NYC NYC Civil Service Reading Comprehension Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Read the following passage and answer the question.

"All city employees must submit their annual performance evaluations by the last business day of October. Evaluations submitted after this deadline will be marked late and may affect the employee's eligibility for merit increases. Supervisors are responsible for notifying their staff of this requirement at least 30 days in advance."

According to the passage, who is responsible for informing employees about the evaluation deadline?

Accepted Answer

The supervisor

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The Human Resources department

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The employee themselves

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The Mayor's office

Question 2

Read the following passage and answer the question.

"The NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) manages civil service examinations for approximately 300 job titles across city agencies. Candidates who pass an exam are placed on an eligible list, which is typically valid for four years. Agencies may hire from this list as vacancies arise."

What happens to candidates who pass a civil service examination?

Accepted Answer

They are placed on an eligible list

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They are immediately hired by a city agency

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They receive a guaranteed job offer within 30 days

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They must retake the exam every year

Question 3

Read the following passage and answer the question.

"City workers are reminded that personal use of government-owned vehicles is strictly prohibited. Any employee found using a city vehicle for personal errands will face disciplinary action, up to and including termination. Exceptions may be granted only with written approval from a division director."

Under what condition may a city employee use a government vehicle for personal purposes?

Accepted Answer

If written approval is obtained from a division director

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If the trip is less than five miles

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If the employee reimburses the city for fuel costs

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Personal use is never permitted under any circumstances

Question 4

Read the following passage and answer the question.

"In accordance with NYC administrative code, all public records requests must be acknowledged within five business days of receipt. The agency must then provide the requested documents, deny the request in writing, or inform the requester of a need for additional time, within 20 business days."

What must an agency do if it cannot fulfill a public records request within 20 business days?

Accepted Answer

Inform the requester that additional time is needed

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Automatically deny the request

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Refer the request to the Mayor's office

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Charge a processing fee before proceeding

Question 5

Read the following passage and answer the question.

"Employees who believe they have been subjected to workplace discrimination may file a complaint with the Equal Employment Practices Commission (EEPC). Complaints must be filed within one year of the alleged discriminatory act. The EEPC will investigate the complaint and issue findings within 180 days of filing."

How long does an employee have to file a discrimination complaint with the EEPC?

Accepted Answer

One year

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30 days

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90 days

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180 days

Question 6

Read the following passage and answer the question.

"The NYC Conflict of Interest Board prohibits city employees from receiving gifts valued at more than $50 from any person or entity that does business with the city. This rule applies regardless of whether the employee was involved in any decision affecting that person or entity. Employees must report all gifts received from such sources, even those below the $50 threshold."

Which of the following best describes the gift reporting requirement for city employees?

Accepted Answer

All gifts from persons or entities doing business with the city must be reported, regardless of value

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Only gifts valued over $50 must be reported

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Gifts must only be reported if the employee made decisions affecting the giver

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Reporting is optional for gifts under $25