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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN I OC

1. OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF RADIO EQUIPMENT- These questions test for knowledge of the operating principles involved with two-way radio systems and equipment, including appropriate troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair procedures for these systems and equipment.

2. REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT- These questions test for knowledge of the operating characteristics, proper maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic equipment.

3. UNDERSTANDING AND INTERPRETING TECHNICAL MATERIAL- These questions test for the ability to read, understand, and interpret technical material related to electronics. Reading selections will be provided in the test booklet and questions will be asked based on these reading selections. All the information needed to answer the questions will be provided in the reading selections.

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 online at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/testing/testguides.cfm.

USE OF CALCULATORS IS RECOMMENDED