Question 1
Under New York Civil Service Law §50 et seq., what is the primary purpose of competitive examinations?
Correct Answer:
Filling positions based on merit and fitness
Question 2
The NYS classified service is divided into which four jurisdictional classes?
Correct Answer:
Competitive, non-competitive, exempt, labor
Question 3
Which of the following best distinguishes the classified service from the unclassified service in NYS?
Correct Answer:
Classified service positions are generally covered by competitive exam requirements; unclassified positions are not
Question 4
A position is in the non-competitive class when:
Correct Answer:
It is impracticable to determine merit by competitive exam but qualifications can still be tested
Question 5
After a competitive exam, candidates are placed on an eligible list ranked by:
Correct Answer:
Final passing score plus any preference points
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