Delegated Examining Study Guide
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1. True or False. Applicants are notified at 4 touch points during the examining
process. - ANSWER ✓ True
2. True or False. Applicants are notified at 2 touch points during the examining
process. - ANSWER ✓ False
3. True or False. OPM retains exclusive authority to make medical
qualifications determinations pertaining to preference eligilbles. - ANSWER
✓ True
4. OPM delegates to agencies to fill competitive civil service jobs through a
competitive process open to all U.S. Citizens. - ANSWER ✓ DE Authority
5. True or False. OPM retains exclusive authority to grant or deny an agency
request to pass over a preference eligilble with a compensable service-
connected disability of 30% or more. - ANSWER ✓ True
6. True or False. Delegated examining has 3 fundamental responsibilities. -
ANSWER ✓ False, it has 2 fundamental responsibilities.
7. True or False. One of the two fundamental responsibilities of DE is to ensure
to the maximum extent possible that the agency's vacant positions are filled
with the least-qualified persons from a sufficient pool of well-qualified
eligibles, and taking into account veteran's preference requirements. -
ANSWER ✓ False
8. Multiple Choice: The following are results for a GS-0343-11 Management
Analyst assessment.
, Scale
High Qualified: 95-100
Well Qualified: 85-94
Qualified: 70-84
9. Who should placed in the Highly Qualified category?
A. Opal (99-NV)
B. Larry (78-CP), Nick (91-CPS), and Opal (99-NV)
C. Larry (78-CP), Marvin (86-XP) Nick (91-CPS), and Opal (99-NV)
D. Karli (92-TP), Larry (78-CP), Marvin (86-XP) Nick (91-CPS), and
Opal (99-NV) - ANSWER ✓ B
10.John is applying for a Budget Assistant, GS-0561-05 position. He has 9
months of specialized experience and 75 semester hours toward his
Bachelor's degree in Finance.
Does he qualify for the Budget Assistant position at the GS-05 level?
A. Yes, he qualifies for this position through experience
alone.
B. No, he must finish his degree before he can use his
education to qualify.
C. Yes, he has experience and education, that when
combined, equals at least 100% of the requirement.
D. No, he does not have enough education and experience
to qualify through a combination. - ANSWER ✓ C
11.What is a Job Analysis?
12.Select one:
a. A systematic process for gathering, documenting and
analyzing information about the content, context, and
requirements of a job
b. A test administered to job applicants
c. A way to identify the KSAs/ competencies needed to perform
the duties of a job
d. Both A and C - ANSWER ✓ D
,13.A job analysis provides data that can be used to develop which of the
following?
Select one:
a. Recruitment strategies
b. Assessment and selection tools
c. Both A and B
d. None of the above - ANSWER ✓ C
14.An open period (the period of time for which a job announcement is open
for receipt of applications) may be defined based on the following:
Select one:
a. A specific number of applications received.
b. A specific date
c. The grade level of the position
d. Both A and B - ANSWER ✓ D
15.Which of the following items are you required to include in the job
announcement? Select all that apply.
Select one or more:
a. Number of vacancies
b. Basis for rating (how you will be evaluated)
c. Telecommuting options
d. Description of duties
e. Employee benefits
f. Agency's definition of "well-qualified" for CTAP/ICTAP
g. Work-life programs (e.g., on-site day care, nursing mothers
program) - ANSWER ✓ A, B, D, F
16.Mary reviewed an applicant's DD-214 which showed active duty service in
the U.S. Army from 2 November 2010 until 1 November 2013 with an
honorable discharge. The veteran received the National Defense Service
Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Good Conduct
Medal. Was Mary correct in adjudicating the applicant as being a TP
veteran?
Select one:
a. Yes
b. No - ANSWER ✓ B
, 17.John reviewed an applicant's DD-214 and found active duty service in the
U.S. Navy from 03 June 2010 to 02 June 2012 with an honorable discharge.
No badges, medals, or campaign ribbons were shown. Was John correct in
adjudicating the applicant as being a TP veteran?
Select one:
a. Yes
b. No - ANSWER ✓ A
18.Agencies are prohibited from using more than one type of assessment
instrument in evaluating a group of applicants for a position.
Select one:
True
False - ANSWER ✓ False
19.You may limit the area of consideration for a delegated examining
announcement to applicants in the local commuting area.
Select one:
True
False - ANSWER ✓ False
20.In order to manage an anticipated large applicant pool for an announcement
with multiple locations, you may limit the number of locations for which an
applicant may be considered as long as this is identified in the job
opportunity announcement.
Select one:
True
False - ANSWER ✓ True
21.Under the rules of dual certification, when a position is announced at more
than one grade level, applicants should be certified for all positions from the
lowest grade the applicant will accept to the highest grade level for which
he/she is qualified.
Select one:
True
False - ANSWER ✓ True
22.Direct-hire authority permits hiring without regard to veterans' preference or
rating procedures.
