EXPANDED SCOPE

FOR

 

EVIDENCE CONTROL CLERK II OC & PR                                                                    1, 2, 3, 4

MEDICAL RECORDS CLERK OC                                                                                 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

REAL PROPERTY RECORDER I OC                                                                              1, 2, 4, 7

REAL PROPERTY RECORDER III PR                                                                             1, 2, 4, 7, 8

VILLAGE TAX CLERK OC                                                                                           1, 2, 3, 4, 7

 

 

 

1.     CODING/DECODING INFORMATION -  These questions test your ability to use written directions to code and decode information accurately.  You will be asked to apply sets of coding rules to code information and to interpret coded information.  Complete directions will be provided; no previous knowledge of or training in any coding system is required.

 

2.     NAME AND NUMBER CHECKING  -   These questions test your ability to distinguish between sets of words, letters, and/or numbers which are almost exactly alike.  Material is usually presented in two or three columns, and you will have to determine how the entry in the first column compares with the entry in the second column and possibly the third.  You will be instructed to mark your answers according to a designated code provided in the directions.

 

3.     OFFICE RECORD KEEPING  -  These questions test your ability to perform common office record keeping tasks.  The test consists of two or more "sets" of questions, each set concerning a different problem.  Typical record keeping problems might involve the organization or collation of data from several sources; scheduling; maintaining a record system using running balances; or completion of a table summarizing data using totals, subtotals, averages and percents.

 

4.     UNDERSTANDING AND INTERPRETING WRITTEN MATERIAL  -  These questions test how well you comprehend written material.  You will be provided with brief reading selections and will be asked questions about the selections.  All the information required to answer the questions will be presented in the selections; you will not be required to have any special knowledge relating to the subject areas of the selections.

 

5.     CLERICAL OPERATIONS WITH LETTERS AND NUMBERS  -  These questions test your skills and abilities in clerical operations involving alphabetizing, comparing, checking and counting. The questions require you to follow the specific directions given for each questions which may involve alphabetizing, comparing, checking and counting given groups of letters and/or numbers.

 

6.     MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY  -  These questions test for knowledge of words, phrases, and abbreviations used in medical diagnosis and therapy.  Questions may cover such topics as diseases, symptoms, pharmaceuticals, medical specialties, anatomy, treatment modalities, medical supplies, and medical equipment.  Prefixes and suffixes used in medical terminology may also be included.

 

7.     REAL PROPERTY TERMINOLOGY, DOCUMENTS AND FORMS  -  These questions may include but will not be limited to:  definitions, examples and impact of terminology, documents and forms related to real property.

 

8.     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.

 

 

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