General Information Flashcards

Which of the following statements about probationary periods for NYC civil service employees is correct?

Answer: Probationary employees may be terminated without a formal disciplinary hearing

During the probationary period, employees can be terminated without a formal disciplinary hearing because they have not yet achieved full civil service protections.

What is the primary responsibility of the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS)?

Answer: Administering civil service exams and managing city property and procurement

DCAS administers civil service exams, manages city-owned property, and handles procurement of goods and services for agencies.

Under the NYC Human Rights Law, which of the following is a protected characteristic?

Answer: Criminal conviction history used to discriminate in employment

The NYC Human Rights Law bans using criminal conviction history to discriminate in employment unless directly related to job duties.

What does 'seniority' typically determine in NYC municipal employment?

Answer: Priority in layoffs, transfers, and certain scheduling matters

Seniority — length of continuous service — governs layoff order (last hired, first laid off) and often transfer and scheduling rights.

Which of the five NYC boroughs has the largest population?

Answer: Brooklyn

Brooklyn (Kings County) is the most populous borough in New York City.

What is the primary purpose of an environmental impact statement (EIS) in NYC?

Answer: To assess the potential effects of a proposed project on the environment

An EIS analyzes how a proposed major action may affect air, water, noise, traffic, and other environmental factors.

Which statement best describes the role of a union shop steward in a city agency?

Answer: The steward represents union members in grievances and communications with management

A shop steward is a union member elected or appointed to represent coworkers in grievance procedures and day-to-day union matters.