NJ Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. A clerk must alphabetize the following last names: Torres, Thompson, Tran, Taylor. What is the correct order? → Taylor, Thompson, Torres, Tran
2. What is the correct procedure when a civil service employee witnesses misconduct by a coworker? → Report it to a supervisor or through the appropriate reporting channel
3. A government form asks for a date in MM/DD/YYYY format. If the date is March 5, 2026, how should it be written? → 03/05/2026
4. Under NJ civil service law, what is the purpose of an 'eligible list'? → A ranked list of candidates who passed a civil service exam
5. What is the purpose of an index in a large government report? → To help readers locate specific topics within the document
6. A report that is 48 pages must be divided equally among 6 reviewers. How many pages does each reviewer get? → 8
7. Which filing method organizes records by number, such as case numbers or employee ID numbers? → Numerical
8. Which action best demonstrates integrity in a civil service position? → Accurately documenting work activities even when mistakes were made
9. What is the term length for a New Jersey Governor? → 4 years
10. A civil service employee is asked by a supervisor to falsify an official record. What should the employee do? → Refuse to falsify the record and report the request to the appropriate authority
11. A filing cabinet holds 480 files. If 60% are already filled, how many files can still be added? → 192
12. A state employee earns $52,000 per year. What is the employee's monthly salary? → $4,333
13. Choose the correctly punctuated sentence: → The following employees attended: Johnson, Smith, and Williams.
14. You overhear a coworker making an inappropriate and offensive comment directed at another employee. What should you do? → Speak up in the moment or report it to HR depending on the severity
15. Choose the sentence that uses punctuation correctly: → The report is due on Friday; however, the supervisor may grant an extension.
16. Your supervisor gives you instructions that you believe may conflict with established agency policy. What should you do? → Ask your supervisor to clarify how the instruction aligns with agency policy
17. What does 'pursuant to' mean in a government document? → In accordance with or in conformance with
18. You are assigned to a team project but one member is not contributing their fair share. What should you do first? → Speak directly with the team member to understand any obstacles they are facing
19. What does 'lateral transfer' mean in NJ civil service? → A move to a different title at the same pay grade
20. Which sentence correctly uses 'affect' and 'effect'? → The new policy will affect all employees.
21. An employee works 40 hours a week at $18.50 per hour. What is the employee's gross weekly pay? → $740
22. A new employee is struggling to learn their duties and is falling behind. What is the most effective way to help them succeed? → Offer structured guidance and check in regularly on their progress
23. If a form asks for information in order of 'Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial,' how should 'John P. Rivera' be entered? → Rivera, John P.
24. Read: 'A position may be reclassified if duties have substantially changed since the original title was established.' What triggers a reclassification? → A substantial change in the position's duties
25. Which of the following is an example of 'abuse of position' by a government employee? → Using a government vehicle for personal errands unrelated to official duties
26. What does 'nepotism' mean in a government employment context? → Favoring relatives or friends in hiring and promotion decisions
27. Which of the following is the correct way to address an official business letter to a government office? → Dear Director [Last Name],
28. If 3 out of every 20 applications submitted are incomplete, how many incomplete applications would be expected in a batch of 300? → 45
29. An employee on your team consistently arrives late to work without prior notice. As their supervisor, what is the most appropriate initial response? → Have a private conversation to understand the reason and clarify attendance expectations
30. What does 'cc' mean at the bottom of an official letter or memo? → Carbon copy — additional recipients who will receive the correspondence