10.3 - personal transactions

Question 1

The SPB Selection Manual, Section 5545, allows for the use of a ______ interview in lieu of a deferred examination.

Answer 1

telephone

Question 2

This application shall be used to file for any examination with a promotional, open; or open, nonpromotional examination base. The exceptions are the Cadet, CHP, examination, or any other examination the bulletin identifies as requiring a specialized application.

Answer 2

(1) STD. 678 (Rev. 10/2013) — Examination/Employment Application

Question 3

(1) A _____ examination is an oral interview, written test, or performance test conducted after the regularly scheduled examination date(s). Rescheduled examinations are typically conducted within 30 days of the regularly scheduled examination. However, rescheduling oral interview appointments may be made during the normal interview schedule if possible.

Answer 3

rescheduled

Question 4

(1) A _____ examination is an examination that is scheduled to accommodate a candidate who cannot be scheduled during the normally scheduled examination date(s).

Answer 4

deferred

Question 5

The competitor_____ take the telephone interview only at an approved testing facility.

Answer 5

shall

Question 6

An authorized testing representative ______ be present at the competitor’s interview location

Answer 6

shall

Question 7

Requests to abolish a departmental employment list require the approval of the_________

Answer 7

Commissioner.

Question 8

Commanders shall reserve the right to preclude _____ assignment of employees in the command if, in their judgment, the assignment could cause internal morale or supervisory problems.

Answer 8

any

Question 9

Advertising Vacancies Statewide. Vacant positions shall be advertised for a minimum of __________ in accordance with Title 2, CCR Section 249.2. The advertisement is valid for ______ from the posted date.

Answer 9

ten calendar days

180 days

Question 10

An applicant discloses illegal drug use or illegal use of prescribed drugs with in a _______ period of submitting an employment application shall be disqualified from employment consideration

Answer 10

two-year

Question 11

For sensitive classification, any illagel use of a hard drugs such as herio, cocaine, or methamphetamine, with in ______ period of submitting an employment application, should be viewed as a significant concern in assessing an applicant’s suitability for hire.

Answer 11

five-year

Question 12

Information concerning an applicant’s _______, however, may legally be obtained by the command prior to the applicant investigation.

Answer 12

last drug use

Question 13

A conditional offer of employment ______ be made prior to completion of the investigation, including return of fingerprint and driver license inquiry results.

Answer 13

shall not

Question 14

A person considered for appointment to a position is not required to be either a United States (U.S.) citizen or a California resident. Aliens who are authorized to work in the U.S. may be appointed in ______

Answer 14

any non-peace officer civil service position.

Question 15

The information noted on the CHP 440A is to be _____.

Answer 15

acquired through visual observation during the interview process.

Question 16

A former uniformed employee must apply for reinstatement to a uniformed position within ________ of separation.

Answer 16

three years

note: . military service shall not be considered in computing the three-year period.

Question 17

INTERDEPARTMENTALA transfer may be effective on a date agreeable to both agencies, which shall be no later than ________ after the current employing agency receives a request from the agency requesting the transfer.

Answer 17

30 calendar days

note: Requests for interdepartmental transfers may be verbal or written.

Question 18

Unless waived, the employee shall be given a written notice of transfer ______ in advance of the effective date of the transfer. The written notice shall set forth in clear and concise language the reasons why the employee is being transferred.

Answer 18

60 days

Question 19

(1) The maximum travel distance from residence to work location for commanders using a state vehicle shall not exceed ______
(2) The maximum travel distance from residence to work location for noncommand employees using a state vehicle shall not exceed _______

Answer 19

70 miles.

50 miles.

Question 20

The probationary reports shall be completed within ______ of the designated probationary period, and submitted to Human Resources Section (HRS), Personnel Files Services.

Answer 20

10 days

Question 21

To initiate a deferral in to the next calendar year, the employee must submit a written request to HRS no later than _____ prior to the employee’s date of separation

Answer 21

5 work days