NYC General Information 3

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the role of the NYC Comptroller?

Accepted Answer

Audits city finances and serves as city investment officer

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Presides over the City Council

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Appoints agency commissioners

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Manages the city's legal affairs

Question 2

Under NYC civil service rules, what is a 'list' in the context of hiring?

Accepted Answer

A ranked roster of candidates who passed an exam and are eligible for appointment

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A directory of all city employees

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A list of open job vacancies

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A record of employees on disciplinary probation

Question 3

What branch of New York City government is responsible for proposing the annual city budget?

Accepted Answer

The Office of Management and Budget on behalf of the Mayor

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The City Council

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The Comptroller's Office

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The Borough Presidents collectively

Question 4

Which federal law primarily prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?

Accepted Answer

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

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The Americans with Disabilities Act

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The Age Discrimination in Employment Act

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The Equal Pay Act

Question 5

What is the significance of the 'Rule of Three' in NYC civil service hiring?

Accepted Answer

An agency may appoint any of the top three eligible candidates on an exam list

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An agency must interview three candidates before making an offer

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Probationary employees may be terminated within three months

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Three supervisors must approve each new hire

Question 6

Which NYC agency investigates complaints of corruption and misconduct against city employees?

Accepted Answer

Department of Investigation (DOI)

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Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor

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Commission to Combat Police Corruption

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Department of Citywide Administrative Services

Question 7

The Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) in New York State gives the public the right to:

Accepted Answer

Access records held by state and local government agencies

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Vote in all local elections regardless of registration

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Attend any closed government meeting

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Challenge civil service exam scores in court