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It's Civil Service Exam Crunch Time! Get a plan to ace the exam-and make the most of the time you have left. Whether you have two months, one month, or even just a week left before the exam, you can turn to the experts at CliffsNotes for a trusted and achievable cram plan to ace the Civil Service Exam-without ever breaking a sweat! First, you'll determine exactly how much time you have left to prepare for the exam. Then, you'll turn to the two-month, one-month, or one-week cram plan for week-by-week and day-by-day schedules of the best way to focus your study according to your unique timeline. Each stand-alone plan includes: Diagnostic test-helps you pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses so you can focus your review on the topics in which you need the most helpSubject reviews-cover everything you can expect on the actual written exam: verbal, mathematics, clerical abilities, memory, following directions, judgment, decision-making, mechanical aptitude, and personal experience Full-length practice test with answers and detailed explanations- a simulated civil service exam gives you an authentic test-taking experience Test-prep essentials from the experts at CliffsNotes
Contents
Introduction. I. Diagnostic Test. II. Two-Month Cram Plan. III. One-Month Cram Plan. IV. One-Week Cram Plan. V. Verbal Ability. A. Vocabulary. B. Reading Comprehension. C. Writing. D. English Grammar and Usage. E. Spelling. F. Analogies. G. Synonyms. H. Effective Expression. VI. Mathematical Ability. A. Fractions and Decimals. B. Percents, Ratio, and Proportion. C. Reasoning. D. Algebra. E. Geometry. F. Graphs and Tables. VII. Clerical Ability. A. Typing and Stenography. B. Filing and Alphabetizing. C. Coding. D. Speed and Accuracy. VIII. Other Abilities. A. Memory and Following Directions. B. Judgment and Decision-Making. C. Mechanical Aptitude. D. Personal Experience. IX. Practice Test. Civil Service Employment Opportunities. Benefits and Veteran Information.
