NYC FREE NYC Civil Service Reading Comprehension Skills Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

Read the following regulation: 'Supervisors are required to document all instances of employee tardiness in the official attendance record.
Three or more unexcused late arrivals within a 30-day period may result in a formal performance review.' According to this regulation, what triggers a formal performance review?

Accepted Answer

Three or more unexcused late arrivals within 30 days

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Any single instance of tardiness

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Two unexcused absences in one month

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A supervisor's discretionary decision

Question 2

Read the following passage: 'The NYC Office of Labor Relations negotiates collective bargaining agreements on behalf of the City. These agreements establish wages, benefits, and working conditions for municipal employees.' Based on this passage, what does a collective bargaining agreement establish?

Accepted Answer

Wages, benefits, and working conditions

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The number of employees each agency must hire

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The disciplinary procedures for all agencies

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The qualifications required for civil service positions

Question 3

Read the following notice: 'Employees who wish to appeal a disciplinary decision must submit a written appeal to the Personnel Review Board within ten business days of receiving the decision. Appeals submitted after this deadline will not be accepted.' An employee receives a disciplinary decision on Monday, March 3rd. What is the last day they may submit a written appeal?

Accepted Answer

Friday, March 14th

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Wednesday, March 12th

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Monday, March 17th

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Thursday, March 13th

Question 4

Read the following passage: 'City agencies must comply with Local Law 11, which requires periodic inspection of building facades for signs of deterioration. Inspections must be completed by a licensed professional engineer or registered architect.' Who is authorized to conduct the facade inspections described in this passage?

Accepted Answer

A licensed professional engineer or registered architect

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Any city agency employee

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A licensed contractor with five years of experience

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The building owner or their designated representative

Question 5

Read the following policy: 'All requests for leave of absence must be submitted in writing at least two weeks prior to the requested start date, except in cases of medical emergency. The supervisor must approve or deny the request within five business days of receipt.' Under this policy, when may an employee submit a leave request without the two-week notice?

Accepted Answer

In cases of medical emergency

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When the employee has accrued sufficient leave time

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When the supervisor verbally agrees to the request

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When the leave is for fewer than three days

Question 6

Read the following excerpt: 'The City of New York is an equal opportunity employer. All hiring and promotion decisions must be based on merit, qualifications, and civil service examination results, without regard to race, gender, religion, or national origin.' According to this excerpt, on what basis must hiring and promotion decisions be made?

Accepted Answer

Merit, qualifications, and civil service examination results

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Seniority and years of service

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Department head recommendations and performance reviews

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Employee preferences and union agreements