FREE NYC Civil Service Reading Comprehension Skills Questions and Answers Flashcards

Read the following regulation: 'Supervisors are required to document all instances of employee tardiness in the official attendance record. Three or more unexcused late arrivals within a 30-day period may result in a formal performance review.' According to this regulation, what triggers a formal performance review?

Answer: Three or more unexcused late arrivals within 30 days

The regulation states that three or more unexcused late arrivals within a 30-day period may result in a formal performance review.

Read the following passage: 'The NYC Office of Labor Relations negotiates collective bargaining agreements on behalf of the City. These agreements establish wages, benefits, and working conditions for municipal employees.' Based on this passage, what does a collective bargaining agreement establish?

Answer: Wages, benefits, and working conditions

The passage states that collective bargaining agreements establish wages, benefits, and working conditions for municipal employees.

Read the following notice: 'Employees who wish to appeal a disciplinary decision must submit a written appeal to the Personnel Review Board within ten business days of receiving the decision. Appeals submitted after this deadline will not be accepted.' An employee receives a disciplinary decision on Monday, March 3rd. What is the last day they may submit a written appeal?

Answer: Friday, March 14th

Counting ten business days from Tuesday, March 4th (the day after receiving the decision), the deadline falls on Friday, March 14th.

Read the following passage: 'City agencies must comply with Local Law 11, which requires periodic inspection of building facades for signs of deterioration. Inspections must be completed by a licensed professional engineer or registered architect.' Who is authorized to conduct the facade inspections described in this passage?

Answer: A licensed professional engineer or registered architect

The passage specifically states that inspections must be completed by a licensed professional engineer or registered architect.

Read the following policy: 'All requests for leave of absence must be submitted in writing at least two weeks prior to the requested start date, except in cases of medical emergency. The supervisor must approve or deny the request within five business days of receipt.' Under this policy, when may an employee submit a leave request without the two-week notice?

Answer: In cases of medical emergency

The policy explicitly states that the two-week notice requirement does not apply in cases of medical emergency.

Read the following excerpt: 'The City of New York is an equal opportunity employer. All hiring and promotion decisions must be based on merit, qualifications, and civil service examination results, without regard to race, gender, religion, or national origin.' According to this excerpt, on what basis must hiring and promotion decisions be made?

Answer: Merit, qualifications, and civil service examination results

The excerpt states that hiring and promotion decisions must be based on merit, qualifications, and civil service examination results.