NYC Civil Service Exam

Question 1

A NYC Department of Buildings regulation states: 'All new construction projects require a preliminary plan review before a permit can be issued.' A contractor submits an application for a permit for a new building but does not include a preliminary plan. Based on this regulation, which of the following conclusions is most logical?

The contractor's permit application will not be issued until a preliminary plan is reviewed. The contractor is exempt from the regulation. The regulation only applies to large-scale projects. The contractor must pay a fine before the permit is issued.

Correct Answer:

The contractor's permit application will not be issued until a preliminary plan is reviewed.

Question 2

An analyst for the Department of Transportation notices that on the last ten holidays, traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge increased by an average of 30%. The analyst predicts that traffic on the bridge will increase by approximately 30% on the upcoming Labor Day holiday. What type of reasoning is the analyst using?

Deductive Reasoning Inductive Reasoning Absolute Reasoning Flawed Reasoning

Correct Answer:

Inductive Reasoning

Question 3

Which of the following statements provides the most accurate definition of deductive reasoning?

It is a method of forecasting future events based on analyzing past data and trends. It is the process of forming a broad generalization based on a limited number of specific observations. It is a style of argument that relies on emotional appeal rather than on facts. It is a logical process that starts from a general, accepted premise and applies it to a specific case to reach a certain conclusion.

Correct Answer:

It is a logical process that starts from a general, accepted premise and applies it to a specific case to reach a certain conclusion.

Question 4

A parks department employee observes that in a specific park, the grass in sections A, B, and C is yellowing. The employee also notes that the sprinkler heads in these three sections appear to be clogged. The sprinkler heads in the rest of the park, where the grass is green, are clear. Which of the following is the most reasonable *inductive* conclusion?

The entire park will have yellowing grass within a week. The grass is yellowing because of a lack of sunlight. The yellowing grass is likely being caused by a lack of water due to clogged sprinklers. All sprinklers in city parks are prone to clogging.

Correct Answer:

The yellowing grass is likely being caused by a lack of water due to clogged sprinklers.

Question 5

Consider this argument: 'The employee handbook states that all staff must receive supervisor approval for overtime. Joan is a staff member who worked overtime. Therefore, Joan must have received supervisor approval.' This argument is an example of:

An inductive inference A statistical analysis A probable assumption A deductive conclusion

Correct Answer:

A deductive conclusion

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