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Appointment Framework Knowledge Test

Sample Test Questions

The following examples illustrate the format of the AFKT test questions. One example is provided for each of the four content areas. Please note that these questions are not necessarily of the same difficulty as those in the test.

Policy

1. Deputy heads must establish organizational policies in the following areas:

  1.      Area of Selection
  2.      Corrective Action and Revocation
  3.      Informal Discussion
  4.      Choice of Appointment Process
  1.      A and D
  2.      A and B
  3.      A, B, and C
  4.      B, C, and D

Delegation

2. Who is authorized to sign the Appointment Delegation and Accountability Instrument (ADAI)?

  1. The Associate Deputy Minister
  2. The Person responsible for Human Resources in the department.
  3. The Deputy Head occupying the position
  4. The Assistant Deputy Minister

Accountability

3. In accepting the delegation of appointment and appointment-related authorities from the Public Service Commission (PSC), the deputy head agrees to actively monitor the department's compliance with:

  1. The Appointment Delegation and Accountability Instrument (ADAI)
  2. The new Public Service Employment Act (PSEA)
  3. Any other statutory requirements and policies as they pertain to the integrity of appointments and the appointment values
  4. All of the above

Legislative Framework

4. In the context of an advertised process open to all employees of the public service, which persons are in the area of selection?

  1.      An employee of Health Canada
  2.      An employee of Parks Canada
  3.      An employee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
  4.      A student with the Public Service Commission
  1.      B and C
  2.      C and D
  3.      A, B, and C
  4.      A, B, C, and D

Answers

  1.      (2)
  2.      (3)
  3.      (4)
  4.      (3)

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Date Modified:
2012-01-20