NYC General Information 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which borough of New York City is the only one that is not located on an island?
- Staten Island
- Queens
- The Bronx (Correct answer)
- Brooklyn
Correct answer: The Bronx
The Bronx is the only NYC borough located on the mainland of North America.
Question 2: What is the primary function of the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB)?
- Managing city-owned properties
- Enforcing construction codes and zoning regulations (Correct answer)
- Collecting property taxes
- Issuing business licenses
Correct answer: Enforcing construction codes and zoning regulations
The DOB enforces the NYC Construction Codes and Zoning Resolution to ensure safe buildings.
Question 3: Under the NYC Civil Service system, what does the term 'competitive class' refer to?
- Positions filled by competitive bidding among vendors
- Positions requiring an open competitive examination (Correct answer)
- Management roles that compete for budget resources
- Jobs reserved for veterans only
Correct answer: Positions requiring an open competitive examination
The competitive class includes positions where candidates must pass an open competitive exam to be hired.
Question 4: What is the name of the document that outlines the fundamental law of New York State?
- The New York City Charter
- The New York State Constitution (Correct answer)
- The New York Codes Rules and Regulations
- The Administrative Code of NYC
Correct answer: The New York State Constitution
The New York State Constitution is the supreme law governing the state and its government.
Question 5: Which NYC agency is responsible for operating the public library system?
- Department of Education
- Department of Cultural Affairs
- The libraries are independently operated nonprofit corporations (Correct answer)
- Department of Parks and Recreation
Correct answer: The libraries are independently operated nonprofit corporations
NYC's library systems (NYPL, Brooklyn, and Queens) are independent nonprofit corporations funded partly by the city.
Question 6: How many members make up the New York City Council?
- 35
- 45
- 51 (Correct answer)
- 65
Correct answer: 51
The New York City Council consists of 51 members, each representing a council district.
Question 7: What is the purpose of the NYC Office of Labor Relations (OLR)?
- Investigating workplace discrimination claims
- Negotiating labor contracts between the city and municipal unions (Correct answer)
- Managing unemployment insurance
- Enforcing minimum wage laws
Correct answer: Negotiating labor contracts between the city and municipal unions
The OLR represents the City of New York in collective bargaining negotiations with municipal employee unions.
NYC General Information 2
Which borough of New York City is the only one that is not located on an island?