service examination is open only to current city employees who meet specific service and title requirements?

Accepted Answer

Promotional examination

Answer

Open-competitive examination

Answer

Qualifying examination

Answer

Continuous recruitment examination

Question 4

What is the standard probationary period for most new NYC civil service employees upon original appointment?

Accepted Answer

1 year

Answer

3 months

Answer

6 months

Answer

2 years

Question 5

Under NYC civil service rules, which term describes a list of candidates who have passed an examination and are ranked in score order awaiting appointment?

Accepted Answer

Eligible list

Answer

Certification roster

Answer

Provisional register

Answer

Appointment schedule

Question 6

Which NYC civil service classification covers positions that are part-time, seasonal, or involve unskilled work, and are generally filled without examination?

Accepted Answer

Labor class

Answer

Non-competitive class

Answer

Exempt class

Answer

Temporary class