NYC General Information 4

Question 1

Which of the following statements about probationary periods for NYC civil service employees is correct?

Accepted Answer

Probationary employees may be terminated without a formal disciplinary hearing

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Probationary employees cannot be terminated without a hearing

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All probationary periods last exactly six months

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Probationary status only applies to managerial employees

Question 2

What is the primary responsibility of the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS)?

Accepted Answer

Administering civil service exams and managing city property and procurement

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Managing city hospitals and health clinics

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Operating the city's public transit system

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Handling welfare and social service benefits

Question 3

Under the NYC Human Rights Law, which of the following is a protected characteristic?

Accepted Answer

Criminal conviction history used to discriminate in employment

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Political party affiliation is not protected

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Credit history alone

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Place of birth outside the United States

Question 4

What does 'seniority' typically determine in NYC municipal employment?

Accepted Answer

Priority in layoffs, transfers, and certain scheduling matters

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An employee's eligibility for promotion exams

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The rate at which annual leave accrues only

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Whether an employee can join a union

Question 5

Which of the five NYC boroughs has the largest population?

Accepted Answer

Brooklyn

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Manhattan

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The Bronx

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Queens

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of an environmental impact statement (EIS) in NYC?

Accepted Answer

To assess the potential effects of a proposed project on the environment

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To set property tax rates for new developments

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To determine zoning changes for commercial properties

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To calculate construction permit fees

Question 7

Which statement best describes the role of a union shop steward in a city agency?

Accepted Answer

The steward represents union members in grievances and communications with management

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The steward supervises other employees on behalf of management

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The steward negotiates the overall labor contract for the union

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The steward approves overtime for employees in the unit