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Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Competitive class

Answer

Competitive class positions require candidates to pass a competitive examination administered by DCAS or the relevant civil service commission.

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

Discrimination complaints in employment are handled by the NYC Commission on Human Rights at the city level or the EEOC at the federal level.

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

Canvassing is the process by which a hiring agency contacts candidates ranked on an eligible list to determine their availability and interest in a position.

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

Under Civil Service Law Section 75, employees typically have 10 days to respond to written disciplinary charges.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Partisan political activity

Answer

Partisan political activity is not a protected class under the NYC Human Rights Law, though city employees have separate protections regarding political activity under civil service rules.

NYC - Civil Service Exam Practice Test

NYC - Civil Service Exam Practice Test

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