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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

Answer

During the probationary period, employees can be terminated without a formal disciplinary hearing because they have not yet achieved full civil service protections.

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

Answer

DCAS administers civil service exams, manages city-owned property, and handles procurement of goods and services for agencies.

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

Answer

The NYC Human Rights Law bans using criminal conviction history to discriminate in employment unless directly related to job duties.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Priority in layoffs, transfers, and certain scheduling matters

Answer

Seniority — length of continuous service — governs layoff order (last hired, first laid off) and often transfer and scheduling rights.

Question 5

Which of the five NYC boroughs has the largest population?

Accepted Answer

Brooklyn

Answer

Brooklyn (Kings County) is the most populous borough in New York City.

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