EXPANDED SCOPE

FOR

ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTER I OC 1,2,3,4

ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTER II OC 1,2,3,4

CARTOGRAPHER OC & PR 3,4,5,6,7

DRAFTER I OC 1,2,3

DRAFTER II OC & PR 2,3,5,6

DRAFTER III OC 3,5,6,7

MAP DRAFTER I OC & PR 2,3,5,6

MAP DRAFTER II OC & PR 3,4,5,6,7

1. UNDERSTANDING AND INTERPRETING WRITTEN MATERIAL-These questions test for the ability to understand and interpret written material. You will be presented with brief reading passages and will be asked questions about the passages. You should base your answers to the questions only on what is presented in the passages and not on what you may happen to know about the topic.

2. UNDERSTANDING AND INTERPRETING CHARTS, GRAPHS, MAPS AND TABULAR MATERIAL-These questions test for the ability to read and analyze visual and numerical information presented in maps, plans, and various types of graphic and tabular material, and to perform related basic computations.  All the information needed to answer the questions will be provided in the maps, plans, charts, graphs, tables, or related written material.

3. MATHEMATICS, INCLUDING ALGEBRA, GEOMETRY, AND TRIGONOMETRY-These questions test for the ability to read, analyze, and solve technician-level written problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, algebraic equations, geometric concepts and figures, and basic trigonometric functions.

4. COMPUTER-ASSISTED DRAFTING (CAD) TECHNOLOGY-These questions test for knowledge of the basic concepts, terminology, and proper procedures to use when creating technical drawings utilizing computerized drafting software.

5. DEED DESCRIPTIONS AND LEGAL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO REAL PROPERTY-These questions test for the ability to read, analyze, and perform computations based on real property deeds, tax maps, and survey maps and for knowledge of the basic terminology and legal requirements presented in real property deeds and documents.

6. COMPUTER-ASSISTED MAPPING, INCLUDING BASIC GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) APPLICATIONS-These questions test for knowledge of the basic concepts, terminology, and proper procedures to use when creating and revising various types of maps and site plans utilizing GIS and computerized mapping software.

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 RECOMMENDED