51 Questions
What is the minimum continuous service requirement for a fire fighter to be eligible to take a promotional examination?
2 years of continuous service
If there are not enough fire fighters in the next lower position with two years' service to provide an adequate number for the promotional examination, what can the commission do?
Open the examination to fire fighters with at least 2 years of experience in the second lower position
If a fire fighter had previously terminated their employment with the department and is subsequently reemployed, what is the requirement for them to be eligible to take a promotional examination?
They must have 2 years of continuous service in the new employment
What is the purpose of the classification plan adopted by the department?
To classify positions based on duties and responsibilities
If a fire fighter has previously worked at another fire department, can that prior service be counted towards the two-year service requirement for eligibility to take a promotional examination?
No, the prior service cannot be counted
What is the minimum passing grade required on the written examination for applicants to be placed on an eligibility list?
70 percent
How are applicants who are the natural-born or adopted children of a fire fighter who previously suffered a line-of-duty death treated on the eligibility list?
They are ranked at the top of the eligibility list if they receive a minimum passing grade.
Which of the following is true about the testing instruments used for the fire department examination in municipalities with a population of more than 1.4 million and less than 2 million?
The commission determines the testing instruments to be used.
Which of the following is NOT true about the fire department examination process according to the text?
The written examination is the only factor in determining an applicant's grade.
What is the purpose of the eligibility list mentioned in the text?
To establish the order in which applicants are considered for open fire department positions.
What is the maximum number of points a fire fighter can receive for seniority?
10 points
What is the minimum passing grade on the written examination for fire fighter applicants in a municipality with a population of less than 1.5 million?
70 points
When must the commission post the individual raw test scores from a promotional examination?
Within 24 hours
Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining an applicant's final grade for a promotional examination?
Oral examination score
What is the maximum number of seniority points a fire fighter can receive on a promotional examination?
10 points
If a fire fighter applicant scores below $70$ points on the written examination, how are they evaluated for the eligibility list?
They are not placed on the eligibility list
Who is responsible for determining the method to break a tie score on a promotional examination?
The civil service commission
When must the individual raw test scores from a promotional examination be posted by the commission?
Within 24 hours after the examination
Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining an applicant's final grade for a promotional examination?
The applicant's overall job performance evaluation
Who is responsible for the security of each promotional examination?
The director
What is the punishment for revealing part of a promotional examination to an unauthorized person?
$1,000 fine
When does the grading of each promotional examination start?
When one eligible promotional candidate completes the examination
Who is primarily responsible for ensuring the fairness of a competitive promotional examination?
All of the above equally
What is the potential punishment for receiving part of a promotional examination for unfair personal gain or advantage?
$1,000 fine and 1 year in county jail
What is the purpose of the classification plan adopted by the department according to the text?
To classify positions based on similarity in duties and responsibilities
What is the purpose of the eligibility list mentioned?
To provide a ranked list of candidates eligible for promotion
Which of the following is the responsibility of the commission, the director, and each municipal employee involved in the preparation or administration of the examination?
Ensuring the fairness of the competitive promotional examination
When must the grading of each promotional examination begin?
When one eligible promotional candidate completes the examination
Who is responsible for the preparation and security of each promotional examination?
The director
What is the potential punishment for knowingly or intentionally revealing a part of a promotional examination to an unauthorized person?
A fine of not less than $1,000 and/or confinement in the county jail for not more than one year
Which of the following is true about the grading process for a promotional examination?
The examinations are graded in the presence of any candidate who wants to remain during the grading
Who is responsible for adopting rules governing promotions and holding promotional examinations?
The commission
If there are not enough police officers in the next lower position with two years' service for the promotional examination, what can the commission do?
Open the examination to persons with less than two years' service
What is the primary responsibility of the director regarding promotional examinations?
Ensuring fairness and integrity of examinations
What is the maximum number of seniority points a fire fighter can receive on a promotional examination?
10 points
What is the minimum passing grade on the written examination for fire fighter applicants in a municipality with a population of less than 1.5 million?
70 points
How are applicants' final grades calculated for a promotional examination?
The seniority points are added to the written exam score
Who determines the method to break a tie score on a promotional examination?
The commission
When must the commission post the individual raw test scores from a promotional examination?
Within 24 hours after the examination
Which factor is NOT used in determining an applicant's final grade?
Oral interview score
What is the potential punishment for an offense under Subsection (h) regarding promotional examinations?
A fine of $1,000
Who is responsible for ensuring the fairness of competitive promotional examinations?
All the above
When does the grading of each promotional examination start?
As each eligible candidate finishes the examination
What is the responsibility of the director regarding promotional examinations?
Ensuring the security and preparation of each examination
What is the maximum number of points a fire fighter can receive for seniority on a promotional examination?
10 points
For fire fighter applicants in a municipality with a population of less than 1.5 million, what is the passing grade on the written examination?
70 points
What is the responsibility of the director regarding promotional examinations?
Ensuring the fairness and security of examinations
How are grades calculated for fire fighter applicants if they score below 70 points on the written examination?
Not considered for eligibility
When must the individual raw test scores from a promotional examination be posted according to the text?
Within 24 hours after the examination
Which of the following statements about the examination format is true?
The commission is responsible for adopting rules governing the examination format
Which of the following factors is NOT used in determining an applicant's final grade for a promotional examination?
Physical ability test score
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