DEU (DEU MATERIAL) 2025
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS!!
1 of 95
Term
OPM has exclusive authority of which objection/pass-over process?
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Conduct annual audit of DE case files
Screen for potential suitability concerns
Apply veteran's preference
Establish policies for accepting and processing applications
, 1. Make medical determinations pertaining to preference eligibles
2.Grant or deny an agency's pass-over request of a preference eligible
that is 30% or more
3. Make suitability determinations involving material, intentional false
statement or deception or fraud in examination or appointment, or
refusal to furnish testimony as required.
1. Number of vacancies
2.Basis for rating (how you will be evaluated)
3. Description of duties
4.Agency's definition of "well-qualified" for CTAP/ICTAP
1. Work Sample (good for tasks that can be completed in a short period of time)
2. Test (sets consistent standards for all applicants)
3.Agency Certification Program (Comprehensive competency measurement)
4. Crediting Plan/Rating Schedule (inexpensive and can be developed quickly)
5.Assessment Center (good predictor of successful job performance)
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What is the basic rule on certification by geographical area?
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All applicants must reside within Applicants from outside the country
the same state to be considered. are automatically disqualified.
, Only applicants from the local area Qualified and available
will be considered for applicants will be
employment. considered for employment
referral
regardless of residence.
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Definition
1. Identify tasks (activity performed) and competencies
(measurable KSAs)
2. Rate tasks and competencies for importance, whether needed
at
entry, and distinguishing value
3. Drop any low-rated tasks and/or competencies
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DEU Self-Audits What is a quality ranking factor?
Job Analysis in 3 steps What is a term appointment?
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Term
What is a structured interview?
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An evaluation of an applicant's job-related competencies/KSAs using
standard questions that are scored systematically using predetermined
criteria or benchmarks for all interviews for a particular job.
- Capture interest and make applicants want to apply
- Present realistic preview of job
- Provide glimpse of organization and its culture
- provide simple instruction on how to apply for job
Authority OPM grants to agencies to fill competitive civil service jobs (includes
all jobs in competitive service EXCEPT Administrative Law Judge positions). Also
does not cover excepted service and Senior Executive service positions.
- KSA that are expected to enhance performance in a position SIGNIFICANTLY
but are NOT essential for satisfactory performance (not a screen out)
*Applicants who possess such KSAs may be ranked above those who do not
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QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS!!
1 of 95
Term
OPM has exclusive authority of which objection/pass-over process?
Give this one a try later!
Conduct annual audit of DE case files
Screen for potential suitability concerns
Apply veteran's preference
Establish policies for accepting and processing applications
, 1. Make medical determinations pertaining to preference eligibles
2.Grant or deny an agency's pass-over request of a preference eligible
that is 30% or more
3. Make suitability determinations involving material, intentional false
statement or deception or fraud in examination or appointment, or
refusal to furnish testimony as required.
1. Number of vacancies
2.Basis for rating (how you will be evaluated)
3. Description of duties
4.Agency's definition of "well-qualified" for CTAP/ICTAP
1. Work Sample (good for tasks that can be completed in a short period of time)
2. Test (sets consistent standards for all applicants)
3.Agency Certification Program (Comprehensive competency measurement)
4. Crediting Plan/Rating Schedule (inexpensive and can be developed quickly)
5.Assessment Center (good predictor of successful job performance)
Don't know?
2 of 95
Term
What is the basic rule on certification by geographical area?
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All applicants must reside within Applicants from outside the country
the same state to be considered. are automatically disqualified.
, Only applicants from the local area Qualified and available
will be considered for applicants will be
employment. considered for employment
referral
regardless of residence.
Don't know?
3 of 95
Definition
1. Identify tasks (activity performed) and competencies
(measurable KSAs)
2. Rate tasks and competencies for importance, whether needed
at
entry, and distinguishing value
3. Drop any low-rated tasks and/or competencies
Give this one a try later!
DEU Self-Audits What is a quality ranking factor?
Job Analysis in 3 steps What is a term appointment?
Don't know?
, 4 of 95
Term
What is a structured interview?
Give this one a try later!
An evaluation of an applicant's job-related competencies/KSAs using
standard questions that are scored systematically using predetermined
criteria or benchmarks for all interviews for a particular job.
- Capture interest and make applicants want to apply
- Present realistic preview of job
- Provide glimpse of organization and its culture
- provide simple instruction on how to apply for job
Authority OPM grants to agencies to fill competitive civil service jobs (includes
all jobs in competitive service EXCEPT Administrative Law Judge positions). Also
does not cover excepted service and Senior Executive service positions.
- KSA that are expected to enhance performance in a position SIGNIFICANTLY
but are NOT essential for satisfactory performance (not a screen out)
*Applicants who possess such KSAs may be ranked above those who do not
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