NYC General 2

Question 1

A city employee receives a gift from a vendor who has an active contract with the employee's agency. What should the employee do?

Accepted Answer

Report the gift to the agency's ethics officer and refuse it

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Accept the gift as a token of goodwill

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Keep the gift but disclose it to a coworker

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Return the gift only if it exceeds $100 in value

Question 2

Under NYC civil service law, what is the primary purpose of a probationary period for a new employee?

Accepted Answer

To assess the employee's performance before granting permanent status

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To determine salary grade placement

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To allow the employee to transfer to another agency

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To complete mandatory union enrollment

Question 3

Which NYC agency is responsible for investigating complaints of employment discrimination against city employees?

Accepted Answer

NYC Commission on Human Rights

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Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS)

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Office of Labor Relations

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NYC Civil Service Commission

Question 4

A supervisor instructs a subordinate to falsify a public record. The subordinate should:

Accepted Answer

Refuse and report the instruction through proper channels

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Comply because the supervisor has authority

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Comply but keep a personal record of the instruction

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Ask another coworker to handle the task instead

Question 5

Which of the following best describes a 'classified' civil service position in New York?

Accepted Answer

A position subject to competitive examination and merit-based selection

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A position involving handling of confidential government documents

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A position restricted to city residents only

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A position filled by mayoral appointment without examination

Question 6

When preparing an official written report, a city employee should above all ensure the report is:

Accepted Answer

Accurate, clear, and based on verified facts

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As lengthy as possible to cover all details

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Written using technical jargon to demonstrate expertise

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Submitted within one week regardless of content

Question 7

A coworker consistently arrives 30 minutes late, affecting the team's workload. As a non-supervisory employee, what is the most appropriate first step?

Accepted Answer

Discuss the impact of the tardiness with the coworker privately

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Document the behavior and immediately file a formal grievance

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Ignore the behavior to avoid workplace conflict

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Report the coworker to the agency's Commissioner