EXPANDED SCOPE
FOR
OFFICE APPLICATIONS SPECIALIST OC 1,2,3,4,5
OFFICE
SYSTEMS ANALYST III OC 2,3,6,7
OFFICE
SYSTEMS ANALYST III PR 2,3,6,7
1. PREPARING WRITTEN MATERIAL-These questions
test for the ability to present information clearly and accurately, and to
organize paragraphs logically and comprehensibly. For some questions, you will be given information in two or three sentences followed
by four restatements of the information. You must then choose the best version.
For other questions, you will be given paragraphs with
their sentences out of order. You must then choose, from four suggestions, the
best order for the sentences.
2. FUNDAMENTALS OF PC SYSTEMS-These questions
test for knowledge of basic concepts and terminology related to PC's. They
cover such topics as PC and peripheral equipment; storage media; types of
software used with PC's; and other associated terms and concepts.
3. USE AND OPERATION OF PC'S AND RELATED
PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT-These questions
are designed to test for technical knowledge and concepts relevant to the
operation of a PC and associated peripheral equipment for word processing,
spreadsheet analysis, database management, data communications and other
applications. The questions asked are not specific to any vendor or any model
of PC.
4. PRINCIPLES OF PROVIDING USER SUPPORT-These questions
test for knowledge and skill in working in a user support situation. They cover
such subjects as how to communicate effectively with users requesting help; how
to deal with different types of situations; troubleshooting techniques; and how
to gather, organize and make available technical information needed to provide
support.
5. TRAINING USERS OF COMPUTERS-These questions
test for knowledge of techniques for using computers and approaches to training
others to use them. They cover such subjects as use of computer hardware,
software and applications; preparing and evaluating instruction materials;
determining the level of trainees' knowledge and the use of computers to
provide instruction and feedback. The questions on training depend upon good
judgment and practical experience rather than knowledge of abstract principles.
6. PRINCIPLES OF NETWORKED COMMUNICATIONS-These questions
test for basic concepts and terminology of data communications. They cover such
subjects as data communications, types of networks, modems, security,
protocols, topologies, transmission media, wiring, installation and
troubleshooting. The questions are general in scope and are not specific to any
vendor or system.
7. SUPERVISION-These questions
test for knowledge of the principles and practices employed in planning,
organizing, and controlling the activities of a work unit toward predetermined
objectives. The concepts covered, usually in a situational question format,
include such topics as assigning and reviewing work; evaluating performance;
maintaining work standards; motivating and developing subordinates;
implementing procedural change; increasing efficiency; and dealing with
problems of absenteeism, morale, and discipline.
The New York State
Department of Civil Service has not prepared a test guide for this examination.
However, candidates may find information in the publication 'General Guide to
Written Tests' helpful in preparing for this test. This publication is
available on line at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/testing/testguides.cfm.
USE OF CALCULATORS IS ALLOWED