NYC General 3

Question 1

Under NYC civil service rules, which class of positions is filled based on competitive examination?

Accepted Answer

Competitive class

Answer

Exempt class

Answer

Labor class

Answer

Non-competitive class

Question 2

A city employee who believes they were passed over for promotion due to racial discrimination should file a complaint with which body first?

Accepted Answer

The NYC Commission on Human Rights or the EEOC

Answer

The NYC Department of Investigation

Answer

The employee's direct supervisor

Answer

The Office of Management and Budget

Question 3

What does 'canvassing' mean in the context of NYC civil service hiring?

Accepted Answer

Contacting eligible candidates on an established list to determine interest in appointment

Answer

Conducting door-to-door surveys for a city agency

Answer

Posting a job vacancy on a public job board

Answer

Reviewing applications for minimum qualifications

Question 4

Under NYC rules, how many working days does a permanent competitive-class employee generally have to respond to disciplinary charges before a hearing?

Accepted Answer

10 days

Answer

5 days

Answer

30 days

Answer

60 days

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a protected class under the NYC Human Rights Law?

Accepted Answer

Partisan political activity

Answer

Sexual orientation

Answer

Immigration status

Answer

Political party membership (outside employment decisions)

Question 6

A city employee who disagrees with a performance evaluation should:

Accepted Answer

Sign the evaluation under protest and file a written rebuttal through proper channels

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Refuse to sign the evaluation

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Submit the evaluation to the press

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Immediately file a union grievance without speaking to the supervisor

Question 7

What is the role of the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) in civil service?

Accepted Answer

To administer civil service examinations and maintain eligible lists

Answer

To prosecute employees who commit misconduct

Answer

To negotiate labor contracts with municipal unions

Answer

To audit the financial accounts of city agencies