California State Jobs Exam Test 2

Question 1

Which agency oversees the merit-based civil service employment system in California?

Accepted Answer

CalHR

Answer

Department of Finance

Answer

State Controller's Office

Answer

Employment Development Department

Question 2

Most common path for advancing to a higher classification in state service?

Accepted Answer

Taking and passing the civil service exam for the higher classification

Answer

Asking the governor

Answer

Waiting for automatic promotion by seniority

Answer

Transferring to private sector and returning

Question 3

Budget: Personnel 65%, Operations 20%, Equipment 10%, Travel 5%. Total $3.2M. How much for Operations?

Accepted Answer

$640,000

Answer

$580,000

Answer

$720,000

Answer

$500,000

Question 4

Policy: 'Leave requested 5 business days in advance except emergencies.' Employee requests 3 days ahead for a planned dental appointment. Compliant?

Accepted Answer

No, planned dental is not an emergency

Answer

Yes, dental is exempt

Answer

Yes, medical is always emergency

Answer

Depends on seniority

Question 5

Which sentence demonstrates best professional writing for state email?

Accepted Answer

The report is complete and ready for your review.

Answer

Hey, just wanted to let u know the report is done!!!

Answer

Please be advised that the report has been completed and is available for your review at your earliest convenience.

Answer

FYI report done LMK if u need anything

Question 6

Coworker takes home office supplies for personal use. Most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Report to supervisor

Answer

Take some yourself

Answer

Post on social media

Answer

Confront loudly in front of others