Section $2$: OPM Difficult Questions

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$6.$ What is the difference between a "competitive service" and an "excepted service"

position in the federal government?

a$)$ Competitive service positions require a civil service examination, while excepted service positions do not.

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b$)$ Competitive service positions are subject to merit$-$based hiring, while excepted

service positions are not.

c$)$ Competitive service positions are typically higher$-$paying than excepted service positions.

d$)$ Competitive service positions are only available to current federal employees.

Correct answer: b$)$ Competitive service positions are subject to merit$-$based hiring, while excepted service positions are not.

$7.$ Which of the following ha key principle of the OPM's merit system?

a$)$ Fair and open competition for jobs

b$)$ Selection based on qualifications and merit

c$)$ Equal pay for equal work

d$)$ All of the above

Correct answer: d$)$ All of the above

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