Texas Civil Service Exam Study Guide 2026
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๐ Texas Civil Service Exam Exam Format at a Glance
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โ๏ธ Sample Texas Civil Service Exam Questions & Answers
1. Which of the following correctly describes the concept of 'veterans' preference' under Texas civil service law?
Texas civil service law grants eligible veterans additional points added to their passing examination scores to give preference in competitive hiring without bypassing the merit examination process.
2. Which sentence correctly uses 'who' vs. 'whom'?
'Who' is used as the subject; rearranging the question reveals 'the chief assigned whom,' confirming 'who' acts as the object โ wait, 'who' here is the object of 'assign,' so this tests recognition of colloquial usage vs. strict grammar; 'Whom did the chief assign' is strictly correct, but among options given, A avoids the clear errors of B, C, and D.
3. A police department's budget for fuel was $120,000 last year. This year, the budget was increased by 5%. What is the fuel budget for this year?
To find the increase amount, calculate 5% of $120,000. Convert the percentage to a decimal (5% = 0.05) and multiply: 0.05 * $120,000 = $6,000. Add this increase to the original budget: $120,000 + $6,000 = $126,000.
4. An employee works 37.5 hours per week. How many hours does she work in a 52-week year?
37.5 ร 52 = 1,950 hours worked in a full year.
5. Which of the following is NOT a type of bearing used to reduce friction in rotating machinery?
Ball, roller, and thrust bearings are all standard bearing types; 'tension bearing' is not a standard classification.
6. Under Chapter 143, an eligibility list for an entrance-level position remains valid for how long after it is established?
An eligibility list under Chapter 143 is valid for two years from the date the list was established.
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