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Detailed Answers || Already Graded A+
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1. True or False. Applicants are notified at 4 touch points during the examining
process. - ANSWER ✓ True
2. True or False. Applicants are notified at 2 touch points during the examining
process. - ANSWER ✓ False
3. True or False. OPM retains exclusive authority to make medical
qualifications determinations pertaining to preference eligilbles. - ANSWER
✓ True
4. OPM delegates to agencies to fill competitive civil service jobs through a
competitive process open to all U.S. Citizens. - ANSWER ✓ DE Authority
5. True or False. OPM retains exclusive authority to grant or deny an agency
request to pass over a preference eligilble with a compensable service-
connected disability of 30% or more. - ANSWER ✓ True
6. True or False. Delegated examining has 3 fundamental responsibilities. -
ANSWER ✓ False, it has 2 fundamental responsibilities.
7. True or False. One of the two fundamental responsibilities of DE is to ensure
to the maximum extent possible that the agency's vacant positions are filled
with the least-qualified persons from a sufficient pool of well-qualified
eligibles, and taking into account veteran's preference requirements. -
ANSWER ✓ False
8. Multiple Choice: The following are results for a GS-0343-11 Management
Analyst assessment.
, Scale
High Qualified: 95-100
Well Qualified: 85-94
Qualified: 70-84
9. Who should placed in the Highly Qualified category?
A. Opal (99-NV)
B. Larry (78-CP), Nick (91-CPS), and Opal (99-NV)
C. Larry (78-CP), Marvin (86-XP) Nick (91-CPS), and Opal (99-NV)
D. Karli (92-TP), Larry (78-CP), Marvin (86-XP) Nick (91-CPS), and
Opal (99-NV) - ANSWER ✓ B
10.John is applying for a Budget Assistant, GS-0561-05 position. He has 9
months of specialized experience and 75 semester hours toward his
Bachelor's degree in Finance.
Does he qualify for the Budget Assistant position at the GS-05 level?
A. Yes, he qualifies for this position through experience
alone.
B. No, he must finish his degree before he can use his
education to qualify.
C. Yes, he has experience and education, that when
combined, equals at least 100% of the requirement.
D. No, he does not have enough education and experience
to qualify through a combination. - ANSWER ✓ C
11.What is a Job Analysis?
12.Select one:
a. A systematic process for gathering, documenting and
analyzing information about the content, context, and
requirements of a job
b. A test administered to job applicants
c. A way to identify the KSAs/ competencies needed to perform
the duties of a job
d. Both A and C - ANSWER ✓ D
,13.A job analysis provides data that can be used to develop which of the
following?
Select one:
a. Recruitment strategies
b. Assessment and selection tools
c. Both A and B
d. None of the above - ANSWER ✓ C
14.An open period (the period of time for which a job announcement is open
for receipt of applications) may be defined based on the following:
Select one:
a. A specific number of applications received.
b. A specific date
c. The grade level of the position
d. Both A and B - ANSWER ✓ D
15.Which of the following items are you required to include in the job
announcement? Select all that apply.
Select one or more:
a. Number of vacancies
b. Basis for rating (how you will be evaluated)
c. Telecommuting options
d. Description of duties
e. Employee benefits
f. Agency's definition of "well-qualified" for CTAP/ICTAP
g. Work-life programs (e.g., on-site day care, nursing mothers
program) - ANSWER ✓ A, B, D, F
16.Mary reviewed an applicant's DD-214 which showed active duty service in
the U.S. Army from 2 November 2010 until 1 November 2013 with an
honorable discharge. The veteran received the National Defense Service
Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Good Conduct
Medal. Was Mary correct in adjudicating the applicant as being a TP
veteran?
Select one:
a. Yes
b. No - ANSWER ✓ B
, 17.John reviewed an applicant's DD-214 and found active duty service in the
U.S. Navy from 03 June 2010 to 02 June 2012 with an honorable discharge.
No badges, medals, or campaign ribbons were shown. Was John correct in
adjudicating the applicant as being a TP veteran?
Select one:
a. Yes
b. No - ANSWER ✓ A
18.Agencies are prohibited from using more than one type of assessment
instrument in evaluating a group of applicants for a position.
Select one:
True
False - ANSWER ✓ False
19.You may limit the area of consideration for a delegated examining
announcement to applicants in the local commuting area.
Select one:
True
False - ANSWER ✓ False
20.In order to manage an anticipated large applicant pool for an announcement
with multiple locations, you may limit the number of locations for which an
applicant may be considered as long as this is identified in the job
opportunity announcement.
Select one:
True
False - ANSWER ✓ True
21.Under the rules of dual certification, when a position is announced at more
than one grade level, applicants should be certified for all positions from the
lowest grade the applicant will accept to the highest grade level for which
he/she is qualified.
Select one:
True
False - ANSWER ✓ True
22.Direct-hire authority permits hiring without regard to veterans' preference or
rating procedures.